High court declines to rehear Georgia death penalty case
UPI reports the Supreme Court refused to reconsider July rulings on death penalty statutes. The decision affects about 200 inmates in Georgia, Florida, and Texas and prompts Arkansas to reexamine its law. The Court left open whether capital punishment is constitutional when no death occurs as in forcible rape.
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Autumn cools Nebraska as fronts bring rain and frost
A cold front lowered highs across Nebraska from the upper 70s and 80s to the 60s with rainfall mainly in the eastern counties. Omaha hit 87 earlier. towns like Sutton Tecumseh Syracuse Humboldt Pawnee City Weeping Water and Omaha recorded measurable rain totals. Clearing skies and frost are forecast tonight with more cool weather and seasonable lows to come.
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Ford signs tax bill amid calls for deeper cuts
President Ford signed a sweeping tax revision after criticizing parts of the bill and Congress. The five inch thick measure extends current tax cuts through 1977 and broadens exemptions while expanding relief for working parents and the elderly. He urged future steps to cut individual taxes and expand depreciation incentives, noting the package moves toward equity in the tax system.
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Public Swine Flu Immunization Clinic Planned in Platte County
Orval Cooley at Columbus Community Hospital announced October 31 as a tentative date for a public Swine Influenza Immunization Clinic in Platte County. The Platte Loup Valley Medical Society and Nebraska State Health Department will run the event from 1 to 4 p.m. at two Columbus sites with potential additional locations. Vaccines include bilent and monovalent Swine Flu options, provided free of charge as plans finalize.
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Schmidt Survives West Germany Election Victory
In Bonn West Germany Chancellor Helmut Schmidt's Social Democrats win 50.5 percent with a coalition partner the Free Democrats giving an eight seat majority. Kohl's Christian Democrats gain seats but fail to win a majority and Kohls bid to form government is contested by party leaders and President Scheel.
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Secretary Earl Butz resigns under pressure amid racist remark
Secretary of Agriculture Earl L. Butz resigns after a White House meeting with President Ford. Butz, 67, apologized for a private racial remark that spurred calls for his firing. He said the resignation serves Ford's campaign and administration, pledging support and dignity for all Americans.
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Ford, UAW Reach Accord Ending 20 Day Strike
Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers reached a historic contract amid a nationwide strike by 170000 workers. The deal moves toward a four day work week and ends the disruption costing workers millions in lost wages as UAW leaders confirm an agreement at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn.
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Platte County Supervisors Set Wednesday Meeting
The Platte County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday to consider bids for two police cruisers for the County Sheriff’s Office approve resolutions on the Lakeview Road west project and discuss city services in the new Hall of Justice. A gravel request from the Humphrey postmaster will be read.
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Miss Weiss Crowned 1977 Platte County Feeder Queen
Julie Weiss 18 of Humphrey was named 1977 Platte County Feeder Queen at Holiday Inn festivities. She is a Wayne State freshman. first runner up Teresa Wegener and second runner up Jane Shanle. Other contestants included Roberta Rickert Arlis Goering Tammy Runge and Diane Drinnin. Judges were Myron Franzen Al Grubaugh and Beth Klosterman. MC was County Extension Agent Bob Woboril.
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Ohio riders win purple ribbons at Ak-Sar-Ben Horse Show
Smith Lemke and Luke Smith of Columbus led purple wins at the Ak-Sar-Ben Horse Show in Omaha. Blues went to Steve Tooley Columbus and Todd Norton David City in western pleasure. Luke Smith won barrel racing with a blue for Smith. Gretchen Goedeken also shared a blue.
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