Nation's businessmen oppose wage and price controls
The NFIB poll shows 44 percent of independent businessmen favor a general wage-price freeze, 50 percent oppose, and 4 percent undecided. Nebraska results mirror the split, highlighting growing frustration with inflation and doubts about policy efficacy. Some see controls as a potential solution amid an expansionary budget and ongoing price pressures.
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National Federation of Independent Business
Office of Price
Pall Ov
Iflalion
Nebraska Bussmen
Hig
OPA
Federation
District completes Nebraska Public Power District phone system
Nt Loseke district manager of General Telephone Company announced completion of a new private branch exchange based system for NPPD offices in Columbus. The Stromsberg Carlson designed PABX handles 200 lines and may expand. Interconnected offices include NPPD Annex Loup Power district building and NPPD Warehouse. Operator Adeline Drum assisted with Miriam Vans from the adviser company. Total cost slightly over 55700 dollars.
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Nt. Loseke
General Telephone Company
Nebraska Public Power
Columbus
Stromsberg-Carlson Company
Exehalize
WATS
PABX
NPPD
Behlen
Loup Power District
Adeline Drum
Miriam Vans
Lindsay residents host guests over weekend
Lindsay residents hosted visiting guests including Mr. and Mrs. Gale Jolson and Tiffany of Wahoo at the 1d Johnston home. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lindherst welcomed a son born Saturday at Newman Grove Community Hospital weighing six pounds nine ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lindhost and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Backes of Lindsay.
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Lindsay
Gale Jolson
Tiffany
Wahoo
Johnston
Robert Lindherst
Newman Grove Community Hospital
Joe Lindhost
Joe Backes
Bernard Nienaber
Omaha
Henry Nienaber
Ron Schaecher
Lincoln
Bill Stenger
Grand Islan
William Stenger Sr
Terry Schneeder
Terry Preuss
George Kopecky
Fremont
Linda Bradbury
Kellee
Sherri
Johnston Hore
Nebraska ADC ceiling elimination considered by committee
Lincoln Nebraska Public Health and Welfare hearings examined proposals to end the Aid to Dependent Children payment ceiling. Senator David Stahmer argued this would help families with greatest need while critics noted no department funding increase under Governor's budget. Other bills sought higher caps for additional children and a 10 percent rise to meet federal requirements.
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Lincoln
UPI
Public Health and Welfare Committee
Omaha
David Stahmer
ADC
Harold Simpson
Simpson
State Welfare Department
Alon
Engine tuneup urged to cut pollution this spring
Detroit report urges drivers to perform a thorough engine tuneup to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. It highlights spark plug condition, distributor, carburetor balance, and wheel alignment. Experts warn misfiring plugs can spike exhaust pollutants while overrich mixtures raise carbon monoxide output.
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David W. Chute
Detroit
UPI
David Walker
Champion Spark Plug Company
de. Eilis
Army pulls fourth Howarth child into service in Lancaster
Linda Howarth, 17, leaves home in Lancaster to join the Army, becoming the fourth of the Howarth siblings to enlist. Two sisters already serve in the Army and a brother is in the Navy, reflecting a strong family military tradition.
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Lancaster
England
UPI
Linda Howarth
Howarth
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