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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1977
Page
5
Editorial expresses devotion to freedom and self control as moral guides. It asserts equal rights endowed by a Creator, urges moral action to preserve liberty and property, and promotes applying the Golden Rule and Declaration of Independence in daily living.
The piece argues George Washington limited his own power at end of the Revolutionary War and set enduring norms for leadership. It credits him with humility and responsibility, suggesting he would not rule for personal gain and that his example helped sustain the republic and democracy.
A vivid train portrait follows engineer Emil Martinson and fireman Charles Smedley aboard the Super Chief. The Santa Fe flagship races 2,224 miles Chicago to Los Angeles, reaching 90 mph while climbing 4045 feet toward Raton and delivering luxuriously served passengers.
Jim Bishop narrates a vivid scene aboard the Super Chief as it descends toward Raton Pass. The crew, including Smedley and Martinson, face a tense descent where speed collapses from 30 to 6 miles per hour. The tunnel darkens the train then sunlight returns as brakes ease. The exchange ends with Smedley noting the precarious, unlevel life of railroad work.
Henry L. Scott head of the Stockholder Advocate organization criticizes superficial reform. He has addressed business and civic groups advocating authentic, basic reforms to core governmental institutions.
The essay argues the vote is a privilege to be refined through Belknap's law, weighing voting power to fiscal contribution. It cites Paul Belknap and insists reforms reduce greed and force, diluting power for the wealthy while protecting earners, savers, and taxpayers. It advocates redistribution of voting power to align with taxes and government maintenance.
Editorial argues situs picketing would empower government favored unions to restrict nonunion workers, violates freedom of choice, and may threaten constitutional rights. It warns against filibusters and notes President Carter’s veto chances, labeling the move as coercive unionization from the top.
An opinion piece criticizes energy policy and scarcity amid cold weather. It likens current shortages to a fox in the henhouse, urging market-driven natural gas pricing and rationing to restore supply, urging readers to accept higher prices or seek alternatives.
The piece offers wry aphorisms about aging. It compares youthful bravado to mature caution, suggesting people shift from shouldering burdens to seeking protection as they grow older. The tone is reflective and lightly humorous.
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