Editorial Decline of Separate FBI Style Nebraska Agency
Legislators weigh a Nebraska Bureau of Investigation separate from the State Patrol but editors warn that leadership quality matters more than reorganizing blocks. The piece argues against an autonomous agency and against moving control to the attorney general, urging a stronger central prosecutor system instead.
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Journal
Bill Kreifel
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Kansas
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Nebraska
State Department of Criminal Investigation
Black Walnut Harvest Brings Plenty for Men and Squirrels
Readers rejoice as this year’s crop of black walnuts yields ample for people and animals. Last autumn’s poor harvest led to scarcities and even humorous skirmishes with squirrels over the nuts. This season both humans and creatures enjoy plentiful supplies.
Nature's Great Gift Black Walnuts Beyond Compare
The author extols black walnuts as an all purpose recreational gift perfect for autumn scenery and romance. The aroma of in shell nuts, the hands staining from husks, and the workout of opening the armor lead to toothsome nuggets for cookies pancakes and breads while squirrels may envy the abundance.
Diplomats face change to parking ticket immunity in U S
The article notes foreign officials incur unpaid parking fines totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars with immunity under the 1790 law. A House bill endorsed by the White House would replace it with limited immunity for lesser mission personnel while preserving full immunity for ambassadors. The measure aims to curb abuses without hindering diplomacy and awaits Senate action.
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Israel
Peru
Togo
U.S
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Vienna
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Lincoln welcomes new South store manager and praise for community
A reader from Lincoln praises John Hoppe Jr for bringing a south store to town and credits the community’s quality of life and values. The letter defends journal ethics, urges fair reporting and balanced viewpoints, and thanks local residents for support.
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John Hoppe Jr
Lincoln
South
John
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Sandra Jones
South Africa and U S Black self worth precedes power
John F Burns notes Prime Minister Vorster underestimated the impact of Steve Biko and the black consciousness movement. About 10,000 blacks attended Biko's funeral as his ideas reshaped pride and resistance among educated youths. The movement rejects older protest methods and centers on Black dignity and self worth to challenge apartheid.
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King William's
South Africa
John Vorster
Stephen Bantu
Biko
Pretoria
Vorster
University of Natal
New York Times Service
Carter Confirms Worst Lance Suspicions in Press Conf
The article argues Carter acknowledged during his 15th press conference that a corrupt transition sought to lift a cease desist order end a criminal probe and clear Bert Lance’s finances to help him become a key aide. It contrasts Carter’s remarks with Lance and Powell’s accounts and questions motives and possible obstruction of justice.
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Bert Lance
Lance
Sidney Smith
Philipston
U.S
Joseph L. Powell
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Hamilton Jordan
Robert Lipshutz
Smith
John Moore
Alston
Plains
Bert
Atlanta
Comptroller’s Office
Justice Department
New York Times
Nicholas Horrock
United States
Lance- Powell
Justice Dept
Moore
Jimmy Carter
New York Times Service
Lance legacy: all are losers
Column argues the Lance affair was overblown and that Bert Lance suffered unjustly. It criticizes press overreach and Senate inaction, noting personal ruin and debt while questioning the pursuit of high purity standards that harmed capable public servants.
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British press on the Lance affair shapes Carter stance
Two leading London papers discuss President Carter handling of Bert Lance resignation. Views praise Carter for a fair defense and criticise intrusiveness of press scrutiny, noting the event tests public confidence and political wisdom. They warn against turning disclosures into inquisition.
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Bert Lance
London
Lance
Carter
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