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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1977
Page
1
State Fair Manager Henry Brandt touts projected crowds at 625000 and rising exhibitor counts. Advance ticket sales, livestock entries, and domestic goods show increases despite swine illness. weather seen as key to success for the 1977 fair.
Weather notes show 80 percent rain tonight and sunny Friday with a high of 78. The issue highlights editorial cartoons, legal notices, and a Nebraska NETS banking network reform.
Wholesale prices rose 1 percent in August, aided by a 4.1 percent jump in lumber and wood products and a .9 rise in transportation equipment, while farm prices fell by 4.3 percent marking a fourth straight monthly decline. The Labor Department notes varied methods with the Finished Goods Price Index to be emphasized.
State Revenue Dept reports August receipts at 46 million, above the 42.9 million forecast, with July also topping projections by one million. Tax officials urge caution before November Board of Equalization revisions, while analysts await reasons for the strong flow and urban strength offsetting rural softness.
Washington hosts a ceremony as the U S and Cuba establish 10 person interests sections in Havana and Washington. The move signals a beginning toward normalizing ties while blocking issues include human rights prisoners, Cuban troops in Africa, and $1.8 billion in property claims.
Lincoln endured its wettest August since 1954 with 7.51 inches at the UNL campus, boosting yearly totals toward normal. Officials note heavy rains in Richardson and Otoe Counties, replenishing subsoil moisture, while experts caution against declaring an end to drought based on one month.
Hurricane Anita with 115 mph winds moves toward the Texas coast as residents from Corpus Christi to the Mexican border evacuate and brace for possible landfall near the U S Mexico border. Officials warn the storm remains erratic and path uncertain while forecasts shift.
Streets except for part of 14th are due to reopen by Friday weather permitting. Mayor Boogalis says 14th St remains partially closed during ongoing repair work. Projects include P St from 13th to 27th and 12th from O to Q, part of the O St beautification phase completed in August. Ben Simon's Atrium Store at 13th and N is now open.
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