Petition drive to repeal Nebraska school aid law begins
Lincoln Nebraska UPI Sen Donald Dworak and Gov James Exon launched a petition to repeal the 1977 school aid law seeking 54000 signatures by August 10 to force a 1978 vote. Exon favored a tax cut if enough signatures are gathered and criticized education spending as inflationary spending amid drought and low prices.
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UPI
Columbus
Donald Dworak
J. James Exon
Dworak
Exon
Aeaa
Pawer
Nebraska
Dvorak
Dworsk
Public hearings set on spouse abuse across Nebraska
The Nebraska Legislature judiciary committee will hold five public hearings statewide on spouse abuse and domestic violence. Hearings are in Lincoln on July 13, Grand Island on July 25, Omaha on August 5, Scotsschluff on August 25, and Fremont on September 9. Attendees may testify and suggest solutions. for details contact the Nebraska Commission on the Status of Women or Senator Wally Barnett.
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Omaha
Scottschluff
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P.O
Wally Barnett
State Capitol
NFL
McCook Hit by Deluge as Thunderstorms Soak Nebraska
United Press International reports heavy rain and severe storms across central Nebraska. McCook saw 14 inches in 20 minutes flooding highways and stalling cars, with winds up to 60 mph and hail varying from walnut to golfball size. Flood warnings spread to Sherman Howard Buffalo and Hall counties as a cold front moved through and the NWS warned of lowland flooding and isolated thundershowers.
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McCook
Nebraska
Custer County Sheriff's Office
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Broken Bow
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Wauneta
North Loop
National Weather Service
Sherman
Howard
Buffalo
Hall
Kansas
Te Weather Service
Solar energy feasibility spurs odd research by West
Washington UPI columnist notes energy program sparks new ventures and odd studies. A lighthearted mock report describes solar energy feasibility tests including a Farcical experiment turning skin incandescent at Buttermilk Beach, North Carolina, revealing issues of duration and skin peeling.
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Alvason
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Sular Energy
Buttermilk Beach
N.C
Jimmy Carter
Fish and chips history in Britain rules urban meals
A brief look at the rise of fish and chips as a staple fast food in Britain. It traces its origins to industrial era workers and the spread of inexpensive meals for people on the go, noting the long tradition of eating fish and chips outside the home.
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Britain
Village Board Sees Resignations and New Officers
Creston Village Board member QueSroun-Hetmald Loseke resigned. Ray Wyrdeman elected chairman. Earl Weber named treasurer and Donna Ritter clerk. Sealed bids for outdoor warning device opened. Sneal Fire Equipment bid accepted at 3,588 dollars.
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Hetmald Loseke
Creston
Ray Wyrdeman
Earl Weber
Donna Ritter
Sneal Fire Equipment
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