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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1976
Page
5
A 1976 Columbus Nebraska edition presents editorial remarks stressing freedom morality and personal responsibility. It cites the Coveting Commandment Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence as guiding principles and invites reader correspondence to the Columbus Telegram.
John Chamberlain notes a seeming contradiction as polls show a conservative drift while Democrats in New York rally behind large government programs. He argues the party faces internal liberal factions still predicting Senate and House majorities despite voter sentiment.
The piece surveys Ralph Nader as his influence fades from consumer icon to controversial figure. It notes backlash over seatbelt buzzers and a libel suit against Ralph de Toledano, while discussing his political stances, potential 1976 candidates, and the looming election climate with Carter, Ford, and Reagan.
Telegram Opinion questions a proposed 20 million federal audit to determine if Washington D C is bankrupt or solvent. Sen. Thomas Eagleton defends the study while noting disarray in city records limits a clear financial view. He links inspections to possible bond sales and federal control.
A 1970s overview notes crime rising 38 percent from 1969 to 1974 and 11 percent in early 1976. It highlights citizen vigilance led by Los Angeles Chief Edward M. Davis who started Neighborhood Watches reducing crime four percent over seven years and expanding to youth groups. It cites legal penalties, victim compensation, and pressure on illicit massage parlors as tools. It ends urging wider adoption in a Bicentennial year.
The Nebraska Honey Queen, Brenda Vochatzer, asks readers for contact names and local events in Platte County. She provides a mailing address Box 151 Stuart NE 68780 and phone 402-924-3848 for direct outreach.
Readers are urged to contact Representative Virginia Smith and Senators Carl Curtis and Roman Hruska at their Washington offices to express complaints viewpoints or compliments. The notice provides mailing addresses for 1005 Longworth, 2213 Dirksen, and 209 Russell buildings.
An anecdotal survey of presidents and faith notes how JFK Nixon Ford Eisenhower Lincoln Roosevelt Truman and others engaged with church life prayer and spirituality. It also recalls personal moments and public notes on devotion revealing diverse religious expressions in U S leadership.
A collage noting a 1122 BC Chinese prayer to Ti and Lincoln's Civil War Bereavement letter to Mrs. Bixby. The piece reflects personal morning prayers, ancient and modern requests for divine aid, and a 1932 Olympic prep remark about athletes and high school breeches.
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