Travelers warnings issued in east, central Nebraska
Weather bulletin notes winter warnings across eastern and central Nebraska with 2 to 4 inches of snow possible in the northeast. Snow to end in central areas tonight as winds gust up to 34 mph threaten blowing snow and hazardous driving. Southeast to see rain changing to snow with light accumulations east by morning. Low temperatures drop to teens, with clear to partly cloudy skies by Saturday. North Platte hit 69, Chadron 26, Panhandle snow ending tonight, frigid overnight lows around 15.
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James L Rich Sr Receives Elk of the Year Award
James L Rich Sr honored with the Elk of the Year award at Columbus Lodge 1294. Presentation by Trustee William Corry and Exalted Ruler Ed Nielsen. Rich’s son accepted. he is a patient at Nebraska Methodist Hospital Omaha.
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Bomb threats disrupt Columbus Junior High and Platte College
Two bomb calls in Columbus today caused school dismissals and student recalls. Police and sheriff crews cordoned off sites at Columbus Junior High and Platte College while officials checked 800 students. A separate report of a car fire proved a radiator failure and steam cloud rather than smoke.
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Ton Molczyk
Columbus Junior High School
Platte College
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Columbus
Sheriff's Department
Plulle College
Verne Taylor
King
Wise
Salewsy
Legislature to establish criminalistics laboratory
Lincoln lawmakers pass a bill to create a state criminalistics laboratory under the State Patrol. The measure, approved 40 to 0, would formalize the facility and allow eligibility for federal grants, with Holmquist and Crofton Jayyenaker guiding its passage.
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Joblessness Drops Again in February Data Shows Teen Drop
Labor Department reports the February jobless rate at 8 percent, the second straight monthly decline. Unemployment totals 5.4 million, seasonally adjusted figures show improvement, with notable gains among teenagers and part-time seekers while adult and full-time jobless rates remain steady.
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Labor demands rise slightly in Feb unemployment steady
Labor demand increased slightly in February while unemployment in the Columbus area remained near the prior level. Dallas R. Berney of the Columbus Division of Employment Services reported 622 registered jobseekers on March 4, up 43 from the previous month and 300 above a year ago, with 301 women and 237 under 22. About 400 remain on temporary layoff, and 47 student applications were noted. Employers are urged to consider veterans returning to civilian work and a rep from the Columbus office will visit Albion Fullerton Schuyler and York towns in March to assist with services.
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Rural Kearney man killed in car train collision
A rural Kearney man died when his car collided with a westbound Burlington Northern Freight train on Avenue Q in Kearney. State Patrol reported the fatal accident occurred about daybreak, with details uncertain due to damaged transcription.
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Federal grant funds new Columbus park site
The Federal Bureau of Outdoor Recreation approved an 80 acre land grant east of Columbus for a park plus a 24000 grant covering half of the 48000 estimated cost of a fly. City and state will match. Park Board Secretary Micek says work could begin this year if funds allow and the facility near Monastery Road will add to 123 acres already in Columbus.
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Rail strike looms as union says walkout could come anytime
Negotiators for U S railroads and the United Transportation Union met at the Labor Department to avert a national strike. Clyde Lane of the UTU warned the walkout could occur at any moment once the cooling-off period expired Sunday midnight as railroads and union members seek a contract settlement.
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Wholesale prices show largest February rise since 1953
Wholesale prices jumped 0.9 percent in February, the biggest one month rise since July 1953, the Labor Department reported. January also rose 0.7 percent, signaling ongoing inflation despite a year-long business slump. Prices for many commodities and livestock moved higher, with pork and processed foods advancing.
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UPI
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Testimony in Calley case recalls My Lai orders
Capt Ernest Medina did not order the killings but testimony says civilians who stayed could be enemy. Koloue, immunity grant holder, testified during Lt. Calley court martial about briefing and expectations in the My Lai mission. Medina’s command structure and the fate of villagers were central to the defense and prosecution arguments.
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Hold bill on ownership of improvements to school lands
The unicameral held first round on a bill to settle ownership of permanent improvements on leased state school lands. Whitney said pre 1953 improvements would stay with the lessee. post 1953 would belong to the state unless a prior agreement exists. The measure faces study amid a Nebraska Supreme Court uncertainty.
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UPI
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Ramey C. Whitney
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Proud
Forced to write 600 check and lose leg in burglary
In Winchester England two bandits forced Arthur Bellinger to sign a 600 pound check after breaking into his collage and took his artificial leg to deter police. Prosecutors said the thieves warned of arson if the check bounced and ripped the telephone as they fled. Police arrested Brize Keating, 35, and James Benjamin, 47, who pleaded guilty and received five years and two months.
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England
UPI
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Train Bus Crash In Algoma No Fatalities Reported
An Algoma Mississippi freight train plowed into a bus carrying four children at a rural crossing. The engineer applied brakes but struck the rear of the bus. None of the children died. several were hospitalized with injuries.
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Nixon revenue sharing plan for urban development unveiled
President Nixon outlined a 2 billion dollar annual revenue sharing program targeting 237 metropolitan areas with focus on decaying cities. The plan would grant cities broad discretion over federal urban funds, consolidating programs and tying allocations to area population housing stock and poverty levels.
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