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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1977
Page
6
The Columbus Telegram editorial endorses personal freedom and self governance guided by moral principles. It urges readers to act morally, apply the Golden Rule, and uphold rights to life and property for freedom’s preservation. Published in Columbus Nebraska on Monday January 3 1977.
The article argues that city mayors push for large federal stimulus while Carter remains noncommittal, warning that subsidies mask taxpayer costs and delay urban renewal. It critiques reliance on outside money, urges market-driven urban evolution, and cites William Baer on urban decline and funeral costs in public policy.
The piece analyzes Big Labor figures like George Meany and Frank Fitzsimmons amid Nixon era price and wage controls. It notes Meany opposed the freeze while Fitzsimmons oddly endorses controls, predicting broader economic sacrifice and questioning realism in centralized regulation.
The piece lists multiple 1977 predictions from various psychics. Robert E. Hill foresees danger for the Queen and a new Pope with Kissinger resigning. Ms Hale envisions epidemics and food scarcity while predicting Ford’s endgame and thefts of trees. Other readers predict health crises, assassinations, marriages, and a looming world war.
The speaker recounts a sharp encounter with Bella Abzug in the Congress corridors. He notes her outspoken style and blunt language while reflecting on her influence on women and politics, contrasting restraint with a forceful persona.
The 1933 column recalls Jim Bishop and John Catchings predicting dire events including a coast to coast earthquake. It notes wild prophecies from Hoffa to Mao and Rockefeller Center blasts, while contrasting skepticism with reflections on the Rose Bowl and USC football in Pasadena.
The piece recalls Bella Abzug's six years in Congress, noting her clashes with male colleagues, her radical views, and gradual acceptance. It questions her post‑retirement path and even suggests an ambassadorship to Bouvet Island as a quieter fit.
The narrator recalls a friend assembling a metal trunk artificial tree with directions for each branch. They argue artificial trees are practical, shed less and safer, yet consider them not true trees. They suggest embracing the idea fully when buying next Christmas.
A satirical piece references Jim Fiebig and Joyce Kilmer, suggesting buying mannequins to decorate an artificial Christmas tree and using artificial presents and fruit to save money on gifts and food. It jokes about pastors presiding with mannequins and anticipates an artificial poem from a company.
The editor receives letters praising and disapproving mid term graduation. A Lakeview student laments lost school life and prom while arguing youth should enjoy high school and not rush into adulthood. Viva McCall from David City thanks Columbus organizers for a Christmas light display and urges others to view the show.
Phil Pastoret vents frustration over late mail and timing habits as readers end a day pondering home office correspondence. The column voice questions whether readers have fully absorbed daily notices.
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