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American Jews cancel visits to Israel

By Edwin Black Terrorism is finally winning in its battle against Israeli's tourism, and industry sources pinpoint American Jews as leading the wave of cancellations. Tourism is arguably Israel's leading industry, yielding more than a billion dollars in needed foreign currency, and providing jobs to 24,000 Israeli families. Terrorists, of course, know the economic and moral importance of Israeli tourism. Hence, air massacres and hijackings carry a special efficacy — a strike against both the Israeli economy and its accessibility to the world. So threatening is this tactic that on his recent trip to America, Prime Minister Shimon Peres made a public appeal on television for Americans to stand firm in their travel plans. But in the face of the Libyan crisis, the traveling public melted. The Easter and Passover tourism decline hit Israel very hard. Sitting at the telex machine of the Jerusalem Hilton one can just watch the business evaporating. "Montreal group failed to materialize, please cancel." "Unable to complete plans for Los Angeles group tour, regret cancellation." One hotel staffer remarked, "we're almost afraid to turn on the telex machine. All it tells us is cancellations." While the cancellations are coming from around the wdrld, Israeli tourism sources observe that European cancellations are in the minority: "They live with terrorism on their continent day in and day out." Likewise, Christian pilgrims from both America and Europe are holding fast in their travel plans. European budget travelers and Christian pilgrims customarily patronize three star establishments. And indeed, three stars report that while their waiting lists are gone, they are still operating near capacity. It's the four and five stars such as the Hilton and Sheraton which employ the most people, that have suffered.

That's because they depend upon an American Jewish clientele, mostly groups. And the American Jewish community is leading all other market segments in abandoning travel to Israel. The manager of one major hotel declared, "In February 1985, this hotel had 1899 Americans. This February we had 447. That's a 76 percent drop." So severe is the cancellation crisis that the. King David Hotel recorded only half its customary occupancy rate in February. In March, other five stars expected a seventy and eighty percent occupancy, but were compelled to limp along with forty and fifty percent rates. "We're just watching the headlines," said Sam Witkin, sales manager of the Jerusalem Hilton. "Groups are canceling and rebooking and then canceling again. We don't know from day to day." The night before Pesach, management sources at the Tel Aviv Sheraton reported, "Normally at this time our hotel is more than 100 percent occupied -^ that is, we have a waiting list. Now, it's down to 68 percent." The Tel Aviv Hilton and Jerusalem Plaza suffered similar losses. The assistant manager of one Jerusalem five star confessed, "For the Passover dinner itself — usually totally sold with Americans — we have only 45 percent. But most of that group is Israelis. If you count the foreigners, it might be down to 10 or 20 percent. These losses do more than hit big hotel corporation and national currency reserves. They affect individual Israelis in a deeply personal way. Most Israeli hotel employees are paid a mere token wage, and derive the bulk of their salary from a share of the 15 percent service charge assessed every guest. When hotel rooms are vacant, paychecks go down. A Tel Aviv front office manager admitted that she would bring home a paycheck only half as good s last Pesach. Thus far, most hotels have resisted any thoughts of lay-

offs, according to Gideon Efrati, front office manager of Sheraton's Jerusalem Plaza. "Instead," says Efrati, "we're trying to save in every way, avoid any spending. And the extra hiring we usually do at this time of the year was out of the question." But other managers are not so sure. Abraham Kotzer of Israel's Ministry of Tourism declares that American Jews are "playing into the hands of terrorists by not coming to Israel. Instead of Americans besieging Libya, Libya has besieged the Americans." Ironically, adds Sam Witkin of the Jerusalem Hilton, "While the newspapers give the impression that Israel is like Beirut, the. reality is that the country is tranquil and perfectly safe." And of course anyone who has been'in ISrael during the Libyan crisis knows that the country is perfectly at ease. Indeed, you can still walk through Jerusalem's Independence Park at midnight. You can still laze on a Tel Aviv beach sipping a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. Israel is more beautiful than ever, more equipped for tourism than ever. And no one is there to see it. But abandoning Israel during this crisis is more than just a missed sunset. It's a direct reflection on American Jewish commitment to Israel. If American Jewry accepts the notion that Israel is still struggling to survive, and if American Jewry wants to be part of that struggle, it shouldn't fight by hiding in its house and tearing up flight coupons. Israel was created by transportation. People hugged the rusted bellies of leaky cargo ships after the Holocaust just to get in. Until just a few years ago, tourists were riding buses in Tel Aviv still equipped with racks for bullet-proof steel window guards. American Jewry must ask itself if Mpammar Kaddafi is determining its travel plans, or is it their continuity to the Jewish State.'It can't be worth ways. This is the one time the injunction "Next year in Jerusalem" is a cop out.

Creighton honors Milton Abrahams

Ethiopian art This clay aculpture was created by an Ethiopian Jew who emigrated to Israel in 1985. It ia one of many new artwork* by Ethiopian Jewish artists to be displayed at the Jewish Community Center as part of "Expressions '86. Over 70 artists of Israel will be represented In this art show and sole which will open Sunday May 18 as part of the activities and exhibits presented for Yom Ha'Atsmaat, Israel Independence Day. A listing of BchMnled events appears in the centerfold of this issue of the Jmvith Prta*.

Omaha attorney Milton R. Abrahams and Haroid W. Anderson, chairman and chief executive officer.of the Omaha World-Herald Co., will receive honorary doctor of laws degrees during Creighton University's 1986 commencement ceremonies, May 17. Mr. Abrahams is a past president of Temple Israel and the Jewish Federation of Omaha. Mr. Abrahams, a 1927 Creighton School Abrahams of Law graduate, and fellow attorney Ben E. Kaslow founded the firm which bears their names in 1944. They were joined by Frederick S. Cassman in 1956. , Mr. Abrahams has served numerous community organizations, including the Joslyn Liberal ARts Society, the Metropolitan Arts Council, and the city's Human Relations Board. He has served Creighton as a member of the President's Council. Mr. Abrahams also has given his time.and talent to professional organizations. He is a director of the Nebraska State Bar Foundation. Among honors and awards conferred on Mr. Abrahams are the Brotherhood Award of the National Council of Christians and Jews, the State of Israel Heritage Award, and the Anti-Defamation League's Torch of Liberty Award. In addition, Creighton has given Mr, Abrahams its Distinguished Citizen Citation (1956) and its Alumni Merit Award for the School of Law in 1983. Among Mr. Andersen's honors and awards are the Henry Monsky Lodge B'nai B'rith 1972 Americanism Citation for Meritorious Service, the Nebraska Press Association's 1979 Master Editor-Publisher Award, and the 1984 National Society for Park Resources Award for Excellence.

YomHaShoah Memorial candles were'lighted Monday night at St. Margaret Mary's Church of Omaha to commemorate the death of six miUion Jews during the Holocaust. An estimated 120 Jews and Gentiles attended the interfaith Service in Remembrance of the Holocaust. Coverage of area Yom HaShoah services will appear in next week's paper.

TTie sheriff and the viqilantes By David E. Lowe

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Thit Mtkk it nprintcd Iroia tbi Maitb, 19M, imw of th* ADL BalMla, lutiaiul publiotian of tb* Anti-DtfiuMtioii I>«|u* of B'mi B'rith. A few months ago, while preparing to evict a Cochran, Georgia, farmer whose properQr had been foreeloMd by a local bonk, Bbckley Coun^ Sheriff Ed Coley was alerted to the proqiect of extraordinafy danger awaiting him. Mere than 60 armed men from six states, many of them combat veterans sporting fatigues and Bemi-automatic weapons, had gathered at the hog farm of Oicar Lorick in central Georgia to prevent Sheriff Coley from carrying out the eviction.

Signs placed on the Lorick property by the armedzealota denounced the Federal Reserve System and "ZOG" — "Zionist Occupied Government," a term hate group memliers have coined ror the federal government. On the day of the anticipated eviction, demonstrators at the farm began firing their weapons at bales of hay. One declared: "We won't fire until fired upon, but if we are filed upon, heaven help the men on the other side," Badly outmanned, the Sheriff decided not to allow himself and his dsputies to be drawn into an armed confrontation. At a press conference on the evening of the proposed eviction, he announced that a deal had been struck allowing Oscar Lorick more time to raise cosh to maintain his loon and remain on the property. Sheriff Coley soys later-that' he had learned several days prior to the event that a number

of the demonstrators wanted to provoke law enforcement officials into opening fire.

At a time when hate groups are seeking to capitalize on the farm crisis by recruiting fanners in distress, the significance of the action at the Cochran farm is underscored by the key role pUgred by two far-right extremists and the support provided by a paramilitary organisation in southem Oklahoma which colls itself the Heritage Library. The demonatraton' local qwkesmon was Toonniy Kersey, a fanher in ncarii^ Unadilla, who hsii openly expieuwd his sympathies for the POSM Comitatus, a rural-based vigilante organization which espouses hatred for Jews, Blacki, and virtually all government officials. (Poss ComiUtus means "power of the county" and claims to recognize no govem(continued on page 5)

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New bock on Holocaust The Hotocaiut! The Hi*tory of the Jews of EnJewish identification — that quality which an individual rope during the aeoond acquirea and actively seeks out froili his/her environment; World War. Price: also involving a sense of belonging, feeling proud, important 919.9S cloth The systematic attempt and fulfilled. An individual with strong Jewish identification may also feel an increase in personal security and by Nazi Germany to destroy all of Europe's nearly eight higher self-esteem. These are some thoughts I wanted to share with you million Jews was an event based upon my recent experience at the Association of Jew- that marked a turning point ish Family and Children's Service Agencies in Atlanta. The in history. It was an examindividual contacts that I made with both JFS executive ple of a barbarism of such directors and presidents were enjoyable and very rewarding. monstrous proportions that The "Parent- Coffees" that were held during April were even today, more than 40 successful and will continue as a regular series beginning years after the liberation of in August 1986. Due to scheduling conflicts, the conference the death camps, the Holoon normal adolescent development that Jewish Family Ser- caust's complete dimenvice planned to present in May will be postponed until fall. sions have not been fully exSeveral contributions made it possible to implement the. plored. In "The Holocaust" Mar. Farm Crisis Program during April. Planning for this program began last summer with discussions of the ADL/CRC tin Gilbert, one of the foreand JFS to address the farm crisis and the ineresaing aware- most scholars of the period, ness of extremist groups throughout Eastern Nebraska. has assembled what may Jewish Family Service plans initially to make contacts with well be the definitive, yearboth the field staff and individual families in these rural by-year chronicle of that communities, and to provide inservice training of profes- abyss of savagery. He tells the story of the Holocaust in sionals in that area. One of the agency's therapists will work one day per week all its aspects — the evolubased in Walthiil, Nebraska (location of the Farm Crisis tion and mechanics of the Hot Line) toward this goal. More will be discussed about Nazi killing machine, the suffering and the heroism of this program in the future. Jewish Family Service recently provided food for 22 Jew- its victims, the relentless ish families for the Passover Tzedakah effort. The agency oppression and desperate staff thanks each of the volunteers for participating in this search for refuge, the strugAiitzvah, and hopes that all had a happy, healthy holiday. gle for human dignity amid As Pesach passes, one is reminded again of the struggle for the carnage. At the heart of his stiidy our freedom and also of the importance of our tradition is the testimony of those and future: the Jewish identification. who were closest to the tragedy — the eyewitnesses and survivors whose first-hand accounts, along with the HAVE WE GOT THE CAR FOR evidence of contemporary YOUI newspapers, diaries, letters, M makes and most models of Qaneral Molors Factoty Executive Deand the meticulously kept mos. Save ttiousands over Brand new one. New oar warranties sti ^iply. Some models qualify for 9.e%A.P.R. QMAC financing.

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recotda of the murderers, create a mosaic of details in a vast portrait of inhumanity and courage. Profeasor Gilbert hat drawn on the words of hundreds of these eyewitnesses, among them: the copious accounts of Emanuel Ringelbaum, chronicler of the Warsaw Ghetto, whose papers were found at the war's end buried in milk cans beneath the rubble of the city; the account of the Polish civilian doctor who was present at Dr. Mengele's "selections" and medical experiments at Auschwitz; and the depositions of Rudolf Reder (one of only two Jews to survive of the 600,000 deported to the death camp at Belzac) who recalled his days as a Sonderkommando, a Jewish prisoner forced to bury, in mass graves, the thousands gassed in the chambers. "The Holocaust" is not only a document of what happened to the Jews of Europe during the Second World War, but also a cogent explanation of how and why it happened. In addition, utilizing the words of the nearest witnesses, "The Holocaust" becomes a testament to all those who suffered, and most especially to the six million Jewish men, women and children who perished and are forever silent.

Movie program for children B'nai B'rith Women of Omaha annouhces the 12th annual summer movie program for children. In cooperation with the Indian Hills and Orchard Four Theatres, 10 programs have been selected. A program will be shown each week for 10 weeks on Wednesdays at the Indian Hills Theatre beginning June 11 and on Thursdays at the Orchard Four Theatre beginning June 12. Each show begins at 9:30 a.m. and runs approximately two hours. A season ticket for the entire summer program costs $5.50 for the 10 shows, or 55 cents per show. Box office admissions for single shows will be $1.50 for adults and children. Tickets may be ordered beginning the week of May 11. Flyers with ordering forms will be distributed in some of the area elementary schools that week. Tickets for either theatre may also be purchased directly from the Indian Hills Theatre by calling the manager at 393-5556.

After showing For the Love of Benji during the Thanksgiving school break and Hanael and Gretal during the last week in march when most area elementary schools were on break, an exciting list of children's films has been selected for the summer. The films in order of weeks are: Willie McBean and His Magic Machine, Hey There, It's Yogi Bear, Brighty of Grand Canyon, IVibby the TViba, Seven Dwarfs to the Rescue, Oh Heavenly Dog, Heatchliff, the Movie. Prof Michael Schieber of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem's School of Applied Science and Technology participated along with two American scientists in a microgravity crystal growing experiment with mercuric ididide that took place in the U.S. manned satellite Spacelab 3. Mercuric iodide crystals are used for x-ray and nuclear radiation detectors.

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Can you believe Mother's Day is Sunday? Where do the months go — and how come they slip way so darn fast? It seems to me I was just finishing up with Purim and Passjaver a minute ago. Never mind ... it doesn't change anything. Sunday is STILL Mother's Day. So nu, did you get your Mom a new this or that? Maybe you ordered the florist to send her a gorgeous plant or bouquet. Or did you remember she has a sweet tooth and send her favorite candy? One thing I KNOW. For sure you sent, something. But wait a minute. Besides help your conscience and the retailers, what did you really do? I hate to be a nudge, but I want to remind you if you're lucky enough to have a mother, it's better to practice being a decent kid in the little ways that don't cost anything. Like talking to her every day if you live in the same town, or on a regular basis if you don't. Like a little visit, often, if possible. Maybe remembering to call and say "let's go out to lunch Mom"; after all, you have the time to do that with your friends don't you? Who eats alone — your Mom does, as often as not! I'll tell you something else that's a real gift to every Mom I know. That the sharing of news about her grandchildren, or great-grandchildren. Such kvelling you've never heard until you relate the Ules of YOUR grandkids to YOUR Mom. Talk about pleasure! To tell the truth, I never really understood the true meaning of "shep naches" until I did just that. No, the bottom line isn't the fancy-shmancy chatcfaka you give yer. It's more likely to b? sitting across the table and remembering the particular hand-painted bowl she used to serve the strawberries and sour cream in. She'll enjoy your memory and expand on it with some you already forgot. Oh yes, count on it. Mom doesn't forget that stuff. Other stuff she forgets... like how thoughtless you were when you didn't do the errand she asked. Or the lousy little favor you promised, then like a dummy ran off and completely spaced it away. That she lets go, usually with a remark like "well, she's so busy, no wonfler she forgot!" Not that Mom's perfect — no sir. After all, she's human. She can easily forget to tell you what your sister wrote in a letter, or maybe you wear a size 16 shirt and your brother wears a IS and on yoUr birthday you get HIS size. So? Big deal. That's little stuff You can be darn sure she remembers it's YOU that loves pickled herrilig and your brother that hates it! Or that you NEVER liked mashed potatoes, no matter what anyone says. Well, I guess you already know all that, and more too. You know who taught you to be at leaat a half way decent person, and you love her dearly. Have a Happy Mother's Day.

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Bess Weinstein's goal: keeping Omaha beautiful By Bert Lewis Last fall, Bess Weinstein of 1315 Ogden was honored at a community wide luncheon by Keep Omaha Beautiful, for her outstanding efforta. It all began as a one-woman campaign last summer to spruce up her block, but it ended as a beautification drive extending from Carter Lake Park north to 24th street. Now, recalling past performance, the Mayor and KOB have asked Miss Weinstein to help with the citywide Spring Clean-Up presently under way. This is by no means a new experience for her. The residents of her neighborhood recall her Nebraska Centennial role. She was chairman of- the Omaha Chamber of Commerce Clean-up campaign for her area in that Centennial year and is still remembered for her efforts in the planting of 10,000 Petunia plants. These were distributed to help beautify yards and gardens. Once more she is giving her time, expertise and even flowers from ber own garden to the city-wide effort. In addition, she has enlisted the aid and cooperation of business, school and church leaders. Together they have worked to spread the work — that clean and attractive also promotes pride, and eveil safety. Miss Weinstein quotes the chief

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of police as saying "clean and well maintained areas of the city have a lower crime rate. A clean neighborhood is a safer neighborhood". Her efforts have not been confined to area clean-up. Sensitive to the ignorance which breeds anti-Semitism, she holds annual open house on Sukkos for guests of all races or religions. Her home is filled with Jewish artifacts and her friends are informed hostesses, explaining the symbolic significance of the various items. It is rare for her to observe Passover or Hannukah without non-Jewish guests present, so important does she consider the experience of participation in unfamiliar traditions. This community-spirited lady has been active since her retirement from a full working career. She spent years in administration and auditing at two military command headquarters. After retirement from her government post, she found idleness a bore; her next job was as technical assistant to the Dean of the College of Continuing Studies at UNO. "I've loved being retired now" she says. "I think it's the best time of one's life. My only problem is since my last birthday I am aware of how little time is left, and how much I still have to do".

