McGovern plan seen as explosive campaign issue
The plan to tax the wealthy and fund a $1,000 annual grant to every American would replace welfare with a universal income, funded by higher taxes and defense cuts. It faces questions over feasibility, timing, and impact on national security, with supporters arguing it aids the poor while critics warn of economic strain.
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Nebraska Food Stamp Increases On July First
Lincoln AP reports Nebraska food stamp allotments rise by 3 to 4 percent depending on family size, with monthly increases from 3 to 12 dollars for various household totals. No new state funds. larger federal outlay drives the boost. Income ceilings for eligibility also rise across family sizes. As of April, 51,403 Nebraskans received stamps.
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Hastings hosts Nebraska VFW convention in June
More than 70 people expected in Hastings June 15 to 18 for the Nebraska State Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary. Resolutions seek increases in World War II pensions veterans retirements and bonuses. Leroy Wilson of Fremont leads for state commander succeeding Bob Mahoney. Dorothy McGill of Tekamah presides over the Auxiliary. The Nebraska VFW claims about 99,000 members, the auxiliary around 10,000, and Lincoln Post 301 has 2,840 members. The piece notes Thomas Bayard as the first U S representative to a foreign country with ambassadorial status in 1883.
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Propane Leak Blamed for Scottsbluff Warehouse Fire
Deputy State Fire Marshal Dick Regester reported a leak in propane piping caused the Howard McLean Potato Co warehouse fire in Scottsbluff Nebraska last week. The gas escaped inside the building and exploded when a water pressure motor kicked on. The building was insured for 55000 with no total damage estimate yet for contents.
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Court splits on rights and searches in Nixon era rulings
The Supreme Court edges toward a conservative strain but expands defense rights in one ruling. Douglas writes that the Sixth Amendment guarantees a lawyer whenever a trial could deprive liberty, while Burger and Blackmun back him. In a separate decision, the court broadens police power to conduct warrantless searches based on tips, sparking dissent from Marshall.
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Retired general says he would do the same again
Former U S air force commander Lavelle testified before a House subcommittee that he would order air strikes against North Vietnam again if given the chance. He said he would also check reporting procedures beforehand. Lavelle was recalled from Vietnam after pilots’ reports allegedly falsely justified the strikes.
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Nixon contributors hidden by secrecy under new law
Many Nixon backers remain undisclosed as the April 7 federal elections law required reporting. The quarterly filings show $1.23 million to the Nixon committees, with Kendall and Merrill Lynch among donors of $2,500 or more. Many 1968 major contributors appear missing, suggesting late or pre-April gifts.
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Mitchell
Hubert “H
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Domors Orly
Keaney County Sheriff Resigns After Health Issues
Sheriff Alfred Bienhott of Keaney County resigns due to poor health and personal necessity. Deputy Gary Reed to act as interim. Board accepted resignation with regret. 30 day applications for the post will be accepted.
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Farewell party honors Rev. Jerome Spenner at Holy Family
A Lindsay farewell party for Rev. Jerome Spenner celebrated his four years as assistant pastor at the Lindsay parish before he moves to St. Isadore's in Columbus Cards. The event featured cards, music, lunch by the Christian Mothers and a money purse. Also present was Lindsay's new assistant pastor Rev. Thomas Sellentin. The gathering included extended family and friends from Waterloo Humphrey Yankton and Columbus.
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Chicago
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Norfolk
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Minnesota
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Yankton, SD
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Arlington
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Holy Family High
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Ron Pinger
Ray Preister
North Bend
Ray Mieck
Oklahoma
Jack Nienaber
Lincoln
Glenn Stenger
Omaha
Joe Weitzel
Marvin Weeder
Gary Johnston
Tim Kuchar
California
Ron Slizoski
Newman Grove
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Mark Pfeifer
Extra help for Salvation Army in Grand Island
Hall County judge orders Rodney Balls and Stephen Niemetz both 17 to perform 40 hours of work for the Salvation Army or face a jail term of days. The youths, from Grand Island, were charged with malicious destruction of property valued under 100 dollars and fined 100 dollars.
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Salvation Army
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Hall County
Edward Dixon
Rodney Balls
Stephen L. Niemetz
The Birth of a Nation Spurs Modern Feature Length Film
D W Griffith 1913 film directed by D W Griffith and starring Lillian Gish marks birth of the modern feature length film in early cinema history.
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