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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1977
Page
8
A Columbus Telegram editorial from January 13 1977 in Columbus Nebraska argues that freedom comes from self control and moral action. It cites the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence as guides and invites readers to communicate via the newspaper.
The Telegram argues that newspapers should remain independent from power structures and criticizes civic leaders who push social programs and taxes. It cites Long Beach controversy over newspaper influence, calls for objective news reporting, and warns against routine government meddling in markets and private life.
A columnist notes the Supreme Court refused to redefine pregnancy as sickness for labor contracts and insists disability provisions should remain private. Critics accuse the move of government overreach while acknowledging pregnancy can disable women in some jobs.
This piece recalls Dr Mary E Walker a Civil War era physician known for wearing male attire and serving as lieutenant in the Army. It notes her controversial stance and later notoriety, including a Medal of Honor and public attention during inaugurations.
The excerpt recalls Will Rogers jokes about presidents and salaries, a Denver to Chicago rail speed claim, and a 19th century note on Dr. Mary Edwards Walker whose Medal of Honor was revoked and later debated for restoration. It comments on gender equality, dress trends, and historical merit.
Paul Harvey presents a Chicago perspective praising Richard Daley while noting critics who labeled him crude and ruthless. He emphasizes Daley’s devout faith, family focus, and view of Chicago as an extended family, with a tough stance on dissent and protection of allies.
A reader argues that Griffin Bell and Cyrus Vance belong to exclusive clubs in Atlanta and Washington that exclude blacks and Jews. The note claims such membership could conflict with Bell duties as Attorney General and notes broad disapproval of private club associations linked to Carter nominees.
Jeffrey Hart argues the attorney general must enforce law and uphold the Constitution, not attack private associations. He condemns Bell’s resignation from golf clubs as a capitulation to political pressure, warning it erodes privacy and signals a drift toward a racially charged, intrusive public stance in 1984.
The National Observer reports 10 000 people gathered near Columbia South Carolina to peer through a plastic window in a mobile home and view a reflection resembling a white cross with a halo amid claims of a miracle. The writer contrasts this with earlier reports of a Christ face seen in a stop sign and notes widespread odd beliefs across states.
A critic weighs modern displays of faith against biblical miracles. The author argues God’s power is shown in grand acts, not plastic windows or stop sign portraits, lamenting seekers looking for God in unlikely places.
Barbs by Phil Pastoret lampoons officials who overstep. A playful jab targets a department that insists an auto buyer pay $500 more than a neighbor did for the same car, mocking the fairness of pricing practices.
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