Storms, snow and hail sweep Nebraska with scattered reports
A batch of severe weather moved through Nebraska on Tuesday bringing snow in the extreme northwest and heavy rainfall across central regions. Tornado warnings were issued near Bartlett and near Ericson with no damage reported. Hail measured as large as golf balls near Red Cloud and pea sized hail observed in Henderson and Loomis. Rainfall totals varied with Aurora receiving 2.94 inches and Sutton 1.70 inches as showers and thunderstorms linger into Thursday night.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Norfolk
Bartlett
Wheeler County
Ericson
Twister
Harrison
Aurora
Bradshaw
Sutton
Henderson
Clay Center
Exeter
Gresham
Seward
Columbus
Pilger
Pierce
Randolph
Red Cloud
Loomis
Holdrege
Moroccan Troops to Join Zaire Offensive at Kolwezi
Western diplomatic sources in Kinshasa say about 1,500 Moroccan troops have reached Kolwezi with another 1,500 promised. The force will join Zairean troops to push west toward the Angolan border and confront invading rebels amid escalating fighting.
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Zaire
Kolwezi
Kinshasa
Angola
Rabat
Zambia
Nebraska Legislature to tighten lottery law
Editorial urges the Nebraska Legislature to write strict limits on the state's lottery law as it rapidly disintegrates. The note references related Watergate context and mentions an Adventist headquarters project at 84th Street and Pioneers Boulevard.
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Nebraska
TV networks plan live coverage of Carter news conference
The three major networks ABC NBC and CBS will air live coverage of President Carter's news conference starting at 9 a.m. in New York. The plan affects viewers nationwide as the networks broadcast from the White House.
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New York
Carter
ABC
NBC
CBS
Journal-Star Classified Line Invites statewide ads
Classified advertising from anywhere in Nebraska can be placed by calling 800 742 7385, per an advertisement.
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The
Journal-Star
Nebraska
Supreme Court OKs multiple bargaining units at NU
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that several labor union bargaining units may exist within the University of Nebraska system. The decision upholds the 1972 framework and limits review of industrial panel orders to substantial evidence and reasonableness. It endorses the UNL law faculty as a separate unit and the exclusive agent for UNL faculty, with UNO distinct.
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Court of Industrial Relations
Brodkey
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
American Association of University Professors
UNL
College of Law
College of Denistry
Industrial Panel
Nebraska Law Faculty Assn
Nebraska Supreme Court
UNC
UNO
NU Ww
Court balks at bargaining unit ruling for colleges
In the state university system the court rejected extending bargaining units to all professional colleges except law and dentistry. Judge Spencer warned that endorsing the Court of Industrial Relations would abdicate judicial authority. Dissenters challenged the finding that departmental chairmen are not in management.
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Dick Herman
Nebraska Supreme Court
University of Nebraska
Court of Industrial Relations
Supreme Court
Board of Regents
Donald Brodkey
Law and Denistry
Spencer
Mayor selects four nominees to Lincoln General Hospital board
Mayor Helen Boosalis announced four candidates to fill vacancies on the Lincoln General Hospital board. She proposed Glen Schumann for Hopkins seat and asks Council to confirm David Calhoun, Rosemary Endacott, and Jerry Schiermeyer. Hopkins has served 12 years and may be replaced amid ongoing conflicts. Endacott would fill the unexpired term of James LeRossignol.
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Helen Boosalis
Lincoln General Hospital Board
Herb Hopkins
Glen Schumann
University of Nebraska
Hopkins
Bankers Life Nebraska
David Calhoun
Rosemary Endacott
Jerry Schiermeyer
Schiermeyer
Lincoln
Fremont
Boosalis
John Robinson
Bousalis
Endacott
James LeRossignol
Soviets Continue Fishing Along U S Coast Despite Seizures
The Soviet Union keeps fishing off the New England coast inside the 200 mile limit as two ships are seized. The Antanas Snechkus docked Tuesday after escort, while the Hercules and Imeni Communara faced penalties and citations. Coast Guard crews inspected cargo aboard the Antanas Snechkus noting 1.7 metric tons cod 93 metric tons red fish and 16 metric tons river herring.
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Boston
Soviet Union
New England
U.S
Coast Guard
Albert Buechler
Antanas Snechkus
Tamaroa
Black Sea
Nantucket
Hercules
Imeni
Anatoly Blino
John Bablitch
District Coast Guard
Taras Shevchenko
Paul Sindt Keeps Nebraska ASCS Chief Post
Paul Sindt continues as state director of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service in Nebraska. The Carter administration shuffle is anticipated but Sindt was not replaced, contrary to Tuesday Lincoln Journal reports.
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Paul Sindt
Civil Service
Nebraska
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Carter Administration
Lincoln Journal
Lindt
Library Book Sale Opens Thursday Evening
A library hosts a book sale with hours 5 to 9 pm on Thursday and extends through Friday and weekend by request. The event features discounted volumes across shelves and donations from community supporters.
Western Onion launches singing telegram service in Minneapolis
Western Onion begins singing telegrams in Minneapolis replacing Western Union. Two young women use aliases Elizabeth Everett and Troyanne Taylor to avoid employers. Ads run a week ago. calls come every 15 minutes. Messages cost 10 by phone, 20 in person. personalized songs extra. A potter, Hal Robinson, witnessed a singestyled delivery inside his shop.
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Minneapolis
Western Onion
Western Union
Elizabeth Everett
Troyanne Taylor
Hal Robinson
Potter
Clay
Rita Vassalo
Robinson
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