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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1977
Page
6
Karl Thomas, a balloonist from Flint, Michigan, showcases Limited Edition Sail at Meginnis Ford Gateway through Wednesday. The 90 foot high, 56 foot diameter balloon, fueled by seven million BTU flames, has flown from Southern California to Florida and will offer tethered and free flights to spectators.
Two brothers Lyle and Tom Martin were jailed for contempt of court by Sarpy County District Court Judge Ronald Reagan for refusing to abandon the farm north of Gretna. The Martins, tenants under a 1975 crop lease, were held without bond after appealing an order tied to a property sale and loan contracts involving Ward Baxter and Dr. Richard A. Hadley.
Ricky A. Johnson, 17, a York High School junior, will be tried in district court on a first degree murder charge in the slaying of a York police officer. Judge Robert Cattle Jr denied bail after a 3 hour preliminary hearing and rejected transfer to juvenile court.
Twelve Penal Complex inmates begin a park labor program with the State Game and Parks Commission. They planted 900 trees the first morning and potted 500 after lunch, with plans for up to 5 000 trees and various park projects across multiple sites from Lincoln to Fort Atkinson. They will be paid $50 a month and supervised by corrections staff.
Oral arguments centered on a 1976 Nebraska bill requiring a three doctor panel to pre approve malpractice claims. Opponents call it unconstitutional limiting access to courts and granting state credit, while proponents say it curbs frivolous suits and lowers insurance costs. The court previously upheld the measure last year in Lancaster County.
Lincoln Area PTA Council awards honorary life memberships to Sgt. John Ways and Betty Adams for service as a resource officer and safety advocate. New officers installed for a two year term include Kay Rockwell and Jerry Decker with Mary Jane Stewart presiding. Ruth Bender to retire May 31 after 23 years at the state office. MAT union talks keep buses running through year. Alliance man to be arraigned in Lincoln on burglary and attempted murder links.
Kevin Boman of Omaha was charged with assault with intent to inflict bodily injury a felony in an alleged child abuse case. He allegedly beat and burned a 2 year old girl with a cigarette while the child was in his wife’s care. A separate report notes another mother faces felony assault for beating her 2 year old daughter.
A 16 year old from Grand Island pleaded guilty in Hall County Juvenile Court to distributing cocaine and counterfeit drugs and conspiracy to distribute amphetamines. He was released to his parents pending a presentence investigation after arrest during March drug raids.
Lincoln Board of Education will consider converting Whittier Junior High at 2200 Vine for Lincoln Learning Center use and other school activities with proposed rental rates. Supt. Prasch will outline plans as Hartley PTA voices concerns and budget and advisory topics surface ahead of May 16 organizational meeting. The current president is Mrs. Williamette Shafer.
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