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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1977
Page
4
The Columbus Telegram editorial promotes freedom and moral action, urging readers to apply the Golden Rule and the Coveting Commandment alongside the Declaration of Independence. It invites responsible citizens to grow personal liberty and community improvement.
Washington report notes Montana Democrat John Melcher, a former House member and key ethics panel member, struggled to influence the Senate ethics code as reform stalled. The piece singles him out for limited impact amid slow progress and a crowded reform effort.
The piece argues Joseph Califano and U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young symbolize Carter administration policy over media hype. It cites Califano’s HEW reforms and perks, his quota stance, and Young’s race politics and Senate ambitions, plus ethics-code battles over gifts and Meglen’s part time salary.
Daniel Moynihan notes the shift from campaign promises to governance. He argues Carter faces a heavyweight presidency with vast memos and pages of national security papers, overburdening cabinet officers and lawmakers alike and urging a government size and scope rethink.
Monsanto cancels production at three Cycle-Safe plants in South Windsor Harve de Grace and Park Forest South laying off about 600 workers after FDA rescinds prior approval and questions safety of the plastic bottle. Swift and Company also plans August plant closures affecting 1 409 workers due to contracts and poor earnings.
The report alleges mob influence over mozzarella suppliers in Vermont and Wisconsin and ties to the Gambino family. It cites Kraft reluctance to discuss mozzarella sourcing amid warnings of sabotage, notes Beatrice Foods as less compromised, and details loans to immigrant shop owners with inflated rates. Dairy farmers report unpaid milk payments.
The excerpt claims a large farmer co op has been bankrupted by mob activity and unpaid bills. Gambino relatives allegedly control warehouses and distributorships in cities and suburbs, creating a restraint of trade.
President James and aides welcomed leaders of the National Gay Task Force at a White House session described by Jody Powell as reflecting America’s values. A spokesman called it the first time a president acknowledged rights of about 20 million Americans. The writer declares homosexuality abnormal, contrasting it with heterosexuality as the basis for propagation.
Jim Fiebig argues that heterosexuality is natural and homosexuality abnormal asserting that Carter should keep homosexuals out of the White House. He mocks liberal views and lists undesired groups as examples of people he would exclude from national leadership.
A 1926 quote stresses that high wages reflect costs beyond base pay and warns against hiring those who may fail to succeed in their own ventures. It argues long term expense matters more than initial salaries and targets “heavy dough” for today’s big business environment.
A reader guidance item directs contacting Sen Carl Curtis at 2213 Dirksen Building Washington DC 20510 and a general address for complaints or compliments to express views at 1005 Longworth Building Washington DC 20515. The note provides no actions beyond listing addresses for civic input.
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