Nebraska's Capitol News on law and road funding
Nebraska lawmakers moved to repeal the community property law affecting irrigation benefits, while debating highway funding reallocations and a capital punishment bill. Other actions included permissive school redistricting, a spartan budget for disabled students, and cuts to retirement and pension bills.
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Lincoln
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Arthur Carmody
Trenton
Carmody
National Reclamation Bureau
Cliff “Ogden
Omaha
Douglas County
Norris Schroeder
Hoskins
Better Nebraska Association
Hugh Ostson
Judiciary Committee
Carson
Hal Bridenbaugh
Dakota City
Red Cross Societies Grow as League Reaches Sixty Five Members
The League of Red Cross Societies now includes sixty five member societies from around the world, expanding its reach since its 1919 founding. The update reflects widespread participation across continents and reinforces international humanitarian coordination.
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Red Cress Societies
Red Cross Societies
League of Red Cross Societies
Educators Back Sales Tax To Fund Nebraska Teacher Retirement
The Nebraska State Education Association and allied groups back a sales tax to fund a pending teacher retirement bill. They argue readiness for a broad tax base to relieve high property taxes, noting Nebraskas low state school aid and strong farm opposition to unlimited mill levies. Support comes from educators, parents, school boards, and farm groups alike.
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Nebraska State Education Association
State Educational Association
Nebraska
State Education Association
Parent-Teacher Association
School Board Association
Te Fatten Pigs Hogging Down Corn
Hogging down corn is described as an economical and labor saving method for fattening pigs and saving corn that might otherwise go to waste.
Raccoon Tale Describes a Unusual Creature
A humorous note claims a Raccoon named Fighter Raccoon is an excellent swimmer and, like a monkey, possesses four hands. It warns of hounds drowning when a coon sits atop a dog’s head until silence follows bubbling.
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Raccoon
Sales Income Tax Hearings Set March 31
The revenue committee set hearings for March 31 on two percent sales and use tax and state income tax bills. On April 5, the same committee will hear three highway funding bills. L. B. 234 directs sales tax revenue to the general fund. L. B. 300 channels half income tax revenue to the general fund, half to counties. Highway bills boost gasoline tax to fund roads, raise vehicle registrations, and modify diesel truck fees.
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Revenue Committee
State Highway Department
Dwight Burney
State General Fund
Val Peterson
L. B. 399
Jumbo Box Type Standard of The Telegraph Records
The Telegraph highlights a box type in jumbo size used across town businesses and farms, reflecting the publication’s record keeping and rural commerce emphasis.
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Telegraph
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
I thank everyone for flowers gifts cards letters and kindness shown during my long illness. Grateful for Dr Pankau and the Dalton Hospital staff for their many kindnesses. Mrs. Charles Reed
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Dr. Pankau
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Dalton Hospital
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