Carter Calls Five Year Nuclear Test Ban And Energy Talks
Democratic frontrunner Jimmy Carter urged a five year ban on nuclear tests and proposed a world energy conference to push non nuclear energy sources. He spoke at a UN energy and world order conference in New York. Ford proposed four year federal regulatory reform and small business declarations. Udall and Reagan were active on the campaign trail.
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United Press International
Jimmy Carter
Ford
Morris Udall
Ronald Reagan
Carter
U.N
World Order
New York
United States
Soviet Union
Washington
Udall
Hodges to be on ballot in Platte County election
Write-in Elmer J. Hodges will appear on the November ballot as a Republican candidate for Platte County Board of Election Commissioner after meeting the five percent of Republican vote threshold in Second District First Ward A First Ward C and Columbus Township. Michigan and national campaigns mention Ford Reagan Carter Romney and Michigan GOP leaders amid an energy policy and 1980 campaign tensions.
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Elmer J. Hodges
Platte County
Reagan
Ford
Michigan
Kentucky
Louisville
United Nations
Carter
Time capsule ideas sought for Pawnee Park burial
A three member committee invites residents to submit items for a 3x3x5 time capsule to be buried in Pawnee Park on July 4 and opened in 80 years. Suggestions include current year school books, local photos, storms, construction, horse racing, religious groups, agriculture, tapes, Bible, a $2 bill, and fifth grade pupil models, with messages for great great grandchildren.
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Pawnee Park
Columbus
Beloit
Bunk” Kinzer
Lloyd Castner
Columbus Telegram
Dick Howe
Loup Dike
Kinzer
Weather Summary for Nebraska Friday Forecast
A weak low pressure center over southeast Nebraska maintained moisture over the east and central regions, with showers ending by 7 this morning. Many stations recorded over an inch of rain, others a half to one inch. The Panhandle remained mostly clear. Warmer readings are forecast for Friday with higher maximum temperatures.
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United Press International
Nebraska
Panhandle
Pro
Federal loan to York Rural PPD announced by Thone
Rep Charles Thone announced a federal loan of 3,108,000 dollars to York County Rural Public Power District. The news describes the loan approval and its expected impact on the district.
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York Rural
Washington
UPI
York County Rural Public Power District
Charles Thone
Neb
Bad check problem costs shoppers and merchants locally
Local stores face losses from insufficient funds and fraud as managers push to curb bad checks during peak seasons. County Attorney Ray Baker notes the issue is regional but persistent, with retailers reporting 10 percent of bad checks referred to authorities and an emphasis on collecting before turning cases over.
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Stan Linhorst
Ray Baker
Columbus
Ware
Tee En Sea Pe
Saset
Sorore Mor
Store Wey
Pay 4
Baker
Employment scene brightens in April in central Nebraska counties
April employment data shows a dip in active registrants at the Columbus office with 692 on file May 1 down 10 percent from both the prior month and year. Of these, 425 are women, 197 under 22, and 119 age 45 or over. Non agricultural placements totaled 133, down 27 from March but double last year, with 62 women and 53 under 22 among placed workers.
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Platte
Colfax
Butler
Polk
Boone
Columbus
Schuyler
Osceola
David City
Oldest man Charlie Smith earns diploma in Florida
In Bartow Florida Charlie Smith age 133 the oldest recognized person in the United States received a high school diploma in cap and gown along with a gold watch from Polk County School Board Chairman Homer K Adair and telegrams from the president Smith says he was born in Liberia in 1842 and sold into slavery at 12 before coming to Canada.
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Smith
Liberia
Africa
Canad States
Madison man killed in Stanton County tractor accident
Wayne Weber of Madison, 19, was killed Tuesday when his tractor overturned on him while feeding cattle in Stanton County. Authorities reported the incident and services were scheduled for late Wednesday.
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Madison, Neb
UPI
Wayne Weber
Madison
Stanton County
Weber
Simpson Memorial awards announced to two Columbus students
Kathy Zaruba and Beth Burdine receive William Simpson Memorial Scholarships from Dale Electronics for Platte College for 1976 77. Dale Electronics has funded scholarships to Columbus students to pursue higher education at Platte College. Kathy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Niven Zaruba, is a Columbus High School senior. She was on the girls track team and Junior Achievement secretary, named achiever of the month. Beth is Columbus High Student representative to Girls State and Honored Queen of Jobs.
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Kathy Zaruba
Beth Burdine
William Simpson
Dale Electronics
Platte College
Columbus
Kathy
Niven Zaruba
Columbus High School
Beth
Columbus High
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