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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1975
Page
14
Opinion piece reflecting on a past era when riots were unthinkable and institutions commanded respect. It recalls national symbols, lawful punishment, community pride, and a sense of safety, contrasting with present concerns and changes in patriotism and social norms.
The Columbus Telegram in Columbus Nebraska on Monday April 14 1975 presents a code of personal freedom. It asserts freedom as a God given gift achieved through self control and disciplined production. The editorial connects liberty with moral guides including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
A 1926 Columbus Telegram clipping notes Leo Czapla born 1840 in Poland died at an advanced age. He left a large line of descendants including 106 grandchildren 128 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Six grandsons served as pallbearers and the obituary reflects a long family history with a note on city hall tape recordings at a recent council meeting.
A reflective piece argues the death penalty is flawed as a deterrent and cites racial histories and evolving laws. It notes Supreme Court ambivalence, states pushing to restore capital punishment, and contrasts Florida and New York experiences with executions. The author urges reform toward Hawaii's model and criticizes outmoded penal codes.
The author argues for retaining and enforcing the death penalty for killing law enforcement officers and for indeterminate sentences for violent crimes. He critiques prisons and public policy, contrasts modern justice with ancient Rome, and suggests graphic executions on TV to deter would be murderers. He cites broader crime trends and calls for harsher measures.
WW Rogers ridicules a commemorative event noting that using birthdays of famous men to honor parties is inappropriate. He argues Lincoln and the Great Republican Party and Jefferson and the Great Democratic Party would not recognize or admit their parties if returned, reflecting on partisan distortions during the celebration dated February 26, 1933.
A columnist notes two dates on the same evening as a joke about a girl and social security. He observes lingering political promises on posters on telephone poles and asks why much contemporary sculpture resembles scraps rather than a whole statue.
A reader asks about severe osteoporosis after a long history of back pain and disability. Dr Lamb explains osteoporosis as progressive bone loss, common after menopause, with spinal deformities and potential tooth loss, and outlines treatments including hormones calcium vitamin D and fluoride, plus dietary calcium to help prevent progression.
A compact crossword style list with across and down clues covering topics from geography and law to animals and navigation. Includes abbreviations, foreign language hints, and classical terms, inviting solver to fill the grid with names, places, and common words.
The Republic of Ireland sees a surge in energy prospects and foreign investment. Offshore gas finds near Cork exceed 1 trillion cubic feet, enough for 20 years of power, with two additional strikes and 60 firms drilling offshore. Investors from US Europe and Asia drive a $700 million external investment, while Ireland's industrial authority aided hundreds of firms and spurred rapid manufacturing growth. Emigration slows as graduates find high‑tech jobs.
Don Oakley notes Ireland’s industries in pharmaceuticals computers electronics optics and chemicals but warns the country’s living standard remains the lowest in the European Community with only Spain lower in Western Europe. The ADA warns against dangerous self help diets and vitamin overuse while debunking organic fertilizer and supplement claims.
A Radio Liberty analysis details Soviet efforts to quarantine detente from threats, portraying Sen Henry Jackson as an outdated Cold War figure. It notes Moscow doubts Jackson’s political appeal among Americans favoring both detente and trade, and questions how his candidacy may affect the Democratic White House race.
John Chamberlain cautions that rapid global changes test Scoop Jackson and Democratic elites. He weighs Portugal, Azores, Indochina, and NATO stability, arguing a strong anti Communist stance and bold leadership are needed to prevent a Marxist sweep and deter Moscow. George Wallace signals desire for decisive rearmament if Portugal collapses.
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