Callaghan Becomes Britain's 69th Prime Minister
James Callaghan won the Labour leadership and becomes Britain's 69th prime minister defeating Michael Foot 176 to 137 in the third ballot. He succeeds Harold Wilson who resigns as the pound and economy face turmoil with unemployment near 1.25 million and a devalued currency. Callaghan is known as a hard worker and a centrist with experience as foreign, home, and chancellor, aiming to steer a steady course and maintain party discipline.
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Sunny Jim" Callaghan
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Strikers disrupt San Francisco school bus service
In Frisco the six day strike by 1,900 craft union workers halted most city buses. Only 16 of about 100 scheduled buses ran as pickets appeared at gates. schools stay open with limited service, urging parents to carpool while talks resume later today.
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GOP Town Meeting Tonight in Columbus with Senator Bereuter
Columbus hosts a GOP Town Meeting at 7 30 p m with panel including State Sen. Doug Bereuter of Utica replacing Don Dvorak. The event is part of 19 Nebraska town meetings guiding the 1976 party platform at the state convention.
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Nebraska
Indianola Woman Named Chair For Bank Women Group
The 21st annual Nebraska Group National Association of Bank Women met at the Holiday Inn Columbus for the 1976 77 term installation. New officers include co chair Bernice Glass Dorothy Oldfield and Betty Walline with Lilly Larson installing them. Pauline Devies invited to host the 1979 Tri Regional convention in Lincoln. The 1977 state convention will be at the Holiday Inn. A banquet featured James Lect of the Nebraska Bankers Association and Platte College Cantari.
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Power Restoration Continues After Weekend Storm Hit South Central Nebraska
About 30 towns remained without power after a storm last Monday night. Nebraska Public Power District official Charles Sayre said 800 repairs were underway on 14 hour shifts Saturday and Sunday in 16 south central counties. Strong winds hampered crews but eased Sunday, aiding line stringing as weather cooperates, with completion date not yet set.
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Pleasant spring weather continues across Nebraska
A high pressure area brings calm spring conditions across Nebraska with morning temperatures from 27 in Alliance to 37 in Omaha and Norfolk. By noon readings rise to upper 50s and low to mid 60s, with highs expected in the 70s Tuesday and tonight's lows in the mid 30s to around 40.
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DEA chief calls for harsher penalties for major drug traffickers
Peter Bensinger urged longer sentences and mandatory minimums to curb drug traffic. He cited a Southern California case where 19 defendants were released on personal recognizance bonds, prompting warrants for four and bonds for the rest. He blamed lenient judges and emphasized increased cooperation with state, local, and foreign authorities.
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Co ed dies in dormitory fire in Saratoga Springs
A dormitory fire at a Saratoga Springs college left one co ed dead and at least 40 injured. The victim was Jody Smith, 20, a Pa. junior, among students who escaped via windows and bed sheets in smoke filled halls.
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Presidential candidates tour battleground states in race to Tuesday primary
Udall pledges New York City aid if elected as he campaigns in Wisconsin. Carter squares off with Ford in tense weekend caucus context while Wallace trims staff after weak fundraise. Reagan heads to Dallas for May primary as Kissinger role in Ford administration becomes contested.
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School Board Moves to Dual Session Meeting
The Board of Education schedules a dual session with a packed agenda for 1976 77 including summer curriculum teacher reelection unobligated budget funds a student rights position statement calendar parental concerns on special education action on a junior high expulsion and a session on employee competency. It may go into executive session if requested by the employee.
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Hair length rules for police pressed as lawful regulation
UPI reports Supreme Court Justice William H. upholds limits on political activity by government workers and allows state police hair length regulations as permissible under First Amendment consideration. The opinion notes possible personal appearance rights but cites protecting persons and property as decisive factors.
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