Talented youth aims for college despite many offers
Mark Christensen of Lodgepole, 18, holds straight A’s and strong athletic marks while weighing college options. Doane, Hastings, UNK, Kearney State, and Northwest Missouri State have shown interest, with ROTC scholarship covering tuition and expenses. He plans business or environmental studies, plus football, aiming for all state or All-American honors and possible pro play. He prefers Doane currently, and enjoys farming life, hunting, fishing, and skiing.
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Gregg Piburn
Longepole
Mark Christensen
Husky
Mark
Panthers
Hastings
Doane
Christensen
University of Nebraska
Kearney State College
Northwest Missouri State
Hammer Publishing Co
Oakland Raiders
LHS
Loveland Basin
Nebraskan water linked to lower heart disease deaths
A University of Nebraska Medical Center study found Nebraska drinking water contains relatively high lithium levels. Researchers say a possible direct link exists between lithium in water and Nebraska's lower cardiovascular mortality, while noting other factors require study.
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Ebadi
United States
Nebraska
No deficiency payments for 1976 corn and sorghum
Lawrence Thompson of the Cheyenne County ASCS notes no deficiency payments will be made for 1976 crop corn and sorghum. Prices received by farmers in Oct-Feb exceed the 1976 target prices, with corn at 2.24 per bushel and sorghum at 1.97 per bushel, so no payments are due. Deficiency payments have never been issued in the four years of the program.
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Lawrence Thompson
Cheyenne County
ASCS
Thompson
Johns Hopkins Launches First University Educational TV Series
In 1948 Johns Hopkins University produced the first weekly educational television series affiliated with a university and broadcast on a major network.
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Johns Hopkins University
World of Tomorrow Scout Show at National Guard Armory
The 77 Scout Show titled The World of Tomorrow runs Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the National Guard Armory. Sponsored by Tinka Tonka District and Longs Peak Council Boy Scouts of America, the event features troop displays, games, prizes and work by Sidney, Bridgeport, Bayard, Gurley, Dalton, Chappell, Lisco, Oshkosh, Lodgepole and Kimball troops. Tickets are sold by any scout or at the door. the public is welcome.
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National Guard Armory
America
Sidney
Bridgeport
Bayard
Gurley
Dalton
Chappell
Lisco
Oshkosh
Lodgepole
Kimball
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Illinois
Arnel
Uwe
Don West
Scottsbluff
Implement, Inc
East
Ibeas
N Panhandle
Colorado
Sidney Telegraph
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