Editorials Urge Preservation of Existing Housing Stock
Lincoln Journal notes a national policy shift by the U S League of Savings Associations favoring rehabilitation over new suburban development. The piece urges local governments to reappraise policies and support upgrading older neighborhoods to sustain urban vitality and curb demolition.
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League
John A. Hardin
U.S. League of Savings Associations
Savings and Loan Industry
S&ls
America
Public Service Commission Gift Rules At LT&T Rate Case
The piece questions LT&T gifts and memberships used as potential operating costs in rate base. It notes PSC policy allows half of such contributions to be included, compares past generosity, and urges careful review to protect ratepayers while considering business needs. The author cites hardship on pensioners from small rate hikes.
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Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co
Lt&t
At&t
Public Service Commission
PSC
Regulatory Commission
Flood claims loom as Lincoln council weighs city liability
The Lincoln City Council faces a flood claim dispute over city liability as residents seek compensation for northeast flooding. City Atty. Humble explains that declined claims return to him for possible council action, with personal financial risk to council members if suits follow and his legal opinion is sustained. Flood claims totaled $128,455 by midweek and keep rising.
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Boosalis
Lincoln
Dick Baker
Leo Scherer
Fred Sikyta
Humble
Civic Affairs
Public Mind Poll and the 84th and O SCC Site
Letter writers critique The Journal and public poll framing on Southeast Community College centralization versus location. Editor notes: readers may submit signed letters. poll questions shaped public perception. differing views on campus site at 84th and O Streets and parking, long term costs, and impact on Lincoln.
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Journal
Lincoln
Southeast Community College
SCC
Selection Research, Inc
Southeast Community College Board
O Streets
Nebraska
Larry Swanson
Swanson
84Th and
College Board
Arms fixup helps world peace in absurd exchange plan
Art Buchwald imagines a U S Soviet tech exchange to repair armed forces, proposing a hotline for mechanics to troubleshoot Soviet and American hardware. The spoof highlights shifting allegiances and the irony of armed yet malfunctioning military equipment.
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Art Buchwald
State Dept
Egypt
Soviet Union
United States
Russia
Moscow
MI6
The Danger of False Cheer in Suicide Crises
A Field Enterprises column argues that cheerful mood masking real distress often precedes suicide. It notes many deaths occur when warning signs are hidden behind a smile and urges open discussion and honest coping rather than forced optimism.
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Field Enterprises, Inc
The Panama Canal in American Memory and Moral Conflict
A Universal Press Syndicate column reflects on treaty support for Panama, contrasting strong arguments with lingering colonial symbols. It traces emotional ties to the canal through Madison Wisconsin’s capitol art and debates over expansionism, isolationism, and race in early 20th century symbolism.
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Europe
Universal Press Syndicate
Carter-Soviet Pact Deepens Israel’s Veto in Middle East Peace
Carter aligns with Moscow to frame broad peace terms, boosting Israel’s leverage against concessions. Critics, led by anti-Soviet conservatives, decry the move as dangerous insanity that undermines Geneva aims.Congressional leaders were not consulted and supporters warn of Arab backlash and broader economic risk.
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
U.S
Mideast
Carter
Moscow
Israel
Capitol Hill
Carter Mideast
Sen
Malcolm Wallop
Wyoming
Henry Kissinger
White House
Russia
Soviet Union
Cochairman
Geneva
Egypt
Syria
Massive gamble on Middle East peace optimism
British opinion argues outsiders face impertinence to expect Israeli trust in any settlement guaranteed by Russians or Arab nations. It notes the Americans are deeply involved with the Soviet Union, raising stakes and risks of superpower entanglement if another war erupts.
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Mally
Soviet Union
Middle East
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Lincoln Journal
Journal-Star Printing Co
Neb
Tel
Lt&t Gifts
Charles Humble
Nion
84Th & O College
Angola
Grumman
Ethiopia
Los Angeles Times
King I
Sydney Harris
Panama
Great Ditch
Madison, Wise
State Capitol
Wisconsin
Midwest
Kenyon Cox
Senate Chamber
National Capitol
Columbia
Neptune
Atlantic
Pacific
Canal
Frederick Jackson Turner
Cox
Mercury
Garry Wills
Doonesbury
Kirby
Roosevelt
Soviets
Field Newspaper Syndicate
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