05 Sep 1977
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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1977
Page
1
Nebraska farm production is projected at about 4.422 billion dollars for 1977, below the 4.5 billion mark despite a record grain harvest. Low prices for feed grains and wheat pull down overall value, while livestock receipts stay near 1976 levels. Weather has mostly cooperated, with drought limited to the southeast and disaster payments lagging behind last year.
Voyager 1 blasts off from Cape Canaveral aboard a Titan Centaur rocket at 7 56 a m CDT on a direct path to Jupiter and Saturn with Voyager 2 trailing. The craft deploys its science and nuclear generator booms and heads toward Guam then onward to the outer planets. Dr Edward Stone notes Voyager 2 is healthy while engineers report improved deployments after four day delay and added springs to prevent a repeat of earlier issues.
Nebraska residents can place classified ads by calling the Journal-Star toll free line at 800 742 7385 from anywhere in the state.
Indian land claims will be covered in the Indian jurisdiction bill to be presented to Congress. The note appears in the Weather section and editorial pages discuss legislative trends and views on retirement and politics.
Nebraska City police officer Pete Rishel recovers from shotgun wounds and weighs whether to continue the career he always wanted. The fragment notes page references and a mix of sections including editorials, sports, and legal notices.
Hurricane Babe struck southern Louisiana with 75 mph winds and 8 foot tides then weakened to a rainstorm inland near Morgan City. The storm prompted 45 000 people to evacuate, caused flooding and power outages on Grand Isle, but no major injuries were reported as warnings faded and residents returned home.
State Fair Manager Henry Brandt reports knee deep mud at campgrounds after monsoon rains reduce attendance. Through Sunday 180,000 had visited, down from 295,000 last year, with carnival receipts down 140 percent and parking revenue halved. Free shuttle buses run from UNL lots to the fair until 10:30 p.m. Neil Sedaka drew 11,644 in attendance, while Johnny Cash holds the center’s all time record.
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