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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1977
Page
6
A rural columnist recalls a wet spell in mid May that drenched fields and damaged crops. Strong winds lifted a hog shed roof while neighbors reported widespread flooding and delayed planting with rain totals near two inches locally and more elsewhere.
Nebraska lawmakers weigh overriding Gov. Exon’s veto on a bill to raise state aid by 20 million annually for three years. NSSBA says reliance on property taxes creates inequities among districts and could prompt a court ruling on equal educational opportunity.
AP report based on the National Catholic Reporter and GAO findings shows 3,406 American Indian women sterilized between 1973 and 1976 under IHS care. Dr Conn ie Uri argues the figure may exceed 25 percent of childbearing women, with about 100,000 of them eligible to bear children. She cites consent deception, coercion fears, and lack of 72 hour waiting period as key issues.
Omaha Public Power District directors voted to revise the official statement for a 170 million bond issue. The move, disputed as timing related to a Nebraska Public Power District suit over Fort Calhoun, did not delay bond sales. Separate legal bids and representation were also approved for directors and a reimbursement dispute with Piper Jaffray surfaced.
Sen. Carl Curtis says Congress will pass a federal loan guarantee plan to back four pilot grain alcohol plants. He expects legislation ready for President Carter within two months, and notes House support via Rep. Charles Thone. The Rural Development Administration would guarantee loans to build the plants producing grain alcohol for gasohol.
Omaha will receive 329 491 dollars as an incentive award for joining a five area consortium to operate Comprehensive Employment and Training Act programs. The grant, part of a 1 33 million total, supports this year's training initiatives alongside October grants and involves Topeka Kansas City Linn County Cedar Rapids and the Central Iowa Regional Association of Local Governments.
A State Justice Dept opinion says county agricultural societies are not subject to Nebraska open meetings law. The ruling distinguishes these societies as private corporations rather than government bodies created by statute, even though state law allows formation by 20 or more persons.
Douglas County Commissioner Michael Albert accuses County Assessor Frank Bemis of blocking a countywide computer reappraisal, while Bemis says he cannot order it and the county board must decide. Other items note arrests, sentencing, and local civic actions in Nebraska and nationwide.
DeWitt's century old flour mill and the nearby Pratt through truss bridge near the Big Blue River are nominated for the National Registry of Historic Places. Owner John Zwonechek says the bridge is unique in the state and would like restoration support, though private status may limit funding.
U S District Judge Robert Denney will decide next week whether to sign an injunction to halt alleged violent picketing at the Iowa Beef Packers Dakota City plant. The NLRB seeks to stop actions by striking workers after a two day hearing.
G and W Electric Specialty Co plans to locate its national headquarters and a 189000 square foot manufacturing center near Valley employing about 150 workers initially with a payroll of 11 million dollars a year. The firm will move 56 workers from suburban Chicago and expects staffing to reach 300 as operations start in fall. Ahamo Inc was formed in Omaha to handle contracts during the move.
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