Watergate jokes and Nixon backers amid a tense week
A messy column recaps Nixon defenders rallying while critics push back, with reflections from personalities like Arthur Burns and mixed social scenes. It notes party figures and public chatter, referencing Watergate, mock gags, birthday party details, and assorted quotations from observers and celebrities.
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Earl Wilson
Nixon
Parton
Federal Reserve
Arthur Burns
Ite
Watergate
Virginia
Dows
T -Telter
Nershfield
Elisberg
Hershfield
Sixon
Francesct, Lilflejohn
Isabella
Waller Cronkites
Helen O'Connell
Dale Wilson
Toots
Yogi Berra
Johnny Lajack
Mel Alles
Ed McMahor
Rocker Frederickson
Billy Mathis
Billy Cent
Rocky Graziano
Walter Kennedy
Samy Werllit
Duke Zeibert
Jim Farley, Jr
Larry O'Arie
Molly Berns
Bill Gargan
Irving Mitchell
Madison Slave Garden
Leavenworll
Ben Considine
Frank Gilford
Larry O'Brien
Barey Galdwater
Dems
Barey
O'Brien
Liz ‘Taylor
Duckie Kannon
United Nations
Arnold Glason
Harl
Col
Anthony Biddle
Rexander Graham Bell
Shelby Vriedman
Earl
Cambodian battle toll and insurgent actions reported
Cambodian and South Vietnamese fronts reported heavy combat with 99 soldiers killed in Phnom Penh area and 18 defenders killed at a bridge south of the capital. Insurgents blocked Highway 3, attacked Takeo defense positions, and held Kam Pat at the Gulf of Siam while Viet Cong refused civilian prisoner exchanges in Saigon.
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Phnom
Penh
Cambodia
Atrickson
Phnom Pent
Gambofia
Worehem
Cnmmand
Takeo
Cong
Saigon
Joint Military Commission
Neb. Rep. Martin Seeks Rule Change On Mailbox Installations
Rep. Dave Martin, a Nebraska Republican, introduced a bill to prohibit Postal Service curbside mailbox mandates in residential areas and to recognize local ordinances. He argued sidewalk curbside boxes conflict with safety rules, citing Kearney subdivisions with sidewalks and city prohibitions on obstructing sidewalks. The measure aims to resolve conflicts between postal requirements and local control over street infrastructure.
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Washington
Dave Martin
R-Neb
Pruhbit
Postal Service
Martin
Nebraska
Hanlon
Kearney
Marlin
post _office
Focal
Zeffirelli touts Hollywood renaissance after foreign influence
Italian director Franco Zeffirelli, visiting Hollywood for his film Brother Sun Sister Moon, praises the current American cinema as finding its own style again. He credits recent works and believes Hollywood has regained dignity, plans to work in the city, and cites possible projects with Carol Burnett and Judi Bowker.
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Franco Zeffinelli
Zeffirelli
Hollywood
Dick Kleiner
Holywood
NEA
Tsa
Sust
Pauline Kael
Franco Zeffirelli
Brother Sun Sister Moon
America
Zethrelli
Somuel Ho
Son
Sam
Bobby Fryer
Carol Burnelé
Carol
Beatrice
Pele
Tillie
Gor Zeffirelli
Moon
Romeo
Mario
Graham Faulkner
Judi Bowker
Columbus woman elected president of Optometric Auxiliary
Columbus resident Mrs. C Gray was chosen as president of the Nebraska Optometric Auxiliary with Mrs. C D Sveger as vice president. The Nebraska Optometric Association and Auxiliary annual conventions closed in Grand Island as Mr Gray served as past year’s association president and was named Outometrist of the Year. The group plans a safety program featuring reflectorized bicycle tape and high visibility clothing for pedestrians. Attendees included Dr. Gray Dr Seeger Dr Ronald Conrad and Wm TR W Carlin with Mines Gray Seeger and Conrad at the women’s session.
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Columbus
Nebraska Optometrtic Auxiliary
Columba
C.D. Sveger
Nebraska Optometric Association and Auxiliary
Grand Isla
Osceola seniors prepare for civic exercises
Osceola High School will host exercises at 6 p.m. on May 27 in the high school auditorium with Mel Olson, director of administrative services for the State Department of Education, as featured speaker. The program on May 20 at the same venue will include Rev. Edward O'Leary of St. Vincent Church delivering the address.
