Insurance divisions probe Roosevelt National operations
Nebraska and Kansas insurance departments begin investigations into Roosevelt National Life Insurance Company of America's business practices. Nebraska will review agent licensing and screening, while Kansas examines sales methods and presentation materials. FBI CID have tied Nebraska allegations to broader federal probes. Roosevelt National, based in Springfield, Illinois, has licenses in both states.
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Sunflower State
Unemployment rate dips to 6.9 percent in July
The Labor Department reports unemployment at 6.9 percent in July, the postrecession low, while total employment holds near 90.6 million and the civilian labor force falls 340 thousand. President Carter signs a $1 billion program to put 200000 youths to work in parks, forestry, and local projects.
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LT&T seeks rate hike as bills could rise up to $1.50 monthly
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co. asks the Public Service Commission for a 20 percent rise in basic single party residential rates, potentially boosting monthly bills by up to $1.50 and adding about $6.03 million in annual revenues to reach a 9 percent return. The move follows a prior 10 percent request and reflects a lower projected 1977 rate of return due to stock sales and financing choices.
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James Geist
Lincoln zip code change draws east side protests
East Lincoln residents protest a revised zip code while postal officials defend the change as the best alternative. Journal Editorial notes improvements to O Street through Lincoln Center will yield long term community pride, despite initial inconveniences.
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Weather and Notices Snapshot from Page 28 to 31
Weather outlook shows tonight 60 percent rain chance and Saturday 50 percent rain with highs near 84 and low around 68. HEW secretary cut off Medicaid abortion funding. Municipalities discuss future power plans with NPPD while keeping other supply options open.
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Storms to continue as flood threat lingers in Nebraska
Thunderstorms dumped heavy rain across east central and southeast Nebraska as a flash flood risk remains with more storms forecast statewide. The Little Blue River flood watch was canceled after the river crested at 8.40 feet, while Dodge County Pebble Creek rose from up to 42 inches of rain in Dodge. Lincoln saw over half an inch of rain with two underpasses flooded briefly and several vehicles stalled.
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Welfare spending examined in Sunday Journal and Star
The Sunday Journal and Star investigates how city and county human services agencies spend tax dollars. Warren Weber and Jana Miller present the comprehensive report with Dean Terrill covering Wilber's Czech festivals and Michael Holmes profiling a local banker promoting community investments.
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Senator seeks Lincoln Police probe of alleged file theft
State Sen. John DeCamp will ask the Lincoln Police Dept. to investigate a reported illegal entry and theft of a secret drug study file from Sen. Barry Reutzel’s Capitol office. Reutzel says the entire file was taken July 29 and that a second entry occurred late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.
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