Tornadoes devastate multiple Southern towns killing many
A multi state tornado outbreak raked the South late Monday into today, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 270. Cantons Mississippi and Cabot Arkansas suffered major destruction with dozens of buildings lost and many injured. National Weather Service logged 41 tornadoes across seven states Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Illinois with continued storms and power outages across the region.
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Nebraska Power Outages Strain Lincoln Columbus Regions
Power outages spread across Nebraska with 100 poles down near Columbus after a Monday storm. Crews from O'Neill Emerson Wayne and St Paul assist Cornhusker Public Power District as officials predict power will be restored by midweek. Snow and high winds caused the blackout affecting towns from Tarnov to Lindsay and across the Platte River. Weather and repair efforts continue through Wednesday with scattered outages lingering.
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Tarnov
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Norman Loseke
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Newman Grove
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Ron Bogus
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City air route plan would serve seven Nebraska towns
A proposed daily air route linking Omaha through Kearney Hastings Columbus and Lincoln would operate three times daily. Frontier Airlines would withdraw service to seven communities, a change now under review by the Civil Aeronautics Board.
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Kennedy Humphrey Stay On Nebraska Ballot
Lancaster District Judge Herbert Ronin ruled that Hubert Humphrey and Edward Kennedy will remain on the Nebraska Democratic presidential ballot. Tom Kelley had sought removal claiming both filed affidavits of declination and did not wish to be listed. The judge found Kelley failed to prove unconstitutionality and noted the legislature intended a procedure for replacing names of declined or other becoming candidates.
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Unicameral advances political reform bill amid debate
The unicameral pushed LB987 ahead over a two day span then failed to pass after a 40 to 7 vote. The Coalition for Open Government may drop its Sunshine Initiative while weighing final version adoption. Leaders push stronger conflict of interest rules and lobbyist money monitoring.
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Bank Women Convene Here in Lincoln NABW Convention
The National Association of Bank Women NABW meets Friday to Sunday at the BankAmericard Center in Lincoln with registration Friday evening. James Black president elect of the Nebraska Bankers Association and Cowes State Bank Pierce will speak at the banquet Saturday evening.Sunday speakers include Pauline Devnes regional NABW VP and Levetta Pete Hosler NABW educational foundation treasurer for the 1976 77 term. Carolyn R C Pope Bank of Wood River cashier chairs the group with Bernice Glass First National Bank Grand Island as vice chair.
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Pete) Hosler
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Western diplomats push Syria and Palestine toward truce
Syrian and Palestinian pressure pushed Moslem leftists toward a cease fire amid signals any failure to reach an accord could invite Syrian military intervention. Hubert Humphrey planned speaking dates in Wisconsin and New York as primaries near, calling the nomination race premature. The unicameral approved raising the governor's salary from 25000 to 40000. Rioting Arabs clashed with Israeli troops in Galilee in the worst violence since statehood. In Argentina leftist guerrillas renewed violence opposing President Videla with killings, a bomb, and a police station attack timed to his swearing in. New York mayor Beame hoped a bus strike could be averted before Thursday’s deadline while the union held firm. In Arlington Heights, Teamsters and trucking industry resumed talks with Labor Secretary Usery to avert a nationwide truckers' strike. In London, Callaghan won the second round for Labour leadership and faced a runoff against Michael Foot next week. Healey was eliminated.
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Healey
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Area March of Dimes unit provides hospital equipment
Behlen Memorial Hospital received a check Monday from Tony Nielsen, chair of the Platte Butler March of Dimes, to fund newborn intensive care equipment. The device offers heat and breathing aid for hyaline membrane disease, a leading treatment for underdeveloped lungs. Nielsen notes community support keeps local and national projects possible. The annual Walkathon is set for April 10, with contact options at Columbus High School and First National Bank for adults.
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March of Dimes
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Bicentennial program set this weekend at Columbus High
Girls Glee and Thespians from Columbus Senior High present A Bicentennial Program Friday and Saturday at 7 30 p m in the school gym. Tickets are 1 for all with popcorn and drinks at tables. The glee club sings 11 selections and solos by Mary Conyers Tracy Rodgers Shelly Raitt and Lisa Kings. Thespians perform The Stolen Submarine, a 15 minute melodrama. A Jug and Bottle Band and Old Time Community Sing follow with song sheets provided. Ruth Schlobohm and Robert V Larsen are program organizers with Mrs Norris Augustin as accompanist.
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