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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1977
Page
4
The piece dismisses the topic as abstract until a radioactive cloud from a Chinese nuclear test passes overhead. It notes the large air mass diluted fallout and questions milk safety after Nebraska rains, warning about non signatories to the test ban and future weaponization risks.
Debate rages over export controls on sophisticated U S goods to the Soviet Union and allied states. Washington seeks a new policy after a Carter era clampdown on a high tech weather computer, amid fears it could aid military aims and accelerate Soviet access to American industrial strength.
Hall County reduced its real estate reappraisal by 55 percent last spring with State Department of Revenue and State Board of Equalization backing. Assessor Ray Hessel says the state is pressuring a restoration to full force for next year, though Tax Commissioner Bill Peters has not formalized it. The piece questions shifts in attitude toward tax statutes and governance.
A government move to revise the Consumer Price Index accompanies a study showing changing spending over five years. Housing and transportation now dominate 60 cents of the dollar, food falls to 20 cents, clothing dips to 7 cents, and overall living costs rise, while cautions about broader economic effects persist.
The author argues conversation should spark imagination not merely relay facts. A good conversationalist admits ignorance and avoids sobering certainty, while shy people fear exposure and silence, whereas true humility means exploring unfamiliar topics rather than pontificating within one’s specialty.
The article critiques the Carter administration's 74 page brief on Bakke and race based admissions policies. It discusses whether minority consideration in college admissions is constitutional and the implications for equal opportunity, hiring, and minority advancement across government and industry.
Max Lerner weighs quotas in higher education as a public policy dilemma. He notes arguments that increasing schools could avoid race based enrollments but warns of costs and pressures. He describes the Carter administration's cautious stance and hopes for the Supreme Court to dodge the issue.
Public mind questions the impact of a pending Lincoln ordinance on noise levels for motorcycles and work-hour restrictions. The piece notes 18 states already regulate noise, Nebraska may target 15-year-old bikes, and manufacturers could face illegal models before production.
The piece argues Carter is politically exposed after firing Lance amid pressure from media and Congress. It cites a shifting stance on Lance, the impact on credibility, and rising tensions over energy policy, economy, and foreign affairs while predicting continued press scrutiny and a potential presidential counterstrike.
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