Carter plan aims to cut oil spills with tighter standards
The White House outlined strong administrative actions to reduce oil spill risk in U S waters and compensate victims. A possible ban would bar tankers with accident histories from entering U S waters. The program also seeks to reorganize federal oil pollution efforts and potentially ratify the 1973 international convention on pollution from ships.
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Washington
UPI
White House
U.S
Jody Powell
American
Carter
Platte County Board Denies Rural Road Improvement District
After a public hearing and county attorney review, the Platte County Board of Supervisors denied formation of a rural road improvement district northeast of Columbus. They also approved a $7,555 change order for new treasurer and district court offices, with counters costing about $5,300 and 2,200 respectively. A flood hazard boundary map was received for study and a subdivision discussion yielded five horses allowed on larger tracts.
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Platte County Board of Supervisors
Columbus
Dorothy Kyriss
Platte County
Nebraska Legislature approves drug code amendment directing patrol focus
In Lincoln the legislature backed a criminal code amendment directing the State Patrol’s drug division to target hard drug violators. Sen. Loran Schmit argued for concentrating on pushers, not users, and noted funding and personnel must support tougher enforcement.
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Lincoln, Neb
UPI
State Patrol
Loran Schmit
Bellwood
Neligh
John DeCamp
California
Ernest Chambers
Omaha
Hemingford
Sam Callan
Sioux City
John Murphy
Schmit
High School Recognition and Achievement Day Set at PTCC
About 450 juniors and seniors from 23 high schools will compete Friday at Platte Technical Community College in six categories mathematics bookkeeping shorthand typewriting chemistry biology and physics. Top winner in each category earns a one year tuition waiver with runners up receiving a one semester waiver. Participants will tour the campus meet faculty and try computer games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte Technical Community College
PTCC
Robert Snow
Rising City
Greeley
Leigh Community
Columbus
Lakeview
Fullerton
David City
Aquinas
Grand Island Northwest
Clarks
Carkson
Central City
Genoa
Schuyler Central
Monroe
Humphrey
North Bend Central
Silver
Albion votes down one mile bypass to ease traffic
Albion residents vote 230 against and 221 for a proposed one mile truck bypass at 6th and State Streets. The $40 000 plan would reroute traffic from Highways 91 and 14 around the northeast business district. Mayor Wayne Boilesen said the council may abandon seeking federal aid if results hold.
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Albion
6Th
State Streets
Wayne Boilesen
Boilesen
Nebraska bottle bill defeated in Lincoln vote
Lincoln senators rejected LB310 by a 22 to 20 vote, killing a plan to require deposits on reusable beverage containers and higher deposits on disposables. Sponsors argued it would reduce litter and save energy, while opponents warned of unemployment in the container industry.
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Lincoln, Neb
UPI
Steve Fowler
Lincoln
Douglas Bereuter
Utica
Don Dworak
Columbus
Fowler
Bellevue
Frank Lewis
Bereuter
Dworak
Nebraska Sees Pleasant Weather Amid High Pressure Spread
A high pressure system brings clear skies and mild temps across Nebraska. The National Weather Service projects continuation of dry conditions through Saturday with a chance of rain or snow later. Winds shift from variable to southerly tonight as overnight lows vary by location.
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National Weather Service
Reception Honors Nebraska Court Officials
Public reception for Justice C White and Judge J C Whitehead runs 2 to 4 p m Thursday in the Platte County Courthouse district court room Columbus. Justice White swears in Whitehead at 2 pm. Sponsored by Platte County Bar Association and Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce. Refreshments served.
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Nebraska Supreme Court
C. White
21St Judicial District
John C. Whitehead
District Court
Platte County
Columbus
Justice White
Whitehead
White
Platte County Bar Association
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce
Deadline April 1 for Platte County homestead exemptions
Platte County Assessor Mona More reminds homeowners of record to file new homestead exemption applications by April 1. Eligible owner occupants 65 plus or disabled veterans may qualify for 100 percent exemption on the first 15 000 of value under one acre. Forms available at the assessor’s office.
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Platte County
Mona
Energy Efficiency Workshop for Columbus Manufacturers
Representatives from 33 Columbus area manufacturers will attend a Friday morning Energy Efficiency Sharing Workshop at Behlen Manufacturing Company. The session, hosted by Behlen and co sponsored by Cengas Northern Natural Gas Company Loup Public Power District Becton Dickinson Nebraska Energy Office and the U S Department of Commerce, features opening remarks by T G Rogers and updates from energy experts. A plant tour and lunch follow an open discussion with invitations restricted to those responsible for energy use in their operations.
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Columbus Area
Behlen Manufacturing Company
Behlen
Cengas
Northern Natural Gas Company
Loup Public Power District
Becton- Dickinson
Nebraska Energy Office
U.S. Department of Commerce
Bob Wright
Max Kiburz
Loup Public Power
Leonard Peuther
Apollo Club to entertain for Chamber of Commerce event
The Columbus Apollo Club directed by Bill Charbonneau will provide music for the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and awards night at Columbus Senior High auditorium. Ronald Reagan will be guest speaker on The Future of America Where Are We Headed with a 7 p.m. coffee in the cafeteria.
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Columbus Apollo Club
Bill Charbonneau
Columbus Area
Elkis Country Club
Don Dworak
Adams Clothing
Bordy Clothing
Buck’s Shoes
First National Bank and Trust
Tooley Card and Gifts
Art Printery
Boyd Hardware
Columbus Bank and Trust
Larson-Florine
Tooley Drug
The
Chamber Office
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Rochester
N.Y
Paul Corso
Ayub Ommaya
Right
George Washington University Medical Center
Hauck
Department of Transportation
Congress
Gerald Ford
Cape Cod
Seeeween Nenee
Platte County Livestock Feeders
Mylen Wegener
Ken Lewis
General Motors
Telegram
Terry Anderson
Judiciary Committee
Columbus Hospital
George Johansen
Clarency Cory
Frank Kuska
Merle Johnson
Jim Engel
Jim Rosekrans
Elmer Burgart
Busboom & Raih
Ron Saalfeld
Dick Howe
Renee
Or Press International
Nebraska
Valentine
North
Sidney
Veterans Administration Hospital
T.G. Rogers
Behlen Energy Management
Dick Goe
Becton-Dickinson
Larry Zach
Apollo Club
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