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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1976
Page
4
The 1976 Columbus Telegram editorial urges readers in Columbus Nebraska to embrace freedom and self control, citing moral guides like the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence as foundations for responsible living and preservation of liberty.
A Washington note questions the value of sending oversized mail to constituents. It argues smaller envelopes save raw materials and delivery resources, noting the President issued a Bicentennial proclamation in a large envelope yet such practices persist for no clear reason.
A columnist laments a $3.9 billion first year federal jobs bill arguing government cannot create jobs or demand, citing tax hikes and New York City’s 190,000 public jobs as examples. The piece questions Congress and warns against government overreach.
A discussion on editorial page influence notes editors’ opinions and the push for rebuttal space. Hastings and Boston anecdotes show editors’ humor softening, with authors blaming readers and changing times. The piece reflects January commentary on media dynamics.
The Daily Tribune notes editors across Nebraska welcome signed letters to the editor and expanded viewpoints on past editorials or controversial topics. Omaha World-Herald prints most letters. Columbus Telegram uses a signficant portion of submissions. Editors generally avoid attacking writers and prefer concrete evidence when responding.
The Opinion Page recalls P T Barnum’s line about suckers and notes today’s scams are larger in scale. It argues that modern con artists still exploit gullibility, often under the guise of legitimate enterprise, as readers reflect on historical and current swindles.
A mosaic of sensory images captures a summer mood from twilight breezes to cooling air conditioners and family vacations. Vivid vignettes of heat, trains, children, orchards, and outdoor scenes blend memory and moment into a poetic calendar of hot days and small, bright details.
The piece links Jimmy Carter's evolving stance on state Right to Work laws with a Louisiana murder case of Jim Lesley, Baton Rouge Right to Work spokesman. It notes Louisiana's legislature approved Right to Work by large margins, Arkansas job gains, and a $100,000 reward for Lesley's killer, framing the issue in Democratic Southern politics.
A columnist warns Nebraska and Columbus readers about con artists selling God Bless America candy linked to Reverend Moon and a Boston firm. The piece details a suspected highway pitch operation, no official endorsement, and AG warnings, urging locals to report suspicious solicitations to prevent further losses. It calls for vigilance toward charity scams and promotes legitimate local drives.
A column by Phil Pastoret surveys how more men are bringing lunches to work amid rising costs and tighter budgets. The piece notes practical shifts in daily routines and reflects on the impact of economic pressures on office culture.
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