Partly cloudy forecast across Nebraska with fire danger
Partly cloudy conditions dominate western Nebraska while the east sees overcast skies and light drizzle in spots. Highs near 70 in the east with 87 at Valentine and 67 at Fairbury. overnight lows from Chadron to Alliance dip to the 50s and 30s. Winds from the south 15 to 30 mph gusting to 40 in the Panhandle, north winds 20 to 30 mph elsewhere. Nebraska rangeland fire danger is very high to extreme due to low humidity 25 percent west to near 4 percent southeast and gusty winds. The outlook calls for partly cloudy western Nebraska Friday with eastern skies remaining unsettled.
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Second stolen Pesectreres found abandoned near rail tracks
A second stolen Pesectreres vehicle was found abandoned about three miles northwest of Union Pacific tracks and later struck by a train at 3 a.m. Robert McHugl reported the discovery. Franzen notes a possible connection between the two thefts as police continue the investigation.
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Union Pacific
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BD scholarship awarded to Columbus girl Lin Selig
Lin Selig a Columbus High School senior won a BD scholarship prize totaling 2.00 in a Nebraska competition. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Selig of Columbus. Second alternate is Kenneth Pedraza, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Pedraza.
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Encouraging progress in Scotus fund campaign
Campaign for Scotus Educational Fund aims to raise 280000 for four years of operating support at Scotus Central Catholic. Volunteers faced contact gaps in families and businessmen across three parishes, with co chairmen inviting further donations and noting strong local Catholic education support.
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Scotus Educational Fund
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Bob Weiler
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Bicentennial Wagon Train to Stop in Columbus for Saturday Events
The Bicentennial Pilgrimage arrives Saturday afternoon with Dick Howe as Columbus coordinator. A parade routes through town ends at Platte County Park with a meal hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Sunday features livestock care, church, recreation, and a 2:30 40 minute musical at Ag Park.»
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Floral display in connection with convention
Floral display tied to a convention showcased Sunday afternoon as part of a special event and a design competition titled Sliver Cup.
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The Magic of Words Story Hour Draws Columbus Kids
The Columbus City Library hosts a Preschooler Story Hour using volunteers and a half hour weekly format. Attendance runs 60 to 80 children each Thursday morning with space a major constraint and sometimes exceeds 100. Children are split into three age groups with one volunteer reader per group, and a summer program targets older kids.
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Columbus City Library
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Nebraska
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Senator Biden backs Carter amid campaign drift and calls hearings
U S senator Joseph Biden endorsed Jimmy Carter as he campaigned in Wisconsin for a sixth primary victory. Biden urged immediate public hearings on U S military involvement in Africa and criticized Washington policy while Carter faced Morris Udall predicting a hard race. George Wallace hinted at quitting politics if denied the Democratic nomination as Reagan canceled his schedule to prepare next week.
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Milwaukee
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North Carolina
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Beame proposes cuts and reforms to curb New York City budget
New York Mayor Abraham Beame unveils a revised fiscal plan calling for 379 million dollars in new spending cuts and the elimination of an agent amid the city’s budgeting crisis.
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Platte County Voter Registration Totals and Precinct Split
Platte County Election Commissioner Dorothy Kyriss reports 13970 registered voters as of Wednesday with 626 Democrats 6347 Republicans and 721 Independents. City of Columbus precincts total 8226 with 4110 Democrats 3674 Republicans and 42 independents. The prior Oct. 29, 1974 count was 16798. The office on Platte County Courthouse third floor operates 8 am to 3 pm weekdays. The April 3 deadline at 3 pm applies for the May 11 primary registration.
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City of Columbus
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District of Nebraska
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Platte Chorale to Present Third Annual Home Concert
The Platte Chorale presents Sing as the theme for its third annual home concert on April 4 at the college fine arts theater. Cantari members perform with Location Recording Service recording and a LP album will be released late April. Admission is 1.50 for adults and 1 for students with proceeds aiding the May tour to parts.
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