Carter Gains Endorsements in Indiana and Georgia
Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter won endorsements from Sen. Birch Bayh in Indiana and former Secretary of State Dean Rusk in Georgia as primary contests approach. Ford posted a major regional push with Westmoreland backing him in Indiana, Alabama, and amid other campaigns.
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United Press International
Jimmy Carter
Panama Canal
Reagan
Indiana
West Virginia
Harris
Carter
Non
Pennsylvania
Ford
Humphrey
Loup Names Seven Scholars For Platte College Aid
Seven area seniors were named Loup scholarships to Platte College, a joint award by Loup Power District and area sponsors. Recipients include Don Korger's daughter, Todd Lyon, Martha Koch, Roxie Dolliver, Bonnie McIntyre, Jacquelyn Noble, and Jane Widhalm, with each recognized for leadership, service, and academics.
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Loup
Platte College
Loup Power District
Jack Noble
Jane Widhalm
Humphrey
Cletus Widhalm
Korger
Lyon
Dolliver
Luther
Rotary
McIntyre
FHA
Oain
Church and Noble Centralyale Society
Bettey Crocker
Widhalm
Beirut airport attacked as fighting rages in Lebanon
In Beirut clashes a leftist assault targeted the port area and the airport as heavy fighting continued. A portion of the airport building and runway were hit while Middle East Airlines reported operations remained normal amid ground gains by leftist forces.
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Beirut
Lebanon
UPI
Middle East
Lakeview Honor Society Plans Clean-Up and Banquet
Lakeview High School National Honor Society members participate in a clean-up and plan an appreciation banquet for senior members plus the naming of new members. Listed participants include Barb athe, Vickie Niedfeldt, Coan, Arlis Goering, Janet Liebig, Liebig, Jane Shanle and Ivy Bakenhus.
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Lakeview High School
National Honor Society
Barbathe
Vickie Niedfeldt
Coan
Arlis Goering
Janet Liebig
Liebig
Jane Shanle
Ivy Bakenhus
Election Section Preview for Columbus Telegram Primary Races
Today’s Columbus Telegram publishes a special tabloid section with brief biographical sketches of congressional and legislative candidates, plus photographs and local-interest notes. A map highlights Columbus area races and voters can remove the section for later reference.
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Columbus Telegram
Columbus
Passport Applicants Caution: Delays For Overseas Travel
Travel planners face long passport waits with processing times stretching for weeks. Applications filed at the Clerk of the District Court go to Seattle then return to the applicant. The Seattle office prioritizes those with imminent departure dates. Europe Japan the Holy Land and Russia are mentioned as destinations.
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District Court
Seattle
Wash
Europe
Japan
Holy Land
Russia
Record of May 11 Platte County all star primary registrations
Platte County reports 15 834 registered voters for the May 11 all star primary. Election Commissioner Dorothy Kyriss announced registrations, noting 655 in the last week including 372 timers and 44 party changes. Deadline to register was last Friday.
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Platte County
Dorothy Kyriss
Record cold grips Nebraska with record lows reached
Sunday night brought unusually chilly readings across Nebraska as a strong northern wind ad arctic high pressure moved in. Lincoln tied its 1907 low of 26 and Norfolk matched its 1910 low of 24 while Wakefield reported an unofficial 19. North Platte logged 20 as daybreak brought sunshine and a warming trend with 70s possible by Tuesday.
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United Press International
Nebraska
Lincoln
Norfolk
National Weather Service
Wakefield
North Platte
Arctic
Korte Wins Yearbook Layout at Nebraska Journalism Champs
Allen of Columbus High won the yearbook layout division at the Nebraska Journalism Championships held Saturday at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. The Nebraska High School Press Association event drew over 100 students across 12 categories.
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Allen of Columbus High
Wonehn
Nebraska
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Nebraska High School Press Association
Salutatorian Wins Court OK to Attend Bayard Events
Lincoln, UPI reports Bayard High School will allow the married salutatorian to participate in track events and attend a prom awards breakfast and graduation after Senior District Judge Robert Van Pelt issued a preliminary injunction. The ruling cites an earlier 1974 decision and may stand unless the school district seeks a full trial.
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Lincoln, Neb
UPI
Bayard High School
Robert van Pelt
Bayard
Sua Catas
van Pelt
Wimmer
Platte College Graduation Set for Friday Evening
Platte College will award 8 p.m. diplomas in the college gym with Rep. Virginia Smith delivering the main address. The list includes certificates for one year diplomas and numerous associate degrees across multiple towns including Omaha and Columbus with graduates from Cedar Rapids Central City and Genesee.
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Platte College
Virginia Smith
Clarkson
Debra Kay Wolff
Columbus
Paulette Rene Carrig
Merlyn E. Keefer
Sandra K. Schmidt
Joan G. Witt
Fremont
Cedar Rapids
Gail
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Bayh, Rusk
Kathy Korger
Todd Lyon
Bonnie McIntyre
Roxie Dolliver
Martha Koch
Jacquelyn Noble
Honor Society
Scottsbluff
Loren Olsson
An 16
Andrea Kresho
Robert Wilde
Mary Josep Jo Ellen Klug
Jerome J. Kneifel
Julie
Elizabeth Kopetzky
Randolph J. Kudrow
Marie Jayne Kummer
Susan Jo Kummer
William Kurtenbach
Lawrence J. Lassek
Janet R. Loeffler
Dorothy L. Lund
Charles E. Lowry Jr
James Maslenka
Keith A. Maurer
Robert G. Messersmith
Patricia A. Mohrman
Michael Scott Morris
Jack O. Mueller
Christine M. Odgaard
Diane Marie Olivier
Oppliger
Judy Moana Overturf
Douglas Penne
Patricia J. Runyan
Seidel
John Joseph Shadie
David Frederick Sharpe
Keith E. Siemek
Ronald P. Strickler
George E. Sturgill
Jeffrey J. Struck
James A. Swenson
Karen Torczon
Alana Marie van Dyke
John L. Walters
Jon A. Weil
Mary Catherine Whetstone
Thane Wibbels
Karen L. Wilde
Evan Quinn Wilke
Execter
Daniel L. Ekeler
Genoa
Joan Kay Cromwell
Grant
Lisa Suzanne Jones
Greeley
Regina Rae Milnar
Thomas J
Bruno
Chevy Jean Shultz
Imogen M. Augustine
Jean Blocker
Colleen R. E
J. Capoun
Shelby, Jerome I. Harris
Albion
Nancy M. Cunningham
Janet Marie Fisher
Benedict
Janice Lott
Nancy J. Tenniges
Regina F. Tenniges
Brainard
Marie Magdalene Witzel
Central City
Lavone Kay Solomon
Lonna Kathleen
Blath
Coleridge
Jo Ann Fish
Michelle
Elyria
Debbie J. Bruha
Christe
Ericka Sharp
Terese Marie Thomas
Dixie M
Michael Dean Y
Grand Island
Ilene K. Keams Grant
Pamela J. Eulberg
Debra M. Harvey
Jean M. Whalen
Howells
Linda S. Koopman
Lyons
Lane Anne Piper
Newman Grove
Sally J. Soward
North Bend
Sarah Jean Sims
St. Edward
Debra Jean Christenson
Schu
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