Editorial on formal amendatory process for Lincoln-Lancaster plan
The piece argues for a defined amendatory procedure to modify the comprehensive plan in Lincoln and Lancaster County. It urges city and county leaders to initiate changes, involve committees for public consideration, and set time limits to prevent bureaucratic delays. The author cites state law and courts supporting active, accountable planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln-Lancaster
Nebraska Supreme Court
Iran
New cloud over Norden Dam doubts from Omaha expert
Glenn LeDiout a leading Nebraska land manager voices doubts about Norden Dam irrigation. He questions gravity flow versus pivot systems and notes soil and water retention concerns in O neill area. University economist Loyd Fischer supports some fiscal criticisms while Exon and others raise questions about overall costs and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn LeDiout
Omaha
Nebraska
Northeast Nebraska Irrigation Project
LeDiout
Norden
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Loyd Fischer
Guy
J.J. Exon
Nebraska farmers urged to stand united in economic crisis
Letter writers discuss farm economic strain in Nebraska, citing Governor Exon and Dr. Everett Peterson son. They warn strikes affect employment and taxes, warn dock workers threaten New Orleans port and grain exports, urging farmers to speak out and unite to support agriculture and the state economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Peterson
University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture
Natural Resources
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee
Peterson
Nebraska
New Orleans
Holdrege Street Residents Urged to Back Northeast Radial
A letter questions why Holdrege Street residents tolerate delays to the Northeast Radial project and urges supporters from 27th and Fair Streets toward 33rd Street to speak up for the planned route to Huntington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
27Th Street
48Th Street
Old Cheney Road
Lincoln
Holdrege Street
27Th
Fair Streets
33Rd Street
Huntington Avenue
Planned obsolescence and the call for lasting goods
The writer contrasts his father’s England-made suits that lasted decades with today’s disposable items and rising GNP. He questions whether the economy should favor longer lasting goods over perpetual consumption, citing Schumacher and the expanding lifespan of people versus shrinking product lifespans.
Populist Tactics Meet OPEC Power in Carter Energy Clash
The piece argues President Carter uses populist anger to pressure oil companies and lobbyists. It notes Moynihan blames foreign governments and OPEC for high prices, while Carter wavers between outsider rhetoric and insider politics amid a broader business confidence crisis.
Carter Should Rally Voters Against Senate Oil Policy
Column argues Carter faces a well informed public wary of oil industry claims and urges a populist campaign to pressure reelection minded senators. It frames the clash as a test of whether leaders should heed judgment or public opinion and warns of higher heating costs if price controls are removed.
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Carter
Sen
Henry Jackson
D-Wash
Senate Chamber
Senate
Oval Office
Moynihan
Tom Braden
Jimmy Carter
U.S. Senate
NBC
Congress
Edmund Burke
United States
Locke
Burke
Foot-dragging option on Panama Canal treaty debated
Panamanian exiles and leaders warn delays in ratification may invite a Marxist dictatorship under Omar Torrijos. Analysts say postponement could force more overt diplomacy, while rejection risks deep U.S. backlash and a bruised political future for Panama.
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Senate
Omar Torrijos
Panama City
Panama
Torrijos
United States
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Ernest L. Snell Saronville
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Pat Moynihan
New York
Lance
White House
OPEC
Los Angeles Times
John Locke
Bristol
Charles Bartlett
U.S
Arnulfo Arias
Arias
Gerardo Gonzalez
Bunker- Linowitz
Europe
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