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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1977
Page
4
Lincoln Journal published by Journal-Star Printing Co of Lincoln Nebraska, serving the capital city with local news notices and community items from the Journal-Star press.
The editorial argues a June Supreme Court ruling permits denial of government funds for indigent women's abortions, signaling a shift toward class-based access. It questions equal protection implications, cites Justice Powell, and warns of returning to pre 1973 conditions where abortion access hinges on wealth.
The article argues President Carter should win multilayered world backing for reduced arms sales. It notes potential temptations in France Britain and the Soviet Union to fill vetoed orders, and highlights his private sale decision on Pakistan while opposing a $4 billion Iran aircraft deal.
AMA physicians favor reducing home screen violence with protests to sponsors and networks and caution against government censorship. They note children face aggression, nightmares, and injuries from imitating TV exploits, and urge parental responsibility to shield kids from harmful programs.
Paul Greenberg argues Senator Howard Baker could be a strong 1980 Republican candidate due to Watergate credibility and calls for a special prosecutor. The piece contrasts Baker's tact with perceived insincerity and warns of party bias, noting Nixon era tensions and Ford’s pardon debate.
The article marks Chief Justice Warren E Burger’s eighth Supreme Court anniversary and praises his pursuit of court reform especially in administration. It contrasts Burger with Warren, noting Burger’s strict constructionism, press restraint, and advocacy for prompt fair nonprofessional tribunals for minor disputes to reduce delays and restore public confidence in justice.
The Lancaster County Noxious Weed Board urges public cooperation in eradicating music thistle and other weeds. It cites Nebraska law requiring landowners to control infestations, outlines the board’s duties, and asks citizens to report infestations and assist with spraying efforts within city limits and beyond as weather and budget allow.
The American Legion in Nebraska has sponsored and run Cornhusker Boys State for 37 years. Public support and publicity from newspapers like The Journal keep the program a continual success.
Irma M. Crow notes the removal of the Better Half from the comic page, deeming the section hardly worth reading now. The comment reflects reader sentiment on changes to a familiar feature.
The piece reviews Henry Kissinger’s first major post office address and argues Americans are exhausted after decades of anti communism and Cold War battles. It notes Kissinger’s three policy suggestions for moderating Western European politics, while criticizing the public’s readiness for renewed struggle and referencing Twain and Churchill to underline fatigue.
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