Editorial urges hospital industry to resist federal cost cap
The Lincoln Journal argues against a 10 percent cap on hospital revenue growth, saying it may curb costs and inflation. It compares scanner adoption and bed costs in Lincoln and Omaha, notes limited cooperation among Nebraska hospitals, and warns against inviting federal regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln General Hospital
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Omaha
Lincoln
Lincoln Hospital
Nebraska
Common Cause Opposition to Hatch Act and Electoral College
The piece notes Common Cause opposes repealing Hatch Act restrictions while Democrats push reform. It cites New Republic’s stance against abolishing the Electoral College. The author welcomes cross‑partisan support from groups aligned with preserving these protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Cause
Democratic Party
New Republic
Carter
United States
Police say officers show restraint while handling tense encounters
The Police Foundation reports a shift toward restraint in police use of force. Based on national data and seven metro areas, officers increasingly rely on negotiation and patience. Former NYPD chief Patrick W. Murphy calls the change conscious and heartening for professionals and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Foundation
Patrick W. Murphy
New York City
Murphy
Proxmire Awards Endowment Grant For Tennis Court Study
Sen. William Proxmire blasts a National Endowment for the Humanities grant of 2500 dollars routed through Virginia to Arlington County to study why players hog courts and wait to play. He calls the plan ridiculous while noting the Constitution limits federal spending to authorized purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Kilpatrick
William Proxmire
Wisconsin
Senate
National Endowment For the Humanities
Arlington County
Proxmire
National Endowment
Virginia State Board
Congress
Fostering Hope through Adoption Reform in Congress
The piece argues for supportive action on a bipartisan bill to ease adoption barriers. It cites about 200000 children in foster care nationwide who are deemed hard to place due to disabilities age or race. It urges President Carter and HEW backing to connect these children with loving stable families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. terHorst
Congress
Carter
Hew
America
Adoption Bill Opens Path for Carter Aid to Homeless Children
Senate sponsor Sen. Alan Cranston proposes subsidies for hard to place children, create a national HEW office of adoption, and form a commission to harmonize cross state rules. House companion by Rep. Yvonne Braithwaite Burke. Administration resistance noted. bill advances to floor with Republican opposition over federal reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Alan Cranston
D.-Cal
HEW
House
Yvonne Braithwaite Burke
D-Cal
Cranston
Senate Human Resources Committee
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Energy policy dissent urges massive new sources
A dissent argues conservation insufficient to meet future demand and urges rapid development of solar geothermal and organic fuels, plus in situ coal gasification, shale oil, deep drilling, sea energy, wind and tide energy, breeder reactors, hydrogen fusion, space-mirror microwave concepts, and energy storage with pollution control deemphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Columbus
Earth
Public Mind Letters Urge Clear Rules on School Discipline
The Journal prints reader comments urging signed letters and verification. A letter questions teacher brutality coverage, argues for counselor help, asks about just punishment and safety rules, and calls for a juvenile official to explain student and parent rights at semester rallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Journal
Congress
Teresa Teater
Everyone a winner at East High Special Olympics meet
The East High Special Olympics track meet drew 133 athletes aged eight to 34, competing in five events to qualify for the May 2021 Wayne College state meet. The event framed sport as shared excitement, with all participants celebrated as winners for their involvement and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East High
Wayne College
Lincoln
Gasoline Tax Debate Reflects Wider Energy Stance
The piece argues that critics focus on the tax increase while ignoring valid points about voluntary conservation. It notes that few are willing to sacrifice leisure driving and cautions that the nation’s common will may be thinner than assumed.
Energy cogeneration support voiced by Gary Hart
Gary Hart writes that The Journal's cogeneration editorial is correct about the impact of utility incentives. He argues privately owned utilities profit motive drives cooperation with industrial cogeneration and urges further study of public utility cogeneration incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Hart
U.S. Senate
Stamp of approval for Chad article by Gary Kemper
Lincoln Journal May 11 piece by Gary Kemper drew strong praise from Hayward program leaders. Jack Carroll and others credited the publicity with helping handicapped programs and thank the journalist for interest and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Kemper
Lincoln Journal
Chad
Hayward
Jack Carroll
Incoin
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St. Lincoln
Neb
Saskatchewan
Washington Star Syndicate
Nebraska Public Service Commission
Fables
Gay
Erest Wen Nouse
Romans
Burke
Arabella Martinez
Califano
Hayakawa
Hatch
White House
Mondale
Minnesota
Carter Administration
Universal Press Syndicate
Walter D. Behlen
Joanie
Whe
Ferrin Lawyer
Doonesbury
Joanne
Zonker
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