Irrigation Project Sparks Debate on Holt County Water
Proponents and opponents clash over a University of Nebraska report on Holt County water quality. The study finds 20 percent of wells in Atkinson-ONeill exceed nitrate limits with higher readings under irrigation, while supporters say importing Niobrara River water would dilute pollutants and restore flows.
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Bean price inquiry urged by Center for Rural Affairs
Nebraska Atty. Gen. Paul Douglas said he was asked by the Center for Rural Affairs to review possible price fixing in Nebraska's dry bean industry. He noted time constraints due to the legislative session while considering whether to open a formal investigation.
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Omaha attorney Burke named to head state bar
Thomas R. Burke, 49, of Omaha will be the next president-elect of the Nebraska State Bar Assn. He has chaired the Bar's Client Security Fund Committee since 1974 and was president of the Omaha Bar Assn. in 1971. Burke will become NSBA president in 1978 after the Lincoln meeting.
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Brothers to serve 60 days for not paying taxes
Linwood farmers Louis and Leonard Humlicek were sentenced to 60 days in federal prison for failing to file 1974 federal income tax returns. Judge Robert Denney also ordered payment of court costs within 30 days. Louis begins November 1 and Leonard January 2.
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DeCamp to face speeding charge in Madison hearing
State Senator John DeCamp will be given a hearing on a speeding ticket issued May 19 in Madison for 54 mph in a 40 mph zone. Judge James Duggan set the hearing for 15 days after the Legislature adjourns, citing immunity for lawmakers during and shortly after sessions.
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Court rules public bodies cannot keep S and L accounts
Lancaster County District Court rules government subdivisions may not invest local funds in savings and loan accounts. The Nebraska League of Savings and Loan Assoc filed suit over interpretation of the state constitution and stock investment prohibition. Idle state funds may be deposited in such accounts, and the league plans to appeal to the Nebraska Supreme Court.
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