Nebraska Road Projects Approved and Public Safety Updates
The State Highway Commission approved designs for two new lanes on U S 281 and 34 between Hastings and Doniphan and for Neb 71 south of Gering. A study of railroad crossing devices near Ashland was ordered. The Nebraska Clothing Co will close its last Omaha store within days after phasing out five locations since the 1880s. Major Omaha crimes fell 7 percent in the first half of 1977 with rape down 17 percent and motor vehicle theft up 18 percent. homicides rose 50 percent according to police data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Hastings
Doniphan
Gering
U.S. 281
Ashland
Nebraska Clothing Co
Omaha
Lincoln
Richard Andersen
Aviation noise control pilot program chosen for Omaha area
The U S Department of Transportation selects Metropolitan Omaha for an aviation noise control pilot program starting in October. The Omaha Airport Authority and the Federal Aviation Administration sponsor the effort with assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Metropolitan
Omaha
U.S. Transportation Dept
Omaha Airport Authority
Federal Aviation Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
County Reappraisal Dispute Reaches $3 Million Question
Douglas County Assessor Frank Bemis and County Board clash over a potential countywide real estate reappraisal. Bemis cites an attorney general ruling that counties cannot be penalized by withholding funds if a reappraisal is not begun by January 1. Board Chair George Buglewicz says equalization of residential property is needed and the cost is not fixed. The Beatrice Beatrice Dairy Show highlights the 31st annual event at the Gage County Fairgrounds.
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Douglas County
Frank Bemis
Bemis
Nebraska
George Buglewicz
Beatrice
Gage County Fairgrounds
Beatrice Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska and
Midwest Milk Producers Assn
Ak-Sar-Ben
Iowa
Omaha Wage Talks Go To Court Over 1 Percent Plan
Omaha city officials tell unions representing fire police and civilian workers there will be no raise in the budget pushing wage negotiations to the Nebraska Court of Industrial Relations. Talks continue on noneconomic issues as the city faces staff shortages and potential layoffs amid wage impasse. Captain Robert Kloewer warns layoffs could threaten service levels and says he may seek formal union approval to take the issue to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
UPI
Nebraska Court of Industrial Relations
Kent Whinnery
al Weys
Robert Kloewer
Firemen's Union
Kloewer
Bishop Candler
Hell
Highway safety to be promoted on air
State Roads Department and Motor Vehicles highway safety program will air public messages in July and August. Officials seek broader media cooperation to prompt safer driving habits. The campaign motto is Smart Drivers Don’t and targets months with high traffic accidents. Last August 67 people died on Nebraska roads.
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R. James Pearson
Motor Vehicles Dept
J. J. Exon
Nebraska
Soviet industry beats forecast but shoppers face delays
The Soviet Union reports industrial output up 5.7 percent in the first half of 1977, higher than the 5.6 percent target. Pravda notes gains while consumer shortages and long lines persist, with critics slamming the retail sector for dismal service and surly clerks.
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Moscow
UPI
Soviet Union
Pravda
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1St Church of Christ, Scientist
120Th Street
Church of Christ, Scientist
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Gifford G. Myers
Myers
Glen Jones
Campus Life
Lake Mary
Echo Ranch
Alaska
Lincoln, Neb
Roads Dept
Motor Vehicles Dept.’s Highway Safety Program
ALL Saints Lutheran Church
South 48Th & Bancroft Engel Hall
St. Marks Lutheran Wisconsin Synod
Rosemont Alliance Church
David Kovielush Sun
Wonderful Music
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H.B
Leastman
Marvin Parker
Doug Birr Nguyen van Phan
Team Temple Baptist Church
Randolph
Richard Johnson
ADV
Len G. Broughton
Baptist Tabernacle
Luckie St
Atlanta
Heaven
P. O. Box
Decatur
Georgia
Keister Advertising
Bradfield Drug
Jonah
Ice
Strasburg, Virginia
The
American Bible
Pella Products of
Jack Irwin
Nebraska Typewriter Company
John L. Beau
Olympia Typewriters
Good Foods, Inc
Bob & Ross Metcalf & Associates
Weaver Potato Chip Company
Forest Furnace & Air Conditioning
Forest Boyum & Employees
Walt Bullock
Commercial Federal
Jeer
Sserry
Whitehead Oil Co
Phillipps
Nels Eliason
Wilber Knuth
First National Bank & Trust Company
Havelock Bank
Cornhusker Bank
Tony & Luigi
Tony Alesio
de Messineos & Staff
Valentino's
Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery
Assoc
Olson Construction Company
Car Olson & Employees
T&m Construction Co
Glenn Manske
Don Davis
City Clock Co., Inc
Wayne M. Burkey
Wanek’s of
Crete
Bob Wanek & Employees
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