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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1976
Page
2
Opinion piece discusses freedom and self rule, urging moral action per the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. It promotes individual responsibility and moral guidance for daily living, and invites readers to contact the Columbus Telegram in Columbus Nebraska.
A workmanlike critique argues taxation reduces revenue, harms productive sectors, enlarges nonproductive government roles, and fuels protests. It warns New York City's plight signals a widening tax burden, claiming transfer payments erode incentives and worsen economic decay.
An editorial argues theft hinges on the act itself not the value. It cites a shipping clerk fired over a $2.20 mail cost and notes union defenses fail to excuse theft. It urges respect for property rights to prevent higher costs for consumers.
A fragmentary column mocks the season of wealth and fashion among lawyers. It questions holiday plans as the author recalls dates and a jet lagged Grandma heading to Las Vegas. The piece reflects a satirical voice on timing and propriety.
A column notes repeated voter rejection of school tax hikes as districts expand curricula and outreach. It proposes a radical option termed the Minimum School, suggesting parents could choose a pared down educational path for their children amid rising school costs and cultural shifts.
The piece weighs Jimmy Carter’s early administration stance as measured and cautious. It notes his aim to reassure unions and minorities while avoiding inflationary shocks, contends defense spending may not shrink quickly, and stresses the presidency will be judged by how it resists or yields to pressure.
A journalist recalls Christmas Eve 1970 in Harlem volunteering as Santa at Lugenia Fuell’s free day care. He faced hostility, theft of his press camera, but the party brought joy as children clapped, gifts were given, and a note offering forgiveness and merry wishes appeared on his windshield.
The speaker argues for a four hour school day under a Minimum School option, prioritizing English math science history and a foreign language while dropping pottery art physical education sex education study hall and other filler. Advocates say it would save money reduce building space and give students time for personal interests and work meanwhile moral and cultural influence would be restricted by design.
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