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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1976
Page
4
A Columbus Telegram political column advocates freedom and self control as roots of capability. It urges readers to apply moral guides including the Coveting Commandment and Golden Rule to preserve liberty and property and to promote responsible citizenship.
The piece argues deregulation grows as a movement citing Murray Weidenbaum and Ross criticizing regulators. It notes government payrolls at about 75,000 with a $3 billion annual cost, rising 82 percent in two years, and cites interlocks on cars and PUC rate controls as examples of regulatory burdens. It concludes private industry must press for removal of rules to curb subsidies and regulatory influence.
The report praises networks for their weekend coverage of Bicentennial events. It notes The 1812 Overture with the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Arthur Fiedler, a large cheering crowd, and TV viewers watching parades with tall ships in New York Harbor plus small town celebrations and a standout sunburst quilt.
Columbus planners feared crowding but the downtown celebration and fireworks drew a large turnout with about 500 counted in the melodrama crowd and many in cars around Agricultural Park. The public address system failed prompting noisy scenes but unity and thanks were expressed to volunteers and contributors for Discover Columbus Days in October.
The article argues that distrust of multinational firms persists despite their role in creating jobs and paying for oil. It notes energy independence remains distant after the oil embargo and cites bribes to foreign officials as a factor shaping national sentiment and congressional views on overseas business.
Gilbert F. chairman of Budd Industries warns that despite an $11 billion surplus, the first quarter of 1976 saw a $1 billion trade deficit. He says industrial growth does not lift exports and calls for full government cooperation to create jobs and fund energy imports, noting candidates have yet to address boosting exports.
The article notes President candidate Carter embracing a Big Government platform with Washington paternalism. It highlights appeals to Northeast voters, labor-backed grants, federal education funding, and regional support contrasts amid a Roosevelt coalition era dynamic.
A reader blasts the paper for underrepresenting Columbus High School athletics. He points to football coach Jed Rood and wrestling coach Glur, naming players and teams from 1974 and urging fuller Sports section coverage.
June 5 1929 a witty Will Rogers quip contrasts political obligation in one place with politics as a business elsewhere. The remark reflects Rogers humor about governance and public service.
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