Nebraska Supreme Court upholds 1976 malpractice law
The Nebraska Supreme Court, in a divided ruling, sustains key elements of the 1976 medical malpractice act. The court upholds requiring advanced patient choice, a $500,000 recovery cap, and a medical review panel whose verdict can guide later trials. Four justices dissented on various grounds, with debates over state credit use and attorney fee reviews.
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Lincoln rated top attractive city in national survey
Residents and officials praise Lincoln after a University of Nebraska study ranking 100 cities found Lincoln the most attractive place to live. Mayor Helen Osalis, Chamber leaders, and residents cite livability, schools, work ethic, and a stable economy as key strengths while noting some shortages and weather concerns.
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Lincoln Ranked Top City for Self Sufficiency and Health
Lincoln earns No 1 among 100 major cities for self sufficiency and health based on a University of Nebraska Omaha survey. The report cites low robbery and negligent manslaughter rates, and first place in racial stability. Ralph Todd of Applied Urban Research notes Lincoln’s strong white population statistic reflects growth of both white and black residents.
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Lincoln ranks in municipal ratings and census comparisons
The article discusses Todd's method using toll free as a measure to compare 1960 and 1970 census changes. It notes Lincoln's ranking across multiple city metrics including bonds, television access, infant mortality, burglaries, and hospital beds, with several categories listed in the Top 10 and lower grades noted for others.
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Beef referendum appears to have failed to pass
Dominick Costello reports unofficial returns show about 60 percent approval among 9,847 cattlemen voting from 13,351 registered in 62 ASCS counties. Cherry and Dawes favored, Cuming and Lincoln/Custer still tallying. Large feedlots feared by small feeders. overall turnout varied by county.
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Carter backs up to five cent gasoline tax hike plan
President Carter agreed to seek a federal gasoline tax increase of up to five cents per gallon to fund transportation programs. The proposal, supported by Transportation Secretary Brock Adams, aims for a quick one time raise and could yield about $6 billion yearly, though enactment faces committee opposition.
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Weather Tonight and Editorial Snippets
The column notes a 20 percent chance of rain tonight and a 30 percent rain chance on Thursday. Highs reach 90 and lows near 70. Journal editorial opposes a 1.2 billion dollar sale of radar planes to Iran.
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Canadians fear U S pullout on Alaska gas pipeline
Ottawa warns that a Carter administration decision to delay or scrap the multibillion dollar Alaska to Midwest gas line could damage Canada U S relations and affect Canada’s gas exports and planned routes. Officials cite possible delay as a setback to projects tied to Alcan Highway route and deliveries in the early 1980s.
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