Shapp Ordered to Repay Federal Campaign Funds
The federal election commission ruled Milton Shapp must repay 299066.21 to the U.S. Treasury for improper contributions tied to his 1976 presidential bid. The FEC stated funds originated in five states and that 16 individuals agreed their donations were improper. The commission will continue the investigation with no immediate action against Shapp or staff.
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Federal warrants issued for two fugitives
FBI and police hunted two fugitives Howard Russell Willard and Marjorie Louise Pallitt across highways and rest stops as officials pursued leads to $12 million looted from heiress Marjorie V. Jackson. The pair, linked to a first degree murder case, were said to be fleeing toward Florida with trailers and a claimed inheritance.
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Explosion Triggers Fire At Saudi Abqaiq Oil Field
A large explosion at the Abqaiq oil field near Riyadh caused a raging fire and killed at least one person with about 25 injured. The blast shut a major pipeline carrying two thirds of Saudi production, as firefighting crews fought the flames and concerns emerged over nearby tank farms.
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Aramco
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Platte College grants diplomas at Friday commencement
Four hundred eighty candidates across associate and applied science programs will receive diplomas and degrees at Platte College Friday. Dr. Chester Gausman and Dr. Jerry Lee will confer, with State Sen. Donald Dworak giving the address and Rev. Lee Hicks delivering the invocation and benediction.
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Nebraska lawmakers delay final vote on lobbyist act revision
Senators postponed a final vote on LB4 to delay the 1975 Political Accountability and Disclosure Act. Neligh Sen. John DeCamp sought an amendment to clarify lobbyist rules. Gov. Exon warned he would veto LB4, risking the July 1 implementation of the act.
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Gerald Koch
Scottsbluff
William Nichol
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J. James Exon
Exon
West Nebraska Weather Boosts Rain Chances Across State
A high pressure system dominates today with a stationary front in the Panhandle. Eastern Nebraska enjoys sun with midday temperatures in the mid 60s to low 70s while western regions trend cooler and partly cloudy in the low to mid 60s. Light southerly winds prevail as highs reach upper 70s to mid 70s and overnight lows fall 50s to 60s. Wood River near bankfull after last week’s heavy rains affects Alda and Grand Island.
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Carter assures congress he won’t abandon Israel
President Carter told congressional leaders he will not abandon Israel amid limits on U S arms transfers and weapons tech. He spoke to Speaker O Neill and Senate Foreign Relations members after a European summit trip and touted a $4 billion public works stimulus plan to create hundreds of thousands of jobs.
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Senate Rules Committee OKs instant voter registration bill
Washington UPI News: The Senate Rules Committee approved President Carter's instant voter registration bill by a 5 to 4 vote to move the measure to the Senate floor despite warnings from several U.S. attorneys about possible vote fraud. The House Administration Committee had already cleared a similar bill. Senator Mark Hatfield urged bringing the bill to the floor to argue against the administration proposal.
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