Lincoln water policy test for Hy-Gain expansion debate
Lincoln faces a test as the City Council weighs extending water service to Hy-Gain Electronics Corp outside city limits via a 3000 foot line. The proposed directive would give council majority discretion on granting outside connections, raising questions of fair play, urban growth, costs, and watershed protection.
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Lincoln
Hy-Gain Electronics Corp
Stevens Creek
Yankee Hill Brick and
Dorsey Labs
Utilities Dept
Hy-Gain
Pine Lake
Helen Boosalis
Ashland
Checkered Economic News Shows Mixed Signals
The week ends with a 1.1 percent rise in the wholesale price index indicating inflation risk, while the Labor Department reports a second consecutive April drop in unemployment. Employment improved across sectors with 9.0 million job holders against 6.7 million seeking work, despite the absence of new public service job programs.
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Labor Department
Lincoln builders and Nebraska alumni honored in university awards
The Lincoln Journal reports Gladys Forsyth from Lincoln Herbert Behlen of Columbus and Maurice Hevelone of Beatrice receive UNL Builder Awards. Five alumni Adna Dobson Otto Kotouc Jr Frank Mueller Robert Rosenlof and Alan Williams gain distinguished service honors. Eldon Peterson boss of the year by the Cornhusker Chapter. Dennis Vollmer receives Hero Award. Tara Redding Alliance and Jack Newtun Hastings win Alert Youth Awards.
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Gladys Forsyth
Lincoln
Herbert Behlen
Columbus
Maurice Hevelone
Beatrice
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska
University
Adna Dobson
Otto Kotouc Jr
Frank Mueller
Robert Rosenlof
Alan Williams
Tara Redding
Alliance
Jack Newtun
Hastings
Alert
Nebraska
Supreme Court upholds school paddling ruling Ingraham v Wright
Justice Kilpatrick cites the April decision that the Eighth Amendment does not apply to corporal punishment in public schools. The piece argues the ruling restrains federal reach and urges state remedies for abusive acts, noting criminal or civil actions remain available.
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James J. Kilpatrick
Supreme Court
Ingraham v. Wright
U.S
Washington Star Syndicate
Peking Pretoria May Form a Unorthodox Alliance
William R. Frye analyzes a possible Sino South Africa partnership aimed at countering Soviet influence in Africa. The piece notes mutual anti Soviet sentiment, hints at parallel actions in Angola, and discusses potential oil uranium and nuclear tech exchanges while warning Beijing publicly denies ties.
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Africa
South Africa
China
Soviet Union
Peking
Pretoria
United States
Washington
Readers debate Civil Defense and local safety measures
L. A. Sanger urges awareness of Civil Defense at federal state and local levels noting budgets and per capita spending. He cites Nebraska storms tornado warnings storm spotters and sirens upgrades while criticizing The Journal for limited reporting on tornado safety efforts.
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U.S
Exon
Nebraska
Reelected City Councilman Promises Action on Antifeminist Attitude
The Journal quotes Councilman John Robinson pledging to remove antifeminist sentiment and saying those with such attitudes should pay for their sins. The remark raises questions about how attitudes might be punished in the community and what steps he might take next.
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John Robinson
Robinson
Nixon on Frost interview redeems but haunts critics
A collage of opinions on Richard Nixon from the Frost interviews shows him unflinchingly denying personal guilt while admitting a burden of responsibility. The piece notes moments of genuine regret and enduring private reserve, with historians weighing Watergate, character, and legacy.
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Richard Nixon
Max Lerner
Nixon
Dr. Johnson
Los Angeles Times
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