Drowning of Kopechne Tests Public Confidence in Justice
The Lincoln Star argues the Chappaquiddick inquest reveals secrecy and alleged special treatment, eroding trust in Sen. Edward Kennedy and the judiciary. It criticizes autopsy denial, exhumation debates, and grand jury access to transcripts, warning of lasting political and legal repercussions.
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Mary Jo Kopechne
Sen
Edward Kennedy
Chappaquiddick Island
Sen. Kennedy
Grand Jury
Judiciary
Lincoln Star
Get Out Of Town Oshkosh Editorial Urges Car Tour
Citizen editors urge readers to visit neighboring towns along interstates to compare business vitality and vacancy, arguing Oshkosh benefits from midwest investment while other towns suffer downtown declines. Encourages perspective and gratitude for regional economic support by Midwee and local professionals.
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Oshkosh
Midwee
CEG
Garden County News
Debating U.S. Troop Levels in Europe in 1971
The essay notes 310000 U.S. troops in Europe versus 408000 in 1962 and argues for reductions to save money and increase NATO burden sharing. It cites Senate talks on withdrawing two of five divisions, White House caution, and Secretary Rogers hinting at mid 1971 cuts while negotiations for mutual force reductions continue.
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U.S
Europe
United States
Berlin
NATO
Senate
Germany
Soviet Union
Elliot L. Richardson
Atlantic Alliance
Richardson
William P. Rogers
Shannon County
State Track Move Sparks Debate Over Nebraska Championships
The Nebraska School Activity Association split ballot to move the state track meet from Omaha to Kearney due to safety fears following turmoil after Class A basketball games. Burkes facilities and track’s open design were cited, while support for restoring the four class basketball finals to Lincoln remains strong.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Capitol City
University of Nebraska
Linoln
Nebraska School Activity Association
Board of Control
Kearney
Omahas Burke High
Burke
Lincoln Journal
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