Podgorny Dropped From Soviet Politburo Amid Brezhnev Ascendancy
Moscow radio reports Nikolai Podgorny, 74, was removed from the Politburo by the Central Committee, signaling possible retirement from the presidency. Brezhnev, 70, and Kosygin, 73, consolidate power as the party apparatus changes. Rusakov named Central Committee secretary. Katushev reassigned with Comecon duties.
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Nikolai V. Podgorny
Communist Party
Moscow Radio
Podgorny
Nikita Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Leonid Brezhnev
Alexei Kosygin
Central Committee
Brezhnev
Communist Party of the Soviet Union
Khrushchev
Supreme
Konstantin Rusakov
Rusakov
Konstantin Katushev
Comecon
Andrus lays out nine point national water policy
Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus outlined a nine point plan at the National Water Conference. He urged federal agencies to craft a national water policy for President Carter, stressing conservation, environmental rights, nonstructural flood controls, state reform of water laws, and expanded federal role if states fail to act.
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Harold Simmons
St. Louis
U.S
Cecil Andrus
Jimmy Carter
Carter
Dayle Williamson
Nebraska Natural Resources Com
Ninepoint
Legal aid urged to override veto on criminal code reform
Lincoln attorney Roland Luedtke plans to rally the legal community to press for an override of Gov. Exon's veto of a major criminal code revision. Exon questions timing and perfection of the 768 page code, proposing delay until July 1 1978 while critics urge immediate action. The Nebraska Bar Association backs the rewrite and a legislative review panel may assess workability.
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C. David Kotok
Roland Luedtke
Lincoln
J.J. Exon
Exon
Luedtke
Insulin Gene Breakthrough Prompts Cautious Optimism
Scientists praise implanting an insulin gene into bacteria but warn mass production of human insulin remains distant. The piece notes the feat's significance while cautioning for broader practical use.
U.S. Tightens Import Rules on Protected Plants and Animals
Washington reports a crackdown on imports of endangered species materials including turtle oil for cosmetics and rhinoceros trophies. The move aims to enforce obligations under a global treaty protecting endangered species.
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UPI
United States
Talks on Vietnam U S relations resume June 2 in Paris
Washington reports talks aimed at normalizing relations between Vietnam and the United States will resume on June 2 in Paris. Both sides are expected to discuss steps toward full diplomatic ties and broader cooperation.
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UPI
Vietnam
United States
Paris
Hostage Crisis Shocks Dutch Village Bovensmilde
In Bovensmilde 106 children and six teachers were held at gunpoint in a school by South Moluccan terrorists while 50 more hostages were aboard a hijacked train nearby. Police avoided a raid as officials demanded the release of 21 countrymen and a jet flight out of the Netherlands by 8 am EDT Wednesday.
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Holland
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Ina Smit
Hague
Here
Joop den Uy
Indonesia
Mulder
Bavensmilde
Toll Free Classified Advertising Line Ad
Nebraska readers can place classified ads by calling 800 742 7385 toll free from any location in the state. The notice promotes statewide access to the Journal-Star advertising department.
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