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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1977
Page
11
On the second anniversary of Omaha's 8.7 mile tornado, Ramona and Frank Zavorka recall survival and reconstruction. The disaster destroyed homes and affected 2,450 residences, with insurance and a federal loan helping rebuild. Neighbors checked on each other as memories linger of a world ending and a community pulling together.
Allan Ostar, executive director of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, told Wayne State College graduates Nebraska spends 31 percent less on higher education than in 1970 after inflation. He noted three of twelve Midwest states lag in spending with Nebraska bottom, and that only 17 of every 1000 dollars of personal income goes to higher education, ranking 42nd. He warned tuition hikes risk public institutions losing students as enrollment remains steady despite a birth-rate decline.
Theodore Barry and Associates, a Los Angeles firm, proposes a review of OPPD management and operations with potential annual savings of four to seven million dollars. The plan covers organization structure, system and planning forecasting, and customer services including bill collections and public conservation communication.
A fire consumed the Lamplight Lounge bar and cafe on Bartlett's east edge Monday morning. Fire officials from Spalding and Bartlett volunteers battled the flames. the fire's cause remains undetermined. Building owner Ed Connors was identified.
Listings detail film titles, ratings, and showtimes at ITOGBES venues including Cinema 1 through Drive-Ins. Notable selections include Fellini Casanova Airport 77 Black Sunday Rocky Network Felicia Islands in the Stream The Eagle Has Landed Silver Streak Slap Shot and Burnt Offerings with multiple daily showtimes and late slots.
Tara Redding of Alliance and Jack Newtun of Hastings were awarded Alert Youth Awards by the Professional Insurance Agents of Nebraska for lifesaving deeds. The cases include Tara saving her choking baby sister and Jack aiding a man who fell from a boat at Harlan County Reservoir.
The National Labor Relations Board finds cause to believe the union representing striking butchers and meatcutters have engaged in violence coercion and threats at Iowa Beef Processors in Dakota City. An Omaha federal judge ordered the union to show cause why a restraining order should not be issued.
Lincoln calendar lists a mix of church suppers concerts and community meetings. Highlights include the First Presbyterian Church supper at 17th and O, UNL ensembles at Kimball Hall, and Andrae Crouch at O’Donnell Auditorium. Public meetings include a food advisory at County Health Dept and many senior programs across Lincoln sites.
A compact directory of emergency and helpline numbers including police fire and ambulance 911 mental health rape crisis hotlines abuse and alcoholism services Consumer and government helplines for road conditions crisis centers and public information across Lincoln Omaha and statewide contacts.
The condition of two Lincoln men has improved from critical to serious. Charles Hollinger, 24, injured Saturday in a car accident at 27th St and Nebraska Highway 2, is a patient at Lincoln General Hospital. Dan D. Sperry, 20, wounded Thursday by an apparently personal safety related gunshot, is listed at St. Elizabeth Community Health Center.
Two grants from the State Education Dept fund Lincoln Public Schools. Jody Batten and Dale Rathe receive 1500 dollars from the U.S. Office of Education to develop a new science education approach. Marie Kelley gets 45606 dollars to expand Northeast High School’s writing laboratory.
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