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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1977
Page
2
A round of readers quotes from Boston, Houston, Atlanta, Dayton and Detroit criticizing Lincoln Nebras kas as the nation’s best city. The clippings lampoon the prize with jokes about locals, rival towns, and editors mocking the survey’s results.
UPI reports U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers may have steered his damaged news helicopter toward the ground to avoid a group of teen boys playing on a baseball diamond near Van Nuys airport. Police say the craft narrowly missed the players before crashing, killing Powers and cameraman George Spears. Authorities note Powers may have acted to prevent injury, but exact motive remains unclear.
Billy Carter predicts earnings over 500000 this year from public appearances and endorsements as Money magazine notes his earnings will exceed twice President Carter's salary. He says he accepts about one in twenty invitations and would disappoint fans if he refused.
Rep Gary Myers of Pennsylvania plans to resign when Congress adjourns to rejoin Armco steel in Butler as a foreman. He cites family time and a desire for practical work, noting a big drop in pay but steady waning travel and 110 hour weeks.
August 3 1977 notices include information about action line news contacts and submission methods. Subscription rates are listed for Lincoln city and surrounding areas with weekly costs for daily and Sunday editions.
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