Hearing on utility shutoffs at Columbus Public Library
Public hearing on Legislative Resolution 23, the utility shut-off measure, drew about 50 attendees including utility reps. Senator Neil Simon and others argued for safeguards and due process while noting the study nature of the resolution and potential limits on immediate enactment. Testimony from NPPD LES Loup Power District and local officials emphasized existing practices and the lack of broad need for extra legislation according to most speakers.
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Len Walle
Neil Simon
Omaha
Donald Dworak
Columbus
Columbus Public Library
Simon
Legislative Miscellaneous Subjects Committee
MSC
Ohio
Dworak
Sioux City
Lexington
Dworsk
Kith Lombardi
Mary Matulka
Lincoln
Sen
Simons
Gey
Nebraska Public Power Visteiet
NPPD
Cincule Electric System
LES
Loup Power District
LPD
Hugo Rathkemp
Rathkamp
Rathkaroo
Platte County
Marvin Reed
Jerry Norris
William Norton
Osceola
Indian summer returns to Nebraska weather forecast
United Press International reports a high pressure system over the Rocky Mountains bringing another Indian summer day to Nebraska. Eastern Nebraska saw a cold front with minimal change, some low clouds and patchy fog, while winds stayed light. Highs varied from 60s to mid 70s in different cities, overnight lows from 26 to 48, and fair, cool conditions expected tonight with highs in the upper 50s to near 60s Friday.
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Ball
United Press International
Rocky Mountains
Nebraska
Alliance
Omaha
Norfolk
Grand Island
Kearney
Lincoln
Danbury
Wholesale prices rise 0.8 percent in October
The Labor Department reports October wholesale prices up 0.8 percent driven by farm goods and 1972 model cars, signaling higher inflation. Farm prices rebound 2.4 percent as grain and beef costs climb, while finished goods and transportation equipment also rise.
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Washington
WPT
Labor Department
Getoher
United Way Nears Goal with 96 Percent Raised
Columbus United Way reports 96 percent of its goal reached with new donors including Liquor Mart Hinky Dinky Cornhusker Office Supply Dave Duren & Associates Lohr's Husker Steel Bob Johnson Volkswagen Moorman Manufacturing Armor All Sears. Officials urge volunteers to finish collections and arrange pickup for outstanding funds.
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Liquor Mart
Hinky Dinky
Gibson's
Cornhusker Office Supply
Dave Duren & Associates
Lohr's 66
Husker Steel
Bob Johnson
Volkswagen
Moorman Manufacturing
Armor Really
Sears
United Way
Berdean Miller
Grand National plans a wide 1977 wildlife exhibit fair
Lois Pearson leads a 17 exhibitor Grand National Mixed Bag and Conservation Days at Platte County Agricultural Park on Saturday Nov 5. Exhibits include wildlife art by Charlotte Edwards and Allen Atkins Pawnee artifacts, a Nebraska Game and Parks mobile display, wildlife ceramics, a Ned Smith collection, and more. Visitors can explore at noon until 7pm, with posters and student essays on display.
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Luis Pearson
Platte County Agricultural Park
Grand National
Charolotte Edwards
Bridgeport, Neb
Omaha
Nebraska
Allen
Atkins
Genoa
Jane
Cenoa
Nebraska Game and Parka Commission
Colleen Smith
Senate approves federally funded abortion compromise
The Senate backed a plan to fund abortions in cases of rape or incest or to save a woman's life or health, in a 50 to 2 vote. It heads to the House amid doubts the language will pass, with leaders predicting a quick vote and House opposition likely.
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Washington
UPT
Senate
House
God
Edward Brooke
R-Mays
Warren Magnuson
Wash
Bayh
Jesse Helms
ANC
Dockworkers strike triggers international surface mail embargo
Postmaster Vern Zimerman of Columbus announced an immediate embargo on all surface mail to Grape, South and Central America, the Caribbean Islands, Puerto Rico, the Soviet Union, Greenland, Iceland, and the Middle East due to a dockworkers strike on East and Gulf Coast ports. Airmail remains accepted for affected areas. Cuba, Mexico, and Canada are unaffected. News media will be notified when the embargo ends.
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Vern Zimmerman
Columbus
South
Central America
Caribbean
Puerto Rico
Soviet Union
Greenland
Iceland
Middle East
East
Gulf Coast
Cuba
Mexico
Canada
American Education Week to feature guest speaker
The Columbus PTA Council hosts Dr. Ron Daly from the University of Nebraska in observance of American Education Week November 15 to 18. Daly, professor of human development and the family at UNL, will speak on parent child relations and school life at 7 30 p m Friday November 18 in the Columbus Senior High Auditorium. He is a author teacher consultant and father of five who promotes innovative methods and coordinates 28000 Nebraska Home Extension Club members in a program Enriching Family Relationships Impact 7. He also appears weekly on KOLN TV channels 0 and 11 as a guest.
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Columbus Pta Council
Ron Daly
University of Nebraska
Daly
UNL
Columbus Senior High
Cooperative Extension Service
Nebraska Home
Koln-Tv
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Simon, Dworak
Ecsnamic
Donald Ratajczak
Teleyihane
Columbus United Way
Phil Hockenburger Jr
Deerskit Trading Post
Peabody
Mass
Ned Smith
Columbus Marists — of Columbus
Ithaca Gun Company
Ithaca
Jim Olt
Illinois
Ted Krayckt
Cherokee Buckle Company
Oklahoma
Freid Hoppe
Virgil Nahily
Rank Hoppe
The
National Rifle Association
Lois Pearson
Charlotte Edwards
Agricultural Park
Allen Atkins
Genan
Loreal
DR Ron Daly
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