Texas appeal could reshape public school funding
The State of Texas appeals to the Supreme Court over Rodriguez v San Antonio ISD, challenging local property tax based funding that favors wealthier districts. If granted, the ruling could affect 49 states and impact where families live and how schools are financed, with potential parallels to Brown v Board. The case stems from Edgewood ISD and compares local wealth to educational opportunity amid desegregation pressures.
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Know your public library week boosts and book arrivals
National Library Week runs April 16 to 22 highlighting library upgrades and fund foundation support. New titles arrive including J Sterling Morton and The Poellenberg Inheritance, plus The Seventh Sinner. Adoption news notes Mr. and Mrs. Bernt welcoming Aaron Thomas, joining two sisters.
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Timetable for Apollo 16 events at Space Center Houston
A timetable lists today and Wednesday Apollo 16 events with times for mid course correction docking procedures and suit checks. Charles M Duke Jr and John W Young perform lunar module operations while in lunar orbit and sleep periods are scheduled before Wednesday’s lunar gravity entry and predicted impacts.
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Lincoln youth wins western division in Legion oratorical contest
Chan Taylor of Lincoln Nebraska won the western division title in the American Legion oratorical contest. The 18 year old senior at Lincoln High School won from three finalists and advances to the national contest in Weirton West Virginia. Contestants spoke on the U S Constitution and a judges chosen topic.
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Den Mother Pins and Pinewood Derby Winners at Pack 7 Meeting
Cub Scout Pack 7 met at Field School with Den Mother pins awarded to Carol Hagelstein Tran Chestnut Virginia Staroseik and Kent Kinzer earning three one and two year pins. Kinzer won first in the Pinewood Derby with Staroseik and Kraveki tied for second receiving trophies while others got ribbons. Cubmaster Ordeen Kreitman presided with judges Noh Edward and Lee Kloke.
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Baccalaureate at St Edward Church and Commencement Soon
A St Edward baccalaureate service at United Methodist Church featured an invocation sermon and benediction by Rev. Date Boston of the Presbyterian Church. The speaker urged graduates to use their past twelve years of study to begin their future as commencement approaches on Sunday.
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Debate Conference Discussion Planned by Columbus Coach
Columbus High debate coach Bob Hardy reports a meeting this Saturday at 10 am in the Senior High library to explore organizing a regional debate conference. Attendees from Columbus Kearney Grand Island and nearby schools are expected as Columbus leads the initiative aiming to create a regional event.
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Hold registration for kindergarten at St. Edward Public School
Edward registration for kindergarten drew 23 children and mothers for an afternoon session. Screening covered coordination eye check and speech. Future Freshman Day for high school set for April 23. Albion notes Mrs Schroeder hosted the TAE bridge club with guest Mrs Tisthammer and Mrs Kuratnan winning at two tables.
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Two Guerrilla Snipers Killed in Belfast Clash
British troops clashed with guerrillas in Belfast, killing two snipers in an all day battle and fighting two more hours at night. The toll rose amid Northern Ireland’s 32 months of conflict as the funeral for IRA militant Joseph McCann sparked renewed violence, with three soldiers killed in the weekend attacks.
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Amendment 16 fight linked to federal funds for Nebraska schools
In Omaha a Catholic leader calls Amendment 16 a housekeeping measure to keep Title 1 funds flowing to all Nebraska schools, arguing its passage safeguards federal education money. The Nebraska State Education Association criticized timing and warned of potential funding jeopardies if voters reject the measure.
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Kearney church opens new First United Methodist building
In Kearney Nebraska the 730000 First United Methodist Church opened for services in a new northeast subdivision after replacing the fire damaged downtown church from Christmas night 1967. The move of offices will finish this week and debts are expected paid by May 1973 funded by insurance and land sale proceeds.
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Nixon committee named in Nebraska reelection drive
A 58 member statewide Nixon Advisory Committee was named by George B. Cook general chairman of the Nebraska Committee for the Re election of the President. The group includes GOP leaders from Lincoln Omaha Beatrice Columbus Grand Island Kearney Scottsbluff York Alliance Cambridge Dakota City Seneca Ha y Springs Hemingford Kimball Sask a City Ogallala Thedford and Wayne MI and MI an aide to George Wallace says the Alabama governor will have two offices in Omaha and visit before the May 9 primary. Charles Gribble handling south Omaha headquarters says Wallace may come to Omaha if invited. fundraising dances and dinners are planned in Nebraska campaigns with a second headquarters downtown Ogallala address provided. Senator Don Searcy declared the Platte Valley has greater development potential than other Great Plains river crossings. Flooding could be reduced by building additional dams in Wyoming.
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Riverly Nation Sees China Sorrow Through Great River Hwang Ho
Riverly observers label China as sorrowful due to the mighty Hwang Ho river. The phrase Oh The Hwang Ho reflects enduring flood misery and mood across communities and times.
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