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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1976
Page
4
After years of delay and rising costs the Alaska pipeline begins but faces inspectors over welds and a morals scandal involving nine men tied to prostitution and gambling near the line. The piece argues for rapid completion and less federal meddling.
A reflection on the entrepreneur as central to American identity and the nation’s democratic ideals. The piece traces the rags to riches myth, the internal resources of individuals, and the frontier spirit, contrasting progress with environmental cost, and urging the survival of free enterprise as the true spirit of '76.
A collection of sharp witticisms about office life and government work. The quips poke at ties with ravioli flair, a clean desk as possible dismissal, and equating a spade to a tool for earth digging with speech-writer implications.
A speaker laments persistent discrimination in society during a bicentennial election year. He urges leaders to address injustices affecting America’s character and notes high earnings of movie and sports stars, who work only a few hours daily.
Planning commission sets public hearing for July 21 on the proposed Comprehensive Plan before presenting it to the County Board of Supervisors. The writer criticizes zoning and praises chair Bob Bowe while urging citizen input and noting concerns in the Goals and Policies, including development near agricultural areas and septic facilities.
A TV spokesman claims CBS and NBC provide gavel to gavel convention coverage as a civic duty while admitting a spiteful motive. A reporter travels to Racine to interview a Mrs Masso Kistick who plans to watch every minute of the broadcast.
A reader reports on plans for extending services and testing ground water impact under a proposed Columbus area Comprehensive Plan. Residents question who conducts tests, authority, and penalties for non compliance, urging public attendance at the Platte County Courthouse hearing. Curtain time is 8:00 p.m.
A satirical 1924 letter rails against disability, gender, and athletic bias. It ridicules compensation gaps for incompetence, mocks cattle price sexism, and absurdly proposes equal pay for equal meat. The text ends noting a political convention and a pretextual resignation.
Patrons flock to a busy beanery where trucks fill the parking lot while diners savor fast meals. The article notes the lively scene and mentions the TV lineup that attracts the crowd during lunch hours.
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