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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1977

Page

4

Columbus Telegram Editorial Note April 18 1977

Editorial from Columbus Nebraska urges readers to understand freedom self control and moral guides including the Coveting Commandment Golden Rule and Declaration of Independence. Encourages responsible action and preservation of life and property for freedom.

Columbus Telegram P.O Columbus Nebraska

Frog named Lester Maddox leaps through White House jibe

Jody Powell joked about being called a liar by Lester Maddox by presenting a frog at a Sigma Delta Chi event. Carter greeted Cherry Blossom Festival princesses in the Rose Garden as Powell let the frog hop about to tease the former governor. Old Lester would have been proud.

Lester Maddox White House Jody Powell Carter Ress Society of Professional Journalists Sigma Delta Chi Maddox Jimmy Carter New Hamphire Georgia Rose Garden Powell Old Lester

Assault on free trade shields costly protections

The piece argues that business and labor groups push tariffs to shield high priced domestic goods, targeting sugar and electronics. It warns such protectionism invites retaliation, risks reduced exports, and pressures President Carter to resist industry and union demands, advocating free trade as better for the nation.

Carter Congress

Watch promises pulse measure plus time by Time Computer Inc

The Time Computer Inc watch costs 2500 dollars and can measure a wearer pulse with a sensors disc on the front. The writer describes a low cost home method using wrist pressure and counting pulses for one minute or using 10 or 15 second counts with a multiplier. He notes he can teach it to his daughter and cat.

Time Computer, Inc

Readers letter on human rights and U S policy stance

A hospital reader thanks the Columbus Telegram for delivery and debates U S advocacy on global human rights. The letter criticizes moralizing Western policy and notes Latin American allies and European-led governments in Southern Africa becoming uncomfortable with North American moral claims.

United States America Latin America North America Africa

Quotations and Quips From Laurence J. Peter's New Book

Editor Howard Cady at William Morrow & Co. previews galleys for eter's Quotations by Laurence J. Peter. The writer hints at sharp witticisms and aphorisms spanning religion art censorship and human nature with a playful editorial voice.

Howard Cady William Morrow & Co Eter Laurence J. Peter Peter

Quotations by Richard M. Nixon and Others

A collection of aphorisms and quotes attributed to various figures including Richard M. Nixon. The remarks cover liberty, education and ethics, with lines about ambition, courage, change, and criticism.

Public Participation Act eyed to fund citizen input in rulemaking

A 1977 bill proposed by Senators Kennedy and Mathias would allocate 10 million dollars yearly to reimburse citizens lawyers and experts for participation in federal agency processes. Critics from nuclear utilities warn it could delay proceedings while some judges note citizen input speeds outcomes.

Congress Dea Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Charles McC. Mathias R-Md William H. Cuddy Hartford, Conn Northeast Utilities System Connecticut Massachusetts Cuddy George Gleason American Nuclear Energy Council Kennedy Washington

Barbs By Phil Pastoret

Very few atheists are to be found among pedestrians. When asked what he takes with him on a trip for headache a chum grumped my wife.

Government plans aim to aid youth and elderly

A 1935 editorial notes a new administration plan helping young people up to age twenty and seniors over sixty. The piece argues the middle aged face fewer duties while stressing costs and practical burdens, urging support for both youth and elderly ends.

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