Birth of mute swans at 700 sparks zoo celebration
Lincoln Children's Zoo announces the Monday birth of four royal mute swans after three years of effort. Zoo director Alan Bretz notes a male swan was brought from California for mating and describes the swans as protective and docile, with cygnets expected to fly by mid fall.
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Holly Spence
Wan
Lincoln Children’s Zoo
Zoo
Alan Bietz
California
Bietz
Bretz
Power officials silent on report grand jury FBI probe at NPPD
North Platte Nebraska AP report says NPPD Board President Robert Peterson declined to comment on a federal grand jury and FBI investigation linked to the district. KMTV said subpoenaed NPPD personnel were cited. U.S. Attorney Wherry avoided comment.
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FBI
NPPD
North Platte
Nebraska Public Power District Board of Directors
Omaha
KMTV
Robert Peterson
Lincoln
Peterson
U.S
Attorney Dunker denies conflict in estate case
Leonard Dunker of Lincoln denies any conflict or misrepresentation in handling the 1969 Saunders County estate of William Kubik Sr. The Nebraska Bar Assn filed a May 6 complaint for neglect and misconduct, while Dunker cites advisory reviews finding insufficient evidence. The Supreme Court plans to appoint a referee. hearing likely in fall. Magee's shows fall fashions today and tonight at Lincoln Center and Gateway.
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Leonard Dunker
Lincoln
State Supreme Court
Saunders County
Nebraska Bar Assn
Dunker
William Kubik Sr
Prague
Kubik
Bar Association
Supreme Court
Fall Butte
Magee
Lincoln Center
Magee’s
Gateway
Adv
Exon seeks plan to avoid sales tax rise and veto route
Gov. Exon aims to block a 0.5 percent sales tax increase by vetoing a $20 million state school aid authorization tied to LB532. He explores a veto strategy to prevent the State Board of Equalization from considering the funds, hoping to avert higher taxes even as LB33 faces passage and a June 1 session deadline. The governor complains lawmakers failed to coordinate, leaving the tax issue unsettled after a marathon legislative session.
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Don Pieper
Exon
State Board of Equalization
New system proposed for ambulances in Lincoln
A joint Fire and Health Department proposal seeks to replace two private ambulance firms and the Bryan Heart Team with a city run EMS. Four units would be purchased two fully staffed around the clock with ALS and two backups at fire stations. First year cost is estimated at 326616 dollars, with substantial savings in subsequent years.
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Dan Pedersen
Lincoln
Fire Dept
Health Dept
Bryan Memorial Hospital Heart Team
Shurtleff
Eastern
Dallas Johnson
Bryan Heart Team
Johnson
Classified Advertising Hotline for Nebraska Readers
Toll free number for Journal-Star classified ads listed. Call 800-742-7385 to place ads from anywhere in Nebraska. The line directs readers to use the statewide phone service for classifieds.
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The
Journal-Star
Nebraska
Legislature Endures Six-Hour Standoff Over Education Aid
A statewide manhunt for missing legislators marks a tense six hours as lawmakers quarrel over a $20 million education aid increase, with a minority blocking the budget. A sergeant-at-arms guards a senator to keep him in his seat while funding hangs in the balance before July 1.
Inside Weather and Page Totals in Lincoln Newspaper Feature
The bulletin lists tonight and Friday weather forecasts with highs around 86 and low 63. It notes multiple page mentions from editorials on gasoline conservation to various daily columns, sports changes, and upcoming city council measures.
Carter threatens veto on farm and water bills
President Carter warned he may veto farm and water bills if Congress does not trim costs. He cited a Senate farm bill with up to 4 billion in price supports and a House public works package 3.5 billion above his request. He emphasized balancing the budget and reducing unemployment while signaling veto potential.
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Washington
Congress
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South Korea
Menahem Begin
Israel
West Bank
Jordan River
Middle East
Begin
Senate
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