Trachtenbarg participates in area study of needs

. Mort Trachtenbarg, pres- tion from local government, ident-Jewish Federation of business, labor, minorityOmaha, Trachtenbarg, Ma- group organization and husimore & Associates, is man service agencies. among 28 local volunteers The first component of participating as leaders for the Needs Assessment is a an in-depth Comprehensive , survey of 3,600 households Needs Assessment. The in Douglas, Sarpy and Potproject, coordinated by the tawattamje Counties. In adUnited Way of the Mid- dition, 2,000 surveys will be lands, began in mid-April. completed by employees of It's the first time in nine community firms and nearly two decades that a 200 surveys will be provided sfudy of this stature has to business, government, labeen conducted in the met- bor and institutional leaders ropolitan area to determine and service providers and health and social service service recipients and other needs in Douglas, Sarpy and key informant group reprePottawattamie Counties. sentatives. The surveys will Greenleigh Associates, a elicit perceptions of service consulting firm, reviewed needs in 39 human problem similar information in 1969. areas. Mr. Trachtenbarg and An environmental scan other Needs Assessment will extract data such as Committee members will census statistics and other monitor the project's prog- information for background ress and ensure representa- purposes. Focus group dis-

cussions with a variety of constituencies will also be a part of the project which will be completed by December 1986. Three new deans have been elected at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. They are: Prof. Marcel Eliakim, dean of the Faculty of Medicine; Prof. Yohanan R. Friedman, dean of the Faculty of Humanities; and Prof. Eliyahu Friedman, dean of the Faculty of Science. , Prof. Abraham Friedman has been appointed director of the School of Business Administration (founded by the Israel Discount Bank Foundation) at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

By EaUiUe BoMabarg "The Mayor's Prayer Breakfast was held Friday, May 2 at Miller and Paine Department Store. The USYera who helped make the Purim Carnival a success were the following: Marcy Noodell, Brian Hoffman, Eric Hoffman, Rania Shlien, Eden Shlien, Theo Shlien, Ori Twersky, Corey Priesman, Annie PoctUB, Judy Crable, Michelle Davidson, Michael Davidson, Mindy Mozer, Corey Kishenbaum, Pegge Locke, Barbie Lenk, Bruce Kahn, Leonard and Reva Mozer, Eve Hodman, Jan Brealow, Rhoda Priesman, Ruth Burke and Mike Keller. The Lincoln CPA wives recently elected officers at their spring luncheon at the Nebraska Club. Dorothy Grant was elected to serve a8~trea8urer. The Lincoln Jewish Welfare Federation will present

[ Stephanie and Bernie Duco announce the March 31 birth of a daughter, Jessica Paige. Grandparents are June Goodbinder and the late Harry Goodbinder of Omaha, and Phyllis and Bernard Duco of Houston, Texas.

• ndence Day i^eieuraiion d6, on M^y 18, Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 3219 Sheridan Blvd. Debbie Friedman, singer composer will be featured in family concert. "This diminutive performer literally Alls the entire space of* a concert hall or synagogue with the warmth and sensitivity of her mOsic." Following the concert, a light soup and salad supper~l(Yemerfite meat soup, Israeli salad, pita and a soft drink) will be served. Please fill the order form due by May 12 and' return with check to: Rhoda Priesman, 2300 Heather Lane, 68512 The fee is $6 for adults and students, $2.50. Make checks payable to: Lincoln Jewish Welfare Federation. Sherman and Gail Axinn's invite the South Street Temple Congregation and friends to join them as their son Adam celebrates his Bar Mitzvah on Friday evening.

Mqr 16 8 p.ni. and on Saturday, May 17 at 10 a.m. In Adam's honor, the Axiniia will host on Oneg Shabbat following Friday evening services and a Kiddush following Saturday morning services. The annual meeting of the South Street Temple Congregation will be held Sunday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. In preparation for the annual meeting, the following have been appointed to the nominating committee: Sandy Grosshart, Estelle Kominsky, Marsha Plotkin, and Stan Wallen. The South Street Temple members donated to the, Ohel Chessed F\ind to help provide Passover food to those unable to purchase their own. Contributers were the following: Judy Anderson, Ralph and Mariljm.Cady, Fannie Ellinger, Si and Estelle Kominsky, Zella Rosenberg, and Stan and Marcia Wallen.

Mrtks Mary-Beth and Bruce Muskin announce the March 10 birth of a daughter, Emily Rebeccah. The Muskins also have a three year old daughter, Anne. Grandparents-are Betsy and Art Davidson and Bettie and Stuart Muskin. Great-grandmother is Lena Grossman.

1 Carole and Andrew Shovers of Atlanta announce the birth of a son, Timothy Iman, on April 10. Grandparents* are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Adler of Omaha, Mrs. Iman Shovers of Atlanta, and the late Iman Shovers. Mr. and Mrs. Shovers also have a daughter, Jill Megan.

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stingers for Saudis? Senator Alan Cranston (D-Calif.) has delivered a forceful statement on arms to Saudi Arabia. Hia statement was given before a Senate Foreign stations Committee hearing, and the essence of his remarks deserve wide distribution. An edited version follows: , Three days ago — at the orders of President Reagan — 30 American bombers and 100 support planes struck at Libyan fighter jets, cargo planes, airport hangars and other military targets in the port cities of TVipoli and Benghazi in a blow at Libyan-directed terrorism, Yet here we are today, discussing another President Reagan initiative — a proposal to sell 2,600 missiles to one of Colonel Kaddafi's staunchest friends and supporters: Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, which has repeatedly supported Kadafli at Pan-Arab conferences, — which reportedly has offered to make good Libya's economic losses because of the American boycott, — Which bankrolls other terrorists in the PLO and Syria, — And which has sided with Libya against the U.S. in every confrontation — including this latest one. What's more, here we are literally in a war against Middle Blast terrorism and we're considering sending into the Middle East 800 Stinger missiles and reloads. Stingers, those shoulder-fired missiles with which a terrorist could shoot down an American aircraft from five miles away, — And which have variously been called "the ideal terrorist weapon", "the terrorists's weapon of choice", and "the tienorist's delight". Over the past 32 years, the United States has sold to Saudi Arabia $50 billion worth of arms and defense services. Bach time the Saudis have made such sales a "test" of American friendship. Once again the pending sale Of missiles is being characterized as a "test" of American friendship. I must ask you in all sincerity, Mr. Secretary: When does America pass the test? When do we earn the right to ask from the Saudis more sensitivity to America's basic concerns? The Saudis keep wanting us to prove our friendship. When do they prove their freindship? . The Saudis have failed to help us in any meaningful Way. Worse yet, they have actively opposed us. I know, Mr. Secretary, that the Administration asserts that the Saudis are doing a lot "in private". I've read the State Department's White Paper oa how "the Saudis, within the context of the Arab consensuB, have made constructive contributions.to the search for peace." That is not good enough. In exchange for $50 billion in military arms sales, we have a right to expect from the Saudis more than the lowest common denominator of the "Arab consensus". The Administration's confrontation' should be with Riyadh, not with American senators. I have urged for two years that the Administration to proceed with this sale — at least until we had some meaningful concession from the Saudis on their support for proponents of terrorism, or on progress on the peace process (as the President pledged would be the case in his AWACS letter to Senator Baker in September of 1981). I urge it again.

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Haifa — The press here gave little attention to a conference sponsored not long ago by the Cente^ for Hebrew Studies at Jarmuk University in Jordan. Aside from the usual discussion of political subjects, the conference also devoted considerable time to a review of internal affaira in Israel. Papers were delivered on the status of the various political parties in the country, with an appraisal of their respective strength; on the legislative methods in Israel; on the nature of the Israel government, etc. Making due allowance for the natural pntjudices of the speakers, the information offered was a serious reflection of realities in Israel, albeit warped and twisted to suit preferred political theories. It was more than political propaganda, however. It indicated a thorough study of life and institutions in Israel, through perusal of both press and official documents which could have been possible only through a comprehensive knowledge of the Hebrew language. And indeed, the Arab world is today engaged in a nugor effort to advance their domestic study of Hebrew on a scale which might put to shame many rJewiah communities in the Diaspora. In Jordan the Center for Hebrew Studies has been in existence for many years, and has already produced a number of scholars, fiilly proficient in Hebrew, who continue their academic studies in this field, but in service to Jordan's national interests. Since the signing of the peace treaty with Egypt, Hebrew studies have taken a great leap forward in that country, and this with the cooperation of Israel. Academic and cultural relations between the two countries are not yet as fully developed as Israel had hoped, but the teaching of Hebrew along the Nile has increased markedly. Indeed, the Egyptian' army has even produced a handbook, printed in Hebrew, for its soldiers stationed in advanced posts. Only portions of the book are in Arabic, the purpose being to sharpen the ikgyptians' knowledge of Hebrew. Syria, too, is actively engaged in teaching Hebrew, on both the academic and military levels. The University of Damascus and the University of Aleppo both teach Hebrew as part of their standard academic program. The ranks of Syrians who know Hebrew is augmented to a considerable degree by Palestinians who learned Hebrew in Israel, and then put their knowledge at the disposal of the Syrian

forces. Most of them are engaged in propaganda or intelligence activity. Even Saudi-Arabia gets into the act, and offer* courses in Hebrew within its Military Institute of Languages. One of the more immediate and practical use* of Hebrew in these countries is on radio and television. Egypt, Jordan and Syria beam Hebrew language broadcasts daily to Israel, ofliering their slanted version of the news, or providing political commentary along the lines to be expected. The preparation of these programs, involving research, scriptwriting, scanning of the Israel press, translating and announcing, offers employment for a regular staff of Hebrew speakers and readers. In none of the broadcasts do the announcers sound like Israelis; their accent is unmistakably ARab, and the Israeli who happens to pick up one of these broadcasts by chance can be under no illusion as to the source of the propaganda directed at him. It should be noted, parenthetically, that the accent of the broadcasters on the Soviet Union Hebrew programs beamed to Israel, on the other hand, is far better. Almost twenty yean ago a textbook entitled "Hebrew Self-Taught" was published in Beirut and has since gone through seven editions, with a circulation everywhere in the Arab world. The introduction to that book is quite frank in the purposes it is intended to serve: "It should be no cause for surprise that under present conditions in the Arab worid it is incumbent upon us to learn the enemy's language so that we may carry out the goals set by the Supreme Teacher (meaning Moliamiped) when he commanded one of his friends to learn the language of the Jews. Success is in the hands of the Lord." In other words, the study of Hebrew becomes a holy mission. —" A military commentator on Galei Zabal, Israel's Defence Forces radio station, noted wryly that if this is the attitude of the Arabs, how much more important is it for us, "a small island in an Arab world", to study Arabic. We can do no less than they in knowing the language of our neighbors, he said. Arabic is indeed taught in most of the country's high schools, but much remains to be done to popularize it. In the early pioneering days almost every Jew was almost as much at home in Arabic as in Hebrew. There are many sound reasons, as important in peace as in time of hoBtiUty, why thf Israelis of today should be proficient in Arabic.

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While paying tribute to the Jewish heritage we should continue to make public the plight of Soviet Jews. It is equally important to recognize the friendship of the United States and Israel as certainly the most important in global relations. It is one that should be celebrated and nurtured. I thank you for all that you hove done for Omaha's Jewish Community and wish you continued success. If I can be of any assistance do not hesitate to call. HAL DAUB MEMBER OF CONGRESS Editor's note: H.J. Re*. 606 authorize* and regueats the President to iorae a proclamation deoiciiatinK May 11 throagh May 18 aa Jewiah Heritage Week.

To the Editor: The Mamaloshen Society's (almost all) YIDDISH CABARET was a tremendous success and it has been suggested by people who saw the show that the performer* go "on the road" bringing this delightfiil, nostalgic show to other Jewish communities in the area. The MAMALOSHEN ROCKETS consisted of six men who practiced diligently for many, many week* coming to rehearsals in snow, rain and sleet along with their choreographer, Pauline Landman. As the finale of the CABARET these 'zadies' pirouetted, pivoted, pranced and leaped across the JCC theatre stage "with a great abandon amid gales of laughter from the audience. From all the Mamaloahenites a most sincere 'thank you' to these very talented mole ballerinas and they are in order of appearance: Harry Schulman, Leon Wintroub, Murray Borden, Phil Schwartz, Sol Mann and Moray Landman. Mit Varemkayt, Helen Schworts Mamaloihira Coordinator To the Editor: EncUwed please find a copy of-H. 3. Re*. 606. This is a resolution I am proud to co-aponaor. It is just one indication of my recpect for the Jewiah heritage aind for the contributions'of all Jews to humanity.

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^v THE GENIUS OF BEBNAKD MALAMUD F When Bernaid Malamud diwl on Mareb 17,1M6, tw left I behind a rich literaiy lagaey that WM unique. Thoufh he was for yean identified with Philip Roth and Saul BeUow as the Hart SchalAier & Man of American Awiah wfitinc, he was remarkably different horn both of bia fellow novelists. Roth has addressed our manners and behavior, Bellow haa addressed our intellectual concerns, but Malamud has addressed nothing less than our souls. Each in bis own way has Enriched twentieth century American Uterature; no one of them needs to be praised at tbe eipense of the others. Yet iHw at the time of Malamud's passing, we have an obligation to reflect upon the special wqrs in which his genius manifested itself in order better to a|iprebaiM| his gifts and pUce them in an a(q>ropriate psispectiva. What was his genius? Wherein did it find esprsasion? How was it unique? For me, the answers to these questions rest in Malamud's perception of what it meant to be an American Jewish writer. For him, more than for Roth and Bellow, there was a dual consciousoeas in^tolyed: "Jewish" was Jewish but "American" was Christian. Perhapa it wa his marriage to Ann de Chiara, a Catholic, that impnaasd r this duality upon him. Just as there was a need to balance their disparate backgrounds in marriage, so Malamud seems to have sought a similar balance in his writing in order to bring the dual consciousness of Judaism and Christianity into a unified cohesiveness. Of course, it was possible to embrace either experience separately and throughout his career Malamud moved back and forth between the two experiences. His first novel, The Natural, has no Jews in it at all. One of the, best known of the later novels. The Fixer, depends entirely upon a Jewish consciousness for its success: to comprehend it fully requires a sensitivity to the sufferings of the Jews in Russia at the turn of the century and an understanding of men-

By JeM»h Cohen •ekleUkelt as a basic standard of Jewish life. At other times Malamud brought the two experiences into a fruitful coalescence which became the structural support for those two of his novels which, in my view, are likely to endure. One, The Aaslatant, is already a classic; the other, God> Graee, is studded with levels of meaning which have not yet been fully explored. In each of these works Malamud juxtaposes tbe meaning of being Jewish in the Christian diaspora against the Christian's obligation to accept the Jew as his brother. The content and the intent of both theologies, one balanced against the other, are revealed in their outward thrusts and in their inward sanctioru. An emotionally charged tension, ambivalent, ahno* moving between trust and distrust, between sclf-intareat and altruism, provides Malamud with the opportunity to inaist upon a mutual regard for justice and mercy, love, a commitment to life and benevolent action, and a respect for compassion and sharing. If his characters come up short in their dealings with each other, it is because they have failed to respond to the moral imperatives in their own and in each other's faith. When tbe poor, depressed and resigned Jewish grocer in Tke Aaristaat, Morris Bober, finds a son in the poor nonJewish drifter Frank Alpine, and Frank, despite the gulfs which must be traversed, finds his father in Bober, fulfillment and redemption become possible for both of them. Their torturous journeys toward each other are n>arked literally by a basic question of survival, but beyond and above ' that literal level Malamud brings into play a richly varigated symbolism, both Jewish and Christian, which gives meaning to their struggles. Tsedakah and the apocalyptic suffering of the Jews is combined with the Parzival and the Fisher King stories from the Holy Grail legends, and to this is added the spiritual import of St. Francis of Assisi's vows of poverty and the theme of self-denial implicit in the me-

Remembering the fallen Nuclear phyaiciat Dr. Alvin Radkowaky (right), a developer of the Hrat U.S. atomic anhnuurine, and Sft. Benven Nidaaa, 23, Who aervod for five years on •abmarinea in the laraeli Navy, view the awiMMrial wall at Boya Itowa Jeruaalem on whioh ara laaeribed the naoiea of 61 Boya IVvwa alwaai who fell in combat. Dr. Radkowaky ia a mamber of tho Boys Itowa Tachaieal Advlaory Committee. Sgt. Nidaa, a graduate of Boy* Towa'a School of Preeiaioa Mochanics, rotaraed to the Jeruaaleai eaaspoa this year to attoad the laatitiite of Advanced Jewiah Stndiea.

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dieval stories of the romance of the roae. The layering is as complex aixl as sopfaiaticated as anything we have in modern Uterature — and aa auccaaaful. Iwfaed, it could be argued that The AMhMut Amctiona at a higher level than that more famoua atogr of the uniting of father and son. Jama* Joyce's Viywam, becaiiaa in UlyMee Leopold Bloom and Stephen Oaedahw are seekiag peraonal rather than spiritual consolations. For Maliiwm), it ia the spiritual consolation that eounta. In bis last novel, God'a Grace, Malamud returned to the same Jewish-Christian tensions, drawing heavily firam both the Old and New Teatamenta, adding aophiaticated symbolic conatructs from Shakeq(ieare'a The 1)—ipeat, Jewish holidays, Freud, Einstein, and the behavior patterns of the larger primates. The moral imperative that emerges is one that extends the commands of love and caring beyond humankind to all of God's cieatures. Despite the heavy emphasis upon moral pursuits we never see Malamud's writing as didactic, because the literary texture of his fiction is enriched so thoroughly by the aforementioned symbolic layering that it is consistently entertaining. Moving easily through his luuratives of fable and fantasy, Malamud was always as much at home in the supernatural world as in the natural one. In this regard, he is closer to Isaac Bashevis Singer than to any other modem writer, but with one pronounced difference. Singer is attracted- more to the vicissitudea of evil and in his stories morality is forced to enter by tbe back door. With Malamud the attraction has been tot he good for which the front door is always open even if we do not sometimes allow it to enter. Malamud's genius and his uniqueness lie then In bia advocacy of those values which represent the fiitest virtues to emerge from the combined Judeo-Christian heritage. In that sense he might well be our most authentic American Jewish writer.

Accepts award A^reaa Patricia Neal aoeepta the B'nai B'irHh Women Perlman Award for Human Advanoemant for her work in rehabilitating the handicapped. The award, the highest given by BBW, was presented during the organisation's BlMsnlal ConvenUoa in Las Vegas. From left: BBW Past President AniU Perl-, man. President Beverly Davis, Mist Neal, and, newly-elected President Irma Gertler.

