Opinion

In 1970, the U.S.

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While browsing through the many entertainment options of YouTube, one video jumped out, but only because it was advertising a topic that has been discussed and dissected in almost every way possible.The video, entitled The Rise and Fall of Nebraska Football, looked to examine the Huskers’ great streak of success from the 1960s to the early 2000s.Like I said, we’ve talked about this a lot before.The video suggested that Nebraska’s football success came from its option offense, its large rosters and walk on program, its strength and conditioning, and relaxed academic standards which allowed the team to grab top talent, combined with fantastic coaches and fantastic facilities.It then suggested that, while Nebraska made mistakes, like firing and hiring the wrong coaches, the main reason Nebraska fell was because football changed, adapted and adopted the kinds of strategies that made Nebraska football a success.

To the citizens of Nebraska City,Thank you so much for your continued support to the Nebraska City Food Pantry.

Are there any other Rosebuds out there?Last week, I learned that I am a Rosebud, that is, a daughter of a woman who worked in a defense plant during World War II.

There is an old saying that “All Things Get Better With Age.” Well, that might be true for cheese and wine – but I am finding out it hasn’t done a thing for my 90 plus years habit of “putting off until tomorrow what I might get done today.”Working for newspapers did give me a nudge in the right direction because when that deadline for feature stories arrived, they had better be ready.

“If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands.” A song familiar to all of us.

Last year, Time magazine published a sobering article describing the devastating impact of nuclear war.

Every July, I celebrate another trip around the sun and then watch MLB players hit baseballs towards the moon.This year’s no different.My birthday happens this week and, on Monday, July 15, the Major Leaguers will be in action for the derby live from Globe Life Field, home of the 2023 World Series Champion Texas Rangers.On Tuesday, July 16, the players from the National League and American League will do battle in their annual exhibition.As a Atlanta Braves fan, I am happy to see that the team will have solid representation in that contest.The MLB All Star game is fun.

Note: This story was taken from “Nebraska City History 1854-2004 Sesquicentennial” published by the Nebraska City News-Press in 1954 and in 2004.A situation that baffled Col.