Editorial: Leaner VA care fit for changing times
Lincoln Journal editorial argues National Academy of Sciences findings show only 29 percent of VA patients have service connected disabilities and 71 percent are civilians. It urges phasing VA out of general medical care, shifting to private and public hospitals, with greater contracted cooperation while preserving veterans’ service.
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National Academy of Sciences
National Research Council
Veterans Administration
National Academy Panel
Washington
America
Nobel prize in economics lacks controversy this year
The 1977 Nobel Prize in economics awarded to James Meade and Bertil Ohlin draws little opposition, seen as a mature choice by elder statesmen. Critics of past winners argue about politics, but this year the award is accepted as a stable, value-laden yet respected honor encouraging continued economic inquiry.
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Britain
James Meade
Bertil Ohlin
Sweden
America
Milton Friedman
Friedman
Chile
Bank of Sweden
Gunnar Myrdal
Stockholm
Myrdal
Committee For Economic Development
Milligan
McCloskey Drives GOP Recrudescence On Vietnam Policy
The ex Marine from California, Rep. Paul N. McCloskey, fueled White House hostility with anti-Nixon Vietnam stance. He led the House in scuttling the cargo preference bill favored by maritime unions, signaling renewed Old Guard tension and a rebuff to McCloskey’s position.
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California
Paul N. McCloskey
Vietnam
White House
House of Representatives
McCloskey
Old Guard
Pete
Rise of KN Op Ed feature Apprise or Dissent
A periodic INDIVIDUAL OPINION piece invites public expression on timely issues, showcasing advocacy or dissent. The feature, titled APPRISE OR DISSENT, presents provocative viewpoints chosen for timeliness and readability.
Post office living in the past by Jim Burden II
Column argues for ending federal subsidies and pushing toward a more independent post office. It claims current subsidies inflate costs for taxpayers and that true costs would reflect market rates. The piece contrasts private delivery like UPS with large government post offices and cites biblical verse.
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Lincoln
UPS
Amtrak
Carter Blues and the One-Term Question
J F terHorst argues the Carter presidency is sinking under pessimism in politics and media. He warns a one term could damage national leadership, noting opposition from liberals, conservatives, labor, business, and international concerns. He questions whether America can function with a one term president in a nuclear era.
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J. F. terHorst
Jimmy Carter
Congress
Carter
Newsweek
New York Times
Tom Wicker
Pine Bluff
Ark
Carl Rowan
Georgia
Atlanta Journal
Bill Shipp
Middle of America
Democrats
Israel
Panama Canal
Western
Europe
White House
Dwight Eisenhower
America
Carter Blues
Universal Press Syndicate
Lincoln Faces Clash Over City Plans And Leadership
In Lincoln the city is named a finalist for All American status due to a comprehensive plan downtown revitalization and neighborhood preservation efforts. Council debates tear down of old city hall for a parking lot and rejects planning commission and Community Development Task Force nominees amid a push to alter the comprehensive plan.
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Lincoln
Planning Commission
Diversity on Lincoln city committees urged by readers
A letter from Lincoln residents supports Mayor Boosalis's push for diverse appointments to city panels and lauds improved accessibility to officials. The piece criticizes Council pettiness, urges inclusion of minority and income groups, and questions dog licensing enforcement by the Health Department.
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Boosalis
Lincoln
Bousalis
E. D. Lyman
Lincoln- Lancaster
Health Department
Pricing Labor Out Does Not Boost Minimum Wage
A writer argues that raising the minimum wage, like increasing prices on unsold inventory, will not boost sales. They claim welfare programs often exceed the minimum wage, forcing small businesses to explain they cannot pay as much for labor, yet must stay open to serve the public. The piece stresses labor as a marketable commodity with limited demand.
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Milligan
Rudolf Griess
Aurora
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United Ministries In Higher Education
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Robert D. Blair
Pet Licensing
Doonesbury
Dude
Hall
Ane
Cmon Zone
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