Editorial on Nebraska LB33 referendum and school aid debate
This editorial argues that a single yes or no vote is risky for a complex LB33 school aid measure in Nebraska. It weighs partisan claims from NSEA and allied groups against supporters of tax relief and equalization, noting tax and funding implications for Lincoln and others. The piece urges Nebraska voters to decide whether to pursue a repeal petition with careful regard to future education financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Herb Schimek
Nebraska State Education Assn
NSEA
Paul Belz
David Packard
S. H. Brauer Jr
Nebraska School Improvement Assn
Brauer
Ralston
Jerry D. Koch
S Education Committee
Koch
Sam Cullan
Hemingford
Belz
Cadillac
Belz, Koch and Allies
Exon
Lincoln
Stephen Rozman
Maharishi International University
MIU
Journal
Star
Rozman
Iowa
Oil politics clash as Carter cites rising oil use
President Carter warned at a news conference that Americans are importing and using oil at high rates. A Harris Poll suggests gas prices must hit 90 cents to curb leisure driving and 1.35 dollars to push workers toward transit or carpools, signaling political hurdles for price hikes. A shift might also come from higher Arab oil prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Harris
Washington
Abourezk Initiative Draws Fire From Scholar’s View
Professor Martin Diamond warned that a proposed constitutional amendment by Sen. James Abourezk would create a people driven initiative undermining representative government. The piece argues mass appeals would distort spending accountability and delay leadership, noting Diamond’s death at 58 and calling the move a blow to republican ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Abourezk
D-S.d
California
Abourezk
Congress
Georgian Influence Grows as Carter’s Georgia Ties Expand
In January a Georgia observer praised Jimmy Carter, noting Georgians lead six of nine senior White House posts and 45 more work in Carter’s administration. The piece highlights Bert Lance and other Georgia-linked aides across the executive branch, comparing with Truman, Kennedy, and Johnson's patronage patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. terHorst
Jimmy Carter
White House
Georgia
Carter
Atlanta Journal and Constitution
Washington
Carter White House
Office of Management and Budget
Bert Lance
Democratic National Committee
Harry Truman
Missouri
John Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Texas Rangers
Hamilton Jordan
Jody Powell
Frank Moore
Lance
Griffin Bell
Andrew Young
Defense
Charles Duncan
Treasury
Bette Anderson
EPA
Barbara Blum
Public Mind Letters on Education Funding and Public Affairs
Readers weigh in on LB33 state aid to education arguing for new funding sources and equal opportunity for Nebraska students. The letters discuss political motives, potential court action, and the need for fair financing while other items critique MIUs siddhis program and a Nebraska State Fair media event. Marcie Kalvoda signs off on faith and world issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Texas
California
Return of Teng portends easier U.S.-Sino links
Field Newspaper Syndicate analyzes Teng Hsiao-ping’s return to power in China as the end of a caretaker period and a shift toward modernization and Western-led modernization. It notes Teng’s domestic program, hints at eased tensions with the Soviet Union, and expects Secretary Vance's upcoming visit to advance Sino American ties on trade credits and cultural exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kraft
Teng Hsiao-ping
China
Peking
Washington
Teng
Henry Kissinger
Ford
Soviet Union
Kissinger
Mme. Mao
Russia
Moscow
Chou
Japan
Europe
U.S
People's Republic
Vance
Taiwan
Field Newspaper
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Lincoln Journal
Doonesbury
Duke
Jake
Martin Diamond
Diamond
Republic
Washington Post Co
Fernman
George
Universal Press Syndicate
Nek
Urnal
Henry Brandt
al Bauer
Lincoln Henry Brandt
State Fair
Marcie Kalvoda
Associated Press
Albania
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