Embracing Ethnicity in American Identity and Politics
A reflective talk on American pluralism, ethnicity, and the melting pot. The speaker notes the diverse roots of the population, warns against racial politics, and argues for examining class while avoiding racial essentialism. He cites Irish English Slovak and Polish heritage and critiques political focus on race.
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Harris compares race to 1960 and 1968 in new poll
UPI reports pollster Louis Harris says the close contest recalls 1960 and 1968. He notes Ford may still gain ground, while McCarthy could marginally affect national results by tipping narrow margins in New Jersey Pennsylvania and Minnesota.
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NPPD Directors Approve Revenue Bond Resolution
The Nebraska Public Power District board approved a resolution for the Power Supply System Revenue Bonds totaling 150 million dollars. Finance chairman Bernard M. DeLay announced the action at the board meeting.
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Nebraska Public Power District Board of Directors
Bernard M. DeLay
Nebraska Public Power District
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Charges against Schmidt disputed amid campaign claims
In LaMOLN Nebraska UPI reports Bellwood State Sen. Loran Schmidt faces allegations tied to the Corrupt Practices Act with opponents and supporters trading accusations. A retiree Charles Gove letter prompts action to file with the Fair Campaign Practices Committee while Sen. Schmidt’s ally argues the charges reflect political cheap shots from an outside source.
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Hospital coordinates patient voting with Care-O-Gram ballots
Nebraska Methodist Hospital said patients wanting to vote completed a Care-O-Gram Questionnaire given on dinner trays Sunday night. Volunteers will distribute ballots starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday to patients.
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UPI
Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Plains Baptist Church Boycott Dragged Into Senate Race
A black minister and three others tried to attend Plains Baptist Church, denounced as politically timed by Carter supporters. Deacons voted to fire pastor Bruce Edwards after he urged lifting the 1965 ban on black members. Rev Clennon King’s planned appearance 48 hours before the election sparked controversy.
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