Auto layoffs to shrink as 1976 models near launch
Auto industry faces reduced long term layoffs with forecasts of 100000 idle workers by September as GM Chrysler and Ford reveal production plans. GM chief Thomas Murphy predicts a strong industry turnaround with cars and housing improving. analysts expect under 100,000 idled when new models hit markets in fall.
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Ford
Thomas Murphy
Oohn
Washington
Murphy
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Wheat growers rail at Longshoremen grain ban impact
Nebraska farmers led by Dockman critics argue the Longshoremen Association decision to refuse grain shipments to Russia harms jobs and the economy. Local boards discuss water charges zoning and education staffing as the debate spans national policy and farm livelihoods.
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UPI
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Urnational Longshoremail
Russia
Birthday celebration for R W Korte in Nome
Relatives from Columbus Humphrey Creston and Leigh gathered Wednesday evening at the Korte home in Nome to celebrate his birthday. The group arrived after visiting son Leland Korte and family in Dysart Town on its birthday. The evening included card playing and a surprise birthday dinner with cake on Sunday.
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R.W. Korte
Nome
Columbus
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Creston
Dysart
Leland Korte
Samuelson warns Fed policy may choke recovery
Nobel laureate Paul Samuelson told Congress that the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy is too modest and could weaken the early recovery, keeping unemployment high. He argued the money supply growth projected by Fed Chairman Burns risks prolonging recession and delaying sustained expansion through the decade.
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Bread prices may go up due to Soviet grain purchases
Bread prices could rise as the Soviet Union contemplates additional purchases of U.S. grain. The potential deal signals tighter balance in global markets and could push bakery costs higher for consumers. The outcome depends on timing and volume of shipments.
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National Association of Wheat Growers
Meeting canceled over squabble between officials and 7th Step
A meeting in Omaha between state auditors corrections officials and the 7th Step Foundation was canceled after newsmen questioned closed doors. Auditors Morrison and Cramer spoke of a partial audit and possible open meeting status if the inquiry revealed criminal elements, while reporters pressed for the group’s side before cancellation.
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Obed Cramer
Th Step
Jon Sweet
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Lincoln
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Swiet
Harold Mosher
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Sweet
Government asks grain exporters consult US before new Soviet sales
Washington (UPI) Agriculture Department asks American grain firms to consult the government before entering new big export talks with the Soviet Union. An official denied a revival of export controls while noting purchases could be spaced out. The move follows a forecast cut of Soviet grain production and a rise in import needs to 20 million tons, with Soviets ordering hundreds of millions of tons from various suppliers since July.
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Canada
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UPI
Russia
Richard Bell
Australia
Steam railroad drive nears two thirds of goal in Nebraska
GRAND ISLAND Neb UPI the drive to raise seventy five thousand dollars to buy a steam railroad for the Stohr Museum collection reached the two thirds mark James Beltzer chairman of the Bicentennial Railroad project said collections and pledges total just over fifty thousand dollars The plan includes twenty thousand for the train and twenty five thousand to refurbish and install it on the museum s four hundred acre grounds The century old locomotive was offered by James Conley of North Platte The unit will include freight and passenger cars from 1874 to 1908 and operate from a depot in a rebuilt allroad town over four miles of track.
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UPI
Stohr Museum
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Beltzer
James Conley
North Platte
Stuli
Allroad
W W T K Club Holds No Host Picnic
The W W T K club met Monday for a no host covered dish picnic at Mrs Edna Hillers home. Door prize went to Mrs Tona Beringer with card games and prizes for Margaret Petera and Anne Michael. Elsie Sch snil observed a birthday as August hostesses were Ruth Cockson and Tona Beringer.
Nebraska agronomist warns against 2 4D during corn pollination
Lincoln Nebraska University extension agronomist John Furrer advised farmers Wednesday not to apply 2 4D during corn pollination. He said applying at tassel emergence can translocate through the plant and harm kernel and ear development, risking yields.
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Omaha Crime Commission member called under probe
Mrs. Bonale Shoultz of Omaha asked for an investigation of two state Crime Commission members from Omaha. She wrote to Ken Willey, deputy director, claiming Mike Jackson’s conduct harms the commission’s reputation. Willey said the letter is under advisement for future disposition.
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UPL
Noughas
Wille
UMW Meeting Shows London Trip Slides and Wesley Talk
Members of the UMW met on Tuesday night for a slide program by Rev. and Mrs. David Hansen. They shared a resume of their London trip and information about John Wesley. Plans were discussed for Fellowship on Monday July 28 at the social hall with entertainment to follow. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Robert F. M. Dell and Mrs. Less Slack.
Leigh Schools Retain 75 76 Accreditation
Leigh Community School Superintendent Lee Rottman announced the Leigh school will remain on the State Accreditation list for the 1975 76 year after a Department of Education notice. The action followed a recommendation by the State Accreditation Committee and State Board of Education approval.
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Nebraska
Department of Education
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Balloon heights: extreme records and calm midflight joy
Balloon flights reach heights over 46 000 feet are rare though. The most rewarding part of ballooning is the serenity of drifting 20 to 500 feet above the countryside as observers note.
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