Public hearings on Platte River development plan set in Omaha Lincoln
Officials from the Corps of Engineers will detail a Platte River Basin improvement plan at public hearings in Omaha and Lincoln next week. Topics include a major dam and reservoir near Ashland, 124,000 acres of land affected, and a $490 million estimated cost, with written statements preferred by Col. B F Pendergrass.
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Government to Cut Federal Aid Over Segregation Plans
Washington reports HEW will cut funds to about a third of school districts failing to desegregate per the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The rest face new deadlines this year for submitting desegregation plans or court orders as reviews proceed.
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Hastings man drowns as boat capsizes in reservoir
SUTHERLAND Neb. Olis Lippincott 65 of Hastings drowned Friday in the Sutherland Reservoir when the boat he rode in capsized. Leonard C. Erlewine 69, also of Hastings, was taken to a North Platte hospital and reported in satisfactory condition. The men were on a hunting trip. Lippincott's body was found later by State Game Commission divers.
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Sutherland, Neb
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Explosion Hits Area Near Jordan River Injuring 18
A guerrilla grenade exploded near the Jordan River bank injuring 17 Arabs and one Israeli soldier. In the Golan Heights four Israeli troops were wounded in an artillery clash. A curfew was imposed and fighting continued as regional forces exchanged fire.
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Marine Artillery Pounds Viet Cong Near An Hoa
Marine artillery pounded enemy forces near An Hoa 352 miles northeast of Saigon, killing 22 Communist soldiers while 17 more were killed seven miles southeast. Across Vietnam, allied losses were light with 51 wounded and 39 killed claimed in various engagements. Government and military spokesmen reported heavy Viet Cong and North Vietnamese casualties in multiple locales, including Bu Prang and surrounding areas.
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Rapid warming reported today over Nebraska
Nebraska records show a day of rapid warming with fair skies across east and central areas. Overnight lows 20-25, highs 45-55, no precipitation. Panhandle partly cloudy with higher cloud cover Sunday. A separate disaster note reports 20 miners killed in a Rhodesia gold mine incident.
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UPI
Scotus Central Catholic Honors 97 On First Quarter List
Ninety seven students at Scotus Central Catholic High School were named to the first quarter honor roll. The list shows 26 seniors and students across juniors, sophomores, and freshmen with top marks for 4.0 or near averages. Notable honorees include senior Mary Ann Bruns and junior James Bonk among others, with multiple named 4.0 and 3.0 achievers across classes.
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Mary Ann Bruns
James Bonk
Susan Gdowski
Loretta Feehan
Kathy Kopetsky
Kim Robak
Anne Shank
Joe Stavas
Theresa Blahak
Linda Ciecior
Tony Crebbin
Karen Grotelueschen
Ann Kosch
Mike McMeckin
Margaret Miksch
Marilyn Miksch
Connie Peterson
Sharon Plaff
Sandra Rhode
Gary Witt
Sua Zabana
Colleen Arrick
Renee Brooks
Sandra Tlnjok
Afudy
Apollo 12 crew prepare for moon orbit and EVA plan
Apollo 12 astronauts Pete Conrad Richard Gordon and Alan Bean relax after launch as NASA moves to lunar orbit with plans for a 32 hour surface stay. The mission expects to deploy two lunar surface explorers and collect rock samples while the Yankee Clipper and Intrepid undergo checks amid a tense start.
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Pete” Conrad
Richard J. Gordon
Alan L. Bean
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Ocean of Starnis
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Johar
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Agnew Attacks TV News Drawing Mixed Public Support
In Des Moines Iowa on Thursday night Spiro Agnew criticized network television news coverage of Nixon's Vietnam speech and called for freer government oversight. Callers broadly supported Agnew's view, with more than 5,000 responses at ABC News HQ and coverage noting industry and political figures backing him.
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Spiro TV
Agnew
Dew Moines
Iowa
Nixon
Weir
Duan Bureh
Federal Communications Commission
George Romney
Housing and Urban Development
Republican Senate
Andrew Deta
Indiana
Jacobs
ABC
New York
Draft bill near final approval for draft lottery plan
Washington reports a draft lottery bill near final congressional approval. The Nixon administration says induction of 19 to 21 year olds will be delayed for one year. The plan would apply the lottery to all draftees in the first year and shift the burden in the second year.
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Two deaths boost traffic toll to 347
In Clay Center Nebraska two drivers died in a collision at a county road intersection northwest of town on Friday evening. Ronald State, 47, of Harvard and Donald Warr, 46, of Clay Center were identified as victims. State Patrol said the Slater eastbound car hit the Marr southbound vehicle. both drivers alone in their cars.
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United Fund honors drive participants and sponsors
The United Fund banquet honored top local contributors and 100 percent firms led by drive chairman Gleon Carter. Mayors and chamber leaders attended as agencies in the United Fund budget were introduced, with March of arrangements and letters to media outlets. The campaign set a new record at $1,293, and firms achieving full participation earned plaques and recognition.
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Telegram
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KOLN
Lincoln
Columbus
Barney Micck
Chamber of Commerce
Lee Berkheimer
United Fine Board of Directors
United Hand
PTA Health Wind and Opportunity Center
Curter
Une
ABC Coating Co
Asia
Aulme Lifex and Service
Nts Beolwr-Curry Co
Wy Beck and Associates
Becson-Dickinsons Bee-Line
Moly Frejeht, Inc
Central Telephone
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Columbus Palumbing
Columbus Babes
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Cornhusker Polic Power Destiehy Colunb
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Haiaores Fnness
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Noves W. Rogers
Unted Mand
Mauka
Protests Fill Pennsylvan ia Avenue Amid White House Security
Tens of thousands of young Americans marched on Pennsylvania Avenue Washington to urge U S withdrawal from Vietnam. Extra security including buses barricades and guards protected the White House while police and National Guard kept a restrained vigil on a cold November day.
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