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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1977
Page
14
Nebraska ranks 33rd in state tax appropriations for public higher education in 1976 77 but has shown strong gains. An NASULGC report puts postsecondary funding above 121 million dollars, with Nebraska up 43 percent since 1974 and 45 percent since 1966.
Gov. J. J. Exon appointed Bryce Bartu, a 41 year old Seward attorney and University of Nebraska Law graduate, to fill the Fifth Judicial District Court vacancy. The nominating commission also submitted Larry Carstenson and Robert Sullivan for consideration. Allan Ostar of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities challenged Oberg on higher education funding claims made at Wayne State College.
Richard Rosso, president of Strata Oil Corp of Ralston, says a wildcat well on the Lowell Randel farm three miles north of Indianola yielded 200 feet of free oil on Friday the 13th, making it a lucky day for the company.
Senator John DeCamp from Neligh says a Feb 15, 1978 implementation date resolves the legislative stalemate over the 1976 sunshine law. Governor Exon threatened SB4 delays until July 1, 1978, but DeCamp argues the compromise preserves the original July 1, 1977 lobbying rules and allows time to fix campaign finance issues before the 1978 primary.
Official records show 454 home building permits issued to date, up from 429 a year ago. For the first quarter this year 276 apartment permits were issued, down from 293 in the same period last year.
Lincoln Parks and Recreation Dept and Husker Road Club sponsor bicycle races at Pioneers Park with 8 a.m. registration and 1 p.m. sanctioned events for U.S. Cycle Federation members. Amateur radio license classes start Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Red Cross Chapter House. United Nations Association Lincoln Chapter hosts a dinner meeting with Prof. Robert Olson speaking on agronomy in China. Jody Batten becomes TAYF president. NEH awards UNL a 250000 grant to expand cultural programs. Russell Cunningham Jr. named outstanding journalism graduate by Sigma Delta Chi at UNL.
Lincoln and Lancaster officials meet as the City County Common unanimously endorses a $20 000 to $65 000 outdoor exercise area for the city jail connected to the county building. A separate plan backs a $5.4 million Nebraska State Fair bond issue for a new track and grandstand opening in July.
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