Nebraska Growth Slower Than U S Growth Per Census
Census data shows Nebraska's population growth lagging the national rate from 1890 to 1960 with a shift toward urban living. In 1960 about 31 percent of Nebraskans lived in cities, while national college completion matches at roughly 16 percent. The report notes lower family incomes and a higher white collar to farming worker ratio than the U S. The piece also outlines Nebraska’s 1964 Senate Youth program participation and warns of Dutch elm disease spreading across eight southeast counties, including Beatrice and Lincoln.
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Melvin Paul
Statehouse
Nebraska Press Association
Lincoln
Nebraska
United States
State plans 28.3 million interstate work this summer
The State Department of Roads aims to commit 28.3 million dollars to interstate projects in July through September this year. The department will also continue work on federal aid primary and secondary systems, with construction to include sections of the super highway in Cozad Gothenburg Lincoln Omaha Alda Gibbon Seward Kearney Grand Island Beaver Crossing and Lexington. Three Rhody brothers Bo Jim and Ed top swimmers from Boys Town are joining the University of New Mexico team with Bo earning a mechanical engineering degree this winter. Coach Bob Barney calls them possibly the greatest brother act in swimming. A Forest Service official notes Dutch elm disease spreading in southeastern Nebraska per Dr Glenn W Peterson.
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Love Library
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
Peterson
Beatrice
Nemaha
Burchard
Dawson
Nebraska
State Department of Roads
Cozad
Gothenburg
Omaha
Alda
Gibbon
Seward
Kearney
Grand Island
Beaver Crossing
Lexington
University of New Mexico
Jim
Ed Rhody
Bob Barney
New Mexico
Nebraska summer commencement honors 201 baccalaureate and 224 advanced degrees
The University of Nebraska awarded 201 baccalaureate degrees and 224 advanced degrees at its summer commencement. Otto H. Liebers of Lincoln received an honorary Doctor of Laws for leadership and curiosity. Mary A Weatherspoon of Des Moines earned her English bachelor with high distinction.
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University of Nebraska
Otto H. Liebers
Lincoln
Nebraska
Mary A’ Weatherspoon
Des Moines
Liquor Taxes Now Deductible Under Federal Code
District director Richard P. Vinal of the Internal Revenue Service announced that Nebraska liquor and beer taxes, plus new deductibles for federal income tax, are deductible for itemizers. The state law, effective June 1, 1963, imposes $1.60 a gallon on liquor and 6 cents a gallon on beer. The deduction falls under section 164 of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Richard P. Vinal
Internal Revenue Service
Nebraska
Vinal
US Wheat Exports Surpass Home Use Yet Lag in Cash Markets
ChadronNebraska Chairman William Lindeken of the Nebraska Wheat Commission says U S wheat exports rose above domestic use for a third straight year but the United States lags in cash markets abroad. He cites outdated grading standards as a barrier and urges modernization to capture more overseas demand. He notes Canada Australia Argentina and Russia are gaining market share while U S growers operate under allotments. The piece also mentions P L 480 programs and foreign market development efforts.
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U. S
Chadron
Nebraska Wheat Commission
William Lindeken
Lindeken
Canada
Australia
Argentina
Russia
Linceken
Great Plains Wheat, Inc
A Lindeken
P. L
Brazil
Nebraska
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