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[Opinion] This Week In Nebraska History

Summary by Lincoln Journal Star

1871: The Board of Education voted to issue $50,000 worth of bonds to finance construction of Lincoln's first central school. The proposal won the electorate's approval the following June and represented the beginning of Lincoln High School.

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Lincoln Journal Star

This Week In Nebraska History

3 years ago·Cherokee County, United States

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World Socialist Web Site

This week in history: April 12

25 years ago: Israel kills Lebanese civilians in Qana Massacre On April 18, 1996, over 100 Lebanese civilians were killed after Israel shelled the United Nations compound in Qana. The shelling, known as the Qana Massacre, was part of a broader attack, Operation Grapes of Wrath, launched against Lebanon by Israel, ostensibly in retaliation for previous terrorist attacks.

3 years ago·United States

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Reporter Herald

This week in Loveland history for April 11

10 years ago Community members were rallying to help victims of the Crystal Fire, which was deemed fully contained a week after burning more than 3,000 acres, destroying 13 homes and causing 320 residents of the Buckhorn Canyon to evacuate. Donations of clothing and household goods for fire victims poured into the Big Thompson Elementary School, filling a conference room and spilling into the hallways, while others continued to step up and help …

3 years ago·Berthoud, United States

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Summit Daily News

This week in history April 9, 1921: Democrats win sweeping victory

A recent earthquake in Albania caused more than 200 deaths and destroyed 2,000 homes, making 18,000 people homeless.Image from Colorado Historic Newspapers CollectionThis week in history as reported by The Summit County Journal the week of April 9, 1921:Only 214 votes polled in Tuesday electionThe local Democrats proved themselves in the majority at the Breckenridge election held last Tuesday. The results showed a victory for the entire Democrat…

3 years ago

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