Nebraska faces highway funds squeeze amid stalled federal act
Nebraska will run out of federal money for primary and secondary road projects by March if Congress fails to pass a new highway act. The February bid letting shrank from 19.5 million to 9.5 million, with April letting at risk and construction possibly delayed to June or July. State Roads Director Thomas Doyle notes congressional inaction and says telegrams have been sent to conference committee members and Nebraska’s delegation urging action.
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Lincoln
Neb
Doyle
House
Senate
Public Works
Congress
Nebraska
Surveyor Benjamin Banneker and Afro-American History Month
The son of a former slave helped survey the 10 mile square federal city tract on the Potomac River now Washington D C. Banneker joined the survey team and later published an almanac with astronomical and tidal data. In 1791 he sent a copy to the first U S Secretary of State with a plea against slavery, as Afro-American History Month begins.
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Benjamin Banneker
Potomac River
Washington, D.C
Banneker
Federal City Tract
U.S
Pollution not a major issue says Nebraska officials
Nebraska officials told a legislative committee that motor vehicle smoke and noise are not major problems. The plan to codify rules would raise fines from 25 to 100 dollars and rely on existing regulations, with enforcement debated between state patrol and department staff.
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Lincoln
Neb
UPI
Environmental Control Department
Nebraska
Dan Drain
Environmental Control
Agriculture and Environment Committee
George Hansen
Hansen
Drain
Crain
George Burrows
Adams
Vince Rossiter
Hartington
State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Ford flies to Detroit Saturday
President Ford will make his first campaign trip funded by his campaign committee. He will speak at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn to address the Midwestern Republican Governors Conference, attend a reception, then travel to Williamsburg for a bicentennial event and a dinner before returning to the White House. He then heads to New Hampshire for the February 24 primary and to Florida for early campaigning.
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Washington
UPI
Ford
Detroit
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Dearborn
Virginia
Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg
White House
New Hampshire
Florida
Perrine Memorial Bridge Final Steel Placed in Twin Falls
Ironworkers celebrate the placement of the last structural steel piece on the Perrine Memorial Bridge over the Snake River in Twin Falls Idaho. A potted tree US flag and broom symbolize sentiment patriotism and a clean sweep as the four lane span nears an August completion.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
UPI
Snake River
Gary
Freese
Nudists Toast Warm Weather Across Florida and Rockies
United Press International reports Florida nudists bundled up while central and southern Rockies enjoyed springlike warmth. Miami and Fort Lauderdale clubs relaxed clothing rules amid cold fronts as Denver and Pueblo posted mild to warm readings. Ice jams raised minor flooding concerns on the Hudson and in Vermont while New England saw light snow flurries.
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The
Rockies
United Press International
Rocky Mountain
Alice Loucks
Sunny Palms
Miami
Jacksonville
Mercury
South
Pueblo
Colo
Denver
Las Vegas
Nev
Central Plains
Kansas
California
Minnesota
National Weather Service
Hudson River
Albany
N.Y
Vermont
New England
Pacific Northwest
Group quit-smoking stories show progress and struggle
In nine excerpts from a Columbus Telegram series, ex smokers describe battles and breakthroughs in the American Cancer Society program. Joseph K. recalls a 27 year habit with a four month smoke-free stretch, Celia F. notes fewer cravings and swimming without cigars, and Shirley D. credits group support and daily tasks for staying off cigarettes.
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Joseph K
American Cancer Society
Mr. K
Celia F
Shirley D
ACS
Civic Club Smorgasbord in Schuyler with Guest Speaker
The Civic Club will host its annual smorgasbord on February 3 at 6 30 pm in Schuyler. Dr. Robert N. Manley is the special guest speaker. An auction will raise funds for the Schuyler Library. Members should reserve early and bring their own table service. Call Mrs. Ron Krejci at 352 3034 for reservations.
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Schuyler
Civic Club
Robert N. Manley
Schuyler Library Fund
Ron Krejci
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