Plans and politics in a perilous future
The column satirizes TV hype and computer driven claims from taxes to insurance. It cites the IRS overcharge dispute, insurance ads promising security, and critiques of the Congressional Record’s automated speech logging. It recalls Nixon era debates on criminal probes and public attitudes toward leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Congressional Record
House
Representatives
Earl F. Landgrebe
Ford
Richard M. Nixon
John M. Ashbrook
Ohio
G. I. Independent
Rep. Landgrebe
Nixon
America
John McCollister
Nebraska
New Orleans
Charlie
Louisiana
James Fitzimmons
Garner Baby Born In Central City
Mr and Mrs Dan Garner of Central City announce the birth of a son, Daniel Ray, on August 13 weighing 8 pounds 9? ounces. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Elmer Garner of Hordville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Garner
Central City
Daniel Ray
Daniel
Elmer Garner
Hordville
Democrats forced Nixon to pay more tax says press
The commentary claims Democrats pressed Nixon to pay additional income tax and questions the political leverage against him while suggesting the danger to the ex-President lies within himself rather than in political enemies or Democratic offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Democratic
Hospital Notes Roundup of Local Admissions and Discharges
Mrs Frank Cohagen is a patient in York hospital. Mrs Margaret Lott entered Henderson hospital on Sunday evening. Mrs Hannah Hahn is a patient in Osceola hospital. Pam Harless will enter York hospital on Wednesday morning for surgery. Mr Orlie Miller is a patient in St. Francis hospital at Grand Island. Mr Roy Glasser returned home Saturday morning from York hospital following surgery. Ryan Sundberg, son of Mr and Mrs Lynn Sundberg, was dismissed Monday morning from Lutheran hospital in Grand Island after several days as a patient. Mr Vergil Bush returned home Saturday from Lincoln General Hospital in Lincoln following surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cohagen
York Hospital
Margaret Lott
Henderson
Hannah Hahn
Osceola Hospital
Pam Harless
Orlie Miller
St. Francis Hospital
Grand Island
Roy Glasser
Ryan Sundberg
Lynn Sundberg
Lutheran
Headrick Named Coordinator for Polk County Clinic
Mrs Wilma Headrick of Osceola appointed area mental health clinic coordinator by Polk County Mental Health Association. Native of Nebraska she has extensive human services experience and recently returned from the Hope Center for the mentally retarded in Colorado. Clinic opens August 29. Continued on Page 5.
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Polk County Mental Health Association
Wilma Headrick
Osceola
Nebraska
Headrick
Human Services
Hope Center For
Colorado
Wind Storm Ravages Polk Area Damaging Crops and Buildings
A Saturday wind and hail storm in Polk caused extensive damage to crops and property. The 100 mph gusts lifted a grain storage roof at Polk Grain Co and toppled trees and church steeples. No injuries were reported as visibility dropped to near zero for a period and seven funnel sightings were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Polk Grain Co
Immanuel Lutheran
Carl Mundt
Open House for Mr and Mrs Reuben Hanquist 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Reuben Hanquist will be honored at an open house marking their 50th wedding anniversary. The event is Sunday September 8 from 2 30 to 4 30 p m at the Evangelical Free Church in Polk. Their children and grandchildren host. relatives and friends are invited. The couple requests no gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Hanquist
Evangelical Free Church
Polk
Charles Richard Mundt Baptized at Immanuel Lutheran
Charles Richard Mundt, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Mundt, was baptized Sunday morning at Immanuel Lutheran Church by Pastor Stephen Stohlmann. Sponsors were Mrs George Wochner and Mr Eldon Bock. Sunday dinner guests included Pastor and Mrs Stohlmann, the Mundt family, Wochner family, Bock family, Mary Bock of Ravenna, Hokenson family, and Carl Mundt. Lunch guests followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Richard Mundt
Richard Mundt
Stephen Stohlmann
Immanuel Lutheran Church
George Wochner
Eldon Bock
Dean Myers
Charles
Pleasanton
Mary Bock
Ravenna
Wm. Hokenson
Singing Crusaders to Perform at Polk Church Service
The CRUSADERS from Firth Nebraska will sing at a community service in First Baptist Church of Polk on Sunday August 25 at 7 30 p m A free will offering will be collected to cover the group expenses The Crusaders formed in 1965 and have traveled widely with many appearances on churches concerts radio and television and recorded nine albums
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Crusaders
Firth
Nebraska
First Baptist Church of
Polk
U. S
Baptist Church
Longmont Families Dine With Mr and Mrs Joe Ehn
Mr and Mrs Roy Ehn and Mr and Mrs Richard Ehn and family of Longmont Cole and Mr and Mrs Harold Carlson were Saturday evening lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Ehn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ehn
Richard Ehn
Longmont, Cole
Harold Carlson
Joe Ehn
Just when I think I have warned them
A mother recounts her eight year old son Jason injuring his face with a bicycle tire incident. She describes chaotic home scenes, emergency room visit, and the doctor’s verdict that injuries will heal with time.
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Wendy
Jason
Also Mentioned on This Page
Polking
Danger
Matt Dillon
IRS
Liberty Bell
Janice Sundberg
Wayne Tyler
Jeff Searcy
Polk County
Sundberg
Ceevr
Paul Anderson
Lloyd Albin
Irvin Anderson
Tere
W. Headrick
Waco
Greg Klingsporn
Mick Hoffman
Gary Johnson
Todd Tyler
Mike Hahn
Loren Lind
Gary Shoup
Myron Tallman
Doug Shenk
Russ Wilshusen
Kim Hoffman
Polk Area
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