Nebraska FarmPrices Dip Hit State Economy In July
University of Nebraska Lincoln report shows real output down 5 percent in July with agricultural sector leading the decline. Prices for farm products fell 23 percent from July 1976 levels while construction dropped 78 percent. Distributive and manufacturing sectors rose modestly, and Nebraska City led city gains at 12 percent for the month.
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Lincoln
UPI
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Bureau of Business Research
Nebraska
William Gerdes
Gerdes
Bureau
Nebraska City
Bellevue
Fremont
Blair
Whelan and Shasteen prepare for Neb gubernatorial race
Lincoln reports Lt Gov Gerald Whelan, a Democrat hopeful, plans five November news conferences and a rally to announce. Don Shasteen, a Curtis aide, will decide by year’s start if he seeks the Republican nomination, with Norbert Tiemann backing him as the strongest GOP contender.
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Lincoln
UPI
Gerald Whelan
Whelan
Hastings
Omaha
Omaha Civic Center
State Capitol
Clark Hotel
North Platte
Scottsbluff Inn
Omaha Armory
James Exon
Gov Exon
Exon
Don Shasteen
Carl Curtis
Curtis
Shasteen
Nebraska
Norbert Tiemann
Washington
Omaha World-Herald
Tiemann
Republican Party
Poppy Sale Scheduled in Sidney by VFW
The Sidney VFW and auxiliary will conduct a Buddy Poppy sale in the Sidney business district on Saturday. About 20 volunteers will sell poppies at street corners, with all proceeds benefiting needy veterans and their widows and orphans.
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VFW
Buddy
Sidney
Sidney Vfw
How to curry favor with Congress a satire from West
A UPI satirical piece on a South Korean businessman seeking influence in Congress. A consultant quips that money is the lure but timing and presentation matter, suggesting Christmas gifts and soirées. The backstory centers on the Park testimony and elusive ethics scrutiny.
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Dick West
Washington
UPI
Congress
House
Ethics Committee
Capitol Hill
Tongsun Park
Seoul
Georgetown
Food stamp policy explained and impact in Cheyenne County
Charlotte J. Kenton, certification officer, outlines a forthcoming food stamp policy change. The state drafts guidelines so eligible recipients pay nothing while receiving benefits, reducing out of pocket costs for a four person family from 53 to zero dollars. About 135 households in Cheyenne County use stamps.
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Carter
Charlotte J. Kenton
Cheyenne County
Kenton
NRD Advises on Water Policy At October NRD Meeting
South Platte Natural Resources District board heard Land and Water Resources Committee comments on the July 15 Federal Register Water Resource Policy Papers. They urged less emphasis on environmental values and opposed federal control of state water rights, while supporting more conservation funding. The board took no action on a cost share amendment to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act or on a state funded NRD conservation program. They endorsed a National Water Policy Conference in Scottsbluff on November 22 and reviewed updates on the Sidney East floodwater project and wildlife habitat program.
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South Platte Natural Resources District
Land and Water Resources Committee
Federal Register
NRC
ASCS
Nris
Nebraska
Panhandle Resource Council
Scotts'bluff
Bob Mueller
Sidney East
Cooperative Game and Parks Commission
United Way Campaign Nears Goal as Donations Stand
Dave Sherrerd reports $10,500 collected for the United Way Cam paign, about 65 percent of a $15,650 goal. He notes business contributions are not included and urges late donors to contribute to finish the drive this month.
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Dave Sherrerd
United Way Campaign
Sherrerd
County board to consider feedlot and land use items
Cheyenne County Board plans to set a hearing date on Lazy 1 Ranch feedlot near Dalton and on a Basin Electric transmission line permit. Also on the agenda are sale of Lot 3 Block 16 Lodgepole, vacating part of old highway 19, a Lincoln Regional Center evaluation bill, and Cheyenne County Extension Service annual report.
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Cheyenne County Board
Dalton
County Planning Commission
Basin
Lodgepole
Dennis Hudson
Lincoln Regional Center
Cheyenne County Extension Service
Panhandle
Nebraska Patrol details on undercover drug buy funds
The 29 page report by State Patrol Superintendent C P Karthauser given to a legislative committee outlines disbursement reviews for undercover drug buys. It notes 16 cooperating individuals, 125 percent of salaried staff as ex convicts, and that confidential informants do not make buys while cooperating individuals may. It discusses funds, control, age use, and safeguards.
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Lincoln
John DeCamp
Neligh
Karthauser
Fidential
Howard County
Patty Webb
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Telegraph
Tom Grossart
Elaine Weyerts
Kathy Searles
Gurley
Whelan, Shasteen
NRD
Patrol
Legislative Committee
Krathauser
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