Television World and the Oil Tax Debate
The piece critiques how TV shapes perception with a four-city focus while Louisiana oil wells and a governor's tax proposal are discussed. It links patent medicines, media, and politics to head and heart distress, questions Nixon era shortages, and argues for sharing resources over hoarding to keep the United States powerful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New York City
Washington, D. C
Chicago
Los Angeles
Polk
Nebraska
EXXON
Louisiana
Israel
Nixon
Ostberg Receives MS Degree in Computer Science
Donnette Ostberg earns a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Nebraska Lincoln on December 21. A university dinner in the Nebra Center honored graduates and awards were presented. Ostberg accepts a computer department position at First National Bank in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnette Ostberg
College of Engineering and Technology
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
Omaha
Nebra Center For Continuing Education
Donald Ostberg
Murray
Ilof Ostberg
Ostberg
First National Bank
Polk Market Wheat Soybeans and Oats Prices
Polk Market reports prices for wheat at 4.90, corn 2.25, soybeans 5.30, and oats 1.40 per unit. Market notation is fragmented but lists grain quotes for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.cseeie
Polk Woman's Club Meets for Christmas Program
The Polk Woman's Club gathered at Dorothy Adelson's home on December 20 with eleven members and one visitor Leona Person. The program featured a piano and organ duet by Dorothy and Erma Adelson, Christmas carols, and a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Woman's Club
Dorothy Adelson
Leona Person
Jo Ostberg
Lois Meerkatz
Dorothy
Erma Adelson
Cold Temperatures Grip Area Amid Unofficial Readings
The unofficial Progress thermo meter read 15 below on January 1, 1974 with other reports between 20 and 25 below. Windless conditions made the cold bearable as temperatures from zero to 10 above felt comparatively warm.
Hospital Report from Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Week of December 24 31 lists patients by name including Nellie A Aker Esther Bernt Bernita Cederberg Lida Crossant Lillian Ferrand Myr Steve Georgeau Bessie Green Nola Gustafson May Hartson Bessie McClung Carita Peterson Ira Ready Monica Schott Alma Swanson Fred Williams Charlotte Wright Russell Hattel Lenore Alt Deloras Hanson Bernice Erickson James Klein Arlene Tenniges Ricky Graham Arthur Adelson Dawn Helden Christine Nutz Olive Sterup Barbara Krumbach and baby girl Julie Gillett Transferred Edythe Larson Deceased Fern Baer Ed Coover released from Central City hospital returned to Park View Cindy Kroger tonsillectomy Kearney hospital and Walter Nelson patient in Central City hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie A. Aker
Polk
Esther E. Bernt
Shelby
Bernita Cederberg
Osceola
Lida Crossant
Lillian Ferrand
Stromsburg
Myr
Steve Georgeau
Bessie Green
Nola Gustafson
May Hartson
Jerry Hastings
Silver Creek
Merritt B. Heeren
Edwin JL. Isakson
Arlene Tenniges
Ricky Graham
Arthur Adelson
Dawn Helden
York
Steven Anderson
Christine Nutz
Olive Sterup
Barbara Krumbach
Lincol
Julie Gillett
Edythe Larson
Fern Baer
School Offices And Classes In A House
Principal Richey reports the Office of the Superintendent and Jr. High English and Social Studies are housed in the Meerkatz house across from the high school. Kindergarten and first grade stay in Free Church. second to fourth in Methodist Church. fifth and sixth in Baptist Church with new teachers enhancing science Pho nics and health Social Studies math. School changes aim at focused instruction. Drivers urged to be extra careful with children at multiple locations.
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Richey
Meerkatz House
Free Church
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Andreasen
Fredrickson
Irene Sundberg
Swede Home News Holiday Gatherings and Visitors
Swede Home residents and relatives celebrated Christmas and birthdays with many gatherings. Carl G Johnson and family hosted guests. Edna Gestrine received a Sunshine Box from Swede Home Project Club. extended families from Lincoln North Platte Battle Creek and Chicago spent holidays with local pastors and neighbors.
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Carl G. Johnson
Colorado
Jim Bennett
Fort Colins
Roger Hanquist
Layne
Phil Thengvall
Reuben Hanquist
Stan Hanquist
North Platte
Wayne Johnson
Lincoln
Keith Johnson
St. Paul
Lee Timperley
Battle Creek
Everett Anderson
Michael Swasko
Chicago
Milan Swasko
Philip
Jane
Levert Oquist
Martin Jones
Harold Nelson
Carl Nelson
Horace Stevens
JoAnn
Tom Stevens
Curt Mickey
Harlan Johnson
DeVon Johnson
David
Diane
Harold W. Johnson
Edelth Johnson
Minn
Lillie
Sander Chindgren
Victor Krol
Bob di
Have You Noticed Dear Santa A Christmas Letter
A humorous Christmas letter recounts a busy season with generous gifts for children and playful hints about wanting a wristwatch. The writer recalls past disappointments and merry chaos, ending with a playful note about avoiding the word watch.
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Santa
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Polking
Wallace Sander
John Adams
Hastings
Irvin Broderson
Larry Upton
Roger Hawke
Palmer
Gordon Fossberg
Roger
Rita
Phil Thomas
Kansas
Kent Sandell
Neal Sandell
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Ed Coover
Central City Hospital
Park View
Cindy Kroger
Bern
Kans
Kearney Hospital
Walter Nelson
Central City
Thomas Mundt
Swede Home News
By Marsha Redman
Wendy
Ralph
Santa Claus
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