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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1977
Page
4
The article notes President Carter made energy policy the focus of his drive, outlining a battle against oil industry profiteering and a push to increase supplies while holding prices. It considers his political weakness, the need to rally public support, and the stakes for his broader agenda.
City engineers trim plan to meet a 250000 budget after bids exceeded estimates. Revised specs aim to secure an adequate route from Southeast Lincoln to downtown with potential for added underground crossings and future concrete contractor bids to increase competition. The path could become a heavily traveled recreation and transport corridor.
The idea of a sea level canal across Central America gains new support from President Carter, while biologists warn of harm to marine life without a barrier. The push faces stiff ecology opposition as the era of space, litter, and sports nostalgia unfolds alongside discussions of political reform in Britain and the United States.
A reader recalls Chicago's system where upper elementary and junior high patrols managed hall and yard traffic. The writer notes adults now do it and suggests it could create jobs for youths and that safety-minded approaches could be applied elsewhere.
Sister Phyllis Hunhoff argues that while publicity focuses on abuse and swindles, most nursing homes face systemic issues. She cites inadequate training, unclear care levels, high costs, regulation gaps, and staffing limits as core problems needing research, funding, and coordinated action to improve care.
In this analysis the author argues Jimmy Carter embodies ambivalence between power and affection. Carter’s Israel Geneva crisis, urban policy tensions, Bert Lance affair, and public stances reveal a pattern of choosing both options, risking inaction or mixed outcomes. The piece frames Carter as striving to rule by love while craving effective leadership, a tension that may undermine both aims.
Lauren Soth argues in favor of ratifying Panama Canal treaties stressing US farm interests. He notes most exports go through the canal, including corn soybeans and wheat, and warns that keeping canal control by force risks traffic disruption. Tolls will rise but overall costs stay manageable to preserve East West trade.
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