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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1977
Page
1
The piece notes rising energy costs and demographic shifts strain leisure choices across the United States. Experts say the consumption oriented era wanes as resources tighten, affluence drives crowded marinas, berthing delays for boats, and outdoor recreation faces space limits while demand for large motor homes grows.
Carter administration proposes fines for employers who hire illegal aliens while Nebraska debates a referend um drive to repeal a $120 million state aid increase for schools. State education officials counter mandatory statewide testing with a quiet campaign.
The Labor Department reports a 6.3 percent drop in farm prices in June, the largest monthly decline in three years and the first wholesale index decrease in ten months. Milk prices defy the trend, while industrial commodities rose 0.3 percent.
A Nebraska Journal Star notice promotes toll free number 800 742 7385 for placing classified ads from anywhere in the state. The ad emphasizes accessibility and statewide reach for readers seeking ad placement services.
Lincoln investors proposed a 7 million Radisson Cornhusker hotel infusion to gut the 51 year old building and rebuild with hotel rooms offices and luxury apartments. Bankers rejected the plan in a Thursday meeting. investor group will study other options and extend the purchase option six months.
Two rapid transit trains on the same track collided head on on an overpass in Cleveland after a signal failure. At least 44 people were injured as passengers were trapped or hurled over an embankment. a fire department snarkle truck aided rescue operations.
Mayor Helen Bousalis proposes a slight tax rate reduction due to new construction and surplus revenue while turning to bond issues for major builds. The plan envisions a new police headquarters at Haymarket Square and a city jail, both requiring voter approval and increasing interest costs.
Unemployment rose to 7.1 percent in June with 210,000 more jobless and 480,000 more available workers after seasonal adjustment. The May to June shift increased female unemployment to 7.2 percent while men fell to 5 percent. teen unemployment also rose as overall employment reached 90.7 million. In a separate city report, Lincoln considers a $2.6 million jail project, a 1980 81 construction timeline, and a 1978 79 Seacrest Park pool to be funded in a $182.3 million proposed city budget with LES and Lincoln General Hospital included.
Hickman Mayor David Hunter asks FmHA for a 150000 grant to offset a 275000 Wagon Train Heights water tower project. If denied, water rates for about 80 homes could rise sixfold, with a 65 dollar minimum quarterly charge. Authorities say the town must ensure utilities can handle growth.
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