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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1977
Page
6
The Columbus Telegram advocates individual freedom and self discipline, urging readers to promote liberty and moral action grounded in the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. It emphasizes equal endowed rights and responsible daily living through principled actions.
A Telegram Opinion warns that progress, as seen in urban renewal and government ventures, hides costs for taxpayers. It argues laws are unenforced, government cannot fulfill all promises, and urban renewal has delayed downtown improvement due to political battles and lawsuits.
A reader praises Utah's death penalty while criticizing the state and local tax burden in Columbus. The letter laments rising property taxes, insufficient senior services, and asks how to balance funding for the elderly with other civic needs. It cites theft incidents and concerns about family responsibility and public policy.
Washington reflects on the little guy versus government as Al Hamburg a Torrington Wyoming housepainter asserts big government seeks to blacken his late father’s name and steal the land. He has written to newspapers and reporters outlining his claims.
Al Hamburg fights to clear his father Conrad's name over a claimed Roosevelt tax exemption for a Nebraska home. The tale spawns letters, lawsuits, and questions about authenticity as reporters and officials scrutinize a Roosevelt note and the government's role in the property tax dispute.
Washington notes Ford aims to lead the Republican Party in coming years with a bold budget plan. He calls for cutting or eliminating 101 programs, shifting power to states, and tightening unemployment policy. The critique targets Democratic Congress programs and argues against large federal spending.
A nostalgic note recalls childhood sandlot baseball rituals where shouting I got dibs obligated sharing snacks and drinks. The dibber faced duties to fairly divide treats like Skybar sections or Nehi Orange sips, with a dusty-handed top wipe as etiquette.
The writer recalls the unwritten rule of dibs in an old neighborhood where kids shared or returned borrowed items. He notes how the custom kept balance when coins were scarce and wonders why the phrase has faded from modern days.
The December employment figure reached 88.353 million with nearly 3 million annual gains, yet unemployment sits at 7.9 percent. The surge in the labor force driven by more women reveals mismatches between job seekers and available positions, leaving teens and Black workers disproportionately affected.
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