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(continued from page 1) ment official beyond tbe county sheriff, although ita purpoted concern for sherifb has not prevented its members from making threats on all lawanforeement authorities.) Kersey, who was one of the organiian of the American' Agriatttore Movement'* '^Mtoreadk'* tt> Waahiditon, DC, ddving the Carter Adariatetration. also aoppwU Lyndon LAowche, leader of a bisatie anti-Semitic pohtieal cult wbicli/baa targeted farmen as potential ncniits. In fact, Keraey and LaRouche weis ftaturM qteakeia at a Cum rally in Unadilla in Noveinber, 19W, whan Udioiiehs anno^iced an agriculture plank in behalf of fuiper* for his self-s^M candidacy for Ptasklaiit in 19M. But the primary leadenUp lol* at ,ths Lonek hog farm was aaeimiad by a eltan-cal SS-yssr-oM heir to a biaUng and oil fortune named LanyHuaaphnys. In xtttti Humphreys faundMl the OUahosM^baiad Heritage Uhrwy. into which li* has ponied much of his $6 mflHon inheittanee. The tsttlMiMnt is situated on 800 aci*s of fotmar ranehland in Velaat, OK, and inchidls.oamp gmmlL aa 1,800-faot aintrq> tai a large manaion housing a cnhsdnil-domid library. The Heritage Library adheres to what is known as the

"Identity doctrine," which claims that white Anglo-Saxons are the true choeen people of (kid. Literature published by the organisation piomote* racial aigiegstion sod is virulently anti-fiaaiitic For aiampls, the Heritage Library aaake* rafnenee to The Conapiney" and explains as follows: • "Ths taaioiilj of icholara of Ths Conapirscy racogniaa it a* Jlewish hoaa its ideological, financial, high paicentaga of revohitioaary aptivista. "Thnir TafaniMl Chply book') teaches them to ilia* usury on u* for our hurt, and that w* are goyim (cattle) oondemnad to **tv* th* Jew sight and d^. "Atanost «MMWt *ae*plioii ths intamational financier* are Jewiah, th*y iinanc*d th* Bolshevik levohition ..." A Miv, IM*, aitkle in Ths SpotHfkt. a ftr-rigbt publicatien which nOMt* th* vtaw* of LOwrty Lobby, dmeribed th* Ihihsi Libmqr** pl«M to qwMW "• «»•* eieici** toprovid* both *dwatioa and *a9hi9rmeiit for Christian Amsiiovi* whp asriaw* th* Idntitjr miuifi" Th* eowdinator of Ih* ps^lset, deatg* WWlsnIt. i« UiiiltlMla a iMisaUiig irfnio Ofition in Tho l^«Mlglit M XooMNnator of th* Militaiy PM^MA." a tHi* whi*li qnak* for it*dlt; partieularty In light of the action at th* Loriek farm where

demonstrators were armed with semi-automatic weapons. Humphreys has ackiunvledged that members of his organization purchased weapons in 1984 from a heavily armed, racist and fanatically anti-Semitic organization in northern Arkansas, known as The Covenant, the Sword and the Arm of the Lord. In a telephone interview following the |Confrontation at th* Loriek farm, b* told a reporter that he took his lawed-off shotgun th*re adding, "The Lofd said if you don't have a sword, sell your cloak uid bi^ oiw." There are leaaona to expect that similar confirontations will b* r*p«ated in other locations. Fint; Humphregr* ha* mad* dear that 0*car Loriek (who** plight had Iwen chronidsd ia*t y*ar in Psopla Mafluino) was just on* of **v*rsl form*** whom Hstitai* fclhMeM hsid cbnsidsrad "Piping." Humphrvys, who ha* advacattd r**istaiice to fonn fbredonira* for aom* tim*, dselai^d in s vidso f*a*e>te h* di*tiihnt** natioaally, *1 wovhtatand with ths fiist man who d*fond*d hi* land" 8*s««d, lh*nwa*th* auoeesB of th* Oocfaraa action itmM, <^fahha>:Jai>*B»sg*J Honqihtejrs'ahd K«is*y to ••**a^ gfoup* of ansioas fonasrs, ottoing thsm and thsir n*ighban eatra-lsgsl •ehsnaa for ptesentiag foiecloaiB* of thejr property. ~~

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Temple Israel SERVICES: Friday: 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Barack and Cantor Firestone will offlciate at this special Awards Shabbat and Teacher Recognition Night. The Oneg Shabbat folSabbath Candlelighting for Friday, May 9, 8:11 p.m. lowing the service will be sponsored by Randi KatelIsrael man and Gary Katelman in SERVICES: SERVICES: social hall. Mrs. Jeanette honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Rabbi Paul Drazen and Friday: ' Nadoff will install the new their daughter, Stacie Cantor Emil BerkoviU will Mincha and Kabbalat offlcers. Rabbi Nadoff will Lynne Katelman. conduct the services. Shabbat 7 p.m. speak on the importance of Saturday: 11:15 a.m. Friday: Services at 6 p.m. Late Family Service 8 p.m. Israel's independence in toCLASSES Saturday: Services at 9:30 followed by an Oneg Shab- day's society. Reservations Religious School — a.m. Kiddush will follow. bat reception courtesy of can be made by calling Flor- Saturday, May 10-9 a.m. Minha at 7:20 p.m. followed Sisterhood. ence Kricsfeld 496-0376 or Sunday, May 11 - 10 a.m. by Seudat Shlishit, Ma'ariv Saturday: Esther Wax 393-4442. Hebrew School — Gimand Havdalah Morning service 8:45 a.m. UTTO mel, Monday, May 12-4 Sunday: Services at 9 a.m. "LITTLE PEOPLE'S GRADUATION p.m. Aleph, Tuesday, May and 5:30 p.m. SERVICE The ^UTTO graduation 13 - 4 p.m. Daled, WednesWeekday services at 6:55 A "Little People's Shab- will take place on Wednes- day, May 14-4 p.m. Bet, a.m. and 5:30 p.m. bas" service for all students day evening, May 14 at Beth Thursday, May 15-4 p.m. WOMEN'S LEAGUE of kindergarten through El Synagogue at 7:30 p.m. . Confirmation — May SPRING LUNCHEON second grade, will be held on BAR MITZVAH 12, 6 p.m. Installation of officers Saturday morning May 10 The Bar Mitzvph of AnBAR MITZVAH and board of Women's at 10 a.m.in the kindergar- . drew David Beasinger Daniel Adam Kasin, League will be on TUesday, ten room with Shirley will be held on Saturday, son of Franltie and Sandy May 13, 12 noon. Selections Goodman in charge. The May 17 at 8:45 a.m. A Kid- Kasin, will celebrate his from "Evita" will be pre- service will be followed by dush luncheon will follow Bar Mitzvah during Shabsented by members of the kiddush and Shabbas lunch- the service. Andrew is the bat Services Friday May 16 cast from the Omaha Com- eon for the student partici- son of Marsha and Don- and Saturday May 17. munity Playhouse. pants and their families. ald Bessinger and the BAT MITZVAH Sunday: ' grandson of Sam and.Gussie Stacie Lynne KatelOffutt Air Base Morning Minyanaire Ser- Zweiback. man, daughter of Randi SERVICES: vice 9 a.m. followed by Katelman and Gary KaRabbi L'eland Lifschiz breakfast and "Exploring telman, will celebrate her conducts services in the Ca- Jewish Ideas" with the Bat Mitzvah during Shabpchart Chapel every Friday ' rabbi. SERVICES: bat Services Friday, May 9 ' at 8 p.m. An Oneg Shabbat Daily Minyan 7 a.m. and Friday: and Saturday, May 10. follows the service. Worship service con8:15 p.m. MEN'S CLUB ducted by Rabbi Levy, 8 CLASS WITH BRUNCH p.m. THE RABBI Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks Yom Hashoah-Holocaust 7:30 p.m. will be the featured guest SERVICES: Memorial dedication of Mincha 8:15 p.m. speaker on Sunday, May 11, First and third Friday of memorial plaque for Hymen SISTERHOOD addressing Temple Israel the month: 7:30 p.m. An Rosenberg, Oneg Shabbat MEETING congregants and their Oneg Shabbat follows the 8[>on8ored by John and LauThe next meeting of the guests. ' service and everyone is wel- Sisterhood will be on TVies- rie Taulin. This will be the last meetcome. day, May 13 at 12:30 p.m. in Saturday: Adult education ing of the year and all the Social Hall. Following a — Jewish customs on death mother are cordially invited delicious luncheon, instal- and mournirig, 10:30 a.m. to attend this brunch in honor of Mother's Day. A monument in memory lation of officers for the coming year will take place. Come join your friends at 10 of Murry K. Simon will be ADULT STUDY a.m. at the Temple for an dedicated Monday, May 19 SERVICES: GROUP enjoyable morning. at 11 a.m. at Fisher Farm Friday: 8 p.m. Cantor Fettman holds a ANNUAL Cemetery with Rabbi Isaac weekly study group meeting Saturday: 9 a.m. CONGREGATIONAL Nadoff officiating. Junior Congregation 10 a.m. every Wednesday evening at MEETING A monument in meitlory 7:30 p.m. The group deals Temple Israel's Annual of Fannie Friedman will be with "Insights into Jewish SERVICES Congregati(^nal Meeting dedicated May 18 at 2 p.m. Law and Lore." The next Friday: 7 p.m. will take place on Wednesat Fisher Farm Cemetery meeting will be on Wednes- Daily and Saturday: day, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. with Rabbi Isaac Nadoff of- day evening. May 14 in the The.residents and staff of Election of officers and flciating. 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Parashat K'doshim How old is old? How young ie young? At the time of the bicen- "tercentenary," since it was tennial of the founding of then Harvard's 300th annithe United States of Amer- versary. TerCENtenary or ica, the Jewish community tercenTENary? So I got the reminded itself continu- definitive answer from the ously that the first Jews highest source. (only 23!) |^ad come to New All of this makes clear (York) Amsterdam in 1654. how very young the AmeriWe heard so much about can Jewish community those 23 Jews that Maurice really is. It became sizeable Samuel, in his inimitable only around the turn of the fashion, ohce called them century, and up to the 20*8. "those 23 nudniks." In terms of defense organiBut the organized'Jewish zations with clout, for excommunity here is very ample, there was little influyoung indeed. The Reform ence of the Jewish movement was first to or- community in the days of ganize — and in Omaha it Hitler's rise to power, and, was the Reform movement alas, during the days of the that was first to offer some Nazi murder program. From kind of organized congre- the vantage point of the 80's gation here. it is difficult to realize how It unnerves me to remem- tentative were the steps and ber that I was present, in- how faint the voice of the Chicago, at the celebration Jewish community in the of the 25th (only the 25th!) 20'8, the 30's, and the 40*8. anniversary of the founding By nQw, alas too late, the of the United Synagogue of America. The late Israel American Jewish commuLevinthal, one of the most nity has reached a certain expert users of Midrash in maturity. And the world is far from a safe place to live the American rabfainate, in, although WWI and called the 25th anniversary a blessing, and the United WWII were supposed to win security for democracy and Synagogue a blessing, by ushumanity. How shall we live ing the gematria of "Ko (= in it, aa Americans and as 25) t'va'r'khu et b'ne Yisrael," "Thus shall you bless Jews? In the first place, I think, the children of Israel." And the Jewish Theolog- without embarrassment and ical Seminary of America is without timidity. We must celebrating this year its be willing to attack evil and 100th (only ite 100th!) an- to respond to it. Appeaseniversary. The Hebrew ment does not win "peace in Union College is older, just our times" or any other as the Union of American time. If it is true that we Hebrew Congregations is cannot assure victory and older than the United Syn- decency, we know at least agogue. Orthodox Jewish that acquiescence wins neiorganizations are even ther bread nor freedom. In the second place, we younger. The Seminary's centen- ought to strive unceasingly nial reminds me that I was to make the world better. a student at thfe time of the Our Sidrah requires us to be semi-centennial in 1936. As "holy," just as the Lord is President, of the rabbinical holy. This is the locus clasdepartment's student body, sicus of the ethical principle . at one point I was privileged "imitatio dei," that mdn to host President Conant of must try to be like God. Harvard and Mrs. Conant, A young man who comwhen he came to deliver one plained to his rebbe that the of the semi-centennial ad- world was no fit place to live dresses. I don't remember in was told, "Then make it what he said, and I haven't better. That's what you're looked up the printed ad- here for." dress, but I do reipember Oh, how did president asking him how Harvard Conant pronounce "tercenwas officially pronouncing tenary?" I've .forgotten.

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Israel exports new fruits, vegetat)les By Bill Clark UJA PreM Service BEERSHEBA, ISRAEL — A new tomato landed in the Big Apple last winter, and New York shoppers found it plumper, redder and more delicious than anything else iji the supermarket. The import came all the way from here, in Israel's Negev Desert. That tomato represented a major accomplishment for the Jewish Agency's Rural Settlement Department because it proved a very important point. Not only is Israel capable of self-sufficiency in agriculture, but a la^e surplus can be grown economically and shipped halfway around the world to compete in one of the world's toughest marketa. "Research and development i« the key," said Benjamin Hofshi, chief of the department's Unit for Marketing Research, which is funded mainly by the United Jewish Appeal/Federation Campaign. "We've got to keep producing new varieties with higher quality at competitive prices. We've got to keep ahead of the competition.'' Israel sold 1,500 tons of tomatoes to New Yorkers last winter because, Hofshi said, "They're fisher and they're tastier." Israel produces fresher and tastier tomatoes because the Jewish State commits a tremendous amount of its brain-power resources to agricultural science. Botanists like Beersheba's Dr. Dov Pasternak have discovered techniques to irrigate crops with the Negev's abuiidant salty water aquifer, 16 pillion cubic meter proven reserves. They've discovered how to dissolve fertilizers and pesticides into a farm's irrigation water, and then pipe the enriched fluid through a computer-controlled drip irrigation system that applies to each plant precisely what it needs for optimuni . growth. And then they dis-v covered how genetic engineering con give a plant a.

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"Tan" is tUbttfw for "taalc," and It delicloiialy deMsribca the tomatoes ft^wn iB.gresnlioiises in Israel's Negev Desert — thanks to American Jewish aid through tlie United Jewish Appeal/Federation Campaign. Israel's agricnltnral genius has made It possible for plnmp, red tomatoes to l>e grown in desert liot houses, such as this one in Moahav "Vslmei Yosef near tlie Egyptian liorder, and liave them delivered flresh and at a competitive price to tlie U.S. much greater "shelf life" — so it can be shipped 'economically by sea and still arrive in a New York market fresher and tastier than tomatoes picked in a Florida hot house the daiy before and shipped north on an overni^t train. Research has also yielded unexpected benefits. Israeli scientists have found that plants, just like people and animals, produce more sugar under stress — and salty water irrigation puts plants under stress. The extra sugars go right into the fruit and unlock even better natural flavors. "There's one particular type of melon, called EvenKay, which grows very well in the Negev," Dr. Pasternak said. "And we've found that when we irrigate it properly with salty water, it becomes much sweeter and

tastier than usual." Selling tomatoes and melons to New Yorkers makes possible livelihoods for settlers, who will want to create new Jewish communities in th« underpopulated Negev. Furthermore, Hofshi adds, the exports bring in more foreign currency and this helps Israel's hardpressed economy. And techniques learned here can be shared with droughtstricken parts of Africa, Asia and Latin America where mass starvation is a constant danger. Using UJA/Federation Campaign funds, the Unit for Marketing Research has created a sophisticated infrastructure in Israel for the systematic coordination of local high-technology agriculture with floreign market demands. This year, Israeli growers are exporting

2.5 million flower bulbs because they are vims-free, and those from their main competitors, the Netherlands and Japan, aren't Europeans now eat a better quality iceberg lettuce in the winter when they import Israeli-grown varieties, than they do in the summer when they eat their own. Israel's new "Yarden" and "Gamlo" fine wines which entered the vinters' marketplace last year, have competed successfully against traditional high-quality — and high-priced — foreign vintages. A half-million bottles were quickly sold and a larger volume is being prepared for the coming season.

THOUGHTS ON REACHING 80 October 4, 198.S. 4 o'clock in the morning: Have been lying here wide awake since 2:.'U). Can't sleep, very restless. Abe is Sleeping and David's door is closed. Time to think about my life of 80 years. What have I accomplished? "Thayik God" I'm in fair health surrounded by a very good husband and loving children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and friends. My life has been quite pleasant, with its ups and downs. 1 have been sheltered by my father who was very religious. My mother died at 43 and didn't have a chance to see me married, etc. I never worked outside the home so I didn't know much of the business world. 1 have seen great changes in my lifetime. Horse and buggy days to the Concorde, coal stoves to electric and solar heat, etc. Too many to mentio'n. Also changes in attitudes toward marriage, parenting, etc. I hope I've become tolerant. ' 1 hope and pray that in my remaining years that I'll have fair health and when my time comes to die, I won't be sick too long. I don't want to be a burden to my family. I have been very fortunate to hove a good husband of 59 years (almost) good children and grandchildren, of which I am very proud. Also happy to have been able to ^ve my children a good education. I know that I have tried to live an honest, ethical life and hope our children and grandchildren will continue the same pattern. I close with wishes that all my dear ones will enjoy good health and happiness and all the good things in life. Love to all of you. Mom.

