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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1976
Page
6
A rhetoric clash questions if fascism can coexist with private enterprise. The author argues government regulation equals control by bureaucrats, equating regulation with fascism and condemning the idea as incompatible with free enterprise and market discipline.
The tale shows a nut gatherer who raises prices as demand grows, upsetting customers and reducing supply. A committee fixates prices, suppressing the seller’s incentive to search for hard-to-find nuts, illustrating how government price controls can curb discovery and supply. The piece likens this to U S gas regulation and urges decontrol to restore incentives.
Willard E Woldt questions a tax assessor entering private homes amid Nebraskan privacy ideals. Editor notes Mona More explains appraisal updates require access with optional consent, aiming for fair, equalized taxes.
A columnist denounces 1976 introductions of anatomically correct boy dolls by Ideal and Latter Toy Co as immoral and unnecessary. The piece satirizes pro doll PR language and argues traditional playthings should be nonsexual and innocent.
The piece presents contrasting notions of beauty through examples about Jim Fiebig. It contrasts self awareness with harsh honesty in personal and social contexts and uses humorous imagery to critique misplaced admiration.
A dated remark from August 3 1927 notes that a political candidate can gain more votes by appealing to specific interests rather than broad platform points. The speaker suggests voters respond to tailored appeals over general requests, reflecting campaign tactics of the era.
Phil Pastoret offers a biting column venting about greed and entitlement, contrasting youth and age. He critiques acquisitiveness and recalls party invitations as symbols of social hunger and shifting norms.
Community members are urged to contact their elected representatives with feedback on issues. The notice lists Rep. Virginia Smith and Senators Carl Curtis and Roman Hruska at their Washington offices for submitting complaints compliments or viewpoints.
The Columbus Telegram editorial reaffirms freedom as moral self governance grounded in God given rights. It argues freedom is not license nor anarchy and cites the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence as guiding truths.
A reader questions coffee use with tranquilizers in mental wards and asks about proper hormone therapy for a tall teenage girl. Dr. Lamb notes caffeine as a stimulant should be limited, and recommends an endocrinology evaluation to assess growth and estrogen treatment benefits and risks.
Crossword puzzle clues listed across and down with wordplay hints including Puff atoms Manitoba's and Irish layers. Answers fit into a themed grid with several abbreviations and mythological terms.
Ford draws friendly crowds in Durham and Keene stressing practical governance. He touts budget discipline and truthful promises, while observers note his Yale Law School record counters caricatures of incompetence. Voters see prosody but seek broader solutions amid national concerns.
The piece frames John Chamberlain’s view that Ford remains a capable but limited leader facing a shifting global balance. It questions handling of Angola and suggests public persuasion was lacking. It posits Reagan as an uncertain yet hopeful alternative seen by some as a potential strong speaker and Churchillian figure.
A commentary notes that U S presidential candidates largely ignore foreign policy on freedom, citing a Freedom House survey showing world liberty dropped from 30 percent of people in 1973 to 19.8 percent today. The piece describes Freedom House as a New York group aiding education and moral support.
Leonard Sussman notes 803.6 million people in 57 nations are free while 1.4 billion in 6 nations live partly free and 1.8 billion in 6 nations live without freedom. Four of five people lack full civil rights, with Sweden and the United States cited for eroding liberties. He urges a new U S freedom monitor to shape foreign policy amid waning political debate.
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