Minimum wage debate warns against indexing risk
Lincoln Journal editorial condemns automatic future minimum wage increases tied to average manufacturing wages as indexing. It supports a $2.65 base wage, notes labor and some leaders endorse changes, while employers fear higher costs and economists warn about limiting job access. It urges periodic reviews by Congress without delegating wage changes to formula.
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Carter
Organized Labor
Congress
Nebraska GOP moves to critique Democrats in high places
The Nebraska Republican Party debates public policy critique of Democrats in high positions. The effort echoes Democratic practice and aims to spark public interest and debate on policy issues. Lorraine Orr, last GOP state chair from North Platte, initiated policy commentary. the move was halted but later revived as prudent.
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Nebraska
GOP
Lorraine Orr
North Platte
Lincoln library plan clashes with weed inspection move
Lincoln officials proposed a native grasses project at Gere branch to show pioneers view but faced resistance from the city weed inspection division which likened the area to the Great American Desert. State Historical Society archives expansion to four colleges advances, pending State College Board approval and benefiting history programs. An advisory group urges clearer transfer credits among Nebraska colleges while cautioning against uniform course quality. Weekend offerings across eight venues plus Brownville and Omaha sports a busy cultural scene, prompting nostalgia for quieter summers.
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Lincoln
Gere
56Th
Normal
Great American Desert
Weed
State Historical Society
Nebraska
State College Board of Trustees
Editorial Corrects Tax Valuation Meeting Date
A Sunday Journal and Star editorial corrects its error on the State Board of Equalization and Assessment annual review. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday July 19, not today Sunday July 18.
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Sunday Journal and Star
State Board of Equalization and Assessment
Carter reorganizes White House staff to win public favor
The article argues Jimmy Carter's reshaping of the White House bureaucracy aims to project lean operation and public accessibility. It notes cuts from 351 personnel, potential reemergence of tasks in other departments, and questions how the budget bureau will absorb a 24 percent headcount reduction.
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Jimmy Carter
White House
Carter
Ford
Richard Nixon
Brownlow Commission
Franklin Roosevelt
Budget Bureau
Nuclear expansion resembles Carter's Vietnam debate
Senator Abourezk proposes a constitutional national initiative to place nuclear policy on the ballot, arguing citizens should vote on whether to pursue nuclear power or alternatives. The piece critiques Congress and President Carter, noting rapid plant plans and a public desire for direct input amid safety concerns and past incidents.
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James Abourezk
D-S.d
Carter
West Valley
N.Y
New York Times
Richard Severo
Nelson Rockefeller
Senate
Clinch River
Congress
Conld joo lose ee ee Awwtes to binexd
The readable fragment presents a puzzling line about a loss linked to “Awwtes” and “binexd.” No clear event, people, or organizations emerge to verify facts. Further readable details are needed to craft a proper news item card.
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Conld
Public Mind Letters on Crime and Civic Responsibility
Readers debate dehumanizing criminals as wild animals, social responsibility, and the impact of fear on policy. Letters praise charges against offenders, criticize sensational rhetoric, and support cautious regulation of fireworks and funding for firefighters amid urban safety concerns. The batch mentions Nebraska IWY delegates, a tumor analogy, and praise for New York City's resilience.
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Russ Eichelberger
Public Mind
Ron Lahner
Public Fountain Call Sparks Charity Snack Bar Debate
In a heated note a reader argues a charitable venue should offer a drinking fountain and a low cost snack bar. They question charging for ice water at a charity event and urge a shared, refrigerated fountain for all attendees.
Beatrice State Developmental Center conditions called into question
Patricia K. Crawford contesting claims of improving BSDC conditions while noting consent decree compliance remains central. She cites modern cottages, ongoing construction, and the aim to secure federal funding and accreditation amid debate over state adherence and broader policy impacts.
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Associated Press
Riley Armstrong
Beatrice State Developmental Center
BSDC
J. J. Exon
Paul Douglas
Armstrong
MRAA
Exon
Frank Menalascino
Nebraska Association For
Patricia K. Crawford
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