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OPENING CEREMONIES Omaha's community-wide celebration of Yom Ha'Atzmaut on Sunday, May 18, will kick off at 12:15 p.m. with flagraisihg by the members of the Morgan-Epstein Post of the Jewish War Veterans. The opening ceremonies will also include remarks by Omaha Mayor, Mfte Boyle and a brief performance of Israeli folk dances by the Hadaaaah Dancers. MAINSTAGE ENTERTAINMENT The JCC Theater will come alive from 2:00 to 3:15 with a salute to Jewish'history through drama and dance by young performers. Two premier performances will spotlight Jewish history in the Middle East and in the Diaspora. Dig 'N Tel "Dig 'N Tel," a play replete with tales, legends, songs, and witticisms, transports the au^lience to an archaeological dig at a Tel (hill) in the Middle East. In its explorations a team of 14 archaeologists uncover objects that conjure up stories of wise men and fools from Jewish folk literature. With a cast pf 16, ages 9 to 16, "Dig 'N Tel" provides insight into the varied and colorful panorama of Jewish civilization. This 30 minute production is directed by Martin Skomal, JCC Theater Artist-in-Residence through a program of the Nebraska Arts Council. He is assisted by Jeane Gilinsky, Creative Dramatics Instructors and Debbie Greenblatt, Music Artist-in-Residence, who provides live music for the play. A brief intermission will feature a drawing for a special door prize from Israel. Two Poems In Dance The choreography of the world renowned Anna Sokolow will be performed by the JCC Young Dancers Workshop. During her residency in Omaha last February, Ms. Sokolow choreographed two dances entitled, "Two Poems." the dances are set to the music of S. Rachmaninoff and F. Schubert. This performance on May 18 will be the world premier of this original work designed specifically for 27 JCC dancers. Jill Larsen, an advanced JCC dance student, will perform a solo variation which she choreographed to music by Poulenc. TickeU Tickets for the Mainstage Entertainment may be obtained in advance at the JCC or at the door on May 18. The $2.00 admission "donation" will help defray the costs of the entire festival. According to JCC Yom Ha'atzmaut Co-Chairman Caryn RifVin, "In order to avoid charging an admission fee to the overall festivities, we decided to ask for a donation for tickets to the Mainstage Entertainment. We Iiope the community will support us in this way." FOOD: ENJOY. ENJOY. ENJOY! Lunch; In addition to all the activities and exhibits, there will be plenty of food for all. Lunch concessions will be served in the Au- ' ditorium from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Y.E.S. (Yoiiiig Energetic Seniors) will serve hot dogs and 'drinks, Falafel, a favorite fast food in Israel which features salad and fried chickpeas in a pocket of flat bread, will be served by B'nai Israel Synagogue of Council Bluffs. Other foods available will include traditional deserts, munchies, and coffee and tea. Other participating organizations will include Womens American ORT and B'nai B'rith Women. Dinner: A relaxed and traditional atmosphere is the goal of dinner Chairman, Edith Rogert. A dinner of traditional Jewish foods will be served at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium by members of Na'amat, USA, formerly Pioneer Women. The auditorium will be artistically redecorated for this event which will include live music by Debbie Greenblatt and "Thunder Roll," a local band. Selections will include klezmer, folk, and popular music. Dinner guests will receive a souvineer program/recipe book. Seating is limited so the public is encouraged to remember that advance reservations are necessary and must be completed by M^y 12. Call the JCC Membership office at 3348200. DMMrt: . Monsky and Cornhusker lodges of B'nai B'rith Men «re hosting a giant birthday

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VIDEO TOUR To join in the celebration, the Jewiah F — Land of ContrasU," on the half-hou video ^ves an overview of contempora modern cities, as well aa lU many land and Christian holy places.

SWIMMma IN I8RA Shown in the photo, UM Utaral pood o a thouMod vMtors daUr> The water toi holt, y«t is immeMely ntnMng. On Hi open to the public Arom 12:80 to BiSO p.a In honor of Yon Ha'Atanumt.

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)F ISRAEL •ration Library will preaent "Israel fin the Adnlt Lounge. The 2B minute Israel, highlighting its ancient and rks, including the Jewish, Moaleai,

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cake in honor of kraers 36th birthday. Everyone is invited to eiyoy a piece of cake at the closing ceremony which will be held at 7 PM in the JCC lobby. WISHING AT THE WESTERN WALL How about an opportunity to transport yourself magically to the Western Wall on the Temple Mount in Jertisalem? All it takes is a trip to "Wishing At The Western Wall," sponsored by the JCC Early Childhood Department, from 1:00 - 3:00 in Room 10. The whole family is invited to visit a replica of the Western (Wailing) Wall. Then, by donating to any of three charities, each participant receives a piece of paper on which to write a personal message. The message will then be placed anywhere within the wall. According to Donna Olesh, Chairperson Early Childhood Committee, "Tzedakah is an essential part of our tradition. Combining this with the symbolism of putting a message in the Western Wall promises to be a popular event." Proceeds from this activity will go to: The ' Jewish National Fund, Mazkaret Batya, our Sister Jewish Community in Israel, and the Omaha Food Bank. DROP IN ARTS ACTIVITIES OF ISRAEL Two JCC committees, Art and Elementary/Junior High, are sponsoring "Greet.. ings To Israel" from 1 - 4 in the Children's Loupge. These art activities for adults as well as children are aimed at creating a giant scroll of greetings to be sent to our sister community in Israel, Mazkeret Batya. The scroll's pictures and words will be done via modern methods that represent ancient art forms of Israel: Caligraphy, Mosaic, and Bas-Relief. Modern materials such as markers, paper, glue, and sandpaper cut-outs will be used to create Hebrew messages, paper mosaics, and rubbings from low relief textures. More excitement an anticipation awaits in a possible return greeting from Mazkaret Batya. EXHIBITS ON VIEW THROUGHOUT THE DAY Jewish organizations — Women's American Ort, Hadassah, Na'amat USA, National Council of Jewish Women, and B'nai B'rith Women — will present educational exhibits in the OI|er Adult Lounge. Each display will show the organizations' particular activities in Israel. Tlie Nebraska Jewish Historical Society will have a holocaust exhibit in the Corridor Gallery. The exhibit includes a series ofpic- tures,' given to NJHS by Public Relations, Strategic Air Command. These photos were originally taken by soldiers liberating concentration camps. There is also a listing of Jewish survivors who made their homes in '^maha and Lincoln. The exhibition is dedicated to the memory of Magda Fried. The exhibit will be in place the week of May 6 (Yom Hashoab) and run through the summer. "Expressions '86," an exhibit of art from Israel, will be presented by the JCC Art Committee in the Art Gallery. Representing over 70 Israeli artists, this exhibit will include never-before-seen works of art by Jews of Ethiopia — recent emigrants to the State of Israel. "Expressions '86" will run May 18-25. YOM HAATZMAUT GAMES The JCC Health and Phys Ed Department will hold its Yom Ha'atzmaut Family Games in the gymnasium from 3:30 - 4:45. These games are designed not only for the family's enjoyment but as a way to teach the history of our Jewish people and their journey to find a homeland. Activities will run simultaneously with participants divided into groups that will rotate from one activity to the next. The games include: Shabbat Toss, Climb The Golan Heights Obstacle Course, Yom Ha'atzmaut Penny Throw, Jewish Trivia Musical Chairs, Musical Boat Race, Pin The Israeli Flag Of The Map Of Israel, and .Learn About Israel Race Match-up. KIBBUTZ STYLE HAYRAiCK RmBS ^ Also from 3:30 • 4:46, outdoors on the grounds behind the gymnasium, ttmiUes can hop aboard a tractor driven old Cuhioned hayrack rid*. Get a genuim fisel for the hayrack rides on the kibbutstm in Israel!

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Space: Israel's newest frcxitier President Reagan's invitation to Israel to participate in "Star Wars" research raises an intriguing question: Is the Jewish State ready and willing to venture into space? Space science research is not an entirely new field for Israeli scientists. As long ago as 1961, a meteorological research rocket was successfully launched. Israel's high^ quality military missiles are a spin-off of that research. Israel now has the opportunity to enlarge and expand its capabilities in space science because of the new Center for Space Research at the technion — Israel Institute of Technology. Professor Arnan Seginer of Technion, head of the Aerodynamics Laboratories of the Department of Aeronautical Engineering, will be the head of the Susman-Asher Space Center. He suggests that "the space-oriented research programs will enable Israeli-made rockets and satellites to enter space." This must be a priority in view of the 1986 launching of Arab-Sat, a communications aatellite owned by a 19-nation Arab consortium, including the PLO, which will grant the Arabs great intelligence advantages. NASA (the National Aeronautic and Space Administration) and the European Space Agency will be cooperating with scientista at the Center, sharing knowledge acquired over the years. This is a gesture of confidence in Israel's ability to explore the frontiers of space science. In fact, larael's role aa a world leader in electronics, secured with the essential input and brainpower of Technion scientists, and

the expertise and wide-ranging research ongoing in varied areas, provide a sound basis for the Space Center — with expected spinoffs for Israel's burgeoning science-based industries. New advances in medicine, for example, have opened up with the explosion of technology developed by space scientists and utilized in medical research. Technion is already involved in a preliminary space program. The growing need for an independent Israeli space program was foreseen years ago. Related research began in the 1950's and continued. The Department of Aeronautical Engineering's ARC Plasma Generator and high enthalpy test facility, for instance, completed in 1984, are capable of simulating aerodynamic heating problems at high velocities. The system will be central to the new Center, as will the Wind IVnnels Laboratory (testing site for the Kfir fighter aircraft), the Jet Engines and TVirbines Laboratory (crucial to the development of the Lavie fighter's jet engine), and other research facilities — which will be part of the challenge of research into hypersonic flight and the simulation of deep space conditions. The Center will be instrumental in the training of young scientists who will constitute the core of Israel's independent endeavors to enter apace. Among other projects, the Center will assume the task of preparing space, astronomy, and astrophysics textbooks in Hebrew for the science track in Israeli high schools. Helen and Norman Asher, in the tradition of Louis Susman, Mrs. Asher's father, have had a long and fruitful affiliation with the Technion. Their generosity created the successful Bosmat T\itorial Program. They

Dr. Daniel Levine of Teehnion's Faculty of AeroBantleal EaciaMriag perfemM wind tunnel experiments on a new aircraft deaign as part of OBgoiac researeli conducted by TeclinioD's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The Technion built Israel's first wind tunnel and provides indispensable research and key peraonlMl to the aeronautics industry. have also established the Helen and Nor- as Assistant TVeaaurer and as a guiding man Aaher Visiting Professorship, which force of the Chicago Chapter of the Amerenables the Technion to invite world-re- ican Society for Technion. The Susman-Asher Space Center and Renowed scientists to the Institute to lecture search Lab at Technion will be a giant leap to students and staff. Mrs. Helen Asher serves with distinction forward for Israel and for the free world.

New Israeli nursing robots to serve the disabled Researchers at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Technion — Israel Institute of Technology, are devising a nursing robot that will run errands, fetch objects, serve and even cook — in r^ponse to verbal commands.

A direct telephone link will enable it to dial a number on request or if ah emergency occurs and help is needed. The robot will "see" with an "eye" very similar in design to a camera rangefinder.

When Johan Borenstein of the Robotics Department issues a firm two-word command: "Sink-move," the robot model wheels across the room oh its way to the sink. And when Borenstein issues the next instruction: "Homemove," the model returns to his side.

In spite of this system's extensive capabilities, it is expected to be relatively inexpensive. Its developers' target reUil price is $10,000 and [{is hoped that the project wiU be completed by the end of 1986. .

Research in progress aims at the development of a sophisticated nursing robot, capable of performing varied tasks for the physically disabled, i.e., opening or closing a cupboard, window, or door, replacing a video cassette or preparing simple dishes.

Early prototype of nursing robot at Technion's Robotics Lab.

"Israel is an ideal place for the development and export of robotic systems," notes Prof Yoram Koren, head of Technion's Robotics Laboratory, "because software is at the heart of the system and "we have a fund of the right sort of expertise in,this field."

The nursing robot will comprise at least three major components: a self-propelled, computer-controlled carriage, the robot mounted on it, and a fixed source of radiation — either infrared or laser beams — to serve as a permanent reference point for the system's frequent reorientation.

Technion — Israel Institute of Technology is a comerstone for Israel's development and its most comprehensive academic center for advanced technological education and applied research for more than 60 years. Mpre than 25,(KX) Technion graduates have been key to Israel's agricultural and industrial development, economic growth, and national security, bringing Israel to the forefront of high technology.

The carriage, equipped with sensors to help it avoid or overcome obstacles, will move in response to voice signals from the patient. Spoken commands will activate the robot arm and activate numerous possible tasks.

Since 1940, the American Society for Technion has contributed to the advancement of the Technion by supporting the Institute's educational needs and objectives.

'Tedinion Track" reaches out to future scientists and engineers Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres has lamith Eckstein, Head of the Department will be of immense value in assisting Israel center for advanced technological education often emphasized that the solution to Is- of Education in Technology and Science, to catch up with the expanding need for and applied research for more than 60 years. rael's economic difficulties lies in the con- has been instrumental in implementing the highly trained scientists and engineers in More than 25,000 Technion graduates have been key to Israel's agricultural and industhe years to come. tinued development of science-based high- new approach. Techniin — Israel In|titute of Technol- trial development, economic growth, and tech industry. The progi-am began in September, 1983 The most important factor in this process in the Ironi Gimmel School in Haifa and ogy is a cornerstone for Israel's develop- national security, bringing Israel to the is the creation of a large pool of highly the Rogosin Comprehensive School in Mig- ment and its most comprehensive academic forefront of high technology. trained science and engineering personnel. dal HaEmek. Enrollment in the science This, in turn, is dependent on the ability of track doubled with the introduction of the Israeli schools to educate well prepared and program and increa^ further the following motivated students. school year. Encouraged by this response, the De' The Technion — Israel Institute of Technology's Department of Education and partment of Education and l^hnology exTechnology, Israel's premiere training panded the program by developiitg mobile ground for the nation's science teachers, is laboratories, a project funded by the George aggressively reaching out to potential future .and Beatrice ShermanFoundstion. of Bosscientists and engineers through the "Tech- ton. The mobile labs bring the exciting potsnnion TVack", an innovative program to enhance interest in careers in science among tial of a science education out to studenitai involving them in unusual laboratory activhigh school students. In this "IVack", high school classes are ities, utilizing Technion Dean's List in' "adopted" by the Technion and receive an structors. exciting enrichment program in physics, The Korct-Foundation of San Francisco chemistry, mathematics, and computer sci- recently made a substantial gift to tha Techence. The Technion TVack classes visit the nion with a portion to be uaed for the TechInstitute periodically for a field day and nion Track program. work in labs and workshops, observe demThis past academic year, the 'Oehnion onstrations, visit research laboratories and Track program expanded to include the meet with technion students. The high high schools in'Raaiuuia, Hadera, Netanya, school students work in small groups, with Nazareth, and Henliya. The project is a catalyst to impact on the outstanding l^echnion students serving as predicted short-fall of more than 6,000 sciinstructors. Technion's Association Professor Shu- entists and engineers in Israel by 1990. It Israeli high school students enrolled in "Technion Track" academic ootreadi.

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Jody Malashock community volunteering, through BBG, and now serving as JCC group services V.P., she is an active member of many Federation end Community organizations. We asked what special attraction Council has for her, she responded that she likes the fact that many of the projects and monies are used for local benefit of groups which fall into the national priority categories: ie: children, aging..

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Tbia week s Hello Jerusalem" offers an interesting re-living of the Exodus from Egypt. With the help of the Selah Band and a little dramatization, the experience comes to life. This should be an educational delight for school children. The program airs on Cox Cable 7 on Sunday, from 2 to 3 p.m. and again on Monday, from 7 to 8 p.m. Another episode on Eilat tells of the Israeli government's experiment to increase the entarpriae in the

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Bob Cunnin^bam... Good Bnafaiess Sense for the State Leg^islatiire. Bob Cunningham has served Omaha for many years as Mannar, City Council Member, School Board Member and as a community volunteer. Now he wants to serve you as a member of the State Legislature. Bob Cunningham's goals as your state senator Include: • Aggressively pursuing economic development projects for the state (Fbrmed Mayor's Commission for Ek»ndmlc Eievelopment while serving as Mayor of Omaha) • Creating an atmoi^here in which businesses, large aiKl small can thrive (o create new Jobs for Nebraskans. • Making nnore efficient use of our tax ddUais. >• Maintaining the Unlveislty of Nebrasisa at Omaha as a viable Institution of higher learning. He has received awards firmn the Heniy Moqsi^ Lodge for B'Nal B'rith: the Fkatemal Order of Eag^ the United Dalies Marine Coips. and the Archbishop's Committee for Educational Development . *

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that period. Yet many of the tombstones were heavily decorated with Jewish symbols — the menorah, the lulav (palm branch), the etrog (citron), and, in one case, s matzoh, possibly indicating that the person had died at Passover. Within the Vatican's ongoing exhibit of Judaica, we viewed a Spanish Torah, a megillah, two candelabra from the apartment of Pope Paul VI, one of a pair of tefillin, and a silver filigreed megillah case. The next day, Father Leonard Boyle, prefect of the Vatican library, accompanied us as we toured the manuscript collection. With the help of our two specialists, Dr.

Miller and Dr. Michael Signer, associate professor of Jewish history at HUC-JIR in Lo* Angeles, we selected a dozen manuscripts and printed books for closer examination. One of the items was a twelfthcentury Torah written on leather in the tradition of North Africa. We read codices of the twelfth, thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, produced in Rome, Spain and Germany — the Spanish codex distinguished by its exquisite illuminations. Also on di^lay was the first Soncino Bible, printed in 1488, and the Bomberg Bible, printed in Venice in 1622 with the permission of the Vatican author-

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ities. We also saw the famous Samaritan tricolumnar Bible (in Hebrew, Arabic and Samaritan) with commentary, written in Palestine, and the Polyglot Bible (1614-17) in Hebrew with translations in Arabic, Aramaic, Amwnian, Coptic and Bthiopic. The library's collection of gilded glass — some pieces intact, other fragmented — includes a second-century C.B. piece that depicts the Temple of Solomon. We also were shown seven ancient oil lamps decorated with engraved menorot. What did all this signify? First, that Hebrew, along-with Latin, Greek and Arabic, was, in former times, not only respected but venerated, that the mark of a scholar was his command of any or all these languages. For example, in 1701, a Vatican library scribe took some 30 of Pope Clement XI's sermons and translated them into Hebrew, completely annotated and vocalized -As of this writing. Dr. Persegati has received clearance from the director general of the Vatican museum to release its Judaica for exhibition in the United States. We await final word on the material in the Biblioteca Apostolica. The Vatican must be commended for having worked so hard to bring about this exhibition, and, above all, •for having preserved our Jewish heritage, making it possible to fill gaps in our knowledge of the past. Included in our delegation were Dr. Maury Leibovitz, benefactor and patron of special projects in Jewish history and president of the Knoedler Gallery; Spencer Partrich of Detroit; Rabbi Dannell Schwartz of Detroit's Temple Beth-El; and Father Joseph Fenton, Office of Communications, U.S. Catholic Conference.

