Soroptimists Convene North Central Regional Conference
Dr Harriet Westover, governor of Soroptimist International North Central Region, will preside over the 62nd regional conference April 22 24 at the Holiday Inn Columbus. Alice Rasmussen will deliver the keynote Saturday morning and Congresswoman Virginia Smith speaks at the Saturday banquet on women involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Westover
North Central
Soroptimist International
Holiday Inn
Columbus
Westover
Norfolk
Sloan
Iowa
Sioux City
Federation
Alice Rasmussen
Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc
Rasmussen
Hood River
Ore
Ahrens & Wertgen
Cpa's
The
American Institute
American Society
Oregon Society of Cpa’s
Governor’s Commission For the Status of Women
Associated Country Women of the World
Freedom Foundation
Midwest Conference On World Affairs
University of Nebraska
State Board of Education
Pat Sayed
Soroptimist
Warrine O-Dea
Omaha
Goldie Hagenbuck
Foundations
City to Condemn Property for Water Line Right of Way
City of Columbus will proceed with eminent domain to obtain a 33rd Avenue water line right of way for a Lake Babcock reservoir. Four landowners offered, countered, then refused. appraisers to set damages. Council also thanked Edward Wozny for police service and accepted resignations. Rezoning talks for Lindsay Manufacturing led to next hearing after notice issues. Various city approvals follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Columbus
33Rd Avenue
Lake Babcock
Jerry Norris
Herbert
Carolyn Siefken
Arthur
Clara Siefken
John Weaver
Eugene Tredway
Walter
Behle
Edward Wozny
Council
Pawnee Park
Police Department
Don Peterson
Wozny
Jerry Miller
Columbus
Lindsay Manufacturing Co
Lloyd Castner
Lindsay Manufacturing
Betterton
3Rd Avenue
27Th Street
3Rd Street
Richard Sliva
Tax elimination bill remains intact in Nebraska legislature
The Nebraska legislature kept LB518 intact after debates on phasing out personal property tax over three years. Sponsor Sen. Loran Schmit argued for full elimination, while opponents warned of inequities for farmers and homeowners. In separate action, lawmakers approved a park entrance fee of 7.50 per vehicle and set companion appropriations with LB81 including a 12.50 non-resident entrance fee and temporary permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Neb
UPI
Bellwood
Loran Schmit
Omaha
David Newell
Newell
Schmit
Lincoln
Steve Fowler
Neb
Mixed Congressional Reaction to Carters Energy Plan
Washington lawmakers praise Carter energy plan while flagging flaws in its details notably the gasoline tax. Key figures like Edward Kennedy Lloyd Bentsen and Bill Brock offer praise or caution. reactions vary regionally and among industry leaders urging careful balance between conservation and fuel supply. House Speaker ONeill pledges support but seeks broader assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Carter
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Lloyd Bentsen
D-Tex
Memphis
Tenn
Cindy Moskovitz
Texas
Cost of living up 0.6 percent in March boosts benefits
The Labor Department reports a 0.6 percent rise in the consumer price index for March, with CPI running 10 percent annualized in Q1 1977. Automatic benefit increases follow, lifting Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments by 5.9 percent in July for millions of retirees, disabled, and needy individuals. The Senate Agriculture Committee advances higher wheat price supports despite Carter administration opposition, while Budget Director Bert Lance pegs the deficit at about 45 to 46 billion dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Labor Department
Department of Health, Education and
Wefare
Senate Agriculture Committee
Robert Dole
R-Kan
Carter
Bert Lance
Lance
Office of Management and Budget
Energy proposals in brief highlights of Carters program
Highlights of President Carter energy program include higher gasoline taxes linked to usage, new car taxes and rebates, insulation credits, solar equipment credits, income tax rebates, natural gas price controls, and extended emergency allocation. Industrial shifts to coal and federal fuel efficiency standards also appear, with emphasis on efficiency in buildings and smaller dam power projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellmon
National Automobile Dealers Association
Carter
Reed T. Draper
Thomas O'Neill
Sai
Washington
UPI
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Army Corps of Engineers
Discover Columbus Days appoints leaders for 1977 events
Bob Law announces 1977 Discover Columbus Days appointments with Max Kiburz as finance chairman and David Marsh and Don Catshall as general vice chairmen. Law notes shared administration of about 30 committees and a Citizens Forum set for May 3 at 7 30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Law
Law
Max E. Kiburz
Loup Power District
David Marsh
Nebraska Public Power District
Don Catshall
Becton-Dickinson
Citizens of
Nebraska Weather Forecast From Clear Dakotas High Pressure
A high pressure system from the Dakotas brought clear skies and cool weather to western Nebraska while the eastern part stayed cloudy due to a frontal system from the Great Lakes through Missouri to Texas. Overnight lows ranged from 29 at Valentine and Sidney to 48 at Omaha with Friday expected to be mostly sunny and warmer, highs in the upper 60s to mid 70s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakotas
Nebraska
Great Lakes
Missouri
Texas
Valentine
Sidney
Omaha
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Central Region
VFW
Navy Mothers Club
Michael O’connor
Planning Commission
United Methodist Church
Department of Roads
Percy Anderson
23Rd Avenue
Handibus
5Th Street
10Th Avenue
L1th Street
26Th Avenue
Harold Keil
City Hall
Columbus Family Planning
Bill Brock
Jennings Randolph
Dw.va
Jacob K. Javits
Rn.y
Sen
Henry Bellmon
R Oka
National News
Don Cutshall
Dave Marsh
Max Kiburz
United Press International
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!