Incumbent Bailey Loses Big In Council Race
The City Council election shocks as incumbent Sue Bailey finishes fourth for three seats. Hampton and Scherer win top spots with 13,186 and 12,939 votes respectively, signaling a conservative shift and sparking debate about Mayor Boosalis administration.
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Clark Kent
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T. R. Allan
Lincoln
Higher farm supports approved by Senate Agriculture Committee
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved an 18 to 0 vote a farm and food bill that would lift support levels and likely increase spending by at least 2 billion annually. It sets higher target prices for wheat and corn, funds a solar powered demonstration farm network, and delays payments on higher rates until after Oct 1. The measure could be debated in May with potential White House veto considerations.
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Herman Talmadge
D-Ga
GOP
Robert Dole
Congress
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House Agriculture Committee
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U S Resists War Reparations to Hanoi and Opens UN Path
Secretary Vance said the United States will not pay war reparations to Vietnam but will not oppose Hanoi's admission to the United Nations. Talks in Paris included agreement to proceed toward diplomatic relations and a faster search for American missing servicemen.
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Cyrus Vance
United States
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Vietnam
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Paris
Vance
State Dept
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Phan Hien
Hien
Tornado watch issued for eastern Nebraska counties
The National Weather Service extended a tornado watch from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday across eastern Nebraska including Lincoln Omaha Columbus Beatrice Falls City and Norfolk with an 80 mile wide corridor from Sioux Falls to Kansas City. The article also notes U.S. stance in Cold War arms talks and a forthcoming peace plan on the Arab Israeli conflict with a potential conference this fall.
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National Weather Service
Nebraska
Sioux Falls
S.D
Kansas City
Lincoln
Omaha
Columbus
Beatrice
Falls City
Norfolk
State and local employees gain political activity protection
Law LB398 passes final reading 26 to 20 after GOP cross over to back the measure. If signed, it allows state and local employees to participate in campaigns after hours and not while in uniform with several exceptions and earlier scope limited to Game and Parks staff.
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Martin Kahle
Kearney
Weather and political notes on a busy day
Tonight brings a 70 percent chance of rain with a 30 percent likelihood on Thursday. The high Thursday reaches 78 degrees while the low dips to 58. Congress may pass a stimulus bill after June 1 boosting take home pay.
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Congress
Nebraskans Face Obesity and Stress Health Risks
United Press International reports Nebraska shows high death rates from heart disease diabetes and strokes linked to obesity. Health officials urge weight checks and diet changes while doctors note rising surgeries and stress from farming bureaucracy and market fluctuations.
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Kathleen Hanna
Nebraska
Christopher C. Caudill
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