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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1976
Page
4
A 1976 Columbus Telegram piece argues peace starts with individual freedom and moral action. It stresses equal rights under God and government, urging readers to promote freedom, self-control, and responsibility.
A Texas bill by Senator Lloyd Bentsen proposes an OSHA consultation service to guide businesses on compliance before penalties occur. The editorial argues OSHA is unnecessary and calls for repealing OSHA and other regulators to ease the burden on small businesses.
The EPA reports that poorly tuned engines emit more pollution than properly tuned ones, a finding reached at a cost of 4.2 million dollars. It notes federal subsidies for employee parking and criticizes private employers adopting such practices. It also mentions customs seizure of an expensive foreign car by a government official and references the CPSC’s slow progress creating safety standards, with a single standard so far on pool slides.
A Columbus citizen and businessman praises Wes Baxa as chief, noting prompt actions on thefts and break ins, that the force serves the city well, and that wages and benefits may need review. The editor’s note confirms widespread support and calls for better agency communication.
A reader reflects on bus accidents child abuse and the moral duty of adults to face harsh truths. She recalls her own upbringing and urges society to protect children, Christian charity, and collective responsibility while mourning changing times and the loss of simple joys like morning glories.
Opinion cites a Dartmouth study by Dr. Colin Campbell and his wife Rosemary comparing New Hampshire and Vermont. It argues broad based taxes burden state government less and that New Hampshire outperforms Vermont in cost efficiency and services while preserving local control.
A war veteran Charley returns to an empty home after his wife leaves without forwarding address. A Dear John letter prompts a chase to Audrey and a confrontation with a brain surgeon who regains sight after a bullet graze. The tale spirals into scandal, family secrets, and mixed loyalties ending abruptly.
Audrey confronts a violent scene as Charley assaults his wife and the father fights back. The escape ends with a tense cliffhanger about Charley pursuing happiness or discovering a hidden motive. A Shelby reader from age ten praises kidnapping and disaster stories in the Telegram.
Colum bus Telegram editor Dick Howe notes the Saturday paper schedule causes delay for rural readers who receive the issue after noon. He mentions the ongoing 1976 readership survey and thanks participants while urging final responses. He reports one third higher participation than last year and helpful comments.
A traveler recalls boarding a United Airlines flight from Michigan's Tri-City Airport to Phoenix and reflects on political quotes from 1928 and 1930 about prosperity and voter memory. The piece blends travel snippet with historical commentary.
A passenger chronicles a chaotic United Airlines reroute as empty seats trigger overbooking tactics. He trades a misbooked itinerary for a costly detour from New York to Phoenix and back, ending with a humorous remark about flying the globe by accident.
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