Nixon shines in Frost interview portraying a gregarious elder statesman
Richard Nixon relaxed in a 90 minute Frost interview to depict a confident, humorous side. He described foreign policy feats and praised Brezhnev Mao and Kissinger while Frost kept questions minimal. The former president presented Watergate behind him and spoke on policy and power.
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Nebraska Legislature Passes School Aid Increase and Unemployment Reform
The Nebraska legislature approved LB33 boosting annual school aid by 20 million, reaching a 115 million cap, with safeguards against property revaluations. It also gave first round approval to LB509 aligning unemployment insurance with federal rules, raises wage base, expands coverage, and allows municipal taxes to fund the program. LB52 seeks financing for a Nebraska grain alcohol plant, while LB182 sets landfill design standards.
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Omaha
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Scotus Central Catholic announces 1977 commencement
Seventy four seniors of Scotus Central Catholic High School will receive diplomas at a 2 p.m. Sunday ceremony in Memorial Hall. Rev. James Buschelman will deliver the graduation address and confer diplomas, with Ed Hittner presenting the class and Tim Harrington as class president. Gift bearers and Eucharistic roles fill out the program. graduates include Mark Bartholomew, Mary Beller, Constance Bernt, Douglas Bierman, Tamara Bogus, and many others.
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Ed Hittner
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Tammy Obal
Dennis Ryba
Mark Bartholomew
Mary Beller
Constance Bernt
Douglas Bierman
Tamara Bogus
Carol Brock
Ruth Bruner
Deborah Ciborne
Michael Ciecior
Susan Czapla
Charles Czuba
Jay Czuba
Noreen Dowd
Tonja Driefurst
Diane Duren
Annette Ebel
Beverly Ebner
Donna Ebner
James Feehan
Kathleen Gallo
Tamara Gonka
Donald Green
Timothy Harrington
Mary Heimann
Stephen Heimann
Christopher Hoffman
Mystery surrounds Abqaiq oil field blast in Saudi Arabia
Fuel officials say Saudi crude may resume flowing soon after a blast at Abqaiq, with one Saudi dead and 13 hospitalized. Aramco reports containment of a storage tank fire and aims to restore two thirds of Saudi oil supply within a week or sooner, while assessing damage to two gas oil separators and pipelines.
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Warm Nebraska Weather With 80s Across State
A high pressure system over northwest Tennessee brings a southerly flow of warm air to Nebraska. Midday readings are in the 60s to 70s with afternoon highs in the 80s. Thursday highs range from 73 to 84 across Mullen Scottsbluff and lows mostly in the 50s. Tonight fair to partly cloudy with isolated western thundershowers possible.
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President signs public works and stimulus bills
President Carter signed a 20.1 billion public works and economic stimulus bill to fund job creation. The package includes CM 8 billion for 725,000 public service jobs and 1 billion for youth employment awaiting authorization, plus 5 billion for general revenue sharing.
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Senate Approves Compromise Budget With 461 Billion Ceiling
The Senate backed a compromise budget setting a 461 billion dollar target for next year’s federal spending. It is 16 billion below Carter’s latest 1978 estimate and marks a 60 billion plus rise from this year’s anticipated outlays. The plan carries a 64.7 billion dollar deficit, second only to 1976, and guidance for future appropriations.
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Platte PTCC and Bishop Clarkson announce nursing transfer program
Platte Technical Community College and Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Omaha unveil an articulation plan allowing students to complete their first year at PTCC and transfer to Bishop Clarkson for the second year. Starting this summer, three PTCC students will begin the path, reducing costs by living at home and pursuing corresponding coursework. Nancy Kennedy, one participant, emphasizes local study, preparation, and advising to ensure a smooth transfer.
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