Carter’s Budget Role and Lance Departure Questioned
The Lincoln Journal argues Bert Lance’s resignation as director of the Office of Management and Budget threatens a dangerous erosion of public confidence. It says Jimmy Carter must now carry more of the budgetary burden and that Lance’s departure removes a close presidential adviser and restraint on policy.
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Office of Management and Budget
Carter
Lance
Jimmy Carter
Bert Lance
City Council rejects mayoral pick Hughes Shanks
The council declined to confirm Hughes Shanks to the planning commission amid claims of racial bias by four council members. Shanks thanked critics, said he bore no hard feelings, and offered to serve in any role Mayor Boosalis assigns.
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Hughes Shanks
Planning Commission
Dick Baker
Steve Cook
Joe Hampton
Fred Sikyta
Shanks
Lincoln
Boosalis
Vietnam joins UN as refugees stream to US
On the same day Vietnam enters the United Nations General Assembly as the 148th member a Pan American jet brings 108 Vietnamese refugees to the United States as the vanguard of 1 000 more to be admitted. The piece notes 145 000 Southeast Asian refugees have already been accepted and highlights the boat people crisis and U S sanctuary for freedom.
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Vietnam
United Nations General Assembly
Pan American Airways
United States
Southeast Asia
Hanoi
South Vietnam
United Nations
Internal Nebraska Democratic primary plot tied to Short ballot shift
The piece discusses post filing period maneuvering in Nebraska during the 1972 Democratic presidential primary. It notes McGovern supporters accusing foul play as five Short staffers reportedly switched to McGovern pledged delegates, an action allegedly encouraged by Short though he denies involvement. Ruth and Don Damsteegt quote remains.
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Clive Short
U.S
District of Nebraska
Washington
Short
George McGovern
Hubert Humphrey
Nebraska
McGovern
Humphrey
Ruth
Abraham Beame
Brooklyn
Democratic Organization
Sam Case
Abzug
Beame
New York Liberalism in Decline Fuels TV Driven Voter Delusions
In a presidential and local context New York with its diverse electorate reveals a shift away from liberal appeal. The mayoral race highlights media driven expectations over policy, with Edward Koch benefiting from television while Beame Abzug fade. Carter faces similar media tests on liberal overreach.
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New York
Edward Koch
Mario Cuomo
Koch
Congress
National Guard
Cuomo
Beame
Abzug
Greeces Push for Special NATO Ties Against Turkey Strains
Greece under Prime Minister Caramanlis seeks a special NATO relationship within the Western alliance amid long standing tensions with Turkey over Cyprus and Aegean rights. Athens backs continued US bases, adds strategic control demands, and eyes rapid entry to the European Common Market as Turkish ties undergo reassessment due to the Cyprus war legacy and Western embargo pressures.
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Athens
Greece
Turkey
Constantine Caramanlis
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Cyprus
NATO
U.S
Congress
Suleyman Demirel
Ankara
United States
Atlantic Alliance
Caramantis
Parliament
West
Caramanlis
Evangelos Devletoglou
Aegean Sea
Associated Press
Readers commend Journal editorial on mental health war
A reader from the Nebraska Psychiatric Institute Omaha endorses the Journal’s Sept. 7 editorial Mental health research lags. Dr. Frank J. Mendascino commends the piece and urges a near term war on mental illness to boost research and aid for emotionally troubled individuals.
Opposition to Lincoln T and T rate hike urged by taxpayers
All state taxpayers should oppose a rate increase for Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph. The note cites the university telephone system and state buildings in Lincoln and is endorsed by Mrs. Maurice Mueller.
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Lincoln
Telephone and Telegraph
Maurice Mueller
Cornhusker Band Praised for Notable Improvement
Earl E. Harwager congratulates the Cornhusker Band on their marked improvement and the pleasure their performances have provided, noting the team’s potential and expressing gratitude for their efforts.
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Earl E. Harwager
Letelier Murder Still a Threat to Chilean Regime
A year after Orlando Letelier and Ronni Moffitt were killed in Washington, no charges filed. The article notes alleged links to the DINA secret police and anti Castro veterans, with debates over motives and U.S. political ties shaping Chile’s fate.
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Orlando Letelier
Ronni Moffitt
Institute For Policy Studies
IPS
Washington
Letelier
Justice Department
Bay of Pigs
DINA
Pinochet
Saul Landau
Georgetown University
Gaston Hall
Junta
Allende
Carter
Fidel Castro
Oval Office
Chile
Joseph Eldridge
Latin America
United States
Washington Star SynDicate
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Journal-Star Printing Co
Neb
Anna Kadavy
Vovent
Don Damsteegt
Congregational Church
N.Y
Joseph Kraft
Bella Abzug
West Side
Manhattan
Senate
By Paul Anastassiades
William Schautele
Frank J. Mendascino
Nebraska Psychiatric Institute
Omaha
Cornhusker Band
Mary McGrory
State Department
Inter- American Affairs
Terence Tod Iwan
Eugenia Velasco
Richard Nixon
Henry Kissinger Velasco
DR. Kissinger
SEC
Cy * Wetnam
MR. Perkins
Chaney Jhe
Doonesbury
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