Nebraska Senate debate on Stromer bill splits on presidential primary
The Nebraska proposal by Senator Marvin Stromer to create an open presidential preference primary would let the Secretary of State list all serious contenders on the ballot, potentially boosting turnout and national interest. The other half would strip party conventions of selecting delegates, replacing them with a voter list and risking regional skew. supporters say conventions better judge candidates, while opponents warn it weakens party function and local engagement.
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Marvin Stromer
Lincoln
Stromer
Secretary of State
Nebraska
New Hampshire
Omaha
Welcome Visitor What interests the readers of weekly papers
A survey by the Suburban Press Foundation, printed in Editor & Publisher, shows local news leads weekly paper readership with 92.9 percent always reading, 6.5 percent sometimes, and 0.6 percent never. Editorials, columns, and advertising are also widely read, with 89.1 percent reading sports news always or sometimes.
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Suburban Press Foundation
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River Island
A Foolish Argument Against Broadened Nebraska Tax Base
The piece argues that fears of high costs to implement a broader tax base are unfounded. It compares government to private business, noting that adopting an income or sales tax would require an agency to ensure full collection and proper accounting, and that avoiding such costs would be unbusinesslike.
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Nebraska
Doorly Family Funds Omaha Zoo Monument
The family of late Henry Doorly, former publisher of The Omaha World Herald, contributes to establishing an outstanding zoo in Omaha. The gift will create a living monument to a family that found wealth in the city and shared it with present and future generations, reflecting pride in the capitalistic system.
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Henry Doorly
Omaha World Herald
Omaha
Doorly Zoo
Rise In Bankruptcy Spurs Call For Reform In Law and Practice
New York lawyer Linn K. Twinem, chair of the ABA Consumer Bankruptcy Committee, urges a double-barreled approach to shield creditors and consumers. He cites rising bankruptcy filings, with 155,182 of 171,655 in the last fiscal year by employees or non-business filers, and notes a shift in attitude toward debt discharge.
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U.S
Linn K. Twinem
New York
American Bar Association
University of Arizona
Twinem
Johnson Seeks Major Federal Excise Tax Cuts
A National Observer chart outlines President Johnson’s plan for sweeping excise tax reductions. Proposed timing shows $1.748 billion cut July 1, $1.726 billion next Jan 1, and $400 million by end of 1968, with retroactive moves on autos and air conditioners to curb a buyers’ strike. The plan retains taxes on alcohol, tobacco, petroleum earmarks, and regulatory taxes on gambling, narcotics, and firearms.
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National Observer
Johnson
Congress
U S Pay Hike Would Be 6th In Ten Years
Washington reports that a new Johnson pay raise for federal employees would mark the sixth since 1955, costing about 4.25 billion over a decade. The 1955 to 1964 increases raised a postal worker from 4085 to 5660 annually, a 1615 boost. Hearings on Rep. Morris Udall's 3 percent average rise begin June 1 before the House committee.
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Washington
Congress
Johnson
Treasury
House Post Office Committee
House
Morris Udall
D-Ariz
Interior Secy
Stewart Udall
Education survey stuns with youth political views findings
A Northwestern Purdue Wisconsin and U S News & World Report survey of American high and college juniors shows startling anti free speech and civil liberty attitudes. Majorities favor denying rights to accused persons, peaceful assembly, press freedom and more, signaling a call for stronger history economics and government instruction.
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Northwestern University
Purdue University
University of Wisconsin
U. S. News & World Report
Action Magazine
U. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce
Keith County News
Traffic density on Britain’s 12 million vehicles and 200000 miles of road
An official report notes 12 million motor vehicles in Great Britain and 200000 miles of road. Theoretically all could be on the road with 30 yards between them, but in practice drivers pressure for space as if the roads were crowded.
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Great Britain
Atlantic
North Platte
Vietnamese Resources Are Coveted By The Communists
Charles Ham of Wheatbelt Public Power District, Sidney, reports from South Viet Nam as part of a U.S. government advisory team. He notes Vietnam’s vast undeveloped natural resources attract Communist interest, urges a strong government, and explains the complex local wishes and religious influences while praising the U.S. strategy and stating ongoing aims to electrify and develop the country.
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South Viet Nam
Charles Ham
Wheatbelt
Sidney
United States
Viet Nam
Ham
Saigon
Dalat
U.N
Sidney Occupation Training Center thanks Telegraph
The Sidney Occupation Training Center expresses gratitude for coverage of its first Open House on May 16, 1965. The letter credits the Sidney Telegraph and staff for aiding the success and looks forward to continued excellent relations with the publication. Sincerely, Joseph H. Léthaf, Coordinator.
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Sidney Occupational Training Center
Sidney Telegraph
Telegraph
Joseph H. Léthaf
Rhino turns on tourist at Murchison Falls park
In Uganda's Murchison Falls National Park, Obongi the semitame white rhino trampled a man after he turned his back during a petting encounter. The tourist sustained minor injuries and damaged trousers, according to Parks Director F X Katete.
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Kampala
Uganda
Obongi
Murchison Falls
F.X. Katete
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