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Osceola
Osceola Higsh
Mel Olson
State Department of Education
Bureaulaureate Services
Edward O'Leary
St. Vincent Church
Memorial Day Program Planned by Creston
Creston announces an annual Memorial Day program at the school auditorium on May 29 hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary and local groups. Proceeds from a hot noon meal will aid the All Faiths Chapel at the Veterans Home in Grant Island. Students prepare poppy posters for judging as part of the event.
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Creston
American ‘Legion and Légion
All Faiths
Veterans Home
Grant Island
Melvin Krotlakz
She Friendship Circle Project Club
Agnes Walter
Dws
David Zimmerman
W. J. Riller
Wayne Moran
Coor Prize
Bloodmobile visit proves successful in Schuyler
Schuyler Red Cross Bloodmobile event led by co chairmen Effie Vavricek and Eileen Healy collected 2b points from 2? donors while six were rejected. Members achieving Gallon and Four Gallon statuses include Jean Jonas John Louden Maurice Vogel Marcella Votova Kathy Gregory John Stutzman Judith Mudle Duane Kluck Coleen Wachal Angie Kruger Mary Moore. A separate Leigh social honored Martha Polenz Paher and son Hay of Fueson with attendees from Seward Fremont and Leigh High School classmates 1938.
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Schuyler
Red Cross
Coulairman
Effie Vavricek
Eileen Healy
Guola
Gallon Club
Jean Jonas
Ohn Louden
Maurice Vogel
Marcella Votova
Kathy Gregory
John Stutzman
Rogers
Judith Mudle
Richland
Duane Kluck
Clarkson
Gallon
Coleen Wachal
Richad
Angie Kruger
Mary Moore
Leigh
Reinhold Dasenbrock
Martha ‘Polenz ‘Paher
Hay
Arnold Sander
Wernet Calfai
Onion Prices Rise Spark Social Makeover
Hal Boyle notes onions have surged in price and status as shoppers adapt to higher costs. A common vegetable now signals wealth, influencing meals and social talk from grocery aisles to bridge tables. The piece reflects consumer frugality and changing norms amid inflation.
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Joy Stiley
NEW York
Ostenta
Nephew of Columbus deputy slain on duty in Oklahoma
Max Straub, 25, deputy in Kiowa County Oklahoma, was shot while transporting a man to Western State Hospital near Fort Supply. A suspect was arrested after the crash and Straub, a Mangum-turned Kiowa County officer, left behind an eight month old son. The incident highlights dangers faced by police officers on duty.
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Max Straub
Oklahoma
Kiowa County
Lara Ward
Columbus
Western State Hospital
Fort Supply
Straub
Iad
Sheriff's Department
Herman Straub
Kiowa County Scieriff's Department
Bride Alice Chohon Showered at St Michael Parish
Miss Alice Cinkon was honored at a bridal shower Sunday at St Michael Parish in Talsa with about 80 guests. Centerpieces featured daisies with yellow and white umbrellas. decor included miniature umbrellas bells and streamers.
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Carolyn Jaworski
Thor
Clarence Shemek
Mary Hanzel
Chohon
Pail Kudr
St. Michael Church
Leigh Community Club Meeting Tonight
Leigh Community Club will host a meeting at Westside Hall at 8 p.m. Frank Henna will demonstrate the unit equipment. Members and wives are invited to attend the program and see the equipment firsthand.
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Leigh Community Club
Frank Henna
Westside Cale
May Crowning Held in Tarnov
May crowning observed in Tarnov with students Patrick? and Mehta Chore crowning during morning ceremonies. Gro ya bearers Kristie and Bisa Selatdl served as attendants Karen Dahmer Gail Kudron Lorora Sheek and Tarbara Xtings among others. Mr and Mrs finds Kula of Howey California were Tuesday Manorists of Mr and Mrs Tom Kuln. On Wednesday they visited Mr wk Mrs Trobert Mubsman and were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Alvin Kuln.
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Wannov
Eigh
bin May
Mehta
Deanelle
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