Final vote delayed on sales tax in Nebraska legislature
Nebraska lawmakers delayed final action on LB30 to consider an amendment lowering the proposed food sales tax credit from 24 to 20 dollars. Sen. Lamb led the move to send the bill back to select file, while other senators sought floor amendments. The vote followed debate on exempting solar devices and eliminating the credit, with further consideration of election law harmonization in LB201.
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Lincoln, Neb
UPI
Anselmo
Howard Lamb
J. James Exon
Lamb
Gerald Koch
Ralston
Ernest Chambers
Omaha
Koch
Chambers
Lawmakers Debate LB518 Tax Relief For Farm Property
Senator Loran Schmit pressed LB518 to phase out personal property tax over three years with 100 percent exemptions for farm equipment inventories and livestock by 1980. Gov Exon backs timing aligned to equipment first. amendments to limit local levies and broaden exemptions were defeated. Critics warn a $70 million cap shifts burden to property taxes and hurts agriculture.
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Lincoln, Neb
UPI
Bellwood
Loran Schmit
Schmit
J. James Exon
Adams
George Burrows
Burrows
Stockmen’s advisory issued as western Nebraska sees showers
A low pressure system tracked across southeast Nebraska bringing showers and thundershowers central and eastern areas with light rain in the west. The National Weather Service warned Western Nebraska stockmen to expect mixed precipitation this afternoon as the front pushes eastward.
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United Press International
Nebraska
National Weather Service
Kansas
Mullen
Beatrice
Supervisors deny plan for access road near Mohrman land
Platte County Supervisors reject a proposal creating an access road to land claimed by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Mohrman. Neighbors argued the road would disrupt farming and that other entrances exist. The meeting also approved a Long Branch beer license and a $1,535 change order for five pews in the Hall of Justice. City and county attorneys will review tax foreclosure procedures.
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Platte County
Larry Mohrman
Mohrmans
Sharon Loseke
Long Branch
Okay
Hall of Justice
Carter energy plan could raise gasoline tax by 50 cents
President Carter’s energy package proposes a gradual gasoline tax increase totaling up to 50 cents a gallon over the next decade, with a projected 57 cent rise by 1988 if consumption grows. House Speaker O Neill warns of a fierce floor fight amid party and regional disputes.
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Washington
UPI
Carter
House
Thomas O’neill
Congress
White House
Dewey Bartlett
O’neill
the Nation
GNP Surges 5.2 Percent in First Quarter
The Commerce Department reports real GNP rose 5.2 percent in the first quarter, the strongest gain since early 1976, aided by higher consumer spending and a rebound from a severe winter. Personal income rose, while housing starts reached a four year high, signaling improving economic conditions.
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Washington
UPI
Commerce Department
Department
United States
Carter
Courtenay Slater
Lincoln area student awarded NWU President's Scholarship
Richard P. Haney of Columbus receives a $2,000 four year President's Scholarship to Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. The award honors top high school academic standing or high ACT or SAT scores and requires a 2.5 GPA to retain it.
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Columbus
Nebraska League of Postmasters
Cliff Koutnik
Neligh
Mary Hartigan
Inman
Carson Williams
Stamford
Laurayne Streff
Lincoln
Richard P. Haney
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Ron Johnson
NWU
Richard
William H. Haney
Columbus Senior High School
Nebraska Wesleyan
Johnson
Columbus High announces third quarter honor roll
Columbus Senior High School releases third quarter honor roll lists across grades Seniors Juniors Sophomores with multiple sections detailing student names by class and level. Notable entries include Janelle Bouc Pat Force Robert Goos Debora Hamernik Richard Haney Jana Koerwitz Ivan Micek Bonnie Mimick Chris Nelson and Mack Schermer among seniors.
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Columbus Senior High School
Janelle Bouc
Pat Force
Robert Goos
Debora Hamernik
Richard Haney
Jana Koerwitz
Ivan Micek
Bonnie Mimick
Chris Nelson
Mack Schermer
Dave Sindelar
Dan Walker
Sherrie Nelson
Terry Anderson
Sandra Bede
Lynnette Cattanl
Joyce Deden
Sue Engel
Dave Enquist
Steve Euteneuer
Mike Kemp
Marie Klein
James Osterhoudt
Sam Person
Roger Peterson
Lauri Rice
Karin Saalfeld
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VICA
Sue Selig
Kerry Prochaska
Karen Schumacher
Columbus Senior High
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
Selig
Prochaska
Cincinnati
Ohio
Anderson
Schumacher
Telegram
Becky Moore
Norfolk
Wayne
West Point
Teno Rencalio
D-Wyo
Heartwell
Bret Wagner
Roseland
Louise Meredith
Boone
Deryl Morton
Wahoo
Cathy Haussler
Arapahoe
Dick Howe
Haney
Columbus High
Lynette Emerson
Ernestine Turek
Cyndi Wahlkamp
Pat Alt
Cathy Czarnick
Toni Larsen
Jacque Lesiak
Scott Mason
Chris Bartlett
Tammy Blessen
Joe Dahlkoetter
Theresa Kiuntke
Jane Korgie
Bill Lange
Sue Mueller
Duane Olsuska
Linda Sliva
Tamara Averett
Linda Dierberger
Phil Ernst
Michael Fraka
Jennifer Gammage
John Justice
Jerry Mancuso
Mark Maneely
Dirk Moore
Brenda Nyffeler
Paul Richardson
Carl Rush
Mary Schlienz
Sue Snow
Catherine Wahlkamp
Michael Liebschwager
Jeff George
Cynthia Pleis
Mark Stohr
Paul Athey
Julie Beckenhauer
Travis Jackson
Mike Nosal
Bar
Bara Nyffeler
Phil Smith
Denise Thomson
Roxann Uphoff
Mike Sackett
Kay Bill
Trish Hopp
Suzanne Sayed
Tom Schroeder
Lois Szelag
Debra Wunderlich
Shayne Callan
Donna Brandt
Chris Cook
Julie Deyke
Jolanne Fergin
Jerry Freeman
Karla Hull
Denise Jarecki
John Peterson
Bob Shively
Keith Groteluschen
Mike Tuma
Lynn Moore
Laura Nettland
Tamara Rullo
Tammy Sedlacek
Chris Wilson
Lisa Woodward
Lori Wardeman
Cindy Aerni
Jennifer Benedict
Laurie Dufek
Connie Ernst
Brian Fraser
Steve Mancuso
Leslie Nielsen
Meredith Oakes
Ken Robinson
Lori Schutt
Sandy Walter
Jaci Augustin
Jerry Berry
Cindy Jasper
Michael Vanek
Roland Augspurger
Tammy Cook
Greg Cruickshank
Dan Force
Scott Foutch
Jan Rich
Randy Spulak
Curtis Thalken
Cindy Uhlmann
Rhonda Jackson
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