Gasohol committee lacks authority to spend funds
In Lincoln Nebr a technicality bars the gasohol committee from spending appropriated money. Judge Clarence H Meyer says the Legislative Council controls vouchers not the committee, and without legislative action the group has no funds. The opinion notes executive duties and constitutional limits prevent legislative agencies from performing executive functions. The panel had been pushing a Nebraska grain alcohol plant amid fuel shortages.
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Governors elect Exon as chairman at regional conference
Governors chosen Nebraska's J James Exon as chair and Ely Minnesota as next site, with Michigan's William Milliken named vice chairman. Rapid City hosts 500 plus attendees as several resolutions pass on soybean embargo relief and Missouri River power studies while debate grows over a national power grid proposal and related details.
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Scout executive chosen to attend national jamboree
Dennis Murphy of the Mid-America Council is selected to represent at the Scout National Jamboree on August 29 in Farragut Park Idaho. He praises Petah La Shauro District leaders for their hours donated to Scouting. Summer camp plans bring all district troops together July 22 to 20 for coordinated activities and familiarity.
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Nixon signs bill deferring wheat referendum this year
Washington AP Nixon signed a bill delaying the annual national wheat quotas referendum from before August 1 until October 16 or until adjournment of the first session of the 93rd Congress, whichever comes first. The deferral was requested in anticipation of a new farm bill.
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Lincoln soldiers may return to West Germany base
Lincoln soldiers Allen Barber Jr and Randall Vitman who complained of drug abuse at Pond Barracks in Amberg West Germany may be sent back despite opposition. Army officials said the men exaggerated the drug problem. an inquiry found only one of 100 interviewees supported widespread abuse. They were advised to return with unit safety precautions noted.
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Meat plant in Omaha reopened after layoffs
OMANA Neh AP Aneti can Beef Packers Inc. reopened its Omaha plant and began rehiring workers laid off at its Beefland International Plant in Comacit Bluffs. About 152 of 350 employees at the Bluffs plant were laid off during a period, and the Bluffs plant had been closed July 2. The pork plant at Farland Town also shut down and remained unused. Executive vice president J C Walker said American Beef decided to gear up production again due to a bit better demand for their product recently.
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President signs Social Security law in 1974 raise
Washington AP says President Nixon signed a Social Security measure boosting monthly checks by at least 6 percent, with automatic increases planned for 1975. The bill raises taxable earnings to 12,600 and changes payroll tax bases. critics note long-term costs and automatic cost-of-living adjustments remain controversial.
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Escapes waives extradition from Hardin jail
A man identified as Durcyh W. Stewart is held in Hardin County Jail on a Nebraska warrant for escaping jail. Deputy Canty Alty said Stewart has waived extradition and is to be picked up by Nebraska authorities.
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