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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1977
Page
4
The Columbus Telegram editorial argues freedom comes from self control and moral action guided by the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. It asserts equal rights endowed by a Creator, not government, to preserve freedom and property.
David M. Kay, president of the 905 chain with 34 St. Louis area stores, removed Hustler, Club, Penthouse, Out and Playboy from shelves. The move, replacing them with Esquire, Popular Mechanics and Field and Stream, follows concerns over offensive content. Kay acted independently, citing Playboy's shift toward pornographic material and criticizing newcomers.
Senator Barry Goldwater argues that no group in the United States enjoys more fringe benefits than members of Congress. He lists perks such as free services, subsidized gyms, free rooms, priority medical exams, tax supported facilities, and a $1,000 set of law books for departing lawmakers.
A Minnesota mother complains the Dodge County sheriff’s office did not return calls or locate a car her son left in Columbus. She says delays caused work losses and travel costs, urging action to drop charges. editor notes provide arrest details and a storage timeline.
A seventh annual Who's Who Among American High School Students survey of 23 800 juniors and seniors shows top teens value traditional marriage 74 percent abstain from sex until marriage 89 percent abstain from drugs 80 percent have not smoked and 68 percent would attend a diverse school while 75 percent reject busing. Educators frame disciplined achievers as future leaders.
Citizens urged to write to Rep. Virginia Smith and Senators Carl Curtis and Ed Zorinsky at their Washington offices to express opinions, complaints, or compliments. Addresses listed include Longworth and Dirksen buildings in Washington DC with zip-like numbers.
The Carter Administration explores Warnke’s theory that Soviet cuts will mirror U S reductions. It proposes slowing the B 1 bomber and MX missile programs and trimming the Ford budget by 2.75 billion dollars as a signal to Moscow. Evidence suggests the Soviets may not respond as hoped.
Jeffrey Hart cites a 1973 Brezhnev speech calling detente a ruse and predicting Soviet superiority by 1985. The piece argues U.S. media and administrations underreported it while noting Soviet tank and weapon buildup far surpasses the U S and a reformulated Brezhnev doctrine expands intervention.
The Columbus Telegram editor argues against Senator Loran Schmit’s SB 221 in Lincoln, defending broad First Amendment protections. He cites Hustler obscenity verdicts, urges no law abridging free speech, and praises committee opposition while condemning obscenity as trash.
A 1923 remark notes Congress ignores generals on peacetime readiness while relying on them for future war, highlighting tensions between budget scrutiny and wartime trust. The quote reflects criticism of defense planning and political will during the interwar period.
The columnist uses satirical quips about daily life. He jokes that a sardine packer should imitate a rush hour bus and mocks conversion tricks and home life, noting divorce grounds become coffee flavor for the boss and termites replacing mice.
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