page 8 daily nebraskarv friday, September 1, 1978 Preparations completed, State Fair opens today 3 ?r imr-ro ii Jills?- l m ". w muJ V !L35 . f. -v. - a,' "a . V..; ' :!" J 1 ''f' V T , ' A ocas- ' i r a- mi r r 9 m rncriikc cnicmruiaca j ; -S-rr : -F ... - jt ( 4 Excitement and anticipation filled die air at die state fairgrounds Thursday. Security guards were busy directing the incoming flood of trailers and cars. Employees were busy setting up stands, rides and exhibits across the midway. The sounds of hammers pounding, car horns tooting and general activity were everywhere. The fair officially begins today and ex pects to draw thousands from across the state. Photographs by Mary Anne Golon