Polking Around on Integrity and Justice in Washington
The column critiques honesty and integrity in government and law. It cites Kleindienst and Agnew, notes plea bargaining and lenient sentences, and questions the legal system. It argues for reform, skeptical lawyers, and restored citizen trust amid Watergate fallout.
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Washington, D.C
White House
Kleindienst
United States
Watergate
Walter Scott
Lincoln Journal Star
Spiro Agnew
Scott
Dale Anderson
Agnew
Hospital Notes Report on Local Discharges and Admissions
Mrs Glen Brazda of Fullerton is entering the Bryan Memorial for surgery on Wednesday. Mr Enoch Peterson entered Annie Jeffrey Hospital in Osceola on Friday. Mrs Emma Horstman is a patient in the Annie Jeffrey Hospital in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Brazda
Fullerton
Bryan
Mr and Mrs Dennis Stevens Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Dennis Stevens were Sunday dinner guests in the Earl Stevens home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Stevens
Earl Stevens
Joe Clarke
Central City
Walter Stohl
Leilani
Polk Market Wheat and Soybeans Prices for June 18 1974
The Polk Market reports prices for June 18 1974 with Wheat at 3.60 per bushel Soybeans at 5.00 per bushel and Oats at 3.40 per 100, alongside brief coin and mile entries.
County Democrats elects officers and names precinct leaders
The County Democratic Convention met June 6 at Osceola United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Chairman Jim Majors presided as precinct committeemen and committeewomen were named and officers elected for the coming year, led by chairman Dr Clarence Davis Jr and vice chair Carolyn Wieseman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felowship Hall
Osceola United Methodist Church
Jimmy Majors
Wallace McKeag
Kenneth Taddiken
South Canada
O. R. Rodene
South Osceola
Hubert Girard
James McKeag
North Osceola
Stanley Harless
Harlan Toline
Irene Kinberg
Nebraska
U.S
Osceola
Clarence Davis, Jr
Carolyn Wieseman
Mary Rose Girard
Stromsburg
County Republicans Organize At Osceola
The Osceola City Hall hosted the County Republican Convention on Friday June 7 Delegates precinct committeemen and committeewomen were elected The executive committee includes Paul Monson chairman Lavina Hanquist Polk vice chairman Joy Anderson Stromsburg secretary Glen Babcock Polk and George Cemper Shelby financial secretary Delegates to the state convention are Paul Hanson Stromsburg Gilbert Lampshire Polk and Mrs Dwight Burney Polk Major fundraising talk and former Gov Dwight Burney urged voting Republican.
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Osceola City Hall
Paul Monson
Lavina Hanquist
Polk
Joy Anderson
Stromsburg
Glen Babcock
George Cemper
Shelby
Paul Hanson
Gilbert Lampshire
Dwight Burney
Polk County social notes from Buckley Park and home visits
House guests include Dr and Mrs R T McReynolds of Santa Monica and Mrs Percy McElwain of Arvada Colorado. Willits family picnic at Buckley Park. Denise Hafer, three, dances at Rose Mary Popovich studio. Robin Flodman visits with parents Carroll and Donna Flodman. Harry Anderson dines with Galen Sterner family for Father’s Day. Additional guests Bengtsons Kari and Gary Rasmussen.
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Wayne Tyler
R. T
Perkins Crow dell announce engagement in Benedict
Robie Perkins and Mike Crow dell announce their engagement on Sunday June 9 at a party in Benedict attended by families and friends. Parents Eva Perkins of Polk and Jack and Celice Crow dell of Benedict confirm the couple plans a July wedding.
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Robie Perkins
Mike Crowdell
Benedict
Eva Perkins
Polk
Jack
Celiece Crowdell
Dahlin Sisters Wed In Double Ceremony
Miss Pamela Dahlin of Hallam and Gary Siebe of Omaha wed at 7 p m Saturday June 15 in Immanuel Lutheran Lincoln. Janet Dahlin of Omaha and Douglas Jones of Santa Rosa California also married in the same ceremony.
