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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1977
Page
5
Gov. Exon backs LB518 removing tax on farm and business inventories and LB131 mandating property revaluation with spending caps. He warns amendments water down the lid, asks the tax commissioner to review legality, and aims to sign both bills unless amended beyond recognition.
The Nebraska Legislature adjourned Friday afternoon after a 10 to 9 vote to quit, with 22 absentees. Unicameral Speaker Roland Luedtke called it the end of general file for the session and said only appropriations, resolutions, and select file would be worked on. He urged that many bills would be carried over to next year, including the products liability bill, as several lawmakers left for home. The 10 voting to adjourn were Keith Boughn, William Brennan, Thomas Fitzgerald, Walter George, Gerald Koch, Bernice Labedz, Nelson Merz, John Murphy, Barry Reutzel, and Larry Stoney.
Retired Lincoln teacher Bessie Stevens discusses retirement planning and pottery as she appears as the featured guest on The Grand Generation program at 7 30 tonight on Nebraska television.
The Legislature gave final approval to LB232 to establish a state energy office with an energy director appointed by the governor. The office would centralize energy information, prepare an energy allocation plan, and design a conservation program. The bill outlines duties and governance for the new agency.
A large crowd at Wayne State College witnessed 157 graduates receive bachelor’s degrees and 16 earn master’s honors. Names span Osceola Fremont Schuyler Beatrice Lincoln and others with degrees in arts and science. The Associated Press notes legislative activity LB232 LB204 advanced with adjournment to May 9.
Ceremonies Saturday opened the American G I Forum headquarters in the Lincoln Center Building to serve immigrant Mexican American Indian Oriental and other workers. Alumni Association reports a 13.55 percent rise in Nebraska Lincoln chapter membership to 13802 paid members, up 1650 in 12 months. May activities include observances at Lancaster Manor with a backyard picnic and a Richman Goldman Bicycle Safety Clinic in Vine store parking lot May 14. May Queen Janet Mark and Student Prince Steve Heinisch named at Nebraska Wesleyan May Fete.
Leota Breitfelder a 70 year old longtime educator and mother of six will receive her University of Nebraska Lincoln degree May 14 after decades in a one room Custer County school and later substitute teaching. She began teaching in 1928 and returned to UNL around 1959 to keep her certificate current.
Lloyd Bomberger announces an alley maintenance program after a survey found 16 foot alleys narrowed to about 10 feet by yard plantings. Grading aims to provide clear auto access and waste truck passage while crews avoid disturbing property, though some residents report damaged yards and bushes.
Lincoln Marian Lucas is elected president of the University of Nebraska Lincoln Sigma Delta Chi for 1977 78. Other officers include Jim Hunt as vice president Anne Carothers as secretary Betsie Ammons as treasurer and Mary Jo Pitzl as professional chapter liaison. Selected Lincoln Public School artwork goes on display Sunday at the school administration building 720 So 22nd from 2 to 4 PM and will stay for a year.
Los Angeles AP reports filming starts in May for The Other Side of the Mountain Part II with Marilyn Hassett returning as Jill Kinmont the paralyzed skier.
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