Irish government rejects ransom talks in Dutch CEO kidnapping
Dublin reports that Irish authorities refuse any deal with kidnappers after the Dutch head of a multinational company is seized in an international incident. Police and government officials coordinate with international partners to secure the executive's safe release.
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UPI
Madrid
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Armment Gove
Dr. Tiede
Farenka
Herrema
Eddie Hyland
Limerick
Ireland
Ali defeats for world heavyweight title in boxing bout
Capsule reports Muhammad Ali beats the world heavyweight boxing champion. Other items note court delays for William and Emily Harris, Hearst presence at a robbery case, Northern Ireland violence, Emperor Hirohito at Arlington, racial balance poll results, and political vetoes and trials affecting lawmakers and Franco regime statements.
Discover Columbus Golf Tourney Set at Elks Country Club
The Discover Columbus Committee launches an 18 hole golf tournament during Discover Columbus Days at Elks Country Club on Oct 10. Residents of Columbus areas may enter with a $2 fee, call the Pro Shop at 564-4930 for ten times, and non members will compete in the higher finishing category.
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Discover Columbus
Elks Country Club
Columbus
Loup Power District rate hike decision unclear
Loup Power District customers may avoid a 65 percent rate increase. General Manager Max Kuburz said the 65 percent figure in a City Council story reflects wholesale power costs from Nebraska Public Power District, with the LPD board still deciding on final terms.
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Max Kuburz
Loup
Nebraska Public Power District
LPD Board of Directors
Columbus High Grand Island gridiron halftime show
The Columbus High versus Grand Island game at Pawnee Park will feature a bicentennial themed halftime. CHS band director Larry Marik leads a large community cast with Boy Scouts and Brownies forming the United States outline and the band playing patriotic tunes. A Nebraska state shape will be formed inside the troop display as 50 pep club members carry red white and blue flags.
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Columbus
Pawnee Park
Larry Marik
CHS
America the Beautiful
United
Nebraska
Pep Club
Ex Columbus Man Dies In Auto Crash And Other Fatalities
Ex Columbus resident A. Skublicki, 36, of Wisner, died when his car crossed the center line and collided with a northbound pickup driven by Hoebelheinrich. Skublicki was a passenger. Hall, a Columbus High School graduate, worked at the Norfolk Regional Center and funeral arrangements are pending. Also reported were three Fort Riley soldiers killed in a separate crash on U S 77 near Mankato and another injury detail.
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A. Skublicki
Wisner
State Patrol
Hall
Hoebelheinrich
Skublicki
Platte College
University of Nebraska
Norfolk
Laurene Beyer
Poland
United Press International
Fort Riley
Kan
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Donald
Tulsa
Okla
Minnesota
Mankato
Harry Schmale
Cortland
Lois
Columbus Federal elects new directors Max Kiburz and Carroll Novicki
Columbus Federal Savings announces two new directors to its board. Max Kiburz, longtime Loup River Public Power District executive, advances from chief electrical engineer to general manager. Carroll Novicki, president of Dale Electronics, joins with extensive Nebraska and Stanford education and community roles.
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Loup District
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Dewitt
University of Nebraska College of Electrical
American Public Power Association
Lower Platte Association
Loup
Columbus
Nebraska
Columbus Area
Columbus Jaycees
Ruby
Max Jr
Jack
Gachia
Novicki
Dale Electronics
University of Nebraska
Stanford University
Friends of Music
Rotary Club
The
Public Library
Behlen Hospital
Nebraska Association of Commerce and Industry
Leigh man transferred to Omaha hospital after crash
A Leigh resident was moved to an Omaha hospital after a leg fracture from a collision northeast of Columbus. The motorcyclist LeRoy Hart collided with a car driven by Susan Wendt near the Lavern Wendt farm.
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Leigh Man
Omaha
Schuyler
Columbus
LeRoy Hart
Susan Wendt
Leigh
Lavern Wendt Farm
Unemployment rate drops to 8.3 percent in September
Labor Department reports 7.8 million unemployed and 85.4 million employed as 180000 jobs return, mainly in durable goods. Teen unemployment falls 18 percent to 19.3. Prices rise 0.6 percent and wholesale inflation runs strong. Treasury chief hints at extending tax cut into 1976.
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UPI
Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
BLS
Commerce Department
Treasury
William Simon
Ford
Simon
Florida
Auto industry awaits October sales developments
Detroit reports October auto sales mixed with U.S built cars up from August yet still down versus last year. Imports led by Datsun Honda Fiat Subaru Triumph Peugeot Alfa Romeo set new records, while Ford and GM plan plant closings next week risking thousands of layoffs.
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UPI
Tember
Ens l
Honda
Fiat
Subaru
Triumph
Peugeot
Alfa-Romeo
Ford
General Motors
Detroit Automakers
Mild weather expected for Nebraska Miami game weekend
A high pressure system over the Valley brings clear skies and mild temperatures for Nebraska this weekend. Forecasters predict fair skies tonight with 40s and sunny conditions Saturday with temperatures in the 80s around game time.
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United Press International
Tennessee
Valley
Nebraska
Grand Island
Scottsbluff and Alliance
North Omaha
Chadron
Firemen Strike Sweeps Kansas City Over Pay Parity
Firemen in Kansas City walk the picket lines seeking pay equal to police wages. City uses nonfire personnel to handle emergencies as Mayor Wheeler comments on minimum staffing and the need to appeal to the strikers.
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Kansas City
Kansas City, Mo
UPI
Charles B. Wheeler Jr
Platte County Historical Society Opens Museum Oct 9 12
Platte County Historical Society plans a museum and archives open house during Discover Columbus Days. The Burlington Depot has been vacated for displays and archives with viewing hours 6 9 p m Oct 9 10 and 14 p m Oct 11 12. Residents with items are asked to contact Rich Stedman.
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City of Columbus
Burlington Depot
Rich Stedman
P.O. Box
Columbus
Platte County
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