Old St. Nicholas Too Big to Sink in Lincoln Study
Lincoln students and 1896 peers are compared in belief about Santa in a survey. Nebraska Wesleyan University psychology head Benjamin repeats the Wolfe study with nearly 900 fourth to eighth graders from 14 Lincoln schools. Some parents object to belief or religion and can opt out.
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School aid attack brewing in Nebraska petition effort
A Nebraska campaign to block a 20 million state aid increase to schools and to roll back a sales tax boost aims for 54 000 signatures by Sept 2 The NSIA coordinator says the plan hinges on former senator Ramey Whitney to rally support from current and former lawmakers A suspension would push a 1978 referendum and halt the 3 5 percent sales tax increase amid concerns over fund distribution and district penalties
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Zeke) Brauer
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Douglas County
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Omaha
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Elvis Presley rocks Pershing Auditorium crowd in Lincoln
More than 7,400 fans cheered the King at Pershing Auditorium on Monday night as Elvis Presley delivered country blues gospel and rock n roll. Tickets were scalped at 50 dollars. A staged getaway caused a small stampede when Presley slipped out a side door in a second limousine as disappointed fans muttered about Tricky Dick and blue suede shoes.
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FDA to Ban Daytime Sedatives Across U S Market
The FDA plans to ban all over the counter daytime sedatives amid evidence they do not ease anxiety and cause daytime drowsiness. Kennedy cited products including Cope Compoz Miles Nervine Tranquil and Quiet World. The move follows a Senate hearing and aims to remove nonprescription sedatives by mid 1978 after public hearings. The agency also asks review of methapyrilene linked to cancer in rats.
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Exon on Nebraska power structure outshined by Omaha
Nebraska Governor John James Exon discusses Lincoln’s leadership network versus Omaha’s visible influence led by Peter Kiewit and Abe Martin. He notes a general belief in city power structures, defends their positive role in community development, and says his office’s power comes from signing laws and appointing judiciary, while remaining a plain citizen.
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Magee's Gateway Closes for Recarpeting Through Wednesday
Magee's gateway closes today and remains shut until noon Wednesday for re carpeting work. The advertisement notes the brief closure and reopening, urging customers to plan accordingly.
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Navy C130 crash off Wake Island claims sixteen feared dead
A Navy C130 crashed shortly after takeoff from Wake Island Air Force Base, with sixteen military personnel feared dead. Search and rescue was suspended due to high winds after Coast Guard and Air Force planes aided the effort, with medical teams dispatched from Hickam and the aircraft based in Agana, Guam.
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Weather and society notes from a clipped page
Tonight and Wednesday bring heavy rain chances with high near 89 and low around 62. A study shows more US Roman Catholics avoiding church teachings on sex, taking control of their own sex lives. The Supreme Court edges toward economics as a key factor in abortion access. Floyd Miller promotes a Seventh-day Adventist singles club at Union College. Farmers expect higher export values this year, but trend may fade. Joe Hampton resigns from Lincoln Airport Authority.
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