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Pamela Dahlin
Hallam
Gary Siebe
Omaha
Janet Dahlin
Douglas Jones
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Lincoln
Doyle Dahlin
Siebe
Harvey Siebe
Auburn
Jones
Richard Jones
Santa Rosa
California
Pamela
Jannet
Polk Girls Win At Rising City Friday
The 13-14 year old Polk girls fought to a 27 25 victory at Rising City on Friday night June 14. Sheila Flodman and Michel Sandell hit outstanding home runs and led scoring alongside Darla Sterns with others like Debbie Bankson Lesley Jones Monica Werner Jan Lindburg Lynette Flodman and Jean Ziegelbein contributing points. A non scheduled game with York is set for June 19 at 6 30 and a regular game with Shelby on June 19 at 6 45 at Polk.
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Rising City
Sheila Flodman
Michel Sandell
Sheila
Darla Sterns
Michel
Debbie Bankson
Lesley Jones
Monica Werner
Jan Lindburg
Lynette Flodman
Jean Ziegelbein
York
Shelby
Polk
Boxer Baby Beef 4 H Club holds fifth meeting on June 11
The Boxer Baby Beef 4-H Club met at Arnold Wendell’s home for its fifth gathering. A corrected raffle plan will fund the new 4-H camp with prizes including a 1974 Mustang II and a 10 speed bike. Members received a book of 10 raffle tickets at $1 each. The Seward camp runs June 24 to 26 for 14 and under. An exchange trip with southeast Missouri is planned July 5 to 11 costing $35 for 14 or older members. Sharon Wendell demonstrated calf showing and care. Lunch was served by Mrs Wendell. Leilani Wendell celebrated with relatives.
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Arnold Wendell
T.V
Widga
Seward
Southeast Missouri
Sharon Wendell
Mrs Wendell
Willits Family Reunion Prompts Stromsburg Picnic
The Willits clan held its twenty sixth reunion June 16, 1974 at Stromsburg’s Wil lits Spot in Buckley Park with fifty six relatives attending the annual picnic. Families from Grant Glenn and Clair lines gathered, noting new marriages and eight newborns added to the tree.
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Willits
Buckley Park
Stromsburg
Glenn
Lenora) Willits
Ats Brothers
Grant
Mildred
Bob
Alice
Allen
Pamela Willits
Lori Rahrs
Virgil
Katherine Willits
Vance Willits
Luisa
Virgina
Bud
Marie Vincent
Clifford
Florence Johnston
Ted
Betty Swanson
Larry
Betty Johnston
Perry
Sharon
Kristine
Charles Noyd
Pamela Koch
Kathleen Johnston
Verlie
Glenda
Mary
Linda
Michael Johnston
Tamara Henson
Clair
Eva
Osceola
Reynold
Helen Peterson
Gary Peterson
Raymond
Thelma Johnson
Walter
Gladys Jones
Donald
Donna
Randy
Danny
Bill
Sara Williams
Gaylord
Karen
Terri
Jackie
Stacy
Steven Williams
Ralph
Catherine
Vikki
Nancy
Julie Willits
Douglas Kent
Kenneth Willits
Nancy Jane
Richard Stoehr
Lincoln
Mary Lou
Don Willits
Ashton
S.D
James Abbott
Yankton
Richard DeWayne Henson
Verlie Johnston
Elizabeth Ann
George Reyner
Grand Island
Larry Jay
Clifford Johnston
Silver Creek
Betty Jean
George Hooker
Ashland
Cynthia Kay
Beryl Willits
Bradley Richard
Richard Odle
Greeley
Colo
Amanda Lynn
Floyd
Jacqueline
Henson) Carman
Brian Christopher
Jim
Delma Jean
Alt
Johnston
Fountain Valley
Cal
Chad Ryan
Roger
Peterson
Nekl
Sioux City
Iowa
Kid Bits From Nebraska Foster Parents Newsletter
The piece shares humorous and heartwarming Kid-Bits from the Nebraska Foster and Adoptive Parents Newsletter. It highlights anecdotes from foster and adoptive families, including children’s playful chaff with siblings, animals, and everyday moments, plus a tongue in cheek note about a home study visit and a quip about a clean house.
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Marsha Redman
Nebraska
Foster and Adoptive Parents Newsletter
Jody
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Polking
Dr. C
Davis
BOXER
Baby Beef 4-H Club
Donette
Stephanie
Melanie
Mother
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