Nebraska Board Deliberates Public School 3R Mandate Plan
Nebraska public schools should be mandated to teach the 3R s reading writing and arithmetic amid claims of declining scores. Board member Lienemann cites statistics while others defend Nebraska schools and cite stable or rising local test results. The issue to be reviewed at the May meeting after more information is gathered.
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Lincoln
Neb
UPI
Nebraska
State Board of Education
Don Lienemann
Lienemann
Frank Landis
Harley Rector
Nebraska Association of Secondary Principals
Association of Elementary Principals
Bernth
Millard Public Schools
Struchei
Arkansas Revenue Director Admits Tax Error
State Revenue Director Walter Skelton admits he used the wrong tax table this year causing an $180 refund to slip to $80. Auditors found Skelton’s income tax return under review as top Revenue Division officials’ filings are audited annually.
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Little Rock, Ark
UPI
State Revenue
Walter Skelton
Skelton
State Revenue Division
Village Board Considers Library Telephone Clearing House
Hands of Friendship seeks a shared library telephone to guide seniors to doctors, shopping, and information. With library and Hands of Friendship approval, volunteers would staff on set days. Also new trash pickup plan discussed and a summer youth baseball salary approved for Tom Huisman. A Rural Fire District building permit for a new fire station was granted.
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W.S. Woodward
Hands of Friendship Committee
Library Board
Hands of Friendship
Arnold C. Olson
Optimist Club
Tom Huisman
Extension office adds two new staff in Boone and Nance
Boone and Nance counties gain two new Extension workers. Jan Sittler of Grand Inland replaces Pat Naber as part time Extension Agent Assistant and Steve Niemeyer of Clatonia serves as agent assistant in both counties. Niemeyer, a recent University of Nebraska animal science graduate, will focus on 4-H and youth programs. He splits time between Nance on MWF and Boone on TTh, with Sittler in the office until about June 1.
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Albion
Boone-Nance County
Jan Sittler
Grand Inland
Pat Naber
Becky
Steve Niemeyer
Boone
Nance
Clatonia
FFA
Nebraska
Steve
Boone County
Jan
Presidential yacht Sequoia put up for sale by Defense
The Sequoia, the presidential yacht, is officially up for sale after a Defense Department announcement. The 52 year old vessel was placed on the block at the request of President Carter, who has never sailed aboard it, with disposal handled by the Defense Property Disposal Service in Battle Creek, Michigan.
4H Speakers Earn Awards at Colfax County Contest
In Schuyler the Colfax County 4H Timely Topics Contest crowned junior boys winner Andy Baumert and girls winner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gene Sobota, for topic Hogs are Beautiful. Each recipient received a radio. Elizabeth Heavican of Rogers placed top in her category. Humphrey hosts St Francis Alumni Banquet at 6 30 p.m. May 28 with reunions urged to contact organizers Gerry Weinhoff Dave Fuchs or Pat Srandl.
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Schuyler
Colfax
Ferinner
Andy Baumert
Lorrie Sobota
Gene Sobota
Elizabeth Heavican
Joe Heavican
Rogers
Humphrey
St. Francis
St. Francis Auditorium
Gerry Weinhoff
Dave Fuchs
Pat Srandl
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