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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1977
Page
7
A diary style July note from a farmer describes early rising before dawn to tend corn and irrigate fields on Interstate 80 era, with neighbors already irrigating and a patchy yield. The Boss gathers apricots and cherries, and a grandson may help with irrigation. Weather risks include hail and storms after a year of low wheat prices.
The U S Supreme Court decision banning death for rape is not expected to impact Nebraska. Lancaster County Attorney Bernie McGinn says rape is now sexual assault and not punishable by death. Nebraska law still sets prison terms from one to 25 years, with the 1978 code increasing to 50 years.
President Carter signed a bill granting Nebraska and 19 other states a three month extension to meet HEW Medicaid review rules for long term care facilities. Without the delay, states faced a $142.2 million cutback. Alaska California Colorado Indiana Iowa Kansas Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Missouri Montana New Jersey New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Wisconsin are affected.
Former State Democratic Chairman Hess Dyas, who failed in two bids last two elections, says he will ask supporters if they want him to seek office again. He notes he has spent supporters’ resources and questions the level of enthusiasm needed before running. He emphasizes it must be genuine.
Omaha AP reports Mayor Al Weys, angered by a street release program, ordered police to take youths caught stealing tires to the station rather than returning them home. He linked it to a prior bread theft case at his store and said the policy is under review by Public Safety Director William McDonnell.
Lancaster County assessor Fritz Meyer threatens to halt the overdue revaluation if the County Board rejects his proposed 1977 78 budget. He cites a $489 155 request, about $73 000 above the current appropriation, with completion moved to early 1978 from a 1976 target.
William Matschullat, a Lincoln attorney for 37 years, died Friday in Valentine at age 72. He defended in the Charles Starkweather murder trial in 1958 and was a University of Nebraska law graduate of 1930. He helped organize the Lincoln Barristers Club and served as district intelligence officer in World War II.
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