Lincoln Journal Star from Lincoln, Nebraska • 6

LEGISLATURE ffflDAV. MARCH 9. 1930 LINCOLN. N6. JOURNAL ectibn ot two daytwail Mej ByAtMdatadPrMt After Thursday's defeat of a compromise two-day waiting period for handgun purchases, Sea Brad Ashford of Omaha acknowledged that chances for passage of his bill this session are bleak, 1B642 failed to receive first-round approval Thursday after it was amended to require only a two-day waiting period rather than seven while law enforcement officers do background checks on people who want to buy hand-gifts.

The vote on advancement was four affirmative votes short of the 25 needed. Tm real Ashford said after the vote. Under the compromise amendment, which was adopted earlier Thursday on a 25-10 vote, buyers would have to apply with a local law enforcement agency to fill put a registration application before a gun permit would be Issued. The agency would have up to two days to complete a background check before issuing the permiL "I am terribly disappointed that legislators who I had been counting on to support LBM2 today voted to continue the cash-and-carry sale of handguns here in said Sarah Brady of Handgun Control in Washington, D.C. These legislators ignored the pleas of the law enforcement community and an Amendment clarifies procedures ON MOSV1ENS CASNSmS whelming nwjority of Ncbraskans," Brady, the wife; of former.

White House press secretary James Brady, who was critically wounded nine years ago in an assassination attempt on President Reagan, lobbied for the bill in a visit to Lincoln last month, Sen. Don Wesely of Lincoln told of a friend was killed by a roommate who bought a gun, went to where Wesely's friend worked and killed hint The shooting was on a Friday; the friend had decided to leave town on Sunday. "A two-day waiting period would have he said. rs. Sea DiAnna Schlmek of Lincoln said she lost a younger sister who took her own life with a gun, although it wasn't a handgun.

"If the gun hadnt been there at that moment she might still be shesaid. Sea Rod Johnson of Sutton, who voted against the bin, said his father in-law was killed with a handgua The bUl could come back for debate again this session if a reconsideration is filed and Ashford succeeds in getting 30 votes to have it discussed Only 18 days remain in the session. Following is the vote, on advancing LB642: Wr Abbeud, AsMord oock. CMttk. Con-way.

Crosby, Goodrich HolL HortntN, Korthok tobtdz, Londls, Lindsay, Lynch, McFortand, Pinch, Wilms. Worntr, Wthrbthv Within Wtitiv. AMimt (II) Back, Btmoftf-Sttvtnf, Bvf, Coordstn, Dtorfct, Etmtr, Honnlbot, Htfntr, L. Johnson, R. Johnson, Krlsttnmv Longford Moor, Nelson, Pottrson, Robok.

Rostrs. tchtllpwor, Schmlt. tmim. Wlthtm. PrttMtoiMiMi votlns) (1) wChombtrt.

Abstirt U) Boron, Byora, Hobtrmgn, tomb, Morrlssty, Scoflttd. vacancies? filling panel from tilling both monitoring committee slots allotted for municipalities. "I don't think either appointment was Dierks said. Under the amendment, one commit- -tee member would be appointed by the governing body of the city closest to the -proposed site. That member would have to be a resident of the municipality.

The other member would be appointed by the governing bodies of an other municipalities within 15 miles of the sita Six people representing each of the villages of Spencer, Naper and Anoka would make the appointment, Dierks said. 0y8tsflWrittftmdNiw98wv1o6S A proposed amendment to an omnibus nuclear waste bin is intended to clarify appointments to a Boyd County monitor- big committee, Sen. H.L Dierks Of Ewing said Friday. In January, Lynn Moorer of Lincoln was appointed to a vacancy on the Boyd County Low-Level Monitoring Committee by the mayors of Spencer and Naper. Steve Uewer, a fanner near JJtrtte, later was appointed to the same seat by Butte's mayor.

Which of the two has a right to the seat has been in dispute. tinder the amendment approved Wednesday, a single city would be prevented Womens canvas twin gore slip-on in white, black or navy. Womens canvas 1 gathered vamp with awning striped insole comes in black, turquoise, fushia and LEGISLATURE white, canvas lace-up oxford in white black, navy and red. Womens 5 to 10 School-choice revamp bill advances to second round Bv Attoctatad Pratt fill LMUtatUrV-SMMd StttkM 42nd Utiitatlv. Day, March I Convtntdiva.m.

