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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1977
Page
4
The Lincoln Journal, printed by Journal-Star Printing Co at 926 P Street Lincoln Nebraska, 68501, telephone 432-3331, serves as the city’s local newspaper listing its publisher credentials.
A GAO letter to Chairman Murphy reveals the cargo preference bill would lift annual fuel costs to U.S. consumers by at least 240 million dollars. A Carter administration memo valued the public cost at 75 to 100 million, while critics question the motives behind its endorsement and campaign contributions linked to the bill.
Jane's Fighting Ships calls the Soviet navy very powerful and well knit while giving the American Navy a superior station. A Congressional subcommittee notes Soviet R&D exceeds U S in weapons development, yet Soviet tech lags in many systems. U S readiness remains higher. The piece urges balanced, informed view and avoids panic.
General Motors announces an average $387 hike for 1978 model cars bringing the mean sticker to over $7,000 for the first time. Destination charges rise about $18 per vehicle and some standard features move to extra-charge options. Fuel economy improves modestly, but overall demand may not rise despite gains.
The Mandel and Kerner convictions hinge on hiding gifts from race track interests rather than bribery. Prosecution relied on an old fraud law to argue deceit and defrauding the public of loyal services. Officials may face stricter expectations to disclose gifts and avoid deceptive press statements in public duties.
Letters blast judges for lax crime handling in Lincoln and critique recycling deposits as environmental policy. Albert J Barr of the Glass Packaging Institute comments on beverage container deposits and water use. Odyssey Softball Team thanks Lincoln for support after finishing fourth at nationals in Binghamton.
A brief letter thanks The Journal for its Aug 2 article on the Open Door Health Center dental program. Despite its small size, the program is seen as addressing serious dental needs in the low income population, and the writers express gratitude for the paper's support.
We of the Nebraska Repertory Theater thank Holly Spence and The Lincoln Journal for outstanding coverage of our 1977 summer season. The profiles advance information articles and reviews greatly contributed to the success of our 10th season of professional summer theater.
A reader advocates a five day waiting period in Nebraska for gun purchases. They argue it would allow background checks after bail release for felonies and prevent rushed purchases before alleged killings. They stress hunters and shooters would not be unduly delayed.
In Lincoln, Ed Zorinsky launches an office to assist residents whose Social Security payments are lost in the mail. The caller argues politicians should not attack the Postal Service, noting many mail problems arise from senders or recipients. Local post officials stress contacting the local post office for service and acknowledgment of complaints.
A Washington Post Co. opinion piece argues SAT verbal scores fell 14 years from 478 to 429 and 502 to 470 in math since 1963. It cites the Wirtz commission, TV exposure, family stability, and English teaching as factors, urging more reading and writing to strengthen skills.
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