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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1976
Page
4
The 1976 Columbus Telegram column asserts freedom as foundational and urges individuals to apply moral guides such as the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence to daily life. It invites readers to engage and guides correspondence to the Columbus Nebraska address.
The Institute of Life Insurance reports women aged 45 can expect 33.9 more years of life, a record high. Since 1900 the female life expectancy gap has widened. maternal deaths have fallen from 727.9 to 14.6 per 100,000 live births by 1974, contributing to longer female longevity.
Las Vegas delegates re elected Frank Fitzsimmons as Teamsters president in a convention amid questions about pension money and Mafia links. He received a cost of living raise to 156 200 a year while dues rise planned in October to meet payroll. Jimmy Hoffa referenced as a cautionary memory of past leadership.
The piece critiques Indira Gandhi as she faces domestic backlash and political prisoner accusations in India. It notes Amnesty International reports and warns of potential deportation and passport revocation for five Indian expatriates in the United States amid a tense diplomatic climate.
A reader from Evanlawn additions objects to notices in The Telegram demanding charges for sewer paving and curb work. The letter cites Council and Mayor decisions, Highway 30 changes, and questions who should pay while warning that only 18 days remain to respond.
Kansas City report notes Thurman Arnold's maxim that action beats inaction and links it to John Sears and Ronald Reagan's campaign strategy. The piece discusses conservative reactions to selecting Richard Schweiker as a pragmatic ticket balancer and the ensuing controversy among Reagan supporters.
The piece surveys how religion colors U S politics highlighting Kennedy's 1960 Catholicism and Carter’s Southern Baptist image. It notes Jewish concerns voiced by Rabbi Marc Tanenbaum and warns voters to do homework rather than be swayed by faith.
Midland mayor responds to HUD with a tongue in cheek demand for a formal application process for a reserved airport parking space. He lists seven stringent, nearly absurd requirements tied to employment equity safety and environmental concerns, highlighting bureaucratic hurdles.
The piece recounts a humorously blunt city mayor’s request to HUD for an airport parking spot and notes HUD’s silence since last October. It contrasts official frustration with a broader critique of bureaucratic delays and political commentary on Carter, Reagan, and party platforms.
A humorous column notes quirks of daily life with playful jabs at dieting and memo habits, reflecting a light editorial voice and columnist’s style. The piece lampoons routine practices and office etiquette in a casual, witty tone.
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