Nebraska seeks federal funds for north south Interstate plan
Nebraska asks the federal government for a share of 1500 miles of new Interstates. The proposal outlines a zig zag corridor from the Kansas border toward York and Lincoln to South Sioux City with spur routes to Grand Island Hastings and connections via Iowa. Officials say the 246.3 mile package would cost about 140 million and align with expressway plans.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Congress
John Hossack
Eauinet
Hossack
State Roads Department
Kansas
Chester
York
Sioux City
Grand Island
Hastings
Iowa
Omaha
Fremont
Bruce Gillan
Gillan
State Highway Advisory Commission
Washington
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Nebraskans recall Bryan campaign and silver issue
The piece recounts William Jennings Bryan rising to the 1896 Democratic nomination with his silver standard platform, his unprecedented national campaigning, and his enduring influence after multiple presidential runs and a Wilson cabinet appointment. It touches Bryan’s early life, move to Lincoln, and political rise. It also lists local warranty deeds and quitclaims for Osceola and Stromsburg properties.
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World-Herald
Bryan
Silverites
Brya
Peo
Letter to the President on gun licensing and freedom
A citizen questions Congress and the President about licensing of firearms and other items, mocks matches registration, and argues for protecting individual freedoms. The author urges focus on monetary stability and private enterprise rather than broad gun control and regulatory overreach.
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Congress
Big Brother
Washington
White “House
Polk County to Receive 610.45 From Consumers Public Power
Polk County will receive 610.45 from Consumers Public Power District as first half payments in lieu of real estate and personal taxes for 1968. Checks are payable to treasurers and mailed to district managers for delivery.
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Polk County
Consumers Public Power District
Pete W. Lakers
aTroasurer
Consumers Board of Directors
District 3
Shae
Bitigens
Consumers’ District
County court fines for multiple speed and stop sign offenses
County court records show defendants including Don Bock Shelby Wendell Terry Benedict and Douglas Abbott cited for night speeding with fines ranging from 20 to 30 dollars and costs from 5 to 11 dollars. Marion Doak and Spitz Columbus face intoxication and night speeding penalties with similar fines and costs.
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Don Bock
Shelby
Wendell
Terry
Benedict
Douglas H
Abbott
Omaha
Marion Doak
Stromeburg
Spitz
Columbus
William B.tredway
Ee Maseman
New Managers Take Over at Country Club
The Polk Recreation Assoc Board of Directors announces the resignation of Bill Liedloff as club manager. Merlin and Mrs. Larson of Stromsburg are hired as new managers, effective November 15. Larson previously worked at Dodds Furniture. Mrs. Larson is employed in Stromsburg.
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Polk Recreation Assoc
Bill Liedloff
Merlin Larson
Stromsburg
Larson
Dodds Furniture
Stromsburg Ptel
September Bond Sales Rise Cited by Johnson
W. E. Johnson reports higher sales of E and H Savings Bonds and Freedom Bonds in September than in the previous month, indicating continued demand for government securities.
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H Savings
Freedom
W. E. Johnson
Osceola Bowling Leagues Report From The First National Bank
The First National Bank reports Osceola bowling standings across leagues including Ladies Leisure, Merchants, and Bowling Belles. Highlights list high scores by Virginia Farley Delores Watts Mavis Rowan and Warren Johnson plus top teams such as Polk & Butler Ins Smiths Wheathearts and Farmer's Grain with several high series and game marks.
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First National Bank
Osceola
Ladies Leisure League
Polk & Butler Ins
Smith's Wheathearts
Sweden
Kleins Ins
Bert's
Tenniges Corv
Virginia Farley
Delores Watts
Mavis Rowan
Vigins Farley
Helen Johnson
Stromsburg
Polk & Butler
Smith’s
Wheathearts
Polk’ & Butler
Matadors
C.e
Shelby Oil
Teveveese
Orro Chemical
Harold's’ Market
Stromsburg Bank
Pork Butler Insurance
Farmer's Elevator
Lloyd's Sinclair
Bowling Belles League
Seescseesceeneee
Lorre Lanes
Iesse
Bhum Bush's
Little Pills
Rowan's Ridge
Sted Naanna
Blue Flames
Robert’s
Mohawks
Sweet Sewers Ss
Rising City Home
Pioneer, Sted
Harold's Market
Pepsi
Cola
Ahren
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State Farm
Larry. ‘Cook
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Clarence R. Johnson
Alton C. Johnson
Ynem
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Frank C .Gembica
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Bernard A. Nitsch
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Harland R. Kilgore
Edwin L. Isakson
Underwood
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Bagoteo
County
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Speetis Creeal Yen
Stromsburg High School
Ine
Volunteer
Nebra
Jan Grossnicklaus
George Innces
Mike Snodgrass
Marvin. .Dawes
Bill, Bahr
Boden
Farmer's Grain
Tonniges
Bush Drug
Meerkatz
Richard's
Rea Johnson
Marg Johnson
Carol Sagehorn
Maxine Hahn
Helen McKeag
Flo-Guides
Richard's Swishers
Cornhusker League
Essereeseeees Mobil
Burg
Johnson Plumbers
Hartman Drug
Stromsburg Can
Reverre
City Cafe
Anderson
Bobs Barber
Osceola Cleaners
Clarences TV
Conrad Super Gro
East Side Rec
Lewis Berggren
Eldon Johnson
Robert Peterson
Orion Slanson
Mobil Oil
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Ernie
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