End of legislature in sight in Nebraska session
Lincoln Neb UPIS senators pressed last minute amendments to budget bills as final readings loomed. A $74,000 University of Nebraska agricultural program addition passed while moves to fund Omaha women’s athletics and the Giffard Riverfront Farm purchase failed. Other attempts to shape residency programs at the Medical Center were rejected, as critics warned against sabotaging the bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hincoln
Neb
University of Nebraska
Loran Sehmit
Bellwood
University of Nebraska At Omaha
John Cavanaugh
Omaha
Geeall Koch
Ralston
Koch
Giffard
Missouri River
Lbas
State Game Commission
Ralph Kelly
Grand Island
LBS
NU Medical Center
Lincoln
Medical Center
Kelly
Eugene Mahoney
Nino
Potato growers go broke as prices plunge nationwide
Idaho leads a nationwide slide in potato prices as farmers struggle with record costs and low returns. Eastern Idaho production costs run high, illegal migrant labor uses raises controversy, and several growers face bankruptcy while fresh market prices claw back only to a break-even level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Clharnock
Boise
Idaho
UPL
Maine
United Press International
Suffolk County
N.Y
United States
del Ray Alm
Roberts
National Farmers Organization
Max Huntsman
Potato Growers of
Salud
Imoney
Edwin Stasney
Malin
Ore
Oregon Potato Commission
National Potato Bard
National Potato Council
Reinecke Sued by Lawyer Over Fees in 1974 Case
Former Lt. Gov. Ed Reinecke, convicted of perjury in a Senate inquiry, is sued for 100000 by attorney James Cox who represented him. Cox says the May 1974 agreement paid 75 dollars per hour plus a 10000 retainer, but Reinecke paid only 25000 and owes 75000 in fees and 15000 in expenses. Reinecke sought the 1972 Republican National Convention as part of his gubernatorial bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinez
Calif
UPI
Ed Reinecke
Senate
James Cox
Reinecke
Inter‘national ‘Telephone & Telegraph Corp
The Light Side of Weather and Marriage Laughter
The article riffs on a magazine finding that muggy weather reduces adult interaction as much as children do. It suggests marriage strain may be weather related and jokes about how dewdrops and humidity affect communication, urging study of meteorological factors behind marital strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bones
Human Behavior
Masters and Johnson
Dr. Reuben
Xaviera Hollander
Supreme Court
Sinatra settles libel suit with BBC in London
Frank Sinatra and the BBC reach a court settlement in London. The BBC must pay Sinatra 2400 dollars in damages and 2400 dollars toward court costs plus an apology for alleging he secured an Oscar winning role via Mafia influence. Sinatra had sued over a 1972 TV program claim. He then began a European tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
UPI
Frank Sinatra
British Broadcasting Corp
BBC
Sinatra
Angelo Maggio
Continental Congress Defends New York in 1775 Crisis
In 1775 Continental Congress delegates decide on actions as British troops occupy New York City and block fortifications. The era highlights efforts to defend the city amid British control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
New York
National Park Service
CNS
MonaDex weight loss tablet offer at Miessler Drug Store
An advertisement promotes MONADEX as a tiny tablet to curb appetite without dangerous effects or nervousness. It claims no strenuous exercise needed and promises a money back refund. The price is $3 for 20 days and $5,000 or twice the amount. mail orders available from Miessler Drug Store at 13th Street with 30 cents tax and postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miessler Drug Store
13Th St
Tran-Tec: A Westside Inc spin off drives local growth
Tran-Tec, formed in 1974 by Dale Plugge and Cliff Schroeder from Westside Industrial Corp, makes solid state coolers for electronics. The firm, with twenty four employees, uses aluminum and sulfuric acid anodizing, serving Honeywell IBM Westinghouse and others, exporting to Europe and Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tran-Tee
Westside Industrial Corporation
WIC
Pluribus
Westside Industrial Park
Tran-Tee Corporation
Tran-Tec
Sylvan Zwick
Harry Robinson
Honeywell
Hy-Gain Electronics
IBM
Westinghouse
McMartin Industries
Univac
Hanson Ski Boot Company
Western Electric Co
Control Data
National Cash Register
U.S
Canada
New York
England
France
Germany
Demark
Finland
Italy
Thailand
Clif Schroeder
Transec
Tranefee
Irene O'Brien
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David Hilger
Theresa Benesch
Becky Zeller
City Aquinas High School
Joann Stasiny
Lynn McCawley
Cindy
Mary Kwhnel
Theresa Janicek
Gav
Exon
Moscow
Vr. Perevedentsey
Perevedentsav
AG. Vishnevaky
Ven
Scott- Hourigan Co
Tor
Norowune
A&m
Berkeley
Miormahen
Ttaem Towline
Barkeley Pumps & Pto Travers Irrigation Pipe
Rame
Scott-Hourigan Co
Pinel Co
Bor
York
Ak-Sar-Ben
Midwest
Dale Plugge
Cliff Schroeder
24Th Street
26Th Ave
Columbus
Nebraska
9Th Street
Lincoln Ave
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