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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1976
Page
4
A Columbus Telegram editorial from August 14 1976 advocates freedom personal responsibility and moral action guided by the Golden Rule Coveting Commandment and Declaration of Independence. It invites readers to promote freedom and self control for better living in Nebraska.
A Washington ethics meditation questions whether private sexual conduct of lawmakers matters if funded by taxes. It argues hypocrisy harms public trust more than acts themselves and predicts voters will weigh moral standards at the ballot box in November.
Orange County Register argues taxpayers must seize initiative to curb tax burdens. It says homeowners face eviction from rising property taxes, while landlords pass costs to renters and many fear losing home ownership. The piece critiques government taxes and calls for voluntary public finance.
An opinion piece argues the Olympics are a superb individual sport spectacle but a disastrous team event marked by politicized judging and defections. It compares Western and communist systems, mocks athlete subsidies, and questions government involvement in international athletics.
The writer questions the need for oppressive police state methods to show superiority and warns about Russia and communist models in the post Sputnik era. He contemplates emulating or opposing state controlled athletics and jokes about pole vaulting to clear barbed wire fences.
The essay notes modest shifts against Communists and Third World pressures. It cites Vatican anti-Communist stance in Italy, UN Security Council unity against condemning Israel, Argentina and ABC powers hardening anti-Marxist regimes, Schmidt’s stance in West Germany, Franco-American-British pledges on Italy, France Navy moves in the Mediterranean, Soviet Olympic propaganda misfires in Montreal, and a firm Western front at the Paris conference resisting Third World debt relief and price supports. The piece cautions that overall Western cohesion remains fragile but shows forward movement.
The 1975 Colonial Penn Group report notes a shift as Americans 65 and older rise in number and social status. It cites Medicare Social Security and pension programs as stabilizing forces while property tax relief laws in over 40 states aid retirement security and independence.
The piece highlights rising independence among older Americans and a shift in men's fragrance use. It notes a broader acceptance of scents for men, with sales rising from 147 million in 1971 to 205 million in 1975 and projected to 293 million by 1980. Daywear favors fresh tangy notes while evenings call for subtle scents.
The columnist notes the efficient spread of news when labeled confidential and quotes a boss who would welcome adopting a four day work week. The piece uses light sarcasm and workplace humor to discuss communication and schedules.
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