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that she isn't pregnant. "We try hard to do follow ups but we have to be careful about calling their homes." With pregnant clients various alternatives are explored: marrying the father and keeping the child; putting the child up for adoption; terminating the pregnancy via abortion. "Very often," reports Bender, "pregnant girls who come in use expressions such as 'get rid of it' or 'finish it' referring to their pregnancies." Staff members try to get them to discuss their feelings about being pregnant so that they can make realistic decisions. From time to time the Shilo workers leave the confines of the Shilo apartmentjn order to publicize their .services. This 'outreach' work, done in schools or with youth groups, may consist of one lecture about birth control or the specific services available at Shilo. It can also be a series of sessions in which teenagers discuss their fears and questions about sexuality and sexual relationships. "Frequently," says Bender^"we're asked, by administrators, to stress the fact that sexual intercourse is a manifestation of love within marriage and to discourage sexual activity per se. But if you ask a group of young people reasons for having inter-

course, 'love' is 18th on the list. What we do try to do is get them to see the consequences of what they're doing and have them understand that there is a possibility of saying 'no' to sexual activity." However thankful many young people may be for Shilo's services, there is a constant struggle for financial support. The 1985-86 budget of $32,000 will go mainly for rent and the only two salaried positions of service director and outreach worker, neither of which is full-time. Little funding comes from Israeli institutions. "It should b e clear why we get very little money from here. Sex not resultii|ig in the birth of children and abortion are not exactly vote-catching issues," comments Bender. So she does her fund-raising mainly abroad — most money coming from America. In addition, some of the unsolicited publicity can be far from helpftil. Recently a local newspaper printed that by going to Shilo a young woman could get a prescription for the 'pill' and go out and "have fun all night." This is a far cry from the Shilo philosophy that a woman has the right, and the responsibility, to make well-informed and thoughtfiil decisions about her own sexual behavior.

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By Kevin Praemao Greek, moat of the rest in Latin and a small number in NEW YORK, (JTA) - The Jewish caUcombs of Italy, Hebrew — reveal the wide range of arts, trade*, and pcofeawhich are to leave the cuatody of the Vatican and become sions of early Italian Jews: from the artista, acton and the raipontibility of the Italian g^amment, hai placed the scribes to lawyers, bankers, physicians, merchants and sailItalian Jewish community on the brink of an historical cul- ors — as well as their family, social and religious comtural victory — which might turn out to be • pyrrhic victory munity. unless there is sufficient support from world Jewry. A 1981 archaeological excavation of the catacombs of This is the message IXillia Zevi, president of the Union Venosa — since closed for safety reasons — revealed the of Italian Jewish Communities, brought here in a speech interesting fact that Jewish and Christian section* weje. to the Jewish Museum and in a later interview with the located in "such proximity to one another" as to suggest Jewish Telegraphic Agency. The meeting at the Jewish Mu- "a high level of interaction in their communities" up to the seum marked the beginning of the Italian Jewish Heritage ninth centory, according to Prof Eric Meyers of Duke University, who co-directed the Italian American ArchaeologFoundation of America. "This is our common roots, because, after all, the roots ical team with Prof. Cesare Colafemmina of Bari of American Jewry are in Europe," Zevi said in an interview University. Most of the Jewish catacombs were plundered in the long in a New York cafe. "Your roots are our roots and we want to be the custodian of our common roots with your help." centuries before the Vatican authorities took over their suZevi specifically is seeking financial support and archaeo- pervision, and their treasures still surface at private auclogical expertise to aid in Italian Jewry's maintenance of tions. These thefts stopped with the Vatican teke over in the catacombs. 1929. Zevi also spoke at the Jewish Museum for the need to It is difficult to determine the amount of money needed for the catacombs, Zevi said, before detailed plans are preserve Jewish libraries and archives, as well as syngdrafted on the extent of conservation and exploration agogues in small towns in Itoly. Some of these synagogues needed for the project. "Experts have indicated $S million are located where once flourishing Jewish communities no as a realistic basis for a well structured project over a three longer exist. "There, conservation poses a problem," said Zevi. to four year period," she said. "In a number of cases we Were able to apply a formula There are about a dozen major Jewish catacombs — underground burial networks going back to the first century which is proving satisfactory: the synagqgue is sold to the BCE and spanning the next five — known to have existed municipality for a symbolic sum, so that funds can be E^in Italy. Archaeological explorations dating back to the located for its restoration. In exchange, we are assured that the Jewish character will be maintained, and that it be used 1600'B testify to their existence in Rome, Sicily, Sardinia and the southern region of Apulia — especially Venosa and '.only for cultural activities of a high standard, such as lectures and concerts," Zevi told the Jewish Museum gathBari. Scholars estimate that in Imperial Rome, underground ering. For example, she cited the city of Pitigliano, once delabyrinths were lined up to 100,000 tombs. The tombs provide priceless information on the daily lives of Jews in the scribed as "the little Jerusalem," according to Zevi, where earliest European diaspora. "We are your past, you are the an agreement was recently signed with the municipality for ' the restoration of a synagogue destroyed by ti landslide 25 great present," said Zevi. Since Italy's reunification in 1870, and more formally years ago, and of the old Passover oven nearby. In an effort to rescue at least some of the books, docusince the 1929 Condordat between the Italian government and the Holy See, some Jewish and Christian catacombs ments and other archival materials, an old car repair shop in Italy have been under the control of the Vatican's Pon- near Rome's main synagogue has been purchased for a proposed lulian National Jewish Library and Heritage Center. , tifical Commission for Sacred Art. In February 1984, the Secretaries of the State of Italy About $350,000 has been allocated already by Rome's reand df the Vatican signed a revised version of the Concordat gional and provincial authorities for restoration of the under which the Holy See agreed to relinquish its man- building. Zevi estimated that about $3 million is need^ for the Library and Heritage Center. agement of all "non-Christian" catacombs. Though Italy's 35,000 Jews had long and anxiously awaited this move, they now fear that lack of funds and archaeological know-how might well impede the restoration, further exploration and, above all, conservation of the Seven area young men Hospital, Radiation Oncolcatacombs. will have conferred upon ogy; Harris Frankel, The "We are gratified by our victory, but we fear that this them this month, the degree University of Texas Health victory, unless we find the help of our fellow Jews in the of Doctor of Medicine. 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QUKSTIONS: 1. Shoold all laml in the state be placed in school districts offering public school instruction for liindergarten through I2lh grade? 2. Do you favor or oppose replacing the death penalty with a mandatory prison aenteace? 3. Should the state's incone tax system continue to be based upon the federal iacoin* tax? 4. Do yau favor a state operated lottery? 5. What methods, if any. do you support for broadening the state's tax base? 6. What can the governor do to spur economic development? 7. Da yon support Initiative 300? Republican KERMIT BRASHEAR, 42. 216 No. 116th St. Lawyer/Managing Partner of Nelson & Harding. Past dun., Nebr. ReiHib. Party, 1983-85. Married, 3 children. UNL, BA 1%6, JD 1969. Member, Repub. Nat'l Comm. Trustee, Lutheran Med. Ctr., 1982-86. Board of Directors, Opera Omaha. 1981-84, Personnel Committee Chm, Pacific Hills Lutheran Church, I98»«2. Bd. of Directors, Nebr. Diet., 5. BROADBNBG TA:^llAS&7^'(ax baas should be broadened thraaghI (^owth in fai oar edenoaw. Wa aasd nan tBVays's,-mor« tax paymg businesses to Shan tax ourdiBaaod aHow a raduction in tazu tor evtryone. We should not "broaden" the tax base by finding new taxes to impose on tlie existing, too lew taxnayars. 6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Makaitthe No. 1 priority. Select a proven economic developnient expert with department management experience to head the enort. Require a common sense plan for growth in prioritized, possible targtt. areas and require follow through. Give neceasary sUentioa to a pro growth tax policy. Know that jobs are liey! 7. INITIATIVE 300: Yes, but I supnort the necesssry modification to maximize its objectivee, e.g. stewanuhip of our land and water, preservation of the family fsnn, and minimiration of its damsgiiK affects, e.g. adverse inmact qn ci|iital formation (or agriculture, cattle feeding aiKl lifestock suu^ter and alternative crop food processing. NANCY HOCH, 49, Nebrsslia City. Current public office: NU Regent. Married. 3 children. NU, 1666-67: B A, U. Kana., I960. Farm owner, active in management 1984 Repub. nominee fbr US Senate. Past public office: Neb. City librsry board. Former member. State Repub. Central Comm., Pros., Otoe Co. Repub. Women; Head, Cowgirls for Curtis. 6. BROADENING TAX BASE: Major cbanns must await legislative and tasic force studies: explore feasibility aTbroadening property tax andsalestaxbasee,deBirability of oome line of federal tax form, other than tax paid, as basis for state tar, datormine if Naht.' personsl snd corporate income tax are competitive with other statss. 6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Create positive, con^titiye businees climate in Nebr., offering a balanced tax base and busmess incentives for existing and prospective Iwsiness snd srowth. Appoint a dynamic professional to fieed the Department of Economic Deveiopmenu Personally "Marlcet Nebrasia'. Seek ventuncapital. Improve statewide efforts in coordinating in activities of econ. devt. 7. INITIATIVE 300: Support modification. Support intent of Initiative 300. I oppose large catpotatlons owning snd operating Nebr. farmland: believe these restrictions should be m statutes, not in the Constitution. Future for agriculture is In growth of food processing, feeling and expanded marliels, capital investment, now rsstricteo. Creates negative business dimata. CHUCK LOOa, 88, taSMK"- «T!^;.?uru .vtj,i„ ;. B-PT,.,Professtional soler. Msrried, 6 children. ' 6. BROADENING TAX BASE: I Do Believe thst to Broaden the tax Base is Wrong. Everyone should pay taxea and only Honerably Deductions should Be allowed, the tax svatems now stands like this if taxes are rsised tlien buisness Raises prices But Wages Don't go up and the Working Man has less spendable income it's a visuss circl. 6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: for yesrs it looked like the Doors to industry and Better Industrial Base were sliut to all trying to Build in Nebraska Well I Will find out why & Who have Blocked the way tell the Peonte who & way and if the case t>e they can watch out of office. 7. INI'TIATIVE 300: It has some good and some bad. KAV A. ORR. 47, Lincobi. Current public office: Nebr. State Treasurer. Married, 2 children. U. of Iowa. 1956-67. Past offices: V. Pres. Midwest, Nat'l Assn. of State Treasurers; first Vice-Pres.. Lincoln General Hosp. Auxiliary. Board of 'Trustees Hastings College, President's Advisory Comm. on the Arts, Nebraska's Outstanding 'young Republican Woman,-1969. 6. BROADENING TAX BASE: No changes should be made before a comprehensive study. As Governor 1 would commission a complete evaluation to determine fairness of our system snd tlie effect on individusls, government subdivisions, and business development efforts. My study woukl talie a few months, compared to t years propoeod by the Lc^ature. 6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Getting state financial affairs in order with accurate predictions of revenue and expenditures will encourage business growth. I favor tax incentives for businesses that ine empl^ment. Tlie Governor must make existing employers p that the state appraciates thah payrolls. More universlty-ststeition. I want to keep our the constitutional amattd-. 'businesses, by anothar

have beeit a vary succasaful agri / farming 1600 acres near Wausa. 1 have woritad i» MiaeldM pUnt aiiimbsan acMtom ah« 6. BROAMNINO TAX^ASB: I bttsni to rahim profit to ^ agricultwa, Nabraaka Is an ^jricoUural stata, For swy II fanmn net

VOTERS' GUIDE PRIMARY ELECTION, MAY 13, 1986 S7 is generated into the rest of the economy. With people finondaUy broke there is a very limited tax base and at the same lime a great need for Social Service programs. 6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Many businesses in Nebrasks de pend directly on agriculture snd sre hsrmed by the present economy in agriculture. 1 will encourage direct marketing from the produoer to the consumer and developing other methods which will return profit to agriculture. This will naturally spur economic development. .7. INITIATIVE 300: I support Initiative 300. The people wanted Initiative'300 so they gathered signatures and voted m favor of it. Therefore only the wilTof the people should clumge Initiative 300. If it is chsnged let thoee in favor of the cliange do it by carrying a petitkin.

Jayceea OuUtaodbig Young Nebraskan, 1986; Who's Who hi American Law, Gov s Executive Council, 1983; Order of the Coif; Order of Barristers. 6. BROADENING TAX BASE: 1. Expanskm of efapkiyment and mdustrisi bsses through targsting industriee, creatinMnveetment incentives, offsring job training programs, utilizing publid'-power aa an inducemeot to industry, tailoring Nslv's law to make expansion into targeted areas attractive. 2, Shining property tax Imrdan to other tax bases, reviewing certain sales tax exemiKiaaa. 6. ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT: Tha Governor must give diiaetMn

EVERETr O. 8ILEVEN, 47, LooisviUe. Pastor. Married, 2 chikben. Southern Illuiois U., Faith Evangdkal Bible College. Faith Baptist Thsokigical Semhuuy. Over 100 Freedom awards nationwide. 6. BROADENING TAX BASE: First a tax study needs to be msde. Consider: —siiolishing corpcrate and peraonal income tax; —broaden sales tax; — tax on bank collected intereet; —head tax. 6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Must revitalize eg economy: —state bank, create credit at 4% or less; —develop processing of ag products; —give current Businesses same breaks proposed to bring in new business; —give business incentives for job creation. 7. INITIATIVE 300: Yea.

resource of the state must be utilised to attract employment snd to fostar creativity laadin to new Nafar. ioba. 7. INITITAirVK 300: Support Initiative 309 and iu efforts to protect the family famtr against unfair tax inoantivaa to hiveal in agrioUture. Bfturta to "gut" Initiative 300 through Anwdmeat aboold nnt be tokratad. If Initiative 300 ia to be momHed, a oomiinlWMiva statute providing proper protection for family farma muat Brat be passed. JMARQE HIOaiN*. 64, 127 So. SSthSt. Current public office: State Senator. Married. UNO, St. Joaaph CoU., Owensburg. KY. Fonnar DouglM Co. Dam. Ohm.: Jndkial Nom. Comm.; Cbair<Cs>r«ctkiB Advisory CooaL Arnica Stodsntium Award, Assn., of Indn. CoUsgss; Nebr. Vocatian Asan. Award; Nabr. Access to DantistiyJiir EUvfy Avsrd. latarsst in nursing iMme lew, child

MONTETATtOR, 64, 9667 North 29th St. Attorney. Past pidilic offices: Omalu City Council, Doiwlas County Election Commisskmar, Nebr. EEO Commisskm. Married; 8 children. CMgfaton U., 6 yrs., B8BA, LLB. Was Counsel for US Senate Subcommittee and LafUative Aast. to San. Hruaka, 1961«3; Local Rep. for Cong. McCoUlatsr, 1971-73; Omaha Charter Study Ceaveatipn. 6. BSOADENING TAX BASE: I do not favor hro^dniiu the state's tax base. If I were convinced that a new tax would be a replacement tax instead of an additional tax, 1 would look at thia more favorably. The property rty tax is now hsavily burdsnsd. but feel this is the lesser of two evils. 6. ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT: The Governor shoukl provkle the leadership to marsbsll all of the tesourpes of stste government to encourage new industry. Beyond that, the nudn effort sbould be to deliver the services of state government as economically and effidently as possible so as to create an overall climate that is attractive to business. 7. INIIJITATIVE 300:1 favor efforU to preserve the family farm. But I believe Initiative 300 is too restrictive and nasds to be modified to sllow more oatskle capital to flow into the state through corporste sctivities that don't pose a real threat to family farming.

. BROASBMING TAX BASE: I support a sUU kittery for hrosdaning tbs stata'a tax base. 1 do not anpport any mandatory taxas. such sa on services. 6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: I wooU urge the Chambers of Commei^, acroes the state, to do the job for which they wars crsstad: working to get businesses to come to this state. 1 do not believe in giving tax boiefits to businesses coming into this state, these tax benefits being subsidized by the taxpayer. 7. INITITATIVE 300: Yes, 1 support InitisUve 300. This referendum wsB voted in by the people. Since this is the case, I do not beUeve the vote of 25 Senators should do swsy with the Initiative 300. ROBERTJ. PROKOP, 61, Wilbur. Past office: UN Board of RaganU, 1971-83. Foreask Psthok«ist. Siu^ UNL, BS 1966, MS 1968, Ph.D. 1963. U. of Nsbr. Mad. Ctr., MD, 1966. Chm of Board, Nebr. Baaeball Hall of Fame. Ragwnal Director, NBC BaaebalL Beoatly Award. 1960. 6. BROADENING TAX BASE: Broadening the tax baae does not addrtaa tha problem, total revenue amounts needed to maintain state gov't. Decreadng eniendituras shoukl bs the primary goal prior to increased taxation or broadsoing tax base. 6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: llie governor can spur ecnnomK development by maUng tha stats competitive with other states in total taxation. No economic devalopmeiit can be considered resUstically until npanding and taxation are otougfat under cootroL 7. INITITATIVE 300: Initiative 300 ia the only protective devke present for fsm^ ai^icultursl operations. Amondments needed should be passed ststustorily, provod constitutional, and then amending' attempts stsrted.

ROOER V. VANT, 39, Lhicohi. Self-employed. Single, 2 chiklren. BS, John F. Kennedy College, 1970. 6. BROADENING TAX BASE: I propose bringing in new agriculture related and Industrial (high tech) businesses. We have to be much more aggressive in doing so. Drop tlie income tax Istate) altogether and raise saue tax to 7%, thtis givmg Nebrasitans 8400 million more dollars to spoid each year. This would greatly help the economy. 6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: I would be very aggressive worldwide. I woukl be involved with it at all times. I would make sure that any demand made by a prospective new business could be met. We must jnve some to get new business to come to our state. 7. INITITATIVE 300: Yes. I believe we shoukl or coukl make a few changes. Giving the farmer the right to sell off 49% of his farm to whoever to raise cspitol. But the fanner must stay and run the day to day operations of that farm.

BARTON E. CHANDLER, No reply. BIINA B. DILUMQHAM, Response iUegible.

Dwnoerat CHRISTOPHER J. BEUTUR, 41, Uncohi. Past public office: SUte Senator, 28 Dist., 1978-1986. Lawyer. Married, 4 chiUhen. BA. Yale, 1966; JD, UNL College of l.aw, 1973. Peace Corps, Turkey, 1966-67; U.S. Army, Thailand, 1968-71. Benson High Hallof Fame, 1984. 5. BROADENING TAX BASE: I prefer developing pew sources of revenue, such as a state lottery, to broadening of the tax base. 1 would restructure the tax system to reduce property taxes by 8100 million, snd oppose increased income tax rates, or sales tax on services, unless the only alternative is cutting essential state services. 6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Support Resesrch and Development Autlmrity, funded at t2 million, encouraging growth of Nebraska-based businesses; state lottery; individuahzed property tax programs, tax credits for new businesses providing new jobs; aggressive marketing approach, incentivee to attract new business to rural and urban Nebraska: reduce property taxes; keep tax biuden stable and restrained. 7. INITITATIVE 300: I support Initiative 300 but feel that some changes are needed to correct minor, unintended consequences (such as exempting egg production). No major changes should be undertaken unless ther6 is clear and convincing evklence that Initiative 300 is causing serious, unintended detriment to the state's economy.

