Exon urges Nixon to halt meat imports and stockpile fuel
Nebraska Governor James Exon sent a telegram to President Nixon urging an immediate embargo on meat imports and the creation of a fuel reserve for the wheat harvest. Exon, a Democrat and Midwest Governors Conference chair, cited dumping of foreign beef and drought-driven fuel needs as reasons for action.
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Omaha mayor plans self appointment as safety director
City Attorney Herb Fille studies legality of Mayor Edward Zarinsky plan to appoint himself public safety director. Safety director is mandatory under the Omaha City Charter, yet Zarinsky calls it unnecessary and costly. Deputy City Attorney Frederick Frown believed informal opinion may conflict with charter intent.
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Omaha says Empire State Building must not pay for Farnam Street collapse
Mayor Edward Torinsky told Empire State Building Co officials that Omaha is not responsible for damages to a building caused when Farnam Street near 19th Street collapsed January 19. An Empire State attorney said the firm seeks full city reimbursement though investigation shows widening foundation cracks and a wet masonry wall. Torinsky urged the firm to contact builder Trawkins Construction Co and architect Len A. Daly Co about damages to the new Omaha-Douglas County Civic Center.
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Milk production falls in Nebraska during first quarter
Lincoln Nebraska AP University of Nebraska Extension Economist TA Davis says milk production in Nebraska declined in the first quarter while the drop mirrors a national trend. Cows on Nebraska dairy farms fell about 3 percent and 45 percent fewer cows were present in the final quarter versus the prior year. Despite this, warm milk prices are above last year and the Agriculture Department predicts a recovery this year toward previous levels.
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Hearings planned on three Nebraska phone firms
The Nebraska Public Service Commission sets July hearings to decide if three Nebraska telephone companies including Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph earned excess income in 1973. General Telephone Co. of the Midwest posted a 14.76 percent rate of return in 1973, versus 6.5 percent in 1970. L&T’s 1973 rate was 8.33 percent, with a 1970 rate case at 7.44 percent. United Telephone of the West had 9.45 percent in 1973 and 8.23 percent in a 1971 case. Northwestern Bell served Omaha and eastern Nebraska with 8.14 percent in 1974, and a 6.5 percent rate in 1974. they will not be reviewed. General’s hearing is July 8, United’s July 10, and AT&T on July 18. Rates cited are derived from 1978 year operating income figures: General 2,921,63. United 1,287,902. LPS 8,311,038.
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Dr Sellers heads Nebraska Heart Association
Dr Robert Sallers chief of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center was named president of the Nebraska Heart Association. John B Hermann executive assistant dean at Creighton University School of Medicine becomes chairman of the board. President-elect is Dr Michael Sketch cardiologist at St Joseph Hospital and Creighton associate professor of medicine. Other officers include Dr Herbert Reese Lincoln first vice president Edmund Leslie Omaha second vice president Mrs Lois Ward Lincoln secretary and Bill Beavers of Lincoln.
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Alumni banquet plans completed
Silver Greek United Methodist church women met Wednesday with Mrs. John Wyman as hostess. Plans were completed for an alumni banquet and Mrs. Bruce Cavaill was program leader. Fourth and fifth graders toured Hastings Museum on a field trip. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Van Wiikle of Manhattan Kan are parents of two daughters born May 13. Silver Creek teachers were guests at a Civic Club meeting Thursday at the Legion Club.
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Canada exports four and a half percent of world trade
Canada accounts for 4.5 percent of the globe's exports and 2 percent of its imports, according to trade figures.
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Nebraska farmers cut alfalfa to curb alfalfa weevil
Nebraska farmers are cutting alfalfa to control the alfalfa weevil as the weekly crop report notes rising weevil populations. Chemical controls are scarce, with the first alfalfa cutting at risk in southern eastern counties. Winter wheat conditions are favorable, while topsoil moisture declines and feed supplies vary across counties.
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