Nebraska Legislature Faces 1963 Redistricting Debate
In Lincoln the 1961 fight over legislative reapportionment returns as Nebraska plans to consider a 20 to 30 percent area weighting amendment on the November 6 ballot. A federal three judge panel will not block the vote but will not mandate population only redistricting, retaining jurisdiction and signaling possible invalidation of provisions on county division or area weighting if needed. The court notes action could be taken later if necessary.
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Lincoln
Federal District Court
League of Nebraska
Nebraska
Lloyd Chapman
League of Municipalities
Nebraska Court Keeps Jurisdiction On Redistricting Case
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled to retain jurisdiction over a reapportionment lawsuit, allowing possible later orders while denying immediate at large elections. Both sides claimed victory as the decision preserved options for legislative reapportionment and possible future action.
Nebraska Board Deadlocks on Manpower Training Aid
The State Board of Education deadlocked 2-2 on joining the federal Manpower and Training Act program while scheduling future talks. Dr. Floyd Miller urged approval. the governor could sign, but without board consent the Labor Department would handle details, risking loss of state administration.
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State Board of Education
Nebraska
Floyd Miller
State Commissioner of Education
State Department of Labor
U. S. Health, Education and Welfare Department
Miller
State Education Department
Power Breakthrough on NPPC Recommendation for Rural Power
The Nebraska Public Power Committee seeks legislation to legalize retail and wholesale service areas by negotiations and to provide a procedure when agreements fail. Districts without agreements would apply to the State Department of Water Resources for approval to build extra transmission or distribution lines. The plan would extend and broaden 1961 law requiring district approval for lines over a set voltage and hearings when proposed by another district.
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Nebraska Public Power Committee
NPPC
Ralph Foreman
Columbus
State Department of Water Resources
Dir
Districts Gain Local Authority For Line Construction
Foreman says districts with service areas would have territorial protection and not need approval from the director of water resources to build lines in their area. The change would grant local districts more autonomy over infrastructure projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ector
Water Resources Division
Director of Water Resources
Foreman
Resignation of Hastings Chairman Leads to Lincoln Pick
Governor Morrison announces Mrs. Robert G. Hoagland resigns as Nebraska Food-for-Peace Committee chair due to ill health. Ralph L. Reed of Lincoln named to succeed her and plans to reactivate support for the Christian Rural Overseas Program efforts in Lincoln and across the state.
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Morrison
Robert G. Hoagland
Hastings
Nebraska Food-for-Peace Committee
Ralph L. Reed
Lincoln
Hoagland
Reed
Christian Rural Overseas Program
Nebraska Faces Lowest State Tax Burden in 1962 Study
The Commerce Clearing House reports 1962 per capita state tax burden ranged from Nebraska at 66.22 to Hawaii at 201.38. National per person tax load nearly doubled in a decade. Fiscal 1962 per capita burden averaged 112.86 versus 65 in 1952. All states saw higher 1962 tax receipts. 48 states up in per capita burden, Hawaii and Nebraska slight decreases.
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Nebraska
Commerce Clearing House
Hawaii
United States
Capitol Licensed as Fallout Shelter in Civil Defense
Governor Morrison issues proclamation enabling state department heads to sign fallout shelter licenses on request of local civil defense chiefs. Lancaster County director Richard Vestecka says the statehouse can shelter 7,284 people if needed.
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State Capitol
Morrison
State Department
Richard Vestecka
Lancaster County Civil Defense
Statehouse
Community social notes from area residents
Mrs Delwin Rudeen and family visited in Omaha Sunday. Mrs Ray Wagner and daughters called at Orley Conkling's Friday. Delmar Polacek and Micheal of Surprise visited Darwin Carlson's Tuesday evening. Mary Lind stayed Friday night and Saturday with Jeri Anderson. Sunday dinner guests included Clifford Reichstein and Julie Newell SD, and Alvin Eichmeier with Ricky Lincoln. Howard Sundberg dinner guests with Richard Boyd and Ricky. Homer Green and sons supper with Ardean Kohtz and children York. They called on H J Smith. Orley Conkling and Scott visited Francis Donelson and family Thursday. They returned from Norfolk VA Wednesday and attended Lynn Sundberg's wedding in Virginia.
