Marvel warns on union drive amid Nebraska budget strains
State Senator Richard Marvel of Hastings warned the Unicameral Appropriations Committee that push for faculty unionization may clash with taxpayer concerns if salaries remain behind what is sought. President D B Warner urged about a 12.8 percent state employee raise to match peer systems, while Marvel questioned whether higher pay would boost instruction quality, noting a $875,000 campus funding gap between Omaha and Lincoln.
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Cold Front Signals Double-Digit Nebraska Freeze
A rapid cold front moves through Nebraska driving forecasts to 10 degrees below zero overnight. The National Weather Service expects zero to 10 below in north and west Nebraska, zero to five above in the southeast, with light to gusty winds and ending snow tonight. Highs Monday ranged from 28 at Worth to 41 at Imperial, with lows today from 29 at Beatrice to five at Valentine. South Dakota conditions turn largely clear and frigid tonight, with 15 to 20 below in the northeast and zero to six above in the southeast, and Wednesday highs in the teens to near zero.
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Congresswoman Smith Announces REA Loan to Cornhusker
Virginia Smith publicized a Rural Electrification Administration loan of 1 396 001 dollars to Cornhusker Public Power District at 2 percent interest for system improvements. The project adds 220 consumers, 36 miles of distribution lines, and 9 miles of transmission lines serving 100 counties around Columbus.
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Ford comments on Angola policy and arms aid debate
Washington reports President Ford is concerned that Soviet and Cuban intervention in Angola harms detente. White House spokesmen noted Capitol lawmakers oppose U S arms aid to anti-Soviet factions in Angola and Liberal senators move to block defense appropriations over secret aid to two guerrilla groups.
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Court delays ruling on federal election law
The Supreme Court did not settle the constitutionality of the federal election law today, casting doubt on federal matching funds for presidential candidates. The court recessed until January 12, while funds distribution remains slated to begin January 1. Independent candidate Eugene McCarthy and others await a decision with potential legal challenges looming.
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Telegram offers $50 reward for arrest in theft of papers
The Telegram offers a $50 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons involved in the theft of a bundle of papers in the North Park area Monday afternoon. The same reward will be offered for information in any future incidents involving theft of papers.
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Two face burglary charges in Platte County Court
Two Schuyler area men, Johnny Baldwin Jr. 10 and Donald Barker 20, face burglary charges tied to the November 26 Columbus Family Y. break in. Baldwin was later jailed after a run in Schuyler, where tear gas forced him from a crawl space. Barker is in Platte County Jail. A juvenile is in custody in the Bev Franklin case. $210 was taken in the Columbus Family Y. burglary.
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Moore informs she aimed to kill President Ford
Sara Lane Moore, 45, testified in San Francisco that she intended to murder President Ford when she fired a shot at him on September 22 at the St. Francis Hotel. She refused to say if others were involved in any plan on another date, answering slowly when questioned about conspirators.
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Final U.S. Warplanes Leave Thailand Within Two Days
The last American warplanes will depart Thailand in two days marking the end of a period in which the country functioned as Washington’s main airbase for bombing Indochina.
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Platte County plans face public scrutiny after heated hearing
Nearly 200 people attended a two hour public hearing on Platte County's proposed comprehensive plan and zoning rules. The plan covers Platte County except Columbus and centers on rural subdivision rules, water and sewage implications, and creation of a planning office.
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Nebraska
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Jerry Roth
Platte County Supervisors Act on Holmberg Resignation
Platte County supervisors tabled a resolution to create an Office of County Planning and Zoning in response to James Holmberg resigning as chairman of the joint planning commission. The measure referenced state law deadlines, sought public input, and noted a $40,000 bid requirement under LB 415 for bridge and road projects.
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Kissinger Urges Collective Obligation At World Raw Materials Conference
Paris report says Secretary of State Kissinger told oil producers there is a collective duty to aid developing nations. He stressed the industrialized and oil producing countries must act together to remedy balance of payments problems and ensure food and basic commodities reach the world, without threatening aid. Giscard d Estaing opened the conference and invited broader dialogue with the Communist bloc.
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Ws. Kissinger
Valery Giscard a'Estaing
Giscard d'Estaing
Oral Arguments on Columbus Route Deletion Set
Robert L Pure chief administrative law judge of the Civil Aeronautics Board in Washington announced oral arguments in proceedings for Tyoutler Airlines to delete Columbus from its route. Noyes W Rogers Columbus Airport Authority attorney said briefs have been filed by Frontier Airlines and Columbus attorneys. The CAB will rule after oral arguments and advisement, likely after January 4. Rogers said this would be the final hearing and the CAB decision would be the final word on Columbus air service.
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Robert L. Pure
Civil Aeronautics Board
Washington, D.C
Tyoutler Airlines
Columbus
Washington Jur
Noyes W. Rogers
Columbus Airport Authority
Frontier Airlines
Judh Pdy
Rogers
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Esc
Air Service
Bomb explodes at Basque bar in Madrid region
A bomb exploded wrecking a Basque bar in northern Spain near Madrid. The blast is blamed on right wing extremists and follows a pattern of recent political violence. Police and emergency services responded to the scene. Authorities urged calm as investigations begin.
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