Council rejects mayor’s task force nominee amid neighborhood rows
The Clinton Neighborhood Assn. backs Youngberg while the City Council votes 5 2 to reject his reappointment to the Community Development Task Force. Mayor Bousalis plans to resubmit if Clinton support comes through. The dispute centers on neighborhood representation and attendance at meetings.
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Helen Bousalis
Eric Youngberg
Youngberg
Clinton
Ton
Radial
Woodside
Task Force
Clinton Group
Bousalis
Clinton Neighborhood Assn
Pershing Auditorium votes to allow beer at select events
Lincoln City Council 6 1 liberalizes Pershing liquor policy permitting beer at professional wrestling boxing and adult oriented fairs. Beer sales barred where more than 20 percent of attendees are under 19. Rock concerts allowed only if underage share stays below 20 percent.
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Pershing Auditorium
Pershing
Lincoln Police Dept
Bob Jeambey
Ivan Haig
No decision on radial holdings
A City Council meeting ended with no decision on selling Northeast Radial right-of-way holdings east of 27th Street. Council debated establishing disposal procedures while opponents argued against extending the radial beyond 27th and aligning with 48th and Fremont Streets.
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Warren Weber
Bob Jeambey
27Th St
48Th
Fremont Sts
City Hall
Clinton
Fireworks ban faces council opposition in Lincoln
Mayor Helen Boosalis pushes a state wide fireworks ban citing injuries and fires over the 4th. Council Chairman Richard Baker refuses to lead, suggesting the Nebraska League of Municipalities or state fire marshal handle such action. Other opponents include Bob Sikyta and Leo Scherer.
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Helen Bousalis
Richard Baker
Lincoln
Nebraska League of Municipalities
Boosalis
Bousalis
Bob Sikyta
Leo Scherer
New Nebraska Unicameral Law Guide For Students
The League of Women Voters of Nebraska releases a pamphlet titled An Idea Becomes Law for junior and senior high students. Written by Sharon Nemeth and illustrated by Sharon Vandenack, it highlights key legislative terms with underlined definitions. Priced at $1 with bulk rates, it claims to be a unique supplement to government textbooks on Nebraska's unicameral system.
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League of Women Voters of
Nebraska
Sharon Nemeth
Sharon Vandenack
Nemeth
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