In order to give more information to assist voters In making choices, VOTERS' GUIDE space has been alloted to ONLY those races In which candidates are opposed In the Primary Election, or where the same names will not automatically appear on the General Election ballot in November. Replies by candidates which made allegations about other individuals could not be printed. Due to an oversight, candidates for OPPD Board were not polled, so Information was compiled from other sources. Biographies and answers of candidates are printed exactly as written by the candidate. Including any nonstandard spelling, punctuation or grammar. Biographies and responses to questions were limited to 50 words each. Information concerning state candidates was provided through the League of Women Voters of Nebraska and the Lincoln Journal and Star. Editing was sometimes necessary. Candidates falling to respond to the LWV request for Information are listed as "No Reply."

HELEN B008ALIS, 66, Lincobi. Past public office: Former Director, Nebrssks Department of Aging, 1983-86; Mayor of Lincoln, 1975-83; Lincobi City Council, 1969-76. Married, one child. U. of Minn. Officer, Nat'l Legislative Council, AARP. Nebr. Dem. Party Hall of Fame; Hon. Doctor of Law, Weskyan U.; Daughters of Penelope Award; Commendation Cert., Nat'l Trust. 6. BROADENING TAX BASE: We need a comprehensive study of our enthe state tax system. 'To suggest piecemeal solutions without analysis will not allow us to fulfill the criteria of equity, breadth of base, stability of revenue, or incentives for economic development. As Governor, I would make such a study a high priority. 6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: I intend to create the Governor's Economic Devekmment Cabinet made of directors of agendes involved in economic development. Efforts would mchide sssistance for new and expanding small businesses, targeted not shotgun spproach to industry recruiting, encouragement of technological innovation, revitalization of agriculture, oiversiflcation of the economy, search for new market. , . v 7. INITITATIVE 300: Although Initiative 300 will not solve the farm crisis, it will keep outsiders from taking advantage of distressed farmers. Our farmers need the protection of 300 right now. There have not been studies which indicate the impact of Initiative 300, thus it would not be desirable to consider changes.

This copy of the Douglas County Voters' Guide was made possible by funding from the League of Women Voters Educational Fund of Greater Omaha, as a public service. Many thanks also go to Rapid Printing, Inc., for partial subsidization of printing costs.

LT. GOVERNOR - Vote 1 QUESTION: Do you think the Ueotenant Governor should retain the task of presiding over the Legislatnre? Repubflcan RANDY MOODV, 42, Lincohi. Legislative consultant with lobbying firm. Formerly reporter, World. Herald, aide in Congress and Senate, adm. asst. to Gov. Thone. Married, one child. BA. journalism, Creighton, 1966; grad study, U. of

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I1A6UE OF WOMDI YOURS OF OREATER OMANA 522 Elkwood Mall, 42nd & Center Omaha, Nebraska 68105 Membership in the League is open lo all citizens over 18 years of age. No single professional, economic, political, or social group predominates The League of Women Voters is non-partisan. It does not support or oppose any political party or any candidate Its purpose is to promote political responsibility through the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It provides factual and unbiased information on issues and candidates and explains legislation In the public interest. It takes action on selected governmental issues and policies following study and consensus. For further information, phone the League office, 344-3701.

Minn. Currently on Exec. Comm. of SUt« R«pub. Party. Former Chairman, l^ncaster Co. R^Mib. Party, del^at« B4 Rcpub. Nat'L Conv. REPLY TO QUESTION; Yes. Nebraakans have thrae timee defeated conatitutional amendments to remove him from that job. They have ^loken wisely. The lieutenant governor can do more, however. He could coordinate the state's economic development efforts. He slwuld _ contribute in a poettive way to the taxpayer and to the Administraticm he aervea. WILLIAM E. NICHOL, 68, Scottsbluff. Current public office: State Senator, 1974-pre8ent. Previoualy. City Co. '58-66. tAayof. '68-70. Ctv. Comm. '66-74. Former owner-business farmer, newspaper, ScottsDluff Credit Bureau, former insurance adjuster. Married. 2 children. BFA/BS-Ed., Wealeyan, 1935-40. REPLY TO QUESTION: The Lieutenant Governor should continue to preside over the I>e|nslature for two reasons: 1. required by the Nebraska Constitution ana supported by Nebraska voters in several votes; 2. Lt. Gov. becomes an effective Uason between the legislative and executive branches of government, thus improving communication. mCHARD J. MATHEIVS, No reply.

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Dttfnocrat DONALD F. MCGINLEY. 65, Lincoln and Keith County. Current pubLc office: Ueutenant Governor. Previously, State Senator, U. S. Hep. in Congress, Judge, Comission on Industrial Relations. County Attorney. Attorney, livestock-farm interests. Man-ie<|, 7 children. BA. Univ. of Notre Dame, 1 yr, U. of Colo., JD, Georgetown U. Nebr. Demo. Party Hall of Fame, Governor's Award. State Comm. Colleges. REPLY TO QUESTION: A (lualifled "yes". An occupant of this office capable of presiding according to parliamentary rules is better equipped to be an impartial presider than one who is a Member of the Ijegislature. A thorough study could possibly find some definite executive assignments for this officer who has rights of succession. RACHEL HEPBURN, No reply. KEN LEE MICHAELI8. 43, West Point. Disbarred Attorney, writer, house husband. Married, 4 children. B.S., UNL. 1965, JD.Penn. State. 1972. REPLY TO QUESTION: 11 is a non-issue among many far rnore important problems . .. and blatant conflict of true Unconstitutional judicial-lawyer-occupation evils, tyrannies, terror. aniDWatant treason — high treason by the unelected self-annointed tctally Un-American lawyer-judicial class of Fascist-Nazis. The elected Executive branch and the elected Legislative branch bave tha anointment... Iword limit exceeded)

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ATTORNEY GENERAL - VWe 1 QUESTIONS: 1. Do you favor or oppose replacing the death penalty with a maadatory priaon aenteacef 2. What do you conaider to be the most important law enforcement issue the state face* and how would you deal with it?

ROBERT M. •PIRE, 60, Omaha. Current Public Office: Attorney General Attorney, CPA. organist. Married. 3 daughters. Central High; ffarvard, 1949: Harvard L,ew School, 196!; attended JuUlard School of Music. Formerly Pres., Nebr. and Omaha Bar Assns.; Boarda of Urban League and Legal Aid Socie ty: U, of Omaha Regent; George Turner Award; honorary doctorate, UNO. 1971. 1. DEATH PENALTY: Oppose. The death penalty ia appropriate in certain murder casea and should be conwiriared on an indlvidtial baais. However, aa Attorney General, I must amphssiae that my reeponaibility is to uphold the laws aa enarted. regarmeea of my parsonal opinions, rhe Attorney General must remain impartial in enfordna the lawa. 2. LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUETPubUc respect forlaw enforceroent: To gain this respect, taw enforcement muat protect people and deal promptly and firmly with criminal offenders, be impartial, fair and accessible to all. This can be accomplished by effective communication and cooperation among all state and federal law enforoemeot agencies. DON STENSERQ, 37, Lincohi. Attorney. Married, three children. BA, UNL. 1970; JD, Harvard Law School, 1974; MBA, Harvard Business School, 1974. Past officee: legal counsel to Governor. Dirurtor Nd>r. I^olicy Research Office. Prssidant, Lincoln Rotary South, Preaident, Harvard Businsess School Ass. of Nebr., Jaycee outatanding young individual, 1981; Nebr. Repub. State Central Comm. 1. DEATH PENALTY: Oppose. A stroiw cwital punishment law ia needed to deter first-degree murder. I drafted legislation to strengtlien Nehr's. capital punishment law. 2. LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUE: lack of commitment to law enforcement. Damocraf BERNIE QLASEH, Unoppoaed.

AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS NominMis in Gansral Election:

RAY A. C. JOHNSON, Republican DAVID A. WILKEN, Democrat

NON-POLITICAL BALLOT STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Nominee in General Election: WILLIAM C. RAMSEY LEGISLATURE - Vote 1 QUESTIONS: 1. Should the state's income tax system continue to be based on the federal income tax? 2. How do you propose to handle the projected state revenue shortfall? 3. What should the state's collective bargaining policy be? 4. What can the state do about current gri>und-water contamination and what steps can be taken to protect ground water from further contamination?

District 4 Nominees in General Election: DENNYHENSON GARY HANNIBAL SECRETARY OF STATE - Vote 1 QUESTION: Discuss your ideas for cost-saving steps in the Secretary of State's office.

District 6 Nominees in General Election:

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ALLEN J. BEERMAN. unopposed. Damocrat HAROLD STEPHEN STEIN, 25, 316 S. 49th Ave.. Omaha. Bellevue College. Northwest Missouri SUte U.. B.S. Ed., 1983. Substitute Teacher. Single. REPLY TO QUESTION: The roost important step in cost-saving measures for the Secretary of State's office Is to evaluate the present structure of the office, and consoladate less efficient and under worked sections of the office to produce top efficiency and time usage. The key for savings is the most output for the money spent in the operations of the Secretary of State's office. OLQA SANCHEZ TAPPE, 37, Wakefleld. Spanish Teacher. University of NE, 1971, B.S. Ed.. Wayne State College, ipresent). M.S. Ed. Married, three children. Commissioner on Mexican-American Commission. REPLY TO QUESTION: Depend on staff to show strengths, weaknesses of present administration, request input for improvements or modifications of existing conditions, maximize use of manpower and materiala, look for dupbcation of services and eliminate superfluous activities. Cooperate and coordinate with other departments; seek legislative relief of activities that can be better handled by other agencies and assume responsibility of new assignments. ,

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STATE TREASURER - Vote 1 QUESTION: DIBCUBS your ideas (or cost-saving steps in the Treasurer's office. RapufaUcan FRANK MARSH, 51. Lincoln. Past I>ublic Offices: Secretary of State; Lt. Governor; State Treasurer. Marketing; Conaultant - Special Projocts.Administrator for Tabitha, Inc. Married. 6 children. U.N.L.. 1950, B.S. Ed. Bd. Directors, Nebraskaland Foundation; Lincoln Mayor's Com. for Intematiunal Friendship: Bd. fMrectors. NE Chamber Orchestra; Bd. Directors, Lancaster Co. Plant 2 Trees.. .(word limit exceeded) COST-SAyiNO IN TREASURERS OFFICE: FiscaUy informed sources question that additional cost saving methods exist. During two firevious tamia, I instituted most of the current effective pro«3ures hat have bean Rne-tuned by the present Republican Treasurer. I will review oihar agencies' cash transmission methods searching tor additional efficiencies. Increasing Unclaimed Property results, still exists.

LUCIUE JENSCN, No reply. Damocrat DIANMA ilCHIMEK, Unopposed.

ROBERT G. BOB CUNNINGHAM District 8 SHARON K. BECK, 48, 6705 Corby St Homemaker, former Teacher. Married, 4 children. Peru State Teachers; UNL: Doanc College. 1962. B.A.: Chadron State. 1980, M.S. Benson Historical Society. Advisory Board: Valedictorian High School Class; Composition Award Peru State College; former Cub Scout leader; former 4-H Club leader; assisted with various community drives such as March of Dimes, Easter Seals. NO REPLY TO QUESTIONS. QEORQE L. DAVIS, 34. 5524 N. 61 St. Current public office: Douglas County Health BA. tappt.l. Past offices: Civil Rights Hearing Bd. (appt.l: U.S. Dept. of Commerce Trade Admin. Advisory Council (Presidential appt.l; Small Business Admin, Policy Bd. {regional appt.l. Occupation: Transportation Administration. Married, 3 children. U.N.O., 1974. B.'A.; 1975, Masters Degree Public Administration. Past V.P. NE NAACP. TAX SYSTEM BASE: No. STATE REVENUE SHORTFALL: Expand economic incentives to attract new businesses and allow expansion of existing ones: provide state money lo help create a start up small business thus spreamng and increasing the Lax base without increasing the tax to individuals. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: A mechanism must be in phice to negotiate the issues so as not to interrupt services being provided to the public. GROUND W'ATER CONTAMINATION: Nebraska must continue to enforce existing environmental statutes in protecting our natural resources and continue negotiations with other Missouri oasin states to insure that its residents have equal access and usage of uncontaminated water resources. VARO R. JOHNSON, 47, 2707 Fontenelle Blvd. Current public office: Stat« Legislature. Attorney. Married, 2 children. Vale U., 1960, B.A. Harvard taw Sch., 1964, L.LB. Past President, Vnitcd Methodist Community Centers; past Director, Family Service of Omaha; past Director. Consumer Credit Counseling. Fellow, International Inst. of Public Management. Outstanding Young Lawyer. Student Bar Assn., at Creighton U. i NO REPLY TO QUESTIONS. HORACE HERMAN REYNOLDS, iV, 27, 4925 Northwest Radial Hwy. Attorney. Creighton U., 1979. B.A., Creighton Uw Sch., 1982, Juris Doctor. V.P.. ^Ilevue JayCees: Sergeant at Arms. Toastmasters #995; Eagles #38; Phi Alpha Delta Law Frat.; Pi Sigma Alpha Pohtlcal Science Honor Soc; American Bar Assn.; American Trial Lawyers Assn.; registered lobbyist, NE Credit Union League, 3 yrs.; married. NO REPLY TO QUESTIONS:

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InuMCtortgrOeuglaaCotElsctiooBsiaBdfor 24yrs. V P. Mapleview Nevhbarhood; Editor and Bd. Members of Omaha Traffic aub: Omaha Spottacasters Hcnoree (19861, Century Club-Am Lagioa. (Word limit axcewladj TAX SYSTEM BASE: No STATE REVENUE SHORTFALL: I strongly beiisve in making addfliaaal pita in the atate bud^ and cuttiiw state expenditures aa far as necsasary before oowakienng any type oftax incrsases. We need to atop the inoeases on property tax and investigate othar sources of revenue such as promoting industry to stias^Jiqpi . aesnomic development. , , ...((.r. , , , i,..,,, t ^.J.m .if .,'i COLLECTIVE BARtiAINVNG: himctjve^MdNM^ MO be «ffectiva as king aa both sMes wiO bsrgaln in (^)0d nItK YikMnti a good strong mediator to be effective. GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION: Support LB 894. The Department ol Environmental Omtrol ahould be cSfMble of studying areas where there 1$ a problem in conjunction with the local natural rasourcas district. They ahould be the experts in that fiaU. CAROL MeSRIDE MRSCH, No reply. BOB STOCK, 4A.'9256 Ames Ave. Business Manager, Plumbers l.<ocal Union #16. Married, 2 children. Commisaioner, Omaha Housing Authority: Treasurer, Douglas County Dantocrstic Psrty 1982-84: Prssklent. Omaha Building Trades Council 198245; Bd. Directors, Omalia TomorTow 1983. Currently serves on O.P.S. Vocational Ed. Comm.; Or. Omaha Chamber Commerce Ed. Comm.; 1986 l«rt»rahip Omaha Class. TAX SYSTEM BASE: No iwly. STATE REVENUE SHOR'ITALL: 1 beUeve a total overhaul is needed in the exiating Nebraska State tax system. Until we come to grips with that reality: we will be forced to continue to cut services or raise selective taxes piece-meal every year. The only real solution is to face up to the problem. Otstrlct12 CHRISTOPHER Wf. ABBOUD, 30, 7616 Highland St. Current publk office: Stata LegisUture. Attorney. Single. B.A., Creighton U., 1978; JO. Univ. of Nefa. College of Law. 1982. Member. Nebr. and Amer. Bar Assoc.. German-Amer. Society. Rotary Club of Millard. NO REP;LY 7>0 QUflSTlONS. OENE lAVERNE OiRDCS, 48. 13917 Monroe St, Cononle Planning-Technobgy Analyst. Married, 4 children. National (Toluse of Business. Chairman, Millard Athletic Assn.; Chairman, Southwest Youth Complex, Inc.; State Dilator of National Pony, Youth Sports, Inc.: At Large member Millard Days. Inc.; Vicechairman, Millard Days. Inc. TAX SYSTEM BASE; No. STATE REVENUE SHORTFALL: Taxes and (rovemment spending must be brought under control. I will work hard to eliminate unnecessary spending, to close the unfair tax loopholes, and improve the feeiciency of state covernment. I hope to utilixe groups such as yours to accelerate economic development efforts.' COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: 1 feel strongly that aU dtixens have the right to organize, select an organization to represent them, ' and bargain collectively. GROUND WATER CONTAMINATION: Water conumination is a problem-that ia being ascalated'by industry, farming and private citizens. Water is obviously one of the state's most important natural resources. I would favor state authority to restrict the use of contaminants ui order to protect water supplies. RONALD M. HUQ, 29, 5618 Borman Ave. Machinist, landlord and house rehabilitor. Married. 2 children. Part time student; Iowa Western Comm. Cot., Metro Tech, UNO, Bellevue Col. Member. Sons of Italy. Master Mason. TAX SYSTEM BASE: yes. STATE REVENUE" SHORTFALL: A. Support most of Gov. Kerry's line item vetoes with the exception of those to' the University system. B. Reduce reserve funding by 1 %. C. Divert reserve funding from the insurance tax to the general revenue. D. VVorlt toward a long range solution of attracting new industries to Nebr. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: The state shouW honor the salary increases scheduled for state employees and not malte sacrificial lambs of those increases to fund the budget shbrtfail. GBOUND WATER CONTAMINATION: The state should work with the experts at the univeraities in Nebr. to develop a comprehensive plan to limit and reduce the causes of primary poUutants. We miist also work with other states to develop a regional solution. Our water resources recognize no state boundaries. JERRY D. KOCH, 61, 7610 Sunset Dr., Ralston. Current Public Office; Mayor of Ralston. Past Public Offices: City Council—Ralston, 8 yrs; State Legislature, 8 yrs. Educator. Married, 2 children. Hastings College, B.A.; U.N.L., M.A.; Columbia U. Fellow. Optimists; Lions Club; Ralston Area Chamber of Commerce; American Legion; V. Chairman. Bd. of Trustees of Educational L,aiids & Funds; Chairman Chapter II State Bkick Grant Committee. TAX SYSTEM BASE: No. STATE REVENUE SHORTFALL: By adjusting our income tax so that it reflects each change of the Federal Code! If necessary the state shoukl seriouslv look at and enact a tax on services. You cannot relieve property tax by cutting it back in Geotral Aid. The state shoukl treat Qeneral Aid to schoola and local subdlviskios . . .(word limit exceeded) COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: It should remain as ia! The process has proven beneficial to all interested parties. In addition we have been able to avoid crippling strikes and embarrassing loss of valuable to students as welj as the general public! GROUND WATER CONTAhllNATlON: The problem is not new — only the inaction of the Govt. has led us to a more alarming problem. We must enact stringent measures in terms of excessive fertilizstion especially on fragile soils! The mstter of toxic wastes must be addressed aa well — any excessive use of chemicals or the .. .(word limit exceeded.)

