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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1977
Page
17
The American Cancer Society Lancaster County Education Committee sponsors a statewide nursing conference on May 23 24 at the Nebraska Center. The program offers an intensive, informational agenda on cancer patient care inside and outside hospitals.
Nebraska’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent in April from 5.0 percent in March, with 26,600 unemployed statewide. Lincoln had 2,900 out of work at 2.9 percent, Omaha 14,150 at 5.6 percent, and outstate unemployment reached 9,550. Gerald Chizek cited diversified industry, moisture aiding agriculture, and modest gains in construction and manufacturing as factors.
Burlington Northern Chairman Louis W. Menk warned that government approval of coal slurry pipelines could create 20 to 30 year monopolies and push railroads toward nationalization. He asserted the public must choose between single purpose pipelines and common carrier rails, stressing that increased coal traffic is essential to surviving in a regulated, capital intensive industry.
Farmers Union Cooperative Association manager Don Warner warns EPA dust controls could cost about 475000 dollars for pollution equipment on a proposed 675000 dollar grain elevator. He says regulations may scuttle the 300000 bushel facility and force small elevators to stay with older equipment.
Nebraska Legislature moves LB4 to final reading restoring original language of the sunshine act. Amendments stripping delays and expanding lobbyist registration fee from 5 to 25 dollars and coverage from one to two years were approved 27 to 13 after debate. Senator Wally Barnett led the motion.
The Legislature approved LB347 by a 38 to 6 vote allowing state patrolmen to retire after 30 years of service even if under 55. It changes retirement benefit to the average of the last three years, and provides a one time cost of living adjustment for retirees. A companion bill funding the legislation with $285,000 also passed 376 to final approval.
A list shows names of individuals with marriage licenses and divorces. Entries include Tembice Jeffrey Paul from Des Plaines Illinois andLinda Anne Lee. various couples and children are named with addresses and genders. The document catalogs multiple birth and marriage events through Sunday and Monday, with several local surnames and towns.
Fire crews responded to a house fire at 220 Northwest 13 around 9:15 p.m. A medical emergency followed at 12:35 a.m. located at 420 North 20. At 4:17 a.m. medical workers were called to 7 and P, and at 6:35 a.m. another medical incident occurred at 4300 South.
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