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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1977
Page
4
Editorial analyzes Israel's shift toward Likud under Begin after elections. It warns Washington to reassert restraint and even handedness, stressing Israel must survive while Palestinians seek a homeland and peace talks resume.
Nebraska officials faced a tight window after Congress enacted the tax changes on May 16 1977. The state revenue department urged speedy computer testing to estimate effects on Nebraska's 17 percent personal income tax and possible rate adjustments to 18 percent. Public knowledge of the impact is crucial as the 1977 legislature finalizes appropriations amid a 3 percent sales and 17 percent income tax framework.
The Sunshine Act moves into operation on July 1 after supporters won a key vote. Attorney general and assistant AG say laws do not require officials to disclose net worth, only asset types above a $1000 threshold. Commission members and top state officers are expected to disclose asset information to illuminate conflicts of interest.
The Journal invites comments but requires signed verifiable letters and may edit for length while preserving writers’ points. It notes pen names are not usually allowed and asks legislators to give clerks full attention to bill readings. Bob Williard.
The piece contrasts Charles Bartlett Andrew Young with Frank Carlucci in Portugal and Spain, praising Carlucci’s restrained diplomacy that supported democratic reforms. It argues Iberia’s peaceful transitions offer a warning for Young about pushing change in Africa and the risks of an assertive, prestige driven approach.
The selection of Peter Jay as ambassador to Washington signals a shift toward a radical foreign policy aligned with the Carter administration. Critics charge nepotism, but backers say it reflects a broader drive by Callaghan's government to bolster relations with the United States despite domestic woes.
A family's home overrun by houseplants grows from gifts into a leafy fortress. Plants spread through living rooms and dining rooms, blocking seats, climbing walls, and prompting improvised exits. The narrator pleads for rescue from a green siege.
The piece accuses President Carter and his aides of creating an unlawful $2 million transition fund with bogus vouchers for 600 Annapolis trips never taken. It contrasts this with Carter’s stance on Nixon and FBI director Kelley, accusing the press corps of double standards.
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