Introduce: 1 Advancta from flrti round: LBi 1244 143, S43A. Advanctl from Mcond rovftd: LBi (M MOA, $71. PatMd: LBi 1044, 144. 15X if. Ml lOBi.

1105, 1119, 1165. 1167, 11830, 1214, 1217, 1221. Adoetod: LRs 266, 269, 270,272,273, Adlowrntd: 3:23 p.m. Mississippi closed for barge roundup NEW ORLEANS (AP) A tugboat and a freighter collided Friday on the Mississippi, sinking at least three grain barges and setting loose up to 14 others, the Coast Guard said. A 20-mile stretch of the river was closed as tup worked to round up the stray barges, said Petty Officer Bob Morehead.

t. "I'm told it looks like a river rodeo with tugs chasing barges an over the place," he said. No injuries were reported. Associated Pratt The Legislature Thursday gave 254) first-round approval to a bin that would have the state provide financial incentives for school districts accepting new students through the state's open-enrollment law. ZLB843 sponsor Sea Dennis Baack of lymbaU said it responds to concerns expressed by the public and by school districts at a series of hearings required as part of the open-enrollment law Baack guided through the 1989 Legislature.

bill as it stands right now addresses the really primary concerns about funding that have been expressed to the Legislature," he said in an interview. LB84S clarifies a variety of the law's provisions on which school districts can count so-caned option students for purposes of calculating state aid payments. Under the bUL financing for enrollment options would become a state responsibility instead of the responsibility of the resident school district The state win pay the option district the statewide average per pupil cost or the option district's per pupil cost, including such payments for handicapped children, whichever is less, according to a committee analysis. In addition, the option district win count the option students for purposes of state aid but win offset an amounts received from the state under the enrollment options program as an accountable receipt, the analysis said. The bin repeals a previous one-year prohibition against an option student's participating in athletic activities at a 'newschooL "That issue win be governed by the school activities association that oversees it now," Baack said.

tea fBll mmmmm Save $20 to $120 Minnegasco and Whirlpool, two names you can trust, bring you savings PLUS9 extras that add up to your satisfaction tove $80 on 30-Inch gas range Reg. $549 SALE $469 Only $17.46 a month Model SF310PER with efficient, electronic ignition. Save $100 on self-cleaning gas range Reg. $819 SALE $719 Only $2676 a month Model SF365BEP with waist-high broiler. Save $70 on no-frost refrigerator Reg.

$749 SALE $679 Only $25.28 a month Model ET18AKXT, iai cu. ft. Save $50 on built-in dishwasher Reg. $389 SALE $339 Only $12.62 a month Model OU8100XT with energy-saving wash and dry options. Save $40 on high-tech microwave oven Reg.

$299 SALE $259 Only $9.64 a month Model MW360QXS with touch controls. Save $25 on an other Whirlpool microwave ovens Don't miss this coupon sale! Clip and save 25! Maw mm. a mki. Easy financing No down payment, low-interest monthly payments. Or, three months to pay intyest-free 16mualpercenl3genit.ttxMiidl.

MiimmmmthltpqmMmtmS. Shop-at-Home convenience Call 475-3S88 in the Lincoln area. Other Nebraska communities, call your nearest Minnegasco Appliance Center. Save $120 on washerdryer pair FRIDAY, MARCH 9 ONLY! TAKE AN ADDITIONAL IMM1 MIM MUUI I IUNML OFF OPP BELOW OUR 12 PRICE ON ANY ONE ITEM Not valid on sale or clearance items. BELOW OUR 12 PRICE ON ANY ONE ITEM Not valid on sale or clearance items.

1 One coupon per customer One coupon per customer One coupon per customer Z-S i 1 Reg. $919 SALE $799 Onty $29.74 a month Washer Model LA570GXT with 8 wash cycles. Save $40 on washer alone. Dryer mm mm mm Model LG5791XS with 3 temperature settings. mUz) ID Save $50 on dryer alone.

1990 Minnegmoo. Inc rm I iff fT L. A Company of Diversified Energies, Int fVr pfiinnsgasco Hours: Mon-Fri: Sat: Lincoln Skyway Level Gold's Galleria 10330 SI. 475-3688 ApplianceLenters.