Council approves reservoir project and sewer work plans
Council approves reservoir schedule and easement with Loup Power District financed by a federal grant and bond issue. It awards 101000 to Anderson Construction for southwest interceptor sewer, with preliminary 700000 project work begun in December to serve west and northwest areas and prevent basement backups.
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Loup Power District
Anderson Construction Co
Kearney
Wilson Construction Co
David City
West Nebraska Public Power District
BD Construction Co
NPPD
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Roth
van Berg
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Senators Open Debate On Nebraska Code Revision
Nebraska lawmakers scheduled debate on proposed code revisions starting February 21. Senator Barnett supported the move while Senator Chambers urged a 30 day postponement. Other lawmakers argued time is needed to study the controversial measures and not postpone debated bills.
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Lincoln
Neb
UPI
Nebraska
Wally Barnett
Omaha
Ernest Chambers
John Murphy
South
Neligh
John DeCamp
Luedtke
Exon to deliver state address to Nebraska Legislature
Governor J James Exon will present the state of the state and budget address to the Legislature on February 10. He vows to uphold fiscal restraint and opposes substantial spending increases that would raise taxes.
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Lincoln
UPI
J. James Exon
Exon
Giaimo Proposes Doubling Job Priming Funds
House Budget Committee Chairman Robert Giaimo proposes doubling job priming funds to boost employment. He backs $3.5 billion in extra direct spending over two years aimed at youth minorities and urban communities, hoping to help Carter cut unemployment toward 6.7 to 5.9 percent by year end. He calls the plan moderate and says it has broad House support as a starting point for budget talks.
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Washington
UPI
House Budget Committee
Robert Giaimo
Dconn
Giaimo
Carter
Bol Carter
R Cal
Giamo
Carter fireside chat outlines energy crisis and tax rebates
President Carter cites extreme winter strain on natural gas and fuel oil, praises Congress for the Emergency Natural Gas Act, and urges future energy conservation. He explains a targeted tax cut for a four person family earning $10,000 and details credits designed to spur jobs and economic relief amid unemployment concerns.
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Wasmumuiun
Carter
Congress
Unem
Carter to limit federal payroll by removing vacancies
President Carter will not fire federal employees to curb government growth but will reduce the payroll by not filling vacancies. White House spokesman Jody Powell said Carter plans a hiring freeze until vacancies can be cut. The White House also announced Clark Clifford will be sent on a mission to Greece and Cyprus, date not set.
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UPI
Carter
Pehsemento
Jody Powell
White House
Defense
Clark Clifford
Greece
Cyprus
Clifford
Lakeview Band Sets Concerts With Broadway and Dixieland Selections
Lakeview presents a concert by the school bands featuring selections from Sweet Charity and Gershwin plus Dixieland numbers. Wayne Livingston directs the lakeview bands with William Boucher as band director. Admission is 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for students. tickets at the door. Refreshments to follow the concert.
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Wayne Livingston
George Gershin
Tom Davis
Paul Rasch
William Boucher
Lakeview
Mackenzie River Route Linked to Alberta and California
A map shows a Mackenzie River path to southern Alberta with a split leg toward Antioch California and Dwight Illinois. The chart also marks an Alaska oil pipeline from Valdez to Prudhoe Bay.
Winter storm toll rises as Midwest clears
Weather relief spreads across the Midwest and East after a week of heavy snow and cold. The storm dropped up to eight inches in New Mexico and impacted the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes. Indirectly amid continuing cold, temperatures rose above freezing in Indianapolis and South Bend as deliveries resume. Philadelphia schools reopen while gas companies cancel weekend activities. The week's toll reached 77 deaths across New York, Indiana, Texas, and Virginia.
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Ohio Valley
Atlantic Ocean
Great Lakes
Indianapolis
South Bend
Ind
Frank Rizzo
Philadelphia
Onestore Bennnylvania
Tedey
Army Rps
Louisville
Tootsburgh
New York
Indiana
Sylvania
Texas
Virginia
Mild Nebraska Weather With Clear Skies Amid High Pressure
The state reports continued mild conditions under a high pressure area centered over southeast Idaho bringing clear to partly sunny skies. Temperatures peak in the 40s and 50s with overnight lows in the teens and low 20s. Readings range from Omaha to North Platte with morning to afternoon variances and a cool forecast for tonight.
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United Press International
Ee Cis
Netcona
Idaho
Omaha
North Platte
Nebraska
Scotus Students Aid Red Cross Blood Drive
Vern Younger's class at Scotus Central Catholic High School helped the Red Cross Blood program with a two day Bloodmobile visit at Flatie Couty Park. A total of 962 pints were donated, with some students rejected for health reasons and others volunteering.
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Red Cross
Vern Younger
Scotus Central Catholic High School
Flatie Couty Apheibral Park
Scotus
Rita Fleischer
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