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About The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 23, 1978)
thursday, february 23, 1978 daily nebraskan page 3 Farmers stage funeral to see Bergland w s Photo courtesy University of Nebraska U.S. Agriculture Secretary Bob Bergland By Amy Lenzen Fann strikers demanded representation at a meeting and press conference attended by Secretary of Agriculture Bob Bergland. Bergland was in Lincoln as part of a five-state tour to push President Carter's new farm program. He described the program to Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Office personnel at a Tuesday dinner and to the press during a conference Wednesday morning. Despite original announcements that these events were closed to the public, arrangements were made for five American Agriculture supporters to attend. The arrangements followed a mock funeral, symboliz ing the death of the American fanner, staged by about 100 American Agriculture supporters in the Lincoln Hilton lobby. Some supporters followed Bergland to the eighth floor, however, they disputed reports that they had demonstrat ed and said it was simply a gathering. Dale Ebbers of DeWitt said if the group had been denied entry to either the meeting or the press confer ence, they were prepared to go "one step further." He would not elaborate but claimed "this organiza tion has the potenth. for violence." Dean Zimmerman, also of DeWitt, said: "We would have demonstrated." He said they would have used signs and snowballs. A demonstration in Amarillo, Texas, where Bergland was hit with an egg, hurt the movement, Bergland said. But "at least they got on the news," one striker said. Strike supporters at the press conference complained that the movement is net getting enough attention. "We were in Washington for two weeks, and the gays who were there for one day got more attention that we did," said supporter Archie Rickertsen of Dickens. Bergland praised the movement in his concluding remarks at the conference. "The farm strike movement is never over and it has accomplished a great deal," he said "I encourage farmers to stay active. To stay active, to be heard-that's the nature of a democracy," Bergland said. WA If you consider yourself attractive, charismatic, photogenic, and are thin, taller, and have beautiful teet. Backstage Ltd. wants you to represent us for the year. Win a $500 SHOE WARDROBE! See both Backstage Lincoln locations for entry details before March 4th. w$"'-- mmmm i)mmmm - Among the fine brands to be modeled will be these black fabric stripling heels by Kimel. . . I2TH $ Q 5 BLOCKS FROM CAMPUS 19th & "O" Take a few minutes to bring your bicycle in for service. Beat the Spring rush While we have time on our hands. Guaranteed repairs! BllOUAC 2nd Annual Winter Clearance Dl Wo inter rchandise A MiiniDinniyimi 0' m OFF SKIS SUGG. PRICE SALE PRICE Hart Freestyle '190.00 '133.00 Hart Compact '160.00 '112.00 K-2 233 Shorts '165.00 '115.50 K-2 Short Cuts '140.00 '98.00 Kastle Freestyle Pro '195.00 '136.50 Kastle Newstyle Champ '175.00 '122.50 BINDINGS SUGG. PRICE SALE PRICE Solomon 555,444,222 93.95-'66.60 65.76-'46.62 Look N57 '79.50 '55.65 Ski Brakes M4.95-'16.50 '10.46-'11.55 ALL SKI CLOTHES ...35-50 off DOWN PARKAS From: Gerry, Trailwise Camp 7, Jansport 35 OFF BIVOUAC X-C Rental Equip. Fntire Stock to be Sold SKIS $24.95 Boots $14.95 Poles $4.95 All Sales Final SELECT WOMEN'S FASHIONS 30 -70 OFF Rosehips, Cotler, Collage Espirit DeCorp., Plain Jane, Happy Legs And Many More EXTRA SPECIAL SAVINGS Select Mountain Parkas a minimum of 30 OFF Duofold Long Underwear 50 Off All Ski Hats, Gloves & Scarves 50 Off Lee Corduroy Pants for only $5.99 Cash Woolrich Wool Jackets 40 Off THESE SPECIALS AND MORE THIS afiyirdajf On 2nd Annual Winter Clearance Sale Come Early Wl Anywhere on mj 1847 O St.