03 Nov 1977
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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1977
Page
1
The Labor Department reports that despite a 6.9 percent rise in the average full-time weekly pay to $212, inflation climbed 6.7 percent, erasing the gain. Men earned $253 weekly. women $156. Blacks averaged $171 vs whites at $217. married men $272 and wives $158.
A science team reports the first manipulation of bacteria to synthesize a human hormone marking a milestone in genetic engineering. The timeline notes progress across pages 4 and 5 with context on related public interest topics.
AMA announces a nationwide advertising campaign to counter criticism of physicians and oppose national health insurance proposals. Dr. James H. Sammons says the effort highlights the profession's positive aspects and acts as a counterbalance to perceived political framing of medicine.
The government reports a 0.8 percent jump in October wholesale prices the largest since April with farm prices up 2.4 percent. Livestock fruits vegetables grains and live poultry lead gains while cars trucks and industrial goods also rise signaling higher retail costs ahead.
A sweeping bill to modernize the federal criminal code clears the Senate Judiciary Committee on a 12 to 2 vote. It would curb parole and rehabilitation, ease marijuana penalties, end spousal rape exemption, and create uniform sentencing guidelines to reduce penalty disparities.
Lt. Gov. Gerald Whelan plans a Nebraska swing on Nov. 18 to unveil 1978 political plans with a likely bid for the Democratic nomination for governor. He will speak in Omaha Lincoln Hastings North Platte and Scottsbluff before an Omaha Armory rally.
Becky Gross, 20, faces joblessness as 800 Zenith workers in Sioux City face layoffs within a year. The area has seen 3,500 plus job losses from Flavorland closing plants and an eight month meat cutters strike. Dyna Technology moved to Minnesota and Spencer Foods plans to close, threatening further losses. Local leaders warn of continued financial strain and seek new industry to anchor the economy.
Sparkle Uniform announces a 15 percent discount event tonight at their shop located at 927 O Street with hours until 9 pm and contact 433-0482 for details.
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