Platte College offers vocational planning workshop for undecided students
A six session non credit workshop led by counselor Mrs. Bradley at Platte College helps undecided students and older learners explore self awareness, values and interests. It includes Strong Campbell inventories and the Dictionary of Occupational Titles to broaden career options and set flexible five year or shorter goals.
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Deb Gondringer
Platte College
Said
Bradley
House rejects Ford deferral on ACP funds sparing conservation aid
The House blocked a 90 million dollar cut to the Agricultural Conservation Program, keeping current spending levels for farm conservation. By voting against deferring 181.3 million across six farm and rural programs, lawmakers reactivated the ACP funds and ensured quick allocation if needed.
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Washington
UPI
House
Ford
Agriculture Department
White House
House of Congress
Agriculture
Congress Compromises to Preserve Lower Income Taxes Through June
The House and Senate agree on a nonbinding spending pledge to keep income taxes at current levels through June 30, 1976. The deal avoids a tax cut expiration and foreshadows future budget juggling while Ford approves the broad terms.
Decision on NPPD plant delayed for site review
The Nebraska Public Power District board delayed a decision on a second coal fired plant locations in Sutherland amid calls to pick a site. The Sutherland option is seen as cheaper and could start by 1981, but federal rulings on water cooling and state air pollution controls could affect feasibility.
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Nebraska Public Power District Board of Directors
Sutherland
Bob Camber
NPPD
Camber
Lexington
Comstock
Federal Power Commission
Nebraska
Sutherland Reservoir
Santa letters reveal children's varied Christmas wish lists
In Columbus the Mrs Jaycees collect Santa letters to pass to the North Pole. Excerpts show children requesting items from tools and tractors to talking dolls, radios, toy planes, and childlike curios like a Pay Day game and a Jody doll, reflecting evolving holiday desires.
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Santa Claus
Columbus
Mrs. Jaycees
Danny
Loader
Steve
Mrs. Claus
Santa
Arizona
Suzanne
Heather
Casper the Friendly Ghost
Susan
Jody
Jim
Sheri
Congress adjournment stalled by tax dispute
The first session of the 94th Congress faced delay as a House Senate clash over tax cut legislation blocked adjournment. Ford sought a 45 billion HEW bill veto prompted by spending, while Senate and White House proposed a compromise on tax cuts and spending. House Democrats rejected the compromise, insisting on different terms before adjourning for a 30 day holiday.
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Washington
UPI
Senate House
Ford
Congress
Senate
House
Angola
Hubert H. Humprhey
Dminn
Thomas P. O'Neill
O'Neill
Russell B. Long
D-La
William V. Roth, Jr
R-Del
White House
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Connie Bradley
Ken Kosch
David City
Columbus Area
Platte County
Carol Obershaw
Obershaw
Mrs. Obershaw
Joanne Beck
Congressional
John Rhodes
Rhodes
William Greener
Senate Finance Committee
Russell Long
William Roth
Joe Waggonner
Barber Conable
R-N.y
Long
Mary Ann Schroeder
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