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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1977
Page
4
Local newspaper listing from Lincoln Journal Star Printing Co. details contact info and publication origin in Lincoln Nebraska for 68501 area with phone number 432-3331.
The Lan caster County general fund budget sits near 7.5 million while Lincoln City near 28.8 million and Lincoln School District about 41.6 million. County Assessor Fritz Meyer accuses underfunding and blocks federal revenue sharing cash. The school district budget draws the most public acceptance during a recent hearing.
The article reviews a protest tied to Lincoln School District budgets from 1972 73 to 1977 78. It notes support from a parent and the Lincoln Education Association head, while suggesting overall satisfaction with a 10 percent spending rise and a $41.6 million outlay. It critiques limited citizen input, pre-set teacher contracts, and the ritual nature of hearings. It warns outsiders questioning pupil teacher ratios face polite derision.
A Midwest reader notes looting fears after disasters, cites retirement raise talk, and recalls Southern governor Edwards’ blunt oil stance. It cites federal drought disaster loan records and the AL’s All Star struggles versus the NL, including Nolan Ryan’s absence.
President Carter assigns top aide Hamilton Jordan a central role in winning the two thirds Senate vote for the Panama Canal treaty. Jordan also spearheads White House relations with the Jewish community and talks on SALT while forecasting a fierce ratification fight amid opposition.
Washington coverage portrays Menahem Begin as a crafty veteran wielding political skill against President Carter. The talks on refugees and Palestinian issues yield no progress while highlighting mutual political caution and strained hope for Middle East peace.
Moynihan notes a human rights emphasis in a foreign aid bill while critical provisions risk steering aid toward domestic producers of palm oil citrus and sugar cane. The exchange highlights tensions between human rights rhetoric and export competition policy in Congress.
A reader criticizes the 56th and Normal prairie plot near Gere branch library for neglect and fire risk. They cite minimal mowing by Lincoln weed control on July 16, dead or dying five to six foot trees, and lack of care for newly planted trees.
A reader ridicules Bingorama charging for water and cups, noting nickel per glass and free water. The letter lists claimed positives: higher pay to staff, two monthly Las Vegas trips, friendly staff, and free bingo with a reduced big jackpot from 300 to 250 due to 6 15 start. Regular sessions run 8 p.m. with nightly jackpots.
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