Highway taxes fuelling mass transit debate spreads nationwide
A discussion on tapping highway trust funds to fund mass transit rages across the states. Critics argue the gasoline and tire taxes should fund highways, not distant cities, while supporters note urban transit needs and voter priorities differ by region. The debate references a nationwide survey by a national business federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Federation of Independent Business
National Federation of Indept
Public ownership debates in mass transit and private enterprise
The piece argues that opposition to funding mass transit publicly stems from a belief in private entrepreneurship meeting needs and fear of high taxes. It laments highway and social programs funded by broad taxes, noting the burden on 200 million people and comparing it to private sector gains.
Knit Know-How lecture on sewing knits in Columbus
East Platte Extensions present a one hour free program by Deborah Clifford on Thursday November 8 at 1 30 p m at Agricultural Park Columbus. The talk covers knit fabric types choosing patterns and installation of Unique invisible zippers with a Q&A and take home booklets.
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Jane Munson
East Platte Extensions Area
Isii Ther
Deborah Clifford
Unique Zipper
Agricultural Park
Columbus
Miss Clifford
Wedding at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus
Mrs Irene Burritt and family attended the wedding of LeeVon Bernt and Nancy Fozzard at Immanuel Lutheran Church Columbus with a reception at Shelby Legion Club. Several local residents and guests were noted visiting and socializing around town events this week including club meetings and visits to family homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Burritt
Kenneth Burritt
Don Conkling
LeeVon Bernt
Nancy Fozzard
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Columbus
Shelby Legion Club
Valeria Smolenski
Mary Ann
Allan Kresha
Pat Wieseman
Steve Bryan
Lula Pickett
Bruce Frizzell
Grand Island
Carolyn Zelko
Bill Henry
Billie
Bill Umstead
Goldie Bond
al Rommers
Michelle Kresha
Satur
Valley Guests Attend Several Local Social Events
The report lists multiple social gatherings including weddings at St Vincent church with Richard Urban and Debbie Walford, and aOsceola Legion Club reception. Numerous locals visit relatives in Lincoln, Central City, Rising City, York, Pawnee City, and Omaha over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Kresha
Mary
Omaha
Valley
Richard Urban
Debbie Walford
St. Vincent Church
Osceola Legion Club
E. E. Burritt
Lincoln
Ralph
George Burritt
Lee Boden
Michelle
Denise Lienemann
Virgil Lienemann
Richard Klein
Lewis Dunn
Jane Dunn
University
Marty Otte
Mark
Lottie Gay
Central City
Alice Dunn
Donna Wieseman
Valley Society
Push for Consumer Protection Agency in Congress
Reformers push to establish an independent Federal agency to advocate consumer interests, tracing a long history from the New Deal to Nixon era. Debates focus on agency power, funding, and who decides which cases to intervene in, with business groups opposing a full new department. Sunday dinner guests and local hospital tests conclude the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Consumer Protection Agency
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Estes Kefauver
John F. Kennedy
Consumer Advisory Council
Lyndon Johnson
White House
Richard Nixon
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Virginie Knauer
HEW
House
Senate
Sam Ervin
Nixon
CPA
Chamber of Commerce of
U.S
National Association of Manufacturers
Ralph K. Winter, Jr
Yale Law School
Federal Power Commission
Hold onto grain urged as inspectors dispute damage grades
Nebraska farmers told to hold harvested grain until discount issues are settled after reports of wide grading variances. A cited case of milo from Aurora showed 40 percent damage by one grader and 14 percent on recheck, prompting calls for USDA grading changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Agriculture Committee
Clyde Mankin
Aurora
Mankin
Grand Island
Hastings Grain Exchange
Ted Holeck
USDA
Don Hanway
University of Nebraska Agronomist
Boyd Mayfield
Nehawka
Osceola Socialable Week End Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Chas Massie attended a family dinner with Miss Joyce Aden in Lincoln on Sunday. Miss Aden is a University student and daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Aden of St Edward. Sunday visitors in the Harry Brazee home included the James Brazee family of Pender and Mr and Mrs Tom Brazee of Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Schmoker
Carol Pieters
Rising City
Schmoker
Vets Annex
Norfolk
Nell Sargent
Floyd Johnson
Sid Johnson
Gregg
Linda
York
James Lawthers
Shelby
Ruby Anderson
Paula Rodene
Pawnee City
Earl Colby
Omaha
Ed Wagners
Fred Alt
Alfred Kuhnel
Bruno
Charles Petrzilka
Cletus Petrzilka
Emma Cook
Jane
Dwight
Norman Hofbauer
Arthur Senkbeil
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lincoln
Chas. Massie
Joyce Aden
Miss Aden
University
Harold Aden
St. Edward
Harry Brazee
James Brazee
Pender
Tom Brazee
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Iway
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Stony Lonesome
Home Living News
Federal Land Bank Association
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Eda Burritt
Bert Mills
J. James Exon
Beatrice
Big Blue River
Exon
GOP
William Barrett
Lexington
Midwest
Lin
Coln
Washington
United States
Jim Gill
Mideast
Gill
Polk County
Frank Messing
Ray Svehla
Osceola News
Joyce
Sherlock
Osceola
Muse Theater
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Bach & Fi Thevogh Tererbey
Burma
Kimbe Imberly Clark
Saterday
Boutiq
Bathroo
Kimberly Clerk Co
Heck
Meama
Bex
Fredtor & Gamble
Jock & Jl
Thevegh Seterdey
Mev
Pillsbury
Westinghouse
Ovedar
Rhodes
Leever
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Florida
Gelden
Gelden Valley
JOY Liquid
Procter & Gamble
Alphout Coupen Fe
Jock & Sil ‘Reugh
Jawahari
Tete
California
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Johnsen Reguler
5. C. Johnsen A Sen, Inc
Seturday
WLM Mae
Butterscotch Art
Amily Eapple
Golden Valley
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