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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1976
Page
8
A Columbus Telegram editorial from April 22 1976 argues that freedom comes from self mastery and moral action guided by the Coveting Commandment. It emphasizes equal endowment by the Creator and calls readers to promote liberty and responsibility.
The piece argues that poor English training in schools has left graduates ill prepared for reporting tasks in business. It notes a shift away from strict language instruction during the sixties and says educators are now restoring emphasis with extended freshman English and remedial courses.
The piece cites Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield boasting of a busy year with more sessions and laws. The writer counters that more laws have not improved daily life, likening Congress to a vet and flea infested lion stuck in quicksand.
A reader mocks a recent law banning professionally staged dogfights. He notes no one he knows has heard of such events and jokes about impromptu dogfights by the dogs, while lamenting the era as frustrating.
In a June 10, 1934 remark a speaker clarifies that the tic Party seeks to mobilize the dwindling Republican base. The statement explains the party's effort to attract the few Republicans still active and dispel doubts about its objectives.
An opinion column recalls scarce presidential appearances in rural America and the glamour fading as campaigns go national. The narrator shares personal anecdotes from Roosevelt to Kennedy, noting how leaders seemed ordinary off stage and reflecting on Stevenson’s campaign near the end.
In a Columbus Telegram column, the writer recalls decades of political exposure in Texas and Columbus, noting speeches at the Alamo, blunt talks with candidates, and the wave of primary season visits. He observes absence of self proclaimed liberals among visitors and reflects on journalist access versus formal statements.
The exile writer charged Britain and Western Europe with tolerating Soviet oppression after World War II while quickly protesting when five executed terrorists in Madrid were executed. He spoke on BBC radio detailing perceived sins of detente and inconsistent foreign policy across Europe.
Don Oakley surveys Solzhenitsyn’s critique of Europe’s leadership and defense cuts. He warns that socialism blinds nations to mortal peril as Western resolve weakens and existential threats advance, urging citizens to experience and address danger directly.
Weather wallahs question sources before picnics while memory flavors stories of pies from the bakery. The candy bar crackles only when wrappers are removed and the dish stays fresh in this column by Phil Pastoret.
An anonymous note about child mistreatment by babysitters drew attention. Reporter Stan Linhorst interviews parents, officials and others, pursuing careful verification despite dead ends and secondhand information.
A local editor urges heightened vigilance from parents after a Wednesday story by Dick Howe. He asks readers to contact County Attorney Ray Baker with tips and to report suspicious Telegram ads to help prevent future tragedies and protect families.
The Physicians' Crisis Committee in Michigan charges insurers profits from malpractice cover are driving premiums. It argues investment income should be counted in rate setting and seeks lower rates via the state insurance commission. A six month probe is cited showing high profits, with critics noting potential for competition to curb gains.
Bernard Siegan discusses the malpractice issue, noting doctors provide best judgment not infallible. He argues liability shifts to insurers and professionals raise costs, spurring exits from medicine and regulation that burden consumers. The piece suggests broader industry effects and cautious approaches to extend liability.
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