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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1977
Page
4
The Lincoln Journal, printed by Journal-Star Printing Co in Lincoln Nebraska, carries the local newspaper imprint with address and telephone details for the publication house.
The columnist argues Moscow and its allies reject human rights critiques as Anatoly Shcharansky faces treason charges and Charter 77 figures like Jiri Hajek face house arrest. It portrays Soviet repression as a deliberate test of U S resolve amid stalled Carter administration outreach.
On the Nebraska Legislature's last day in 1977 the body overrode Gov. Exon's veto to increase school funding by 120 million over three years. The Appropriations Committee, led by Jerome Warner, pursued a tax-free budget but nine members voted for the override, acknowledging it would raise taxes.
Lincoln residents debate ending the LES in lieu of property tax despite voter rejection last year. The 5 percent levy yields about $1.7 million now and could rise to $5 million or more as LES revenues grow. The paper argues for balance between revenue sharing and potential tax equivalence, urging study of a theoretical LES property tax to keep equity.
The piece argues that California irrigation should reflect real water costs to guide food production. It suggests pricing water to allocate supply efficiently, favoring cheaper water for low value crops and pricier water for high value crops like wine. It warns against more dams and federal cuts unless prices rise.
A Los Angeles Times editorial reflects on John F Kennedy's Atlantic partnership vision declared at Independence Hall. It laments the failure of NATO unity, a protective Common Market, and shrinking international aid, blaming France, de Gaulle, Vietnam, and policy shifts under Nixon and Kissinger for turning Europe and the United States inward.
The piece argues that Egypt under Sadat faces growing economic misery and rising tensions as moderates drift away. It warns that the United States could lose influence if moderates disappear, while Israel must push for a peace settlement and avoid reliance on Washington without concrete action.
The Journal urges signed letters capable of verification and reserves the right to condense content. Pen names or initials are not permitted except in unusual cases.
Cheryl Dittmer criticizes downtown beautification as neglecting the weeds along Cornhusker Highway and city curbs. She argues for more city workers instead of hiring aides and consultants by Mayor Helen Boosalis.
The passage questions whether personal achievement brings lasting joy amid societal resistance. It contrasts mind-created fulfillment with fleeting pleasure and laments government or others undermining hard work. It frames perseverance against systemic obstacles as a central concern.
C L Sulzberger notes three pivotal Mediterranean elections in 1977 Israel’s May vote shifts power to Likud amid peace fears Greece Turkey face a tense race with Erbakan’s rightward bloc threatening a Greek Turkish settlement Spain awaits June elections to test a transition from dictatorship to democracy with broad Western impact NATO EC stability at stake
Walter R. Mears notes Maj. Gen. John R. Singlaub challenged Carter on Korea policy, prompting congressional and public scrutiny of the phased pullout of about 33,000 ground troops over four to five years. The piece argues debate aids understanding, despite questions of cost and strategy.
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