29 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1977
Page
1
Toledo Ohio AP district with 52000 pupils faces closure if voters reject a proposed school tax hike of 6.10 dollars per thousand. Students at Rogers High join protests with SAVE urging passage to avoid further delays.
A collage of brief items from Page 2 to Page es mentions the U N condemnation of Israeli settlements, a state patrol drug enforcement critique, a column opposing public records access reforms, and a homemaker unit opening in Omaha.
Margaret Whitman, a 50 plus, white haired Republican tour leader, led four U S China Friendship Assn tours since meeting Shirley MacLaine in 1973. She lauds China’s progress in farming machinery housing and culture while noting government control. She spoke at UNL about her experiences and urged joining the nonprofit association to plan a trip.
State Department evaluates a total ban on nuclear fuel to South Africa in addition to the arms embargo. Officials note already halted shipments of 90 percent enriched uranium fuel amid fears it could yield weapons-grade material. Carter cites concerns over Pretoria's crackdown on dissent while seeking positive inducements to end apartheid.
Gale force winds hit the Oregon coast as 35 foot waves battered beach resorts. Motel operator Bertie Lou Sheppard died when she was swept from a Stairway while watching the surf. The Coast Guard recovered her body in the Siletz River about two hours later. Authorities warned others to stay away from flooded highways and beaches.
Daylight saving time ends officially at 2 a.m. Sunday. Turn clocks back one hour before retiring Saturday night to switch to standard time for the winter months.
President Carter signaled that tuition tax credits for college expenses will likely not be part of his upcoming tax reform. He warned that tax relief for parents with college children would shift burdens to others, including nonparents, retirees, and working families unable to afford college. He also floated Social Security changes and energy deregulation as major goals, with questions mainly on local issues and personalities during a 45 minute session.
A dirty faucet and screen caused a Hickman water sample to show coliform bacteria. City health tests later showed lower counts, residents told to stop disinfecting water. Village leaders accuse health officials of faulty testing and seek investigations, while health staff defend procedures.
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