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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1976
Page
4
Editorial asserts readers should promote freedom and self control, guided by the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence. It emphasizes equal rights from a Creator and the duty of free men to moral action to preserve liberty and property.
The piece analyzes Lebanon's 1958 clash and ongoing turmoil as rooted in Confessionalism, a system privileging Christian dominance and sectarian blocs. It cites Prof. Enver M. Koury’s study and contrasts Lebanon’s political mosaic with U.S. pluralism, warning of religion merged with politics eroding moral foundations.
Actor director Tom Laughlin tells of a lengthy struggle with red tape in obtaining location shot permissions for Billy Jack Goes to Washington. He accuses officials of an unbelievable abuse of authority and suggests filming real bureaucrats could yield a sharp political satire.
A historic analysis argues that rising bankruptcies and regulatory burdens hinder new small firms. Higher taxes and scarce financing penalize budding entrepreneurs, while red tape erodes time and incentives for innovation, asking if past giants like Edison or Bell would thrive today under strict rules.
Terry Anderson recalls taking many accident photos in 25 mph residential areas. He laments stubborn hazards and jokes about moving into politics as efforts to clean up chaos falter, noting a pattern of startling crashes.
A reader warns that neglecting to check for traffic from the right causes crashes at unmarked corners. He cites nearly 700 city accidents this year and about 70 at unmarked intersections, urging motorists to slow down and look for oncoming traffic and obstacles such as houses and shrubbery.
Kansas City report notes Republicans adopt a strong anti abortion plank while Democrats reject a constitutional amendment. The stance targets Catholic and urban ethnic voters and aligns with a more assertive Catholic Church urging political action.
The 1976 Republican platform is viewed as cautious yet bold for proposing repeal of automatic congressional salary increases. It calls for public voting on raises, highlighting accountability to the people and the need for a government that works.
Ford strategists concede Carter will be hard to defeat yet see a path if Ford mounts a vigorous offense and presses specific issue questions. The piece mocks Ford as tepid and comparisons to Clark Kent and Smoky Bear highlight perceived weakness, noting the country has not done badly under him.
The piece analyzes political shifts as unemployment dims and Carter rises as an uncertain challenger to Ford. It details automatic pay raises, a close House vote, and quotes Grassley on looming increases, then weighs anti abortion activism's impact on the 1976 primaries and Senate races.
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