Nebraska Press Association 100-Year History Recap
A fragment summarizes the Nebraska Press Association dating from its 19th century formation and early history. It notes February 1 as a milestone, mentions key figures such as J Sterling Morton and Robert W Varner, discusses early price schedules and political rivalries, and previews upcoming Nebraska State Historical Society features on Nebraska press history.
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Nebraska Press Association
Capitol
Lincoln
Henry Allen Brainard
NPA
Arthur
Hiedesel
Nebraska State Historical Society
Association of Nebraska
Omaha
J. Sterling Morton
Robert W. Varnas
Brownville Advertiser
Nebraska Ily
Nebraska
Erasmus Correll
Brainerd
Arbor Iaxige
Sterling Morton
Fra
Charles Gere
Nebraska State Journal
Wounded Knee grand jury testimony under secrecy
In Sioux Falls a 71 member federal grand jury began investigating the Wounded Knee takeover. U S Atty William Clayton held secrecy while witnesses linked to hostages waited to testify including Clive and Agnes Gildersleeve and Guy Fritz. Indictments were possible but not expected today.
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Sioux Falls
Dakota Reservation
Khee
Wounded Knee
William Clayton
Revogner
Clive
Agnes Gildersleage
Guy Fritz
Clayton
James Caywaynski
Gildersleeves
Caywaynski
Grand
POW release list shows names of Americans to be freed Wednesday
Washington AP reports a Pentagon release of American servicemen from Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska and Town ares to be freed Wednesday. The list includes Lt Col Elmo Baker Cmdr Verlyne Daniels Col Richard Dutton Cmdr Edward Estes Maj Ramon Tserinek Maj Gobel James Lt Cmdr Earl Lewis Maj Joseph Shanahan Col Daight Sullivan Capt Hubert Walker and others with home towns and service branches cited. Also mentions Albion Kiwanis talent show set for March 12 at Albion High School gym with Joe Matrisciano as committee chairman.
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Washington
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Ares
North Vietnam
Pentagon
Baker
Elmo C
Air Force
Kennett
San Antonio
Tex. Daniels
Verlyne W
Navy
Stockton
Calif
Ness City
Kan
Dutton
Richard A
Fort Leavenworth
Las Vegas
Estes
Edward D
Purdy
Lemoore
Tserinek
Ramon A
Atwood
Albion
Albion Kiwanis
Albion High School
Joe Matrisciano
Kissinger to speak at AP press luncheon in New York
Henry Kissinger will address the Associated Press annual press luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria on April 23. The invitation lists about 130 newspaper and broadcast leaders as attendees, with arrangements led by committee chairs including Richard L. Jones and Newbold dtc.
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NEW York
Henry A. Kissinger
Nixon
Start
Associated Press
Paul Miller
Aian
Ganenett
Els
Kissinger
Waldorf Astoria
News Cooperative
Richard L. Jones
Tulsa
Committee backs Exon appointments in Nebraska legislature
The legislature's Committee on Committees in Lincoln Nebraska recommended continuing consideration by the full unicameral of three appointments by Gow J Exon. The nominees include state personnel director William Peters state motor vehicles director John Sullivan and Don Bridge of Norfolk a member of the Game and Parks Commission.
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Lincoln
Neb
Gow
J. J. Exon
Willam Peters
John Sullivan
Don Bridge
Norfolk
Asia
Game-and Parks Commission
Cash concert fraud hits Omaha as tickets promised
In Omaha Boys Town officials warn ticketholders about a Johnny Cash show that never existed. A bookkeeper alerted the local bureau after suspect tickets were linked to a March 13 advertising push by a fraudulent group. A warrant charges fraud in the name of Claudy Auburn Bishop, 44, of Minneapolis.
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Omaha
Nebo
Johnny Cash
Boys Town
Beller
Lureau
League For Freedom For Prisoners of War
Omahe
Ist Gelober
Tomnny Cass
Boys Tant
Beller Business Bureau
Koas County
Afly
Michael McGillias
Claudy Auburn Bishop
Minneapolis, Minn
Freeman
Rail rate extension for Nebraska grain to Gulf ports
Sen. Carl Curtis announced Burlington Northern will extend for 90 days a reduced rate for corn and sorghum shipments from Nebraska to Gulf ports. The 13 cent per hundredweight cut has run for nearly six months and was set to expire March 31. Curtis pressed the extension at the request of Nebraska Public Service Commission chairman Robert Marland. A Burlington official said the extension includes a review of Gulf port rate schedules during the period.
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Washington
Carl Curtis
Burlington Northern
Nebraska
Gulf Ports
Curtis
Robert Marland
Nebraska Public Service Commission
Burlington- Northeny
Three arrested in Stennis shooting case in DC
Tyrone Marshall 19 John Marshall 18 and Derick Holloway 18, all of Northeast Washington, were held on 10000 bond each on charges of armed robbery and violating a 1971 law against attacking a member of Congress. The arrests followed a large FBI and police manhunt after Senator John C. Stennis was shot outside his home. Stennis remains hospitalized in critical condition.
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Wabilington
John CG
Stenmnls
Tyrone Marshall
John
Marshall
Derick Holloway
Washington
District of Columbia
Polite
FBI
Congress
U.S
Stennis
Senate
Anned Services Committee
Hao P.m. Dani
Forda Aga
Pattek Gray AU
Tyrone” Marshall
Sereaiet
PBI
Mahlon Refutts
Beff Donations Sought for Synanon Rehab Program in Nebraska
Representatives of the California led Synanon rehab program seek about 500 cattle a year to feed 2,000 residents across the nation. Gary Epstein and Stacie Bancroft say Nebraska and the National Livestock Feeders Association back the effort.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Nater
Gary Epstein
Stacie Bancroft
Synanon
le Nebraska
National Livestock Feeders Association
Hoel Wes
U.S
Society touts eye health and long distance candlelight vision
The Society for Visual Care notes the human eye can see a single candle in total darkness up to 14 miles away. It urges regular and thorough professional eye examinations to ensure the best possible visual perception.
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St. Joseph
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Rome
House of
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Thomas Chalmers Chalmers
McKown Funeral Home
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Walter Reed Amy Medical Center
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Woody Allen
Ienete
Equitable Account
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Alice Thomas
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Equitable. Savings & Loan Association
14Th
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25Th Ave
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