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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1969
Page
8
Ron Bousquet of Lincoln captured the state individual wrestling championship by defeating two top ranked opponents on the same day. His victory helped his team secure the state title. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Willard Lindburg of Polk.
Mrs Reuben Hanquist visited Lincoln friends from Wednesday to Saturday. Mr Hanquist returned Sunday. Pastor and Mrs Gene Wood and Mr and Mrs Wallace Sandell returned Friday from Founders Week at Bethel College in St Paul. Mr and Mrs Roger Hawke and son of Archer and Mr and Mrs Neal Sandell visited Sunday. Mrs Nettie Carlson and Ellsworth visited Wallace Lind Friday evening.
The notice outlines bidding rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Work Hours Act for Nebraska road work. It requires 100 percent bid bonds, EO prequalification for large groups, and mentions locations in Omaha and Lincoln. Bids must include a certified check. specific item group sums and waiver rights are stated. Names include M Nuernberger and E W Tupper with dates Feb 13 20 27.
Wood nets six points Lindburg adds four as the Cubs race to a 41 26 lead and finish 52 36 over Palmer Lindburg Carlstrom lead in scoring and rebounds with Mike 18 and 14 Steve 13 and 24 rebounds in a dominating win Coach Warden’s reserves end season at 38 19 and Jr Cubs finish 9 7. The pressuring defense troubled Tiger reserves in the second half. Friday’s game at Central City with Nebraska Christian was postponed by winter weather to next season if permitted.
The March of Dimes drive in rural East and West Pleasant Home precincts collected $152 despite heavy snow. Ten solicitors covered 63 sections, with Alvin Dahlin and Leonard Johnson first to report. Precinct chiefs thank workers and the Polk Legion Auxiliary and Immanuel Ladies Aid for support and donations.
Service member Pvt El Daniel E Tyler RA 68081609 at 1st Platoon Company A 5th Battalion 2nd Brigade Combat Team Fort Polk Louisiana 71459 listed in address line format for personnel records.
The excerpt shows a debate among men about war, nuclear policy, and defense spending. The speakers reference Secretary Melvin Laird and the idea that the side spending more wins, suggesting a hypothetical shift to a 50 billion dollar offense and a 200 billion dollar outspend to defeat adversaries. The tone mirrors a heated discussion on Cold War strategy and party politics.
First Lieutenant Alvin Kisler of D Troop 3 5 Cavalry, 9th Infantry Division, stationed at APO San Francisco 96370. The fragment lists his unit and APO address without details of action or dates.
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