OMR program trains retarded to the workers
Frances Craig reports on Nebraska's progress in community based training for mentally challenged adults. The Adult Development Center in Sidney blends workshops, residences, and social skills with job placement through Vocational Rehabilitation. Over time Beatrice State Home census fell and employment access widened, reflecting a shift to normal life in less restrictive settings.
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Frances Craig
Dennis Loose
Office of
Nebraska
Sidney
Loose
Anne
OMR
Goldtrap Printing Co
Association For
Cheyenne County
Beatrice State
Beatrice
Elm Street
Educational Service Unit 14
Area III
Nancy Cronk
Bev Schnell
Diane Allison
Jim Copley
Donna Danhom
Lori Schmidt
Patty Welk
Sharon Lessman
Sara Harmon
Rosie Lewis
Susan Steele
Shuttle Enterprise makes first solo flight and lands safely
Edwards AFB California reports the space shuttle E Enterprise flown off a jumbo jet at four miles high to a gliding desert landing marking the craft's first solo flight. Carter urges Americans to accept the Panama Canal Treaty while garnering support from Byrd and Goldwater. A Trenton hearing features Ralph F. Salerno, former NYC supervisor of detectives.
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Edwards Afb, Calif
UPI
America
Washington
Carter
Trenton
N.J
Ralph F. Salerno
New York City
State Commission of
Infiltration Tactics Tied to New Jersey Tax Law Push
Outbound investigation links Mafia factions led by Angelo Bruno and Carlo Gambino to Atlantic City as they seek legitimacy amid casino growth. New Jersey income tax enforcement is urged to curb mob influence on the developing industry. Belfast bomb probe ties Queen Elizabeth’s visit to a campus blast as IRA claims responsibility. Paraguan fingerprints compare a man using Wegener alias to Nazi SS Captain Eduard Roschmann.
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Angelo Bruno
Philadelphia
Carlo Gambino
New York
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Belfast
Northern Ireland
UPI
Elizabeth
Coleraine University
Irish Republican Army
IRA
Asuncion
Paraguay
West Germany
Federico Bernardo Wegener
Eduard Roschmann
Roschmann
Riga
Latvia
Europe
Wegener
Inside Four Sidney umpires discuss the season
Four Sidney umpires discuss what makes a good umpire and review the past season, offering insights into officiating and highlights from recent games. Jay Noble, a Sidney youth, plans a year in Finland, reflecting on his sporting path and future opportunities.
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Sidney
Jay Noble
Finland
Pre-Fair events shape the 1977 4-H show week
The 1977 4-H pre-Fair begins with a 2 PM Song Contest Monday in the 4-H building and Style Revue judging Wednesday at St Patrick's School auditorium. The Fonz Gang from Sidney leads entrants in the song contest with Sunflower Gals Dalton Farmers Daughters Sidney and Lorenzo Lassiesmees. Style Revue runs all day with 70 entrants. Winners announced Friday evening at the grandstand.
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St. Patrick’s School
Shirley Tisdale
Cheyenne County
Fonz Gang
Sidney
Sunflower Gals
Dalton
Farmers Daughters
Lucky Charms
Lorenzo
Budget hearing set at Western Nebraska college site
A rescheduled budget hearing for the Western Technical Community College Area will take place at Nebraska Western College in Scottsbluff at 7 PM Monday, followed by the area board meeting. Resignations of WNTC dean Robert Fry and instructor Bill Bonwell will be reviewed along with reports on community education and the Sidney railroad program.
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Scottsbluff
Western Technical Community College
Nebraska Western College
Robert Fry
Western Nebraska Technical College
Bill Bonwell
WNTC
Sidney’s
Don Jorgenson
American National Bank
Harold Flegenschuh
Bank Consultants of America
Harold’s Electric
Bank
Douglas Baker
Jorgenson
Charles Liess
Harold’s
Fiegenschuh
Rick Calahan
Flegenschuh
Fox Theater
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Walter Schmitt
World News Digest
Senate
Robert Byrd
D-W.va
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Larry Boyer
Matt Lukesh
The
DUV
David Berkowitz
Sam
Sam Carr
Carr
Berkowitz
Son of Sam
Hamptons
Long Island
Gordon Stofer
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