Drouth Persist on West Coast in 90 Day Outlook
The National Weather Service projects cooler than normal temperatures for most of the United States this summer with a 60 percent chance of below normal heat on the East Coast South and much of the Southwest and Far West. The North Central states face a 60 percent chance of above normal warmth. A central zone from the Ohio Valley to the Northern Rockies remains a toss up. Rainfall favors the north central region especially Wisconsin.
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Washington
Weather Service
Ohio Valley
Central Plains
Rockies
Washington State
Rainfall outlook favors Nebraska and Midwest above average
The 30-day map from the National Weather Service shows above normal rainfall for Nebraska and much of the Midwest and mountain states. Temperatures in Nebraska are likely to run above normal except in the Panhandle, with drought lingering in the region. Odds also favor a dry three months for Minnesota Iowa the Dakotas and Nebraska, while the mid Atlantic may see a dry spell this summer and Florida Texas and parts of the lower Mississippi Valley expect more rain.
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National Weather Service
Nebraska
Midwest
Mountain States
Panhandle
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakotas
mid-Atlantic
Florida
Texas
Mississippi Valley
Great Basin
Northwest
Teens Still See College as Key Career Forward Path
A Gallup Youth Survey of over 1,000 teens finds about 72 percent view college as important, with seven in ten planning to attend despite rising costs and entrance standards. Boys favor blue collar trades and engineering, while girls most often choose secretary, teaching, nursing, and helping professions, with veterinary interest rising from media influence.
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George Gallup
Princeton
N.J
Gallup
James Gerriot
America
Economy to Grow But Slower in Summer Says Leading Indicators
The Commerce Department reports the leading index rose 0.5 percent in April, signaling slower economic expansion ahead. March was revised up to 1.9 percent, the largest since July 1975, with four of ten indicators up and declines in building permits and other measures. The index stands at 130.7 for April, based on 1967=100.
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Ry Lisa Myers Co
Chicago Sun
Washington
Commerce Dept
Interior Dept may OK killing golden eagles
The Interior Department weighs a plan to kill golden eagles seen as livestock predation control though officials say no killing plan is adopted. A meeting with ranchers and biologists discussed options with killing as a last resort while Audubon protests any such plan.
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Interior Dept
Washington
Interior Department
Harvey Willoughby
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Denver
Willoughby
U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Sam Marler
Wildlife Service
Marier
National Audubon Society
Gasohol debate in Nebraska future
A full report in tomorrow's Sunday Journal and Star weighs gasohol prospects in Nebraska. The piece examines the energy crisis context, outlining the advantages and drawbacks of grain alcohol gasoline blends and their potential role in state fuel supply.
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Nebraska
Sunday Journal and
Star
Weather and schedules preview in the Nebraska papers
Inside weather weather tonight fair and mild with Sunday sunny and warm highs near 80 and overnight low around 55. Editorial warns a Supreme Court ruling on agency shops in public unions may have lasting, unfavorable effects. Nebraska power shortfalls projected in 1980s unless new supply projects are built per NPPD board. Hospital budgets show similar rate increases for Lincoln General and Bryan Memorial.
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Nebraska
Nppd Board of Directors
Lincoln General Hospital
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Senator Schmit Says No Reason for Concern in NPPD Contracts
State Senator Loran Schmit of Bellwood says there is no reason for concern over reports federal grand juries in Omaha examined contracts between NPPD and a helicopter firm formerly owned by him. Subpoenas have gone to Schmit and colleague John DeCamp, though neither is believed to be a target. The NPPD board says subpoenas were issued and cooperation will occur.
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Ed Howard
Loran Schmit
Bellwood
Omaha
Federal Grand Jury
Nebraska Public Power District
NPPD
Schmit
John DeCamp
Neligh
Federal
Grand Jury
Grand
Nebraska
DeCamp
U.S
Dan Wherry
Wherry
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Wisconsin
Colorado
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Ots
Lamm
Timag
Feliks Tamm
UPI
Thompson
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California
Gasohol
Ann Landers
Lincoln
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