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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1977
Page
4
The Columbus Telegram column promotes freedom and moral action grounded in the Coveting Commandment Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. It urges readers to understand self control to develop capabilities and preserve liberty.
An opinion piece critiques Sherwin Gardner's background briefing on saccharin prohibition. It argues the testing is faulty, the 20 000 affected claim is exaggerated, Delaney Clause footing weak, and notes the paradox of FDA delaying tobacco action while promoting anti tobacco campaigns.
Washington reports friction between the Carter administration and organized labor over a proposed cargo preference rule requiring 30 percent of foreign oil bound for U S refineries to be shipped on U S flag carriers. The measure, backed by maritime unions and shipping interests, was pocket vetoed by Ford in 1974 after oil company lobbying.
Publisher DAVID LYONS defends front page juvenile listings as a positive force, praising Discoverer coverage and student polls while noting no sacred cows exist in printing public records. He also critiques editorials and cites unions pressuring Carter era cargo policy debates.
A Union Pacific Railroad release details a daytime Nebraska crossing collision as a pickup driver ignored guard gates flashing lights and bells. The piece discusses the challenge of relying on individuals to maintain constant safety, noting personal driving complacency and the difficulty of achieving universal caution across daily life.
A truck driver bypassed gates and struck a moving train injuring the 25th car’s occupant in a crash discussed by a Union Pacific spokesman. Officials urge defensive driving at crossings and note occupant protection like seatbelts and air bags as important, while fatigue remains a key risk factor.
A Warner & Swasey bulletin laments a murder case in which charges were reduced to manslaughter and a five to twenty five year sentence given. It argues punishment should fit the crime and condemns lenient penalties that fail to honor the 18 year old victim who died trying to stop a street quarrel.
Camden native Tommy Roberts rose from WCAM disc jockey to NBC network stakes race announcer. His life mixed ambition and irony from a hard start to a media career, ending in a self aware reflection on loyalty, fame, and luck in racing.
Jim Bishop recounts a radio broadcast gamble on Top Gallant at Hialeah, backing the far outsider to win as Admiral Vic finishes in a dead heat. He pockets 232.60 from a 4 bet, while friendship with Tommy persists despite the perilous track scene and Brunetti’s bid to save the park.
The column pairs sharp quips about railway policy with a jab at Amtrak. It argues improved roadbed and more first class trains could fix the system, while humorously noting too many cooks spoil the broth and roast oversight.
The speaker notes a manufacturer tax bill in Congress this week will not replace the income tax. He argues the nation will still need sales taxes and other taxes, insisting the country cannot be sustained without revenue. February 5, 1934.
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