Doings of 41st Session of Nebraska Legislature
The Nebraska House defeated the Omaha Light Bill backed by Senator elect BR Howell by 55 to 37, blocking giving municipal light plant control to a utility district. The week saw about two dozen bills pass third reading, including auto work rules, bond voting reforms requiring two thirds, tax levy limits for high schools, universal telephone exchange maintenance, bushel tax law alignment with federal law, widows in soldiers' homes restrictions, farm bureau funding votes, damaged goods damages from unlawful liquor sales, and a Legion funds security dispute with the Senate over conscientious objectors.
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Omaha
BR. BB. Howell
Senate
Clouse
O'Gara
Barbour
Farm Bureau
H. R
Legion
Senate Action and Week of Committee Work Summary
The Senate worked steadily with limited final votes while extensive committee work shaped progress. Laws approved include S. F 20 on police methods and 109 for Omaha school bonds, with H. R. 117 offering Grand Island Soldiers Home to the federal hospital program. S. F 120 requires weekly legal notices. S. F 78 and others were killed or amended. Banking law amendments loom next week for hearings and final disposition.
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Senate
Omaha
Grand Island
House Debates Reed-Norval Language Law Amendment
The House held a lively session over the Reed-Norval language law amendment. Debate featured accusations of unfair tactics against the reporting committee and vigorous attacks on the proposed amendment. The bill was defeated by a decisive vote, signaling no backward steps in foreign language use in the schools under the current statute.
Winters of Former Years
A Dearborn Independent column laments lost winter pleasures from earlier days. It contrasts horse-drawn outings and skating on ice ponds with modern reliance on autos, concrete roads, and professionalized skating. The piece recalls square dances and simple games, praising wholesome pastimes while lamenting diminished charm and spontaneity.
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Club Skata
Syle
Timber land use proposal aims to secure national forest supply
The U S Department of Agriculture argues that nontillable lands in the Mississippi Valley and eastward could grow successive crops of timber to meet national forest product needs. The plan would help stabilize rural communities in areas with poor soil and limited farming.
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Mississippi Valley
United States Department of Agriculture
Sacajawea Peak Named After Indian Girl
Sacajawea known as Bird Woman from Snake River village in Idaho is noted for guiding Lewis and Clark. She saved papers during a near capsize and warned leaders of a horse theft plot. A Bridger range peak commemorates her capture and later guidance for rail routes.
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Snake River
Bitter Root Mountains
Idaho
Sacajawea
Toussaint Chaboneau
Brunswick
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Papoose
Lewis and Clark
Bridger Range
Grotesque Japanese dolls charm children at festivals
The Japanese craft dolls from flowers, fruit, beans, and even straw with whimsy and skill. Tiny paper dolls and dressed cushions delight children, while March girls festival and May boys festival showcase intricate, miniature tableaux of the imperial court and daily life scenes.
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Asia
How Male Albatross Makes Love
The albatross mating described by a British writer notes that the male stands by the female on the nest with wings raised and tail elevated then stretches the head and emits a curious cry. He sways his neck as the female answers with a similar note, and they touch bills for about half an hour.
Admission to the Bar Rules Across States
Admission rules vary by state with most requiring passage of an exam and oath of office. The oath pledges to support the U S Constitution laws of the United States and the applicant state. Jade of Spanish Origin details its etymology and historic use as protective amulet with symbolic purposes and musical girdles.
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United States
Central and
South America
Education Moment Shows Reader in Breadline Lesson
In a mill town school a teacher’s reading class meets a Russian pupil struggling with the word plate. The teacher asks what a mother brings in the bread on, and the boy answers with sudden clarity that it is the newspaper, revealing insight into life for the other half.
Tillie Learns of Inherited Nebraska Land Treasure
Tillie, a devoted nurse to Aunt Susan, discovers a letter revealing her late father bought land in Nebraska years ago. The property could fund a future for Tillie and her love, David, who plans to care for Aunt Susan as they share a new wealth. Tillie declares they will be rich and united, with Aunt Susan living with them.
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Susan
Miss Susan
Tillie
Tilly
Anne Susan
David
Nebraska
New Use for Mouse Traps in Government Work
The mouse trap is assigned to curb depredations by finny English sparrows at Honolulu's federal experiment station plots. Traps, wired to partly eaten ears, use a soft corn bait. When a bird bites, the trigger releases and the sparrow is killed instantly. Ground near mungo beans also hosts the traps.
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Federal Experiment Station
Honolulu
Hawaii
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