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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1977
Page
4
The article argues a growing US trade deficit risks protectionist actions as imports rise, especially oil, with $150 billion in imports this year including $40 billion for oil. It notes political resistance to energy policy changes and cites steel and motorcycles as potential targets of new limits amid mounting foreign competition.
Doonesbury cartoons drawing responses from the House Ethics Committee provoked frustration among lawmakers. Floyd Spence denounced misperceptions while special counsel Philip Lacovara sought references on Joanie Caucus. The episode highlights tension between art and politics.
U S foreign policy hits another snag as Congress blocks a Turkey military agreement. Turkish voters push Bulent Ecevit's Republican People's party toward premier, signaling possible shift away from Demirel era NATO alignment. Cyprus tensions loom amid new uncertainties in the region.
Letters celebrate the Commission on Aging and St Paul Methodist Church meals for seniors and rose gardens, and thank George Tuck for notable photos. Others defend satire in criminal justice debate, praise the Nebraska Academy of Sciences publicity, and commend the Dobbins Memorial Scholarship and Lincoln Children's Zoo efforts.
The piece argues the Carter National Energy Plan would burden rural areas with higher gasoline taxes and coal and nuclear expansion, while funding for small farmers and local solar projects remains insufficient. It warns that rural residents rely on vehicles and have limited alternatives, risking environmental and land concerns from coal and absentee landlords.
An unofficial 1977 tabulation shows Sen. J. R. Murphy present but abstaining on 34 final readings while Sen. Ernest Chambers abstained on 75 roll calls. Sen. Douglas Bereuter voted on all final readings, with others like Shirley Marsh, Larry Stoney, and Jerome Warner close behind in abstentions.
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