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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1976
Page
4
The August 2 1976 Columbus Telegram column urges readers to promote freedom and moral action. It asserts equal rights from a creator not government and calls applying the Golden Rule and Declaration of Independence to daily living.
The piece argues the Democratic Party used religious imagery at the New York convention to mobilize voters, noting Jimmy Carter's influence and comparing internal tensions with figures like Governor Jerry Brown against potential Republican contenders Ronald Reagan or Gerald Ford. The piece concludes that voters may listen regardless of religious framing.
The court struck down Virginia’s ban on prescription drug advertising, ruling states may set pharmacist standards but cannot hide lawful price terms from the public. Advocates expect price cuts as chains begin to advertise. Critics wonder if other prohibitions could fall.
Walter D Reed of Oakland California asks readers to help locate sailors who served aboard the USS Lexington CV 2 from its 1927 commissioning until its sinking on May 8 1942 at the Coral Sea. He notes eight shipmates still live in California and invites responses via his Oakland address.
A 1924 quote laments widespread scandal coverage and doubts confidence in congressional probes. The speaker argues investigations must precede elections, or the effort will be a total loss after voting. The remark reflects political tension and media scrutiny of the era.
A reader provides addresses for Rep. Virginia Smith and senators Carl Curtis and Roman Hruska in Washington to express complaints, views, or compliments. They list offices at Longworth, Dirksen, and Russell buildings with Washington DC ZIPs 20515 and 20510 for formal communication.
Tom Dillon argues advertising funds media and presses, sustaining free trade and democratic discourse. He links ads to political and religious access, noting liberty requires a press and distribution channels, while warning tyranny resents advertising. He cites historical ties and broad societal stakes.
Don Oakley argues that advertising shapes economic decisions as strongly as political speech shapes beliefs. He compares advertising to public figures and preachers, suggesting it limits genuine choice unless diverse viewpoints are presented.
Petr Beckmann, Czech professor at the University of Colorado, argues in The Health Hazards of NOT Going Nuclear that nuclear energy is safer than coal or oil. He cites safety research costs, plant safeguards, and compares radiologic waste to coal byproducts while challenging Nader to debate him nationwide.
Column by Phil Pastoret critiques weekend plans as unrealistic and notes people longing for youth. The piece lampoons weather forecasts and suggests ongoing work prevents nostalgia from aging.
The Telegram plans final survey tabulation in about ten days with Aug 13 as a suggested due date for questionnaires. Readers propose new features such as a weekly good citizen profile and a consolidated public records section, while noting concerns about repetitive formatting.
Columbus Telegram editors discuss prioritizing police and local news over heavy features and sports as they plan front page balance. They note reader praise and criticisms, and mention staff writers Stan Linhorst Francis Dischner Irene O Brien and Leisuretime as valued contributors.
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