Nebraska's university extension runs large nationwide correspondence high school
Elizabeth Taylor's nephew and other distant learners show the University of Nebraska extension division diploma program reaches 11 835 students in 50 states and 30 foreign countries. The program starts in 1929, offers 177 courses, and is accredited to grant diplomas. Tuition differs by region, with 23 per course for Nebraska students and 41 elsewhere.
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Tim Ahern
Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Elizabeth Taylor
University of Nebraska “Extension Division
Nebraska
Dean Stewart
Stewart
Nebraska State Education Department
North Central Academic Accreditation Association
Amherst
Yale
South California
United States
Carey
U.S
New York
Nebraska seeks transfer of Scottsbluff library building to NU
The University of Nebraska has asked Washington officials to decide on transferring the federal funded library science building at Sam Scott College in Scottsbluff. The campus closed years ago and ownership reverted to the federal government. NU aims to take over the building, with details still unsettled and no final decision yet. Howard Neville of NU confirms awaiting word. Kellman notes discussions ongoing and no timing set.
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Kansas City
University of Nebraska
Sam Scott College
Scottsbluff
Neb
Washington
Harry Kellman
Edeuaion
Kellman
Te University
Lincoln
Howard Neville
Aronson to switch jobs at University of Nebraska
John Aronson resigns as director of admissions at UN Lincoln to become assistant to the chancellor of the medical center campus in Omaha. He will head student services there. No replacement named for the Lincoln post.
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Lincoln, Neb
John
Borrowed Stolen & Otherwise By Dick Howe
A reader recounts a disturbing encounter with a magazine salesman in a cluttered office. The salesman pushes magazines, insults the narrator, and tries to coerce a subscription despite refusals. The narrator contacts police, vents about the incident, and laments the salesman’s persistent pressure. The piece reflects frustration with aggressive sales tactics and a taste for sharp humor.
Nebraskans use more gasoline than year ago
Lincoln AP report shows Nebraskans used more gasoline this year despite shortages. June gasoline tax receipts reached 7.436 million dollars, up over eight percent from June last year. For six months 1973, tax revenue is about 70 percent above 1972. Monthly 1973 totals surpassed 1972 in every month.
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Lincoln
Neb
Omaha Aims to Open Talks With Police Fire Unions
Mayor Edward Zorinsky said Omaha will seek to reopen collective bargaining with police and fire unions. The Police Union suspended talks amid a city 3.3 percent offer while the Fire Fighters declined further sessions, demanding higher increases. Asst. City Attorney Thomas Dowd will head negotiations for the city.
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Omaha
Neb
Edward Zorinsky
Omaha Police Union
Omaha Association of Fire Fighters
Dorinsky
Thomas Dowd
Clothing a major fit issue for Little People group
A 22 year old Little People of America member from North Carolina discusses dating and fashion at the group's national convention in Oakland. The article notes difficulty finding adult clothing in suitable lengths and styles, with members altering garments to avoid childish looks.
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Oakland
Calif
Auta Atthue
Miss Arthur
Chapel Hill
N.C
Shirley Rosenberg
Nort
Hollywood
Maton
Lincoln service stations ordered to roll back prices
Four Lincoln service stations were ordered by the Internal Revenue Service to reduce gasoline prices by one to four cents per gallon. IRS checks found violations of the price freeze, which is slated to end on August 12.
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Lincoln
Lincoln, Neb
Cap
Internal Revenue Service
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