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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1977
Page
7
Princeton report shows teenage girls name tennis as their favorite sport to play and near the top to watch. Boys favor football baseball softball and basketball while tennis ranks high among girls for participation and watching.
Two Crete men sued Vanice Pontiac Cadillac in U S District Court over an odometer dispute. The case was dismissed after an out of court settlement in which Vanice refunded the Navratils and took back the car. The vehicle allegedly showed 42 000 miles but actual mileage was claimed over 141 000.
The Omaha police union will sue in the Nebraska Court of Industrial Relations after rejecting a 4.1 percent city offer. They seek a 6.8 percent cost of living increase, arguing it is justified by living costs. Mayor Al Weys warned the city cannot fund higher raises without risking layoffs if the court orders more.
Tokyo AP reports China will appoint Wang Yu-pin a seasoned diplomat as ambassador to Moscow, filling a post left vacant for about 18 months. The move signals Beijing's intent to strengthen ties with Russia amid regional tensions.
The cosmetology and barber boards in Nebraska face sunset closure on July 1 1978 unless lawmakers extend their authority. The Appropriations Committee notes sunset is simple in concept but hard in practice as it weighs abolition versus maintaining inspection and licensing duties.
Former Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz urges limiting world population to about seven billion, warning of inevitable war if food production does not double over 25 years. He says Congress impedes farm policy but praises President Carter as a skilled leader on agriculture.
The board discussed summer 1978 electricity supply with National Industrial Constructors predicting a June 19 completion while NPPD staff estimates July 1. It declined a bid reconsideration for Cooper Nuclear Station security equipment, keeping VT Technologies’ $384 000 contract over Johnson Controls offer 114 000 lower. A revised 1977 calendar budget lowers expected power sale growth from 6.3 to 4.3 percent. Bids approved include 2.5 million for Gerald Gentleman Station No 2 and 1.5 million for Kramer Station near Bellevue.
Martin K. Eby Construction Co. Omaha leads a $1,522,000 contract for steel piping and fittings. Progressive Fabricators St. Louis secures $678,215 for equipment. Abbott Power Buena Park $608,123 for load centers. Dominion Scottsbluff $445,448 for 230 kV line. Inryco Melrose Park $416,341 for decking. Trane LaCrosse $326,866 for air handling units. Addison Denver $254,697 for substation. Larson Wheat Ridge $248,350 for 115 kV line. Kuhlman Crystal Springs $239,904 for small transformers.
The Labor Department barred Anastasi Brothers Corp a leading Philadelphia masonry contractor from federal contracts for alleged minority employment discrimination. The debarment follows violations during a 1974 to 1976 hospital expansion in New Haven Conn aided by federal funds with a $650000 bricklaying subcontract.
Marion O. McNinch, 45, project manager at the Gerald Gentleman Power Plant, was arrested in North Platte on charges of soliciting gratuities from a contractor tied to the South Carolina Public Service Authority. He plans to return to South Carolina voluntarily for extradition, posting a $5,000 bond while awaiting proceedings.
The State Crime Commission approved two Lancaster County grants. Women in Community Service would receive over 99000 dollars in federal funds to expand a temporary facility for women released from juvenile detention. A second grant of 81000 dollars would fund foster homes for children. Grants to Washington for action. Douglas County official William Green signals possible retirement, ending his current term next year after three terms on the board.
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