District 14 Nominees In General Election: RON WITHEM JOHN HIRSCH District 20 Nominee in General Election: GLENN A.GOOORICH

THE C10SE» PRIMARY Nebraska has a "Closed Primary," which means that you are only allowed to vote the ballot of the party with which you are affiliated. If you did not affiliate with one of the parties when you registered, as an Independent you will be able to vote only the ballots that relate to non-partisan Issues and non-partisan cWieUdAtesr JlO^t^S .In a general election, all voters elect officials from the party nominees and independenr candidates regardless of how theyf'are affiliated. >, "••"•

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for Ni^^Saat <rf'uda fadUty? 2. The PriMHry Hadth Cwe Network is napowlble for yravMIng medical acrvicc to low iacoma parwaaa in our comMimity. What cliangn would yoo prapoae to moat current

WILUAM J. CAVANAUQM. S», 1019 S. 106 Plua. I am a native of Omaha, graduated from Technical Hinh SclMOl. and received a dosrae in buaineaa adminiatration from the Univeraity of Omaha (now UNO). A retired Internal Revenue Service official and now a tax conaultant. I waa elected to the Metrof»litan Utilities Dietrict ' Board of Diracton in 1984. LAHQFILL: An estimated 75% of the trash conaiets of trees, graaa. paper, cans, and coiutruction material as compared to "garbage." By uainff cooaervatioa practloee ahd aource aeparation, many aitas an availaUa for non "gatoafa" itenu. We can uae aaperatedtunin and the "sarbaga" dump can hay* a much loncer hfe. INDIGENT HEALTH CARE^ Develap a avatam to pra-qualify the truly needy so as to guarantee that these people can find access into the ayatem. At the sama time provide hioda and contain eoata for the taipayera. Control the guidaUnee ao that only paople io true need are provided for.

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MU KHEJCi. &9, mo Frederick St. Bam and raised, Omaha. Ne. Graduated South High. UNO. B.S. daane. Veteran WWII Plua active and reserve duty^ Retired M^or, U.S. Army, 35 year veteran of the Omaha Police Division, Retired Lieutenant. Over 20 military and police leadership achoots completed. PoUca aawraunenU, UaiKn work, Safety ediuktibb, 'M Bureaus. LANDFILL: A> th^ pmsei^tune. the.only Miei>(Aiicraia compatible with this, type neiid iim the hdrthweat aria of Orrisha. Ttiis is the oMIy underdeveloped area within duH proximity of Omaha. Further aquiaitions of property for Landfill needs must be secured in this general direction. Conskleration should alao be . . . Iwoid limit exceeded) INDIGENT HEALTH CAKE: Primary health care cannot be shelved, but consolidation of whatever groups are possible should be made to make the money available go as far as possible. Duplication cannot be tolerated in any form. OEOIiae M. ITRVHER, 46, 6620 Howard St. MBA -UNO 1971: President of 3 companies-'Stryker Investment & Counseling - 9 yrs., Stiyker Soft Water - IS yrs., E.W. Nash Bklg Co. — ^ y^- My education .and business backgrounds qualify nrw to manage Douglas Co. in a more efficient manner. Kiwanis Club — 20 yrs: Kiwania Director — 3 yrs,; Creche, Inc . . . (word limit exceeded! LANDFILL; I wouU purchase suitable land that can utilize modem traah.disposal tochnlques that eliminate the oder and sanitary problems that diiqilease our citizens. Hopefully this land can be returned to useful needs after it has been filled. INDIGENT HEALTH CARE: I would propoee that a common fund among all charitable hospitals in Douglas Co. establish a common fund t4} pay for medical care tnat government care to the indigent does not fund. This'Svould pass on the excessive costs occuring at St. Joseph's and University hospitals currently. JOHN H. PROUD No reply. C. JOHN COMBS 4423 S. 27 St. Currently a qualified pilot, working on flight instructor rating thru Sky Harbor in Omahi Owner of > small business. Past truck broker, that tool( a failed company and in conjunction with one other person brought this company to a thriving successful buisness. 2 years of collage, and high school and most important of all a taxpayer of Douglas County: LANDFILL: Everything possible should be done to find an alternative to the current methods of landfills. One in which recvclable trash, would be lecUnwd and racycM — |lws. duminlum. a/u meteL And dean fill could be used to Infticove aad njlivenate barren land, possibly creating more parks andpublic uae areas. INDIGENT HEALTH CARE: Cut dowd on the abuses already in use. Find more efficient wiyt to use county faeilitiea. Main objective — accommodate and provide the beat possible medical care at humane cost to taxpayers. Put a ceiling on sulta against the county and/or sute. To lowei; liability insurance and medical service fees.

former AsaiaUnt US J>islrict AtUmty (or MIIIIM*!. Pilitln ^ ity City AUonMV, uvTN.L.R.B XtGnwy Twalvc yWi uMTMlmMCNrecUirafM.LI D Boutt induding two yaart u CluinDni ManlMr of Omaha aad Nabraika Sute Bar AaanrtaHwM. farmar r of Rdticali School Board. Knights , , , (word UmR exCMdad) REPLY TO QUESTION: I believa that thm poor ahouid ba given every raaaond>le conaideration by providing InataUment payment programa; estaoUsning moraioriuRia on shut-offt at ^Mcinc tamparaturaa and during certain periods of the vaar: encouraging pubUc support to assist the poor with nesting bilk (Heat Aid Fund); and wKOuragiiu; wdrlcing ralstionships with vwm sgenciaa . . . (word Umit ejusedeo) ALEX POLVASCKO, 62. 510 So. 63 St. H.S. Graduate - Painting A Dec Grsdusie 2 yesrs LMion Adjusnt 2 years secrstry-tressure Omaha Hardware Associstion — 30 years Buaineaman in Kental, Contracting & Deoorting unlimited 20 years — Saieaman — 30 years own tavern 7 years, sevsral courses in rnjlagr dssling with people & gmeral knowledge round out persOnsU glvas csommon aenee— REPLY TO QUESTION: Assistance ia svaUable thru chartiee and Pederall assistance & AlaoM.U.D. also CoUecting thru custooMrs psying in on contributioni All ahould be put on - 12 month Billing to help on hastiitf biUs ~ Elderly sre Hrst Priority & others shoubf hsve tharstats locUn on 72 which would lower total amount , . .(word limit exceededl FRANK J. RIHA 59. 6021 Castelar St. I graduated from South High School. Went to the Service in 1944 returned in 1945. Attended Creighton University for one year did not graduate. Started in businsss in 1947 with my father. As s printer 1 ran a very successful businesses until I retired in 1980. The businsss is still . . .Iword Umit exceeded) REPLY TO QUESTION: A moratorium would be supported by Frank Riha of never a shutoff of people with limited incomes. M.U.D. has an effective policy in force of Never shutoff on fridays • when temps, era 20 dsgreesor lowerBefore Thanksgiving, they hsve an emergancy payment plan on past due & current bills . . , (word limit exceeded) JACK A. FROST 64, 12376 Roee Lane. Graduate Omaha University 1964, BA degree in Economics, ummarried. 3 children ages 28. 26, and 23. employed by CBS Resl EsUte Co.. 24 srears in real eetate sales and mana^ment. active in Kiwanis. Men's Syroi^bony Council. Tangier Shnne, Small Property Owna''8 Association. REPLY TO QUESTION: I support a one month roorat^Hium over the Christmas sesson, their choice of several budget plans and offer them counsiriing ss to where funds are available. BERNARD B. BARRETT 63, 1209 Polk SL Graduate U.N.O. B.a In EducaUon. 28 yrs. M.U.D. - Mech. Service Retired April 86. Served on both County & State Denracratic committee. REPLY TO QUESTION: I Hipport continued motatorium on shutoffs, - also would seek eliminstion of service charges on all gss sppliances, and charges for tur ning gas on. ShouU be more reguuition as to amount of deposit required, high deposit creates a hardship on people moving In to new homes, especially rental property. RAY POWERS 62. 1113 No. .86th St. Born Omaha. Educated St. John's, Creighton Prep, Army three years WWII. Graduate Van Sant Business College. Married to Florence, nine children. Brandels 3t years, general superintendent. Stat« Senator 1979-80. Omaha lobbyist 1981. Currently inaurance sales Physicians Mutual. Experienced m business and the ways of government. REPLY TO QUESTION: I support a moratorium on shutoffs during the hesting season but I do not believe MUD should get directly involved as a subsidizing agency. Rather, MUD should advise indigent service users as to existing assistance agencies. CHARLES D. HILL. JR., 41, 6116 Chicago. B.A. Georgia Southern University. Former Director, Omaha Housing and Community Development; similar positions in Memphis, TN ana Savannah, GA. Employed by Peschio & Co. as Community Planning Consultant — also mvolved in commercial real estate. Recently completed economic devel<^ment project for State of Nebr.. in Veraigre; also, consultant with Nebr. Energy .. . (word limit exceeded) REPLY TO QUESTION: Stronger incentives to conserve energy must be instituted by M.U.D. I am familiar with a low income family whose heating bills exceeded $200 per month. After their landlord agreed to participate in the InterNorth Weatherization Program, their bills were substantially reduced. M.U.D. must expand consovation and education pn^ama in order .. . (word limit exceeded)

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Damocrat BIM. GREEN 59, Elkhom. Served 12 years County Surveyor, Elected Commissioner in 1970. Reelected 1974, 1978 and 1982. Graduate Omaha Central High School, UNO. President of Hartford Sand & Gravel Company. Past Chairman County Bo^, current ViceChairman. Public Works Omaha, Registered Surveyor, Highway Superintendent. Chairman-Board of Examiners, for Highway Superintendents. LANDFILL: A 1985 atudy on aoUd waste disposal in Douglas * County-Metro Region, indicates that landfill methods are still the most coat effective, with results of this atudy along with advanced technology the County has been actively researching areas for the past three years for a possible replacanant. INDIGENT HEALTH CARE: Continuation and expansion of Suality medical care of the Primary. Health Care Network. Equitable istribution of all hospitals of inpatient care. Community awareness • improved the PHCN clinics, drugs, psychiatric care, and contracting physicians and hospitals. Simplify tne application process and a consolidation of General Assistance and PHCN systems. STEVE ROSENBLATT, 47. 650 S. 126th U of Nebr. Lincoki 3 yra. UNO 1 yr, Pres. Omaha City Council 1977-80 Chairman Douglas County Board 1985. Served as Chainpan Mkllands Chapter Multiple Sderosis Society 1968. Chairman Sheriffs Merit Commission 1985-96. ^ILL: Yh are currently kx^ng at a site near the LANDFILL: line at approumately 220th St — NeighoOTB in WaaijingtonI County C of the seclusion of the area to my knowledge are not nAOsed opposi because — the area. Fuel for energy — would oe a good option if technology is ftVAllflblc

INDIGENT HEALTH CARE: A spreading of the Impact on Local Hospitals plus some new type of Funding thru the State of Nebr. To provide even natter service than now available. Program to enlarge the network to also includ Sr. Citizens, who may now not qualify. MIKE ALBERT 47, 8405 Indian HiUs Dr. Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, Whorlon School of Business and Finance. Political Science major. President Michael Albert, Inc., a food brokerage firm. Douglas County _ Commissioner 1974-Present (currently Chairman). Board Member: 1. Eastern Nebraska Human Services Agency. 2. Omaha Douglas County Convention & Tourism Bureau LANDFILL: Landfills are the least expensive means of dealing with waste, but it is right to study alternatives. To me. the cost benefit ratio must be the most important factor when deciding for the future. County Landfill might not last two years, so this has oeen my m^or priority, INDIGENT HEALTH CARE: I. Simplify the Application and the application process. , 2. Evenly distribute in-pttisnt care throughout the hospital community. Cost would be lowered; therefore, more people would be served for same money. 3. Combine General Assistance and Primary Health Care for maximum efficiency." 4. Seek additional revenue sources. 6. Improve community awareness.

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ROBERT BLANKEN8HIP, 40, 5429 S. H7th St. Home remodeler. Former OPPD Director. Opposes high spending for new office building and managrasent salaries. Would like to reduce rates to reflect lower utility costs, give customers a larger voice in decisions. R. J. BOB BROWN, 38. 4920 Capitol Ave. '^ Self-employed investment consultant. Previous unsuccessful candidate for mayor. Questions the need for an increase in the OPPD workforce, and costs of utility spending for salaries and pensions. Supports costsaving efforts and involvement of utility ^nUoyeea in crime prevention activities. THOMAS ANTHONY FLEMING, 57. 3136 Mason St. Security guard. Previous unsuccessful candidate for several offices. Supports cutting costs to reduce rates, sunests lower senior citizen rates. Questions the need for new OPPD omce building. JOHN K. OREEN. 36. 317 S. 57th St. Attorney. Former 2nd District Demo. Party Chairman. Question!) the need for an expensive connector between the old office building and new. Supports passing savings from low^ utility costs to the ratepayers. Suggests involvement in economic development by cooperation with Chamber of Commerce and use of low electric rates to bring out-of-state investment.

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METRO TECH COLLEGE - Vote 1 QUESTION: Do you feel Uut Metro Tech is mectiBi its original rael o( prdvidiag vocetlooal career preparatioa, or ia it iMooauu more of • Junior coUegeT What do you feel that ita role ihottM IM in our area? Olalrietl KATHUIN J. PITf mON, S2. IMM8 Locuft Educetion: UNO-B.S. in Educ«tioii-l»7S: UNO-M.a is Educatioiul Adminiatration and 8up«rviiioci-1079. Occupation: Tiadier with O.P.S. for 5V^ years, currently st lioine with 2 childien. Esperience: Active in cliurch. community and civic organixstioiu; IncumlMnt MTCC iKMrdmetnber SeaetaiyrTreasurer to ttw iward; Cluintun of tlie Budget and Finance Subcommittee. REPLY TO QUESTION: Metro Tech is meetina ita ori^nal goal of providiiig vocational ition. A small sfadamir transfer does exiat.lMt only involves 1 .&% of tlw total credit hours. The primaiy role of Metro Tsch is offering tecfanical*vocational courses and programs to raspood to the needs oif the oommunity. JUUI THOMAS, 39. 64* East 6. Fremont. Bora in Omsha. Marrirf, two children. Oraduate Kaaney State (College; BA ia Education, M.A. in Spadsl Edueatloo. Pramoot resident. LecUr and CCD instmctor in St Patrick's Pariah. Blsmantary Gifted Coordinahir foe ElUurn Sckoota. Active hi local and nstkmal education sssodatioas. Qifted Educatioa Advisor to Nafanska State Board of Educatloa. REPLY TO QUESTION: Metro Tech- boaste 96% graduate job placement Academic Transfer is one of man^ flexible, alternative programs svsilsble. Student growth rates indicate the college has oiaaged ss metrapoUtao needs luve changed. Metro remains s low<08t iiighnpislity educetional inatitution. Metro should continue to serve the diverse needs of its four counties. JAMES SOPHIR, 44, 11803 No. 36th St. Omaha Central High: Bachelor of Arts-UN!., 1964: Vice President: Sophir MorriB Paint. Member: Florence HistcriCBl Society. Florence Arts & Humanities Council. Children's Museum. Joslvn Art Museum. Fontenelle Forest. Henry Doorly Zoo. As founder of 22 outlet paint company. 1 believe my business experience will benefit the boaiu and »ilege. REPLY tEPLY TO QUESTION: . Yes. and 1 believe it should continue primarily iri that role. However, any local voids it can fill by providing junior college academics wiU only beneRt our community and ita people. MARJO THPMPSEN, 37, 13138 Burdette Cr. 1 have been an educator for 15 years, presently teaching junior hi^ science for Omaha Public. 1 graduated from Buena Vista College m Iowa and have done graduate wprk at UNL. Recently 1 waa chairperson of the American Association of University Women's Contact Group and treasure for KKI. REPLY TO QUESTION: I feel that Metro Tech is meeting its goal of providing vocational instruction. To our benefit it also provides for: retraining and updating business and industry personnel; advanced credit for high school students; preparation for higher degrees; enrichment opportunities for all of us in the Metro area. DiMiiot 2 JAMES M. CUNMINQHAM, 64, 7183 North 39th St 1) Graduate of Lincoln Christian College—Seminary (Lincobi, 111.) 2) Senior Minister-Florence Ciiristian Church—23 yesrs. 3) Two-terni Trustee—Manhattan Christian College. (Manhattan. KSI. 41 Past member O.P.S. Citirena Advisory Committee. 6) Active in many civic and community 'organixations arid projects. 6) Past President—North Omaha Kiwanis. • REPLY TO QUESTION: Metro is meeting its original ^^ by following the Legislative directives. Her goal of people devation is carried out thraughofferings of academic transfer courses as well as Vocational training. Transfer students comprise less than 2% total enrollment Her role and purpose is people building a stronger society.

NATHANIEL 80NNV ROBINSON, 45. 4841 Boyd St.. Apt. 118. GED 1981 Pursing Degree at MTCC College Business Management City Employee 26 years Maintence. Elected by Region 12 American Student Association Nebraska State Rep — V.P. — Student Government and Chairmen. President Student Life Council 83-84 Member of the President Area Wide Committee Metro Tech Finalist Metro Tech Board 84 Election . . .(word limit exceeded) REPLY TO QUESTION; As President Student life Council 84 L.B. 993 was passed. 1 sent my V.P and Sec. to testify for this Bill. Credited courses transfer program MTCC is becoming a junior college. MTCC is responding to the business area, and equaTeducation is better and stronger strengthing District II. BARBARA FREEMAN, No reply. CARL L. TYLER, No reply. LARRY R. JENSEN, No reply.

