Nebraska tracks reshuffle 1978 racing season schedule
The Nebraska State Racing Commission announced major changes for 1978. Lincoln Fairgrounds will have a split season for the first time, overlapping with Atokad Park at South Sioux City for four days. Columbus Agricultural Park reduces to 21 days beginning Aug 22, while Ak-Sar-Ben expands to 65 days. Lincoln and Atokad overlap in early October, and total racing days drop to 198 across all venues.
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United Press International
Nebraska
State Racing Commission
Lincoln Fairgrounds
Lincoln
Atokad Park
South Sioux City
Agricultural Park
Columbus
Fenner Park
Grand Island
Omaha
Ak-sarben
Fonner
Ak-Sar-ben
Atchad Park
Warren Albert
Albert
Henry Brandt
Fairgrounds
Forner Park
Carter denounces profiteers in energy fight
President Carter warned of the biggest ripoff in history as oil and gas companies were accused of trying to profit from the energy crisis. He called the energy crisis the moral equivalent of war and urged Americans to back his energy package to prevent consumer losses. He cited Congress and public support as crucial to passing his proposals.
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Washington
UPI
Carter
Congress
Chamber Manager Resigns. Hicks Named Acting Manager
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce announces the resignation of Chamber Manager Larry Wynia effective October 17. Wynia, former Columbus Junior High assistant principal, will move to Sioux Falls to join Pitney Bowes. Shirley Hicks, currently assistant manager, will become acting chamber manager starting October 17. She has been with the chamber three years.
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Joe Stavas
Columbus Area
Hicks
Chamber
Stavas
Shirley
Frank
Bobby
Columbus
Wapner Lakes
Kiburz urges cooperation at Power Industry Conference
Max Kiburz, chairman of the Loup Power District board, urged cooperation over lawsuits at the Nebraska Power Industry Conference in Columbus. He cited progress in territorial planning, joint planning, rates, and agency structure while stressing practical solutions and optimistic prospects for Nebraska’s public power sector.
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Max Kiburz
Nebraska Power Industry Conference
Kiburz
Nebraska Power Industry Committee
Loup Power District
Columbus Holiday Inn
Hreas
Kibur2z
Nebraska
Power Committee
Gerald G. Bachman
Joseph W. Mullan
Nebraska Power Industry
William B. Harris
Nixon Birthplace Sought as Historical Site
Nixon Birthplace Foundation proposes to buy Richard Nixon’s Yorba Linda home for 125000 to open as a public historical site. Sale requires Orange County Board of Supervisors approval.
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Nixon
Yorba Linda
Calif
Columbus High Homecoming Candidates Named for 1977-78
Columbus Senior High announces Friday eight pm homecoming coronation during halftime of the Lincoln High game at Memorial Stadion. Candidates include Donna Brandt Trish Hopp Pam Mihulka Barb Nyffeler Tammy Osterhoudt Sue Selig Gary Becher Jerry Joseph John Justice Mike Liebschwager Jerry Mancuso Tim Munson along with their parent sponsors. A parade downtown Thursday night precedes the game and a dance follows in the school cafeteria. Past homecoming royalty and 10 and 25 year alumni will be honored.
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Columbus
Duane Munson
Donna Brand
Teish Hopp
Quill and Scroll
Barb Nyffeler
Nebraska grants fund 16 projects for parks
Sen Edward Zorinsky announced 16 grants totaling over 2.3 million from Interior Department funds to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Columbus received 62,500 for Centennial Park lighted tennis courts and courts, ballfields, and related facilities. Osceola was awarded 96,000 to replace their swimming pool and bathhouse.
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Edward Zorinsky
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Zorinsky
Department of Interior
Bureau of Outdoor
Columbus
Centennial Park
3Rd Street
10Th Avenue
Osceola
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Loup
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Continental Oil Co
Omaha Public Power District
Dick Howe
Barb
Tammy Osterhandl
Tammy
Sue Selig
Sue
VICA
Pam Mihulka
Gary Becher
Sweetheart Attendant
Jerry Joseph
John Justice
Mike Liebschwager
Mike
Jerty Mancuso
Tim Munson
Columbus High
Jerry Moncuse
John
Justice
Standing
Donna Brandt
Trish Hopp
Barb Nuffelar
Tammy Osterhoudt
Sue Salig
Jacqueline Borer
Columbus Telegram
Pat Rovac
Hinky-Dinky
Telegram
Pizza Inn
Dock & Jill
Person's Sport Shop
Kwik Shop
Flatschar Raxell Drug
Lon Walle
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