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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1976
Page
11
Noted critic Jacques Barzun warns that illiteracy grows while everyday speech grows bland with cliché. He cites teaching methods, the Watergate era, and a shift from vivid language to vague jargon eroding individuality and clear expression.
A bill to place the McCook home of Senator George W. Norris within the National Park Service has 52 backers and is expected to reach Senate action soon. Norris served 40 years in Congress, while a historical note recalls the Continental era establishing a permanent treasury office.
Lincoln Nebraska United Press International report notes LB826 sponsored by North Platte Senator Myron Rumery gains final approval. The plan funds a program to convert coal by products into fertilizers plastics liquid fuels and chemicals with an initial 100000 dollar fund and aims to expand coal tar supply to about 100000 barrels daily versus Nebraska's 59000 barrel daily gasoline use.
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