now some fresh pickings from the political grapevine. a nebraska school superintendent is now backing off after asking his teachers to sign a cold war era pro america pledge. craig coust of hastings public schools said he was advised by legal council to follow a 1951 law requiring teachers to sign a loyalty pledge saying they will instill knowledge as well as quote a love and devotion to the policies and institutions that have made america the finest country in the world in which to live. and opposition to all organizations and activities that would destroy our present form of government. the aclu threatened to sue, saying such oaths were declared unconstitutional in the 60s. quote no educator who loves teaching should have to choose between their jobs or their