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Delwin Rudeen
Omaha
Ray Wagner
Orley Conkling
Delmar Polacek
Micheal
Darwin Carlson
Mary Lind
Jeri Anderson
Clifford Reichstein
Julie
Newell
South Dakota
Alvin Eichmeier
Ricky
Lincoln
Howard Sundberg
Richard Boyd
Homer Green
Ardean Kohtz
H. J. Smith
Scott
Francis Donelson
Norfolk
Lynn Sundberg
Virginia
Wayland Church Services and Social Gatherings
Church services at 10 30 led by Mr James H Lowther. Merry Workers met in the church basement for a carry in lunch after a business meeting. They plan to meet September 26 with Mrs Ted Gonnerman and Mrs Craven Stream entertaining.
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James H. Lowther
Ted Gonnerman
Craven Stream
Ralph Allison
Oscar Allison
Central City
Kip Allison
Annie Jeffrey
Osceola
Paul Bond
Raymond Bond
Pawnee Shriner Club
Lynn Brigham Farm
Shelby
Alice Sechtem
Lee Campbell
Kenneth Moore
Gresham
Chester Bennett
Lincoln
Social Roundup of Visits Across Polk County
Sunday dinners and weekend visits fill the social calendar with names of local families and out-of-town guests including the Wilcoxes Bond Gonnerman Larkin and Cockle households. A death notice for Irene Mettlemeyer details a life spent in Nebraska and Missouri, with funeral at Osceola First Methodist Church and interment in Osceola cemetery.
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Irene Grace Mettlemeyer
Charles and
Ellen Bull Dickhute
Shelby
Nebraska
Osceola Hospital
John Mettlemeyer
Omaha
St. Joseph
Polk County
Gertie Braithwait
Marge Rudeen
Mr. Rudeen
Lone Star Station
Pearl Coffin
First Methodist Church
Birthday honored for Max Fredrickson and Mrs Springer's
In Stromsburg a community gathering celebrated Max Fredrickson by birthday observance on Saturday and honored Mrs Springer on her birthday Monday with local fond remarks and seasonal festivities.
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Stromsburg
Max Fredrickson
Mrs. Springer
Dinner party hosted by Miss Clair Dixon at Clarks
Mrs. Phoebe attended a Sunday dinner party hosted by Miss Clair Dixon at Clarks.
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Phoebe
Miss Clair Dixon
Clarks
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MGR
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Arthur Miller
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Dennis
Burg-Osceola
Wallace Peterson
Clare Ann
Allen Hengelfelt
Dale Donels
Willard Larson
Billie Larson
Arthur Ahlquist
Gaylen
Farmer
Allis Chalmers
Baldwin
Massey Ferguson
Behlen
M. H. International
Minneapolis-Moline
Nebr
Wayland
LaVine Kooke
Dwane Wilcox and Son
Elmer Schuknecht
Ray Larkin
Benedict
Max Quick
Kenneth Diers
George Bond
Roy Thomas
Elsie Bond
Eastern Star
Milford
Peter Kooke
Doris Albers
Lyle Cockle
Gary Cockle
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Max Lott
Marla
Ernest Lott
Polk
Gilbert Larson
Marquette
W. E. Liedloff
Earl Bond
Pearl Blackman
Wyoming
Shoemaker
Iowa
Bruce Hoffer
Elroy Hoffman
Ronald Eklund
Holly
University
R. O. Bond
Lodgepole
Nye Bristol
Oregon
Clem Keyes
Calvin
Grand Island
Grace Gonnerman
Gale
Bar-B-Q
Gilbert Springer
Irene Mettlemeyer
John
Gertie) Braithwait
Thayer
Dwight Dickkute
Valparaiso
Addie Mettlemeyer
Jordan’s Shore
Firestone
Port Gully
Voice of Firestone
ABC Television
States
Canada
Osceola, Nebraska
Osceola Feed Mill
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