District 3 . NomliMos In Gonmral Election:

N. BRUCE IRWIN, 8R. 69. 1608 No. 90th St. Retired insurance agency owner. Previous unsuccessful candidate for OPPD Board. V. Pres. Ratepayers Coalition. Suggests reduction of long-term bond debt by use of savings from .contracts and cash on hand. Supports construction of new office^ building in a modest form. Supports open Board and'committee' meetings, openness to customer concerns. FERNANDO BUTCH LECUONA, III. 34. 2530 So. Udth St. Director, job assistance program of state-local AFL-CIO Federation of Labor. Supports new OPPD office building. Suggests initiating policies to us.sist the poor and unemployed. PAT McNEIL, 29. 6326 So. 104th SL Pres. of cqnstruction company. Current appointee to Omaha Planning Board. Supports keeping home electric ruLes low by applying savings from contracts. Suggsts examination of current practices for other possible L-osl-BBving. Suggests improved utility monagemenl-employee relation.s. C. HAROLD OSTLER, 74. 204 No: 117th St. Retired Douj^as Co. Registrar of Deeds. Former Omaha Police Chief. Supports construction of new office buikling as an eventual savings over the cost of office leasing. Suggests detailed Board involve' ment in planning to keep ratepayer costs low. ROBERT R. 8CHULTZE, 63. 10284 (iriatd Ave. Retired school administrator. OPS. and teacher. . Supports office construction if apace is needed. Supports Board involvement to insure businosslika OPPD management.

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GEORGE L. VERRET, 77. 5310 No. 49th St. • Retired insurance agent. Previous Nebr. City councilman. Supports limits on OPPD spending, reduction in nurAber of iiiunugenient level eniptoyws.'Watcli on other employee numbera. Sug-Kuats posHible sale of excess energy at noti-peak times, as a means of reducing ratepayer costd. Supports reduction of OPPD debt.

BETTY BARR DAVID L. JENSEN Dlatrict4 DAN KELLY, 69. 4808 Hickory St. I offer two qualifications for this office: twenty years teaching experience at UNO and Creighton. plus twenty-six years business experience at OPPD. I retired from OPPD whore I frequently worked with -the Board. I understand th^ viewpoints of directors and administrative staff. I attend Holy Cross Catholic Church. REPLY TO QUESTION: 1 see no problem with Metro Tech's offerings. The academic transfer program is small (244 students to 13,526 for vocationaltechnical stuaents|, and of great convenience to older and minority students. Citixena nave their choice of programs. Metro Tech is fulfilling its statutory miasion effectively and consistently. MARK S. HOLZAPFEL, 35. 506 So. 27th St Bom and raise4 In Omaha..Lived here 35 yrs. Education: St. Peters grade school, Ryan High, U.N.L. & UN-0 B.S./Criminal Justice, Active in P.T.A. FMdChib School. Work: Mgmt-ResUurants, Catering & related areas, owiied=Marvin Gardens IVatursI Foods. Annie's Cnarburgera & Catering. REPLY TO QUESTION: Omaha needs s 'Voc^Tsch College to support and upgnde individuals seeking uaable trades and sEilla in our community. We don't need the junior college image. We do need a progrsm that will encourage psoplrbf all ages to Mcome employable so that Omaha won't be to^5»dtose«li Ml ilswaSHI.a i ' -<(.,i<').-MV— -i.. . ROtttIT D. REWrNo rilr^t

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District 5 Nomin»«s In G«n»rai Election: BOB McCALLIE WIUlAM M. HOMAN At Large District Nominee in General Election: GLENN CUNNINGHAM

ELECTION - Vote 1 SCHOOL DISTRICT #66 QUESTION: What do you feel should be your role as a Board member, and what are your priorities? what use should be made of closed school properties? A TM-m-6 Y»ars LIZ LUEDER KARNES, 36, 417 S. 93 St. Four daughters, doctorate in education—UNL. author of four educational teitbooks, member on two nationaJ education comnussions. JayCees Distinguished Service Award^ Outstanding Young Omahan. 15 years experience public school leaching and educational administration at Boys Town. Brownie I.»eader, Girl Scout Board, speaker at various national education conferences. REPLY TO QUESTION: The Hoard adopts policies and delegates their implementation to the Superintendent, establishes budget and reviews actions of Administration. My top priority is to serve as an advocate for the district's children ana for superior education. Closed schools should be used for district alternative educational programs or leased to other institutions. MICHEAL BARNES, 36. 3618 So. 91st St. My engineering education and experience as a project manager have given me knowledge in the areas of budget management, decisionmakmg. and personnel matters. I have been involved in school organizations and community groups that have given roe experience in dealing with people and solving public problems. REPLY TO QUESTION: A Board member should provide leadership and ^idance in the operation of the district. My priorities are to maintain excellance in education and run the district efficiently. Closed school properties should be put to other district uses or community activities. B Term-6 Years JERMAN ROSE, 4\. 1706 Maenner Dr. Current Secretary 66 School Board. Past Comm. Club Member and Presidnet. Member Parent Advisory Committees on Curriculum, graduation requiremnls, member Facility Reorganization Committee, Father of five children in District 66 Schools, former college professor and administrator, manager of international franchisor, BA MA UNL, PHD U of Kansas. REPLY TO qUESTION: The role of the school board is to see that excellent educational programs are provided for our children. To do this we must strive to provide outstanding opportunities for students and the environment for excellence in teaching.. Resources of the district must be carefully managed to benefit the community.

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JACK K. LEWIS, 51. 3129 South 99th Ave. 1 have been a Physician in private practice in Omaha speciaUzing in Internal Medicine since 1964. 1 have served on the Boards of Equilibria, UNO Maverick Club. First Federal Savings. Meyer Children's Institute, and Sudden Infant Death. I have concentrated my efforts working with young people, and their special concerns. REPLY TO QURSTfON: 1 would oversee the curriculum, maintain a balanced budget, deal with decreasing enrollment, and the curriculum for gifted and special education children. Closed schools should be filled quickly with new programs, i.e.. day care centers, special education claases, or sold. They should not remain empty. A Term-2 Years SHARI ZAGOR H0F8CHIRE, 42. 2024 South 86th Ave. Parent, two sons in District 66 schools; BS in Education, UNO; former junior/senior high school teacher; community board and leadership experience — President. Arbor Heinhts Community Club; President. Board of Directors of Omaha Childrens Museum and Omaha Ballet; Director, UNO Alumnae Association; active on district advisory and curriculum committees; autlior. REPLY TO QUESTION: Role: to set policies; make rational decisions: analyze all options: be sensitive to concerns of entire community; maintain fiscal responsiblity. Priority: to continue providing high quality education while adjusting to enrollment changes, buildmg reorganization, curriculum adaptation, personnel distribution. Closed schools: utilized for expanded educational or appropriate community programs. WIUlAM D. GAUOHAN, 46, 1530 So. 108th St. 1 am a parent with two children ages 7 and 12 enrolled in District 66. A graduate of UNO with a BSBA/Accounting Major with 20 years experience in the Accounting/Auditing field. I administer funds in excess of 250 Million annually and have the business background, which is

ROMALD F. BOtKA, 44, 5006 S- 149th St I am a manager for N WBell and hold a BS in Mathematics from Illinois B«n»dicUne t'oliege 1 have bean involved in a number of District activities, such aa the lon^range planning committee, the Superint^ dinit's IwsUlive comnuttae, and the parent advisory boarcl at both Central Junior and Millard South. REPLY TO QUESTION Assuming that every effmt had been made to control and Umit ex penaes. I would favor a tax increase to help deal with aid reductions Every effort should be made to attract and retain quality teach«^. including the closing of salary differences between Omaha or any other school district if necessary. W. PATRICK CLARKE, 40. 13020 Old Cherry Road 1 graduated from BYU in Buainess. I am a partner of Koyen Clarke onwn and Atsociates, an Investment Advisory Firm. I have served as the President and aLra Secretary of Northwest Rotary: the President of HoUing Heights PTC and several le«l«vhip positions in the LDS Church. REPLY TO QUESTION I would first make sure that all waste and duplication was eUminated and tight controls were implemented. As a last resort 1 would recommend that taxes be increased. 1 am against eliminating programs. I beUeve in paying people what they are worth. I also believe m having the beat pec^le. ANDRHEA OUNIA, 34. 13116 Southdale Circle A lifetime Sarpy/Douglas resident, after graduating from Platteview Jr-Sr H.S., I attended U.N.O. Past employment was with Western Electric and KetloKg Co. 1 have been active in Church functions and school activities. My community service time has been with the Amer. Cai^cer Soc. as active chairperson of the Millard area. REPLY TO QUESTION J, The recent state and federal aid cutbacks have eliminated many important programs from the schools. While a raise in taxes can t always be justified, it is imperative wc provide quality education for everyone. 2. The Millard Diat. has the right to set teacher salaries, not subject to outside am)roval. ROGER A. KOEHLER, 45. 14930 Shirley St. PhD in Educational Psychology; VP — Educational Services, Methodist Hospital; Secretary and Treasurer, Millard School Board: President. Millard Education Foundation; VP and Treasurer. Harvey Oaks Homeowners Association; Omaha Chamber of Commerce Education Council; Board of Midlands Diabetes Education Center; Church Board of Deacons, Foundation Board. Nominating Committee. REPLY TO QUESTION Tax increases or pro-am cuts are dependent on the nature and severity of fiacal conatramts. Our obligation is to provide the best education in the most cost effective maniter. Teacher contracts negotiated by one school system should not dictate the contracta^for another system — excellence in education is the key. GENE MEYER, 39, 5017 S. 124 st. Education: 1-8 St. Joseph's-Dedham. lows, 9-12 Kuemper High SchoolCarroll Iowa. Occupation: Diversified Management-Public Relations. United Biotech Intenational Inc. — Importing ^mpany, Food/Non Food Broker Service. Activities: Vice Chairman Communication: Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Ck)uncil Executive Committee, Member Facilities Advisory Committee, Millard Public Schools, Member Omaha . . . (word limit exceeded) REPLY TO QUESTION Rather than cut programs or raise taxes, some reduction in the number of students utilizing programs would be an alternative. Take . existing programs and trim excesses. Some students may be eligible for the classroom. Look at a longer school year and staggered scnool months to utilize the building during the summer., (word limit exceeded} THOMAS A. PETRIE, 66, 13227 Cedar St. Tom Petrie is a UNO university professor with a PhD. from Ohio State University and 35 years experience in teaching and administration from kindergarten thru the graduate school. Ten years of experience in Nebraska as teacher and consultant have developed a comprehensive understanding of school personnel supervision and organization problems. REPLY TO QUESTION Millard residents choose quality education. Program cuts should be reviewed for their effects on children and the curriculum. 1 can make the effect of choices understandable to the voters. Then the voters decide. I f Millard schools are losing quality teachers because of a salary differential, eliminate the differential. GRETCHEN REEDER, 46, 5605 South l?4th St. BA degree. UNL, with majors in Journalism and Political Science. Director of Volunteers. Nebraska Methodist Hospital. Married, 3 children. Millard School Board 5 years. President 2. Governor's Commission for Study of Postsecondary Education. Past member State . College Board of Trustees. Omaha Public Library Board 6 years. MAPA Council of Officials. . ' REPLY TO QUESTION Both. Some programs can become self-pay by users. State cuts in the middle ot the budget year, such aa those experienced in J985. are hardest to absorb. Budgeting must be prioritized. The (3maha/Miilard gap can't be closed when Millard's lax base "wealth " is so much lower than Omaha's.

resident of Om^hilJit member of P.T.A. Omaha buainessman enliFe carwr. Oraduated from C U with a BA. 1949 A J D 1963 Candidate Nebfr Reffenl 1982 Campaigned for Sylvia Wagner Tim Rouae-John Cavanaugh HFPLYTOt^UESTION Education which focuses on family iivina & its purpose as well ss the aeauaJ responaibility invt^vad tiierein. Hopefully uaing good role modids of this It is very important to listen to the pre^ant teenag«-s in order to deal with thie emotional causes of pregnancies FRANK A. BOQARD, fit 7t\^Iotth &6 St lx)ng vearH of business experi^pce io financial ^ovvvMfxBpt* coupled with Cfreighlon Univeriity oegree promotes budgeta^y Husbandry and long range planning Eight years incumbent occupancy has attuned expectancy of high inalructional proficiency, disciplinary fairness, monitoring eipendituree affecting chikiren't future, fnhennt sd' ministration skills evaluate sUff effectiveness seeking competency growth, good staff morale. REPLY TO QUESTION OPS's responsibility in Btructuring primary to secondary physiological knowledge awareness coupled with societal expectations must blend with parental standards stimulated by shared concern. Basic term derivations, appreciation of physical maturation, economic reahties must be, thoughtfully probed by peer groups under experienced guidance. Home-school liason is paramount. DANNY L. MILLER. 41, 6614 Dorcas. 1 have had 13 years of business experience, including contact with the public. I have 3 years of classroom experience as a teacher. I have a BS. degree with math major. I am currently studying computer programming I have seen the Omaha Public School System from the inside, looking up. RE^LYTOQUESTION I believe the responsibility of the public school is to get totally back to the family. The teenager (as well as all students) needs to know that the school is an extension of the home and not its substitute. Let's help train the parents and let them guide the student. ROBERT\W.

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SARAH CRAWFORD. 42. 3020 North 76 St. _ ^ , ..^.^, Graduated f•r€8Mirfth»fi91nag(5.15d^«|d UNO with a MS m Ed. Admin. T^adilhg experience of iTyears in OPS and 5 years in other sytema. Married to OPD Captain and mother of three school age cmklren. Serve on the Human Relations Bd., Lutheran Ministries Bd. ... (exceeded word Umit) REPLY TO QUESTION I feel that this issue of the high rate of teenage pr^anaes is the core of the problem of "sex education" m the schools. The role of the schools is limited and the sufmort of the home is vital. As for the role of the school bovd—it'a crucial because ... (exceeded word limit) BARBARA DUTIEL, 48, 3816 Aurora Drive. H.S. Oskaloosa. la; BS. H.Ec.Ed.. I.S.U; Former O.P.S. teacher; Omaha Bd of Ed; Past PTA Pres. Adams, Monroe, N.W.; Supt. Advisory Comm; DiscipUne Task Force; Church Youth' Advisor. Ordained Elder in Church; NW Civic Club; G. S. Leader; Married; 4 children. REPLY TO QUESTION the schools must,work with families, churches, and community groups to formulate a total plan to educate youth on human growth BIMJ development. O.P.S. presently has a task force of people working in this area ami we must give them a chance to formulate some plans. LUANNE MAINEUI NELSON, 37, 7184 N. 79th Plaza. 1 am an Account Executive with Imperial Outdoor Advertising and have two children. My son, Eric is 15 and attends Northwest High. My daughter, Gretchen is 12 and attends Nathan Hale. I am presently serving on the Omaha Public Superintendent's Advisory Committee and am a member of the Northwest and (word limit exceeded) REPLY TO QUESTION When considering the high rate of teenage pregnancies, the role of the public school becomes clear. A comprehensive numan powth.and development proeram, ranging from early childhood to high school, shoula be adopted. Curriculum materials, autroved by e task force of administrators, teacherj, and parents shouM be utilised to inform (word limit exceeded) JEANETTE ANDERSON, No reply. JACK D. CAMPBELL, No reply. HOUV NEFF, No reply.

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OMAHA BOARD OF EDUCATION Vote 1 QUESTION: Considering the high rate of teenage pregnancies, narticularly among girls age 15 and vounger, what do you feel should be the role or reflponsibiuty of the public school?

REPLY TO QUESTION: The role of the Board i!s to establish policies by which the schools arc to be administered and oversee the handlingof these policies. Fiscal responsibility should be a prime concern of the Board. My priorities are to continue quality education and promote fiscal responsibility working with parents and taxpayers, (word limit exceedeat

Subdistrict 1 Nominees in Generel Election: JUNE BOSTWICK BLAIR

The General Election will be held Tuesday. November 4, 1986. At this election, you will vote on the nominees for the offices listed in this Voters' Guide, plus several initiatives and referendums, Constitutional amendments, Papio Natural Resources District directors, ESU #3 Board members, and concerning the retention of certain judges. If you move, change your name, or wish to change your party affiliation, you must re-regtster. For th6 General Election, the deadline for mail-in registrations is October 5, and for tn-person registrations, October 24. Re-registration for moves within the county may be accomplished by filling ou^ and moiling in a short registration form, available at Post Offices, libraries, and some banks anosavings institutions. Otherwise, you may request a mailin form from the Election Commissioner's office by calling 444-7200, or re-register in person at election or county offices, pubhc libraries. Urban League or Omaha Housing Authority offices, and other satellite registration sites. I f you anticipate being absent from the county on Election Day, or being unable to go to the polls for physical or reh'gious reasons, you may apply to vote an absentee baJk>t by October 31. These completed ballots must be received by the election, office by Novem'Ber 6.

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MARY ROHRER DAUGHERTY, 34. 10306 Rockbrook Road Project promotions director for the River Cities Campfire Council & the Bubbylonian Encounter joint venture. Publicity director for the Henry Doorly Zoo membership drive. Attended UNO and Chatham College, Pgh. Pa. Resident of the district. Parent of a District 66 Student. REPLY TO QUESTION ^ \ Carrying out the mission of the district, the formulation and implementation of policies. Closely adhering to our budgetary plan, and accurately representing the concerns of all the individuals residing in the district will be my role. Quality education is my priority. The key - use of closed school properties would necessarily . . . (word limit exceeded)

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Subdistrict 3 Nominees in General Election:

ELECTION DAY

BRENDA WARREN COUNCIL

TUESDAY, MAY 13

ART HILL

WAYNE MEIER, No reply.

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MILLARD SCHOOL DISTRICT Votes QUESTION: Would you choose a raise in taxes or a cut In programs to deal with recent state and federal aid cutbacks? Do you feel that the differential between Omaha and Millard base teacher saUries should be closed?

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USA BINKO, 24, 11117 W St. I received a Bachek>r of Arts from K.S.C. hi 1983.-I curnntly hold a teaching poMtioo in a local Day Care Center. I am a member oi C.E.E. Children are my Ufe and I wiH do everything possible to ensure a quality education is provided for them. REPLY TO QUESTION I believe most taxpayera would not be in favor of raised taxes. Therefore, a school district must function irithln. their means. This means raviewing all programs to determine the quality and necessity of •ach; The aba 01 MldiMrln coBipariaon «o Omaha M the deciding factor ia oomputing teadMrs salaries.,

Subdistrict 5 Nominees in General Election: TOM AMENELL STEVEN D. SHERRETS Subdistrict? Nominees in General Election: BERNARD D. KOLASA GARY R. 8TAIMEY SubdMriett

RICMAMD J. O'SRIEN, 58. 721 SuiiMt TraiL Memb« of OPS Boaid 1966-1976. -3 chlldm attended O.P.S. Lifelong

POLLS OPEN 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Your vote must be cast in the precinct in w^hlch you live and are registered. Any questions should be referred to thejileqt^0ift GOmml*sionOfftoe,'444-7200.