Nebraska Agricultural Council presses storage near producers
Thirteen member groups in Lincoln drafted a resolution urging grain and fiber storage preferences for farms or small grain elevators close to production. The measure, led by Senator T. C. Kennedy, sparked debate on supply management and national policy. Council president Albert Ebers favored tabling the resolution after a tie vote. New officers for 1969 were Elton Berck, Roland Nelson, and Mel Kuska.
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Nebraska Agricultural Council
Lincoln
Clifford Hardin
U. S. Department of Agriculture
T. C. Kennedy
Newman Grove
Hardin
Council
Albert Ebers
Elton Berck
Roland Nelson
Mead
Mel Kuska
Fairmont
Nebraska Children's Home Adoptions Reach New Peak in 1968
Nebraska Children's Home Society reports a record year with adoptions up 8 percent, surpassing the 204 placements set last year. The agency emphasizes its role as a voluntary charity funded by donations and Christmas appeals like the Little Red Stocking, while noting expansions in boarding, unwed mother services, and temporary emergency care across the state.
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Nebraska Children’s Home Society
Warren Malmstrom
Scotia
Randall C. Biart
Nebraska
Civil Service announces two nationwide postings for engineers
The Civil Service Commission issues Announcement 416 for Engineers and Scientists and for Air Traffic Control Specialists. It seeks graduates with experience for many federal agencies and raises entrance levels for those with advanced degrees. Positions span engineering, architecture, copyright, patent, and more with salaries from 10 154 to 19 780 dollars, depending on qualifications. Over 2000 air traffic controllers are needed by the FAA.
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Civil Service Commiss Sion
United States
Federal Aviation
Administration to handle increased air traffic control staffing
The article notes that Air Traffic Control Specialists operate in towers, centers, and flight service stations. A written test is required for GS-5 and GS-7 postings, offering $5732 and $6981 yearly. GS-9 positions at $8462 yearly do not require testing. Interested candidates should secure announcements from LaVerne Couch or any major post office.
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LaVerne Couch
Curtis Rites Held Monday at Gehrig Funeral Home
Last rites were held Monday morning for Alva Curtis age 69 at Gehrig and Son Funeral Home. The Rev. John Stayton of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery with pallbearers Robert J. Wait M. G. Roach Arnold Thurow John L. McHenry Sol Willis Sr. and Howard Portz.
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Gehrig and Son
Alva Curtis
John Stayton
First United Methodist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Robert J. Wait
M. G. Roach
Arnold Thurow
John L. McHenry
Sol Willis Sr
Howard Portz
French Services Conducted Here
Walter French, 48, was honored with funeral services Tuesday morning at Gehrig and Son Funeral Home led by Rev. M. E. Douglas. Burial followed in Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado, with local pallbearers James Kegler, Leonard Anthony, Cal Edwards, Maurice Nelson, Vern Cliff, and Dick Edwards named.
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Walter French
The
Gehrig and Son Funeral Home
M. E. Douglas
Fort Logan National Cemetery
Denver
Cola
James Kegler
Leonard Anthony
Cal Edwards
Maurice Nelson
Vern Cliff
Dick Edwards
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Nebraska Children’s Society Home
Mathew
Ious
Biart
Civil Service
Schrank
BON Nuit
Tricot
Curtis
Atkin’s
Atkin
Miss Wonderful
John C. Roberts
Red Goose
Vanigans
Cift Shop
Amous
Sample Shack
Lith
Mas
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Sidney
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