Offutt tax issue stems from 1883 land cession and jurisdiction
Nebraska lawmakers confront a tax loophole at Offutt Air Force Base caused by an 1883 cession law. Since most federal lands are under concurrent jurisdiction, private property inside the base may be untaxed by Sarpy County unless Congress acts.
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Unicam passes gas tax amid possible veto fight
The Legislature voted 33 to 11 to raise the gasoline tax by one cent to 9.5 cents a gallon, generating about $10 million yearly with over half to the state and a portion to counties and cities. Gov. Exon hints at a likely veto, while highway concerns and previous transfer debates shape the dispute.
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Carter Assad meet seeking turning point in Mideast talks
Geneva reports that President Carter met Syrian President Hafez Assad to push for a turning point in Middle East peace. Officials said progress is possible though no magic wand exists, with Carter aiming for a comprehensive peace and negotiations with Arab leaders.
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Emergency preparedness overhaul urged to end many-headed program
A congressional report led by Sen. William Proxmire criticizes the fragmented U S disaster program as duplicative and neglected. It calls for centralizing functions by merging three agencies to speed relief to stricken areas amid slow aid in Appalachia floods and growing civil defense budgets.
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Weather and politics teased across pages
Inside weather notes a 30 percent rain chance tonight and 20 percent on Tuesday with highs near 80 and lows around 60. The Carter administration plans income tax and Social Security tax extensions to bail out Social Security. Editorial questions how Nebraska real estate tax assessment scandal worsened by the Exon administration. City Council expected to approve a resolution to join a federal court challenge over unemployment benefits for municipal workers.
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Food stamp reform could cost Northeast and Midwest
A study released Sunday estimates a net loss of 50 to 150 million dollars for the Northeast and Midwest under proposed food stamp reforms. Amendments in Congress aim to reduce the loss but not stop it, while the Carter plan would raise total program costs from about 5.3 to 5.5 billion dollars and expand participation.
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Paper carrier route openings and food stamp reform notes
Classified ads invite applicants for a newspaper route in Nebraska. A separate study by the Northeast Midwest Economic Advancement Coalition discusses proposed food stamp reforms including a shelter deduction and regional cost-of-living adjustments to simplify eligibility. One More Big Week.
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Daily Planet to Bow in New York as Hip Bi weekly Tabloid
New York plans a flashy bi weekly Daily Planet aimed at a hip audience with sections on rock the erotic arts flying saucers and the occult. Editor Michael Luckman says staff is six with about 40 freelancers ready to contribute and intends to target Village Voice and Rolling Stone readers.
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