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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1976
Page
4
A July 9 1976 Columbus Telegram front page column articulates freedom ethic urging self control and moral action. It cites the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence as guides for daily living and distributing this guidance to readers.
The court held that barring news coverage in a sensational Nebraska murder case violates the First Amendment, a win for the people. It safeguards the balance between fair trial rights and press freedom while honoring the public’s right to know. Nebraska press groups praised the decision as a broader affirmation of free speech and information access.
A Washington Post report notes the U S Embassy in Moscow confines sensitive talks to a lead-lined room inside a raised bubble to prevent Soviet ears from hearing. The piece uses the setup to critique modern civilized society and the reach of state secrets.
The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission declares bunk beds unsafe at any height citing 13 500 injuries treated in 1975 especially among children under 15. Injury patterns include head injuries fractures lacerations and contusions with top causes or falls ladders and lack of guard rails. Safety tips urge securing guard rails ladders and avoiding dangerous play while noting water beds as another risk.
The opinion notes Senate Judiciary Committee approval of a divestiture bill targeting oil majors and their integrated operations from production to marketing. It contrasts the stalled measure with Congress not yet acting, in a tone recalling cliffhanger serials and the ongoing energy debate.
The narrator recalls his 84th birthday of Big John, a beloved grandfather figure who commanded attention like John Barrymore. Generations gather as he delivers advice on parenting while reminiscing about disciplined, harsh parental methods and the absence of praise in daily family life.
The piece defends oil companies owning coal or uranium assets, arguing that cross ownership fuels innovation. It cites Jimmy Carter and Pauline, notes coal market fragmentation, and highlights Continental Oil's investments in coal gasification and uranium exploration. It warns horizontal divestiture could kill cross fertilization and hinder synthetic fuel research.
Butler D Shaffer argues that public reaction to Washington DC sex scandals stems from views on political corruption. He lists four reasons including voter control, jealousy over fringe benefits, press focus, and public desensitization to deceit, predicting more scandals as demand rises.
Barbs by Phil Pastoret urges staying sharp in argument choice to avoid weak positions and suggests the line between permissive parenting and neglect can blur in debate and practice.
The note quotes Will Rogers joking about Independence Day celebrations. He jokes that fireworks maimed those with matches and autos suffered the rest after a busy holiday. He suggests passing a law to celebrate Independence Day only every 100 years to avoid accidents.
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