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Newspaper

Lincoln Journal

Location

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1977

Page

15

Papio dam plan splits Nebraska leaders after floods

U S Senator Curtis urges immediate dam construction to shield Omaha's Papio Basin from flooding while Senator Zorinsky and Governor Exon back a GAO study to evaluate protection levels. The three cite conflicting expert opinions and a projected cost of 120 to 200 million dollars amid ongoing flood concerns.

Ed Howard U.S Carl Curtis Omaha Papio Basin Senate J. J. Exon General Accounting Office GAO Curtis Edward Zorinsky Exon Papio Creek Zorinsky U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Douglas Washington Corps Army Corps of Engineers Sarpy County Congress Papio

Nicodemus centennial marks all Black town legacy in Kansas

Nicodemus Kansas marks its 100th anniversary as descendants of freed slaves gather for a parade and dance. About 100 residents and visitors celebrate on the main street while noting ongoing revival efforts and new structures nearby. The town once boomed, now supports a small community with hopes for a future based on local jobs and a nursing or foster facility.

Nicodemus Kan Texas Colorado Oklahoma Missouri Kansas Old Stone Township Williams Sisters Maybelle Clark Sayers Kentucky South Great Plains Promised Land Ora Switzer Korea Vietnam

Ex Senator Hruska’s Brother Herman Hruska Dies at 71

Herman H. Hruska 71 brother of former U S Senator Roman L Hruska died Saturday after a lengthy illness in an Omaha hospital. Services set for 2 p m Tuesday at Brewer Korisko Chapel Omaha. He owned Center Street Greenhouses and was active in florist groups and civic clubs. Survivors include his widow Anne two sons a daughter five brothers two sisters and seven grandchildren.

Omaha Herman H. Hruska U.S Roman L. Hruska Brewer Korisko Hruska Center Street Nebraska Florist Society Omaha Florist and Greenhouse Assn South West Civic Club Pathfinder Lodge Anne

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