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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1977
Page
4
Gov. Exon presses the Legislature to pass LB518 and LB131 shaping tax policy. LB518 would phase out personal property tax on farm and business inventory over three years with a near 20 million shift in revenue. LB131 would impose a soft cap on local budgets and force county property tax revaluations, potentially pardoning past assessment issues and aiding Exon’s stance.
Law enforcement trains some officers in hypnosis amid concerns from psychiatrists and civil libertarians. While hypnosis aided a California bus kidnapping case, experts warn of high suggestibility and risk of distorted testimony. Orne urges videotaped interrogations to verify technique and prevent misleading testimony.
The writing criticizes Nixon's claim that his acts were legal by executive fiat and argues for impeachment. It notes the public desire for accountability, the televised interviews, and the belief that the president should face removal rather than resignation. The piece expresses enduring regret over avoiding impeachment.
The piece argues ancestry links bind people to a sense of permanence amid urban change. It notes Gwynne Dyer and Elizabeth II as modern symbols, while Alex Haley’s Roots traces deep lineage to Kunta Kinte. It claims everyone is interconnected through family lines and common heritage, shaping belonging and equality in society.
Tom Braden recalls Nixon’s early lies and phony admissions from the Checkers broadcast to campaign speeches. He argues Nixon sought self-promotion over truth, challenges public belief, and notes McGovern’s doubt about voters trusting Nixon in the 1972 race.
George Will argues that welfare reform is a margin issue, noting the complexity and political push to raise or cut benefits. He critiques Carter for seeking wholesale change, praises the food stamp program and state disparities, and suggests incremental tinkering to balance aid and avoid harsh cuts.
Kilpatrick argues Carter is a liberal in practice, not mere rhetoric, citing energy taxes and regulatory plans. He criticizes Carter for expanding government, redistribution, and weakening federalist protections. The piece labels McGovern as endlessly dissatisfied and questions Carter's purported conservatism.
A reader laments frequent weather reports on TV and radio. The letter questions interruptions to prime time and criticizes weather warnings as overbearing while recalling calmer past days. Gregory B. Peters.
A reader laments limited coverage of women's sports at the University of Nebraska Lincoln and praises Kathy Hawkins as NU girl athlete of the year. The letter notes a larger baseball rainout story and calls for broader reporting. The editor responds that The Journal will expand coverage with a full-time women's sports writer and ongoing features.
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