Ford outlines intelligence reform plan with Bush as top official
Ford unveiled a major reform package naming CIA Director George Bush as the top intelligence official. The plan bars spying on U S citizens and sets up a three member White House panel to oversee the CIA and other agencies, replacing the Forty Committee and the intelligence director role. It also creates the Operations Advisory Group led by Brent Scowcroft with Kissinger still involved.
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Ford news conference at a glance
President Ford outlines CIA oversight, a three member White House board to curb abuses, and ultimate responsibility. He seeks criminal penalties for leaks and assassination attempts, comments on Nixon’s China trip, and contrasts Reagan on Social Security and spending. He vetoed a jobs bill as a hoax and signals stance on primaries.
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House panel kills amendment on Saturday night specials
The House Judiciary Committee today killed an amendment that would have banned the manufacture sale resale and importation of cheap easily concealable handguns known as Saturday night specials.
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Columbus Cited for Fire Prevention Award
The Columbus Fire Department earned a major award in the National Fire Prevention Contest ranking second in the state for 1975 behind Scottsbluff, having previously won first in 1974. The National Fire Protection Association sponsors the contest. Santa Ana was the U S grand winner and Fallbrook topped Class VI.
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Walter Garbers
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Fallbrook
Mild sunny Nebraska weather persists despite cold front
A Pacific cold front entered western Nebraska and moved eastward but did not disrupt the mild sunny conditions. Temperatures ranged from 40s to 50s with lows from the upper teens to mid thirties and winds mainly southwest 10 to 20 mph, Panhandle gusts 20 to 30 mph.
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Platte College to stage Under the Sycamore Tree comedy
The Platte College Theatre Department presents Under the Sycamore Tree by Samuel Spewack at the Fine Arts Theatre Thursday through Saturday. Mark Dunker stars in the comedy directed by Richard Averett about ants living in the human world with curtain at 8 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the box office.
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Tax exemption measure fails in Nebraska Unicameral vote
A proposed constitutional amendment to grant tax exemptions for private land and water preserves was defeated 20-16 in the Nebraska Unicameral. Omaha Senator George Lyas sponsored LB488 to allow exemption of land and water retained in its natural state from property taxes if approved by voters.
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Newman Grove Legislator Won’t Seek Re election
State Sen. Thomas C. Kennedy of Newman Grove says he will not run again for the Nebraska legislature. He cites family time and disruptions to his daughter's schooling due to annual sessions, and he plans to continue serving Nebraskans in other ways.
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Wagonmaster wagons draw attention near Clarkson
Ben Nadrchal crafts nine detailed replica wagons including Conestogas and a stage coach, each taking 60 to 105 hours. Gov. Exon, impressed by the display shaped from plywood and metal, offered 200 for a wagon. Plans include selling during Clarkson Czech Days in June.
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Racing bill survives in Unicameral
The Nebraska legislature gave first round approval to LB519 aimed at funding a Buffalo County quarter horse and agricultural facilities. Amendments allow a 5 percent betting revenue allocation toward bond repayment, with payouts on winning tickets potentially reduced to 82 percent and negotiated further by horsemen and tracks.
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Hartington
Nebraska TV Commission files suit over NBC N logo
The Nebraska Educational Television Commission sues NBC for trademark infringement and unfair competition over the use of the "N" logo. The commission seeks a permanent injunction and a preliminary injunction. hearing set for March 26 before U.S. District Judge Warren K. Urbarn.
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Abie Church Plans Centennial Celebration
Sts. Peter and Paul Church of Abie announced plans for its parish centennial on Sunday June 27. A centennial Mass will be held followed by a program, reception, and dance.
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Britain Joins Global Backing of Angolan Regime
Britain joined more than sixty nations recognizing Angola's Soviet backed government as the legitimate authority in the former Portuguese colony. An official British statement said the government is satisfied with the decision.
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Namibia
Pretoria
Hilgard Muller
Supervisor Harvey Sander dies at 64 in Creston
Harvey E. Sander, 64, a Platte County First District supervisor and Creston farmer, died Tuesday at Behlen Community Hospital. Funeral services are Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church Creston with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation starts Thursday afternoon at Gass Haney Funeral Home and Friday at the church.
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Local youth found guilty in marijuana distribution case
A District Court jury found Timothy E. Johnson, 18, Columbus, guilty of distribution of marijuana for selling two bags to an undercover state patrolman in Frankfort Square on August 29. Johnson is serving a six month county jail sentence for a March 3, 1975 burglary. sentencing was deferred pending a presentence investigation.
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Personal income rises 1 percent in January
The Commerce Department reports a 1 percent rise in Americans personal income in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.3 trillion dollars, driven by wage and salary payroll gains and an additional 800000 workers added to the payrolls. Income from nonwage sources rose more slowly but overall gains signaled ongoing economic improvement from the recession.
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Board approves lease rental on Pillen property
Platte County Board of Supervisors approves a lease plan with Henry Pillen for $150 yearly rent to park highway department vehicles on his property. The meeting also awards bids for a new weed control district pickup and asks Burlington Railroad to fix the East Eighth Street grade crossing.
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Platte College to Host First Invitational Choral Festival
Dr. Rudolph B. Saltzer, violinist singer and conductor, will guest clinician at Platte College's inaugural choral festival March 26. High school and college choirs will perform then receive tape evaluations and coaching, with two sessions at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the college field house.
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