USC to award Call achievement to Marion Morrison
The University of Southern California Alumni Association will honor Marion Morrison with its Asa V. Call achievement award. Morrison, who later became famous as John Wayne, previously worked as a movie studio prop man. Past honorees include Neil Armstrong Herb Klein and Pat Nixon.
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Omaha man charged in interstate stolen goods ring
Federal grand jury indicted John Sutton of SPS Sales Inc for six counts of receiving stolen property one count of racketeering and one count of conspiracy. Co defendant Tom Buffington faces six counts of transporting stolen property plus racketeering and disposal charges. Stolen items include radar detectors watches calculators and jewelry valued at over 100000 with transport across nine states.
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Exon Replies to NCLU Letter Over Death Penalty View
Barbara Gaither of the Nebraska Civil Liberties Union says Gov. J James Exon has replied to an NCLU inquiry but failed to provide specific reasons for his view that capital punishment is a conscience issue. A bill to abolish the death penalty is before the Unicameral and Morrison notes he discussed the issue with Exon. Gaither urges Nebraska to avoid policies that condone barbaric executions.
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Kreps urges job training for unemployed youths in public works
Commerce Secretary Juanita Kreps told leaders that unemployed youths should be trained for federally funded jobs to revitalize decaying cities. She noted a $4 billion local public works bill and urged tailor-made programs to place the most disadvantaged in rewarding careers, especially in housing rehabilitation projects.
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Nebraska Water Workshop Examines Groundwater and Drought
Panelists at the Land Use Workshop Neb raska's Water Enough for Everyone reviewed Nebraska geology and the interaction of groundwater with river flow. Loup Power District discussed hydroelectric plants along the Loup River and potential irrigation use. University experts explained permitting, priority rights, and the Groundwater Management Act of 1975.
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Mary Queen of Scots Abdicates in 1567 Regency
On July 24 1567 Mary abdicated in favor of her step brother James Earl of Moray who becomes regent for the infant king. Moray assumes power as ruler during the youth.
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