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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1976
Page
6
Editorial from July 27 1976 argues freedom stems from individual self control and moral action guided by the Coveting Commandment Golden Rule and Declaration of Independence. Emphasizes equal endowment by Creator and urges readers to promote preserve freedom for themselves and others.
Telegram Opinion notes HEW actions targeting school dress codes and special education races. Perry Ohio barred girls with facial hair from classrooms while Shreveport Caddo Parish faces a $700000 federal aid cut for imbalanced black to white enrollment in special ed programs.
The passage traces a string of presidents and governors invoking "New" programs from New Freedom to New Deal and New Frontiers, New Economics and New Realism. It questions what is truly new as speechwriters echo familiar themes across eras and regions.
Mayors favor Humphrey Hawkins bill to push federal employer of last resort and lower unemployment with state loan programs, while governors back federalization of welfare with shared funding. They seek more federal intrusion and strings free aid, contrasting revenue sharing limits. Copley Newspapers notes tension between local needs and federal control.
Letters praise the newspaper for great Platte County Fair coverage and photographs. They express appreciation for the photo keepsake and support for ongoing local reporting. Readers discuss Heathcliff comic plans and a Columbus golf course, with editor notes addressing reader questions.
A Moscow humor piece contrasts Russian and American dog ownership with absurd laws and customs. It jokes that dogs in the USSR are treated as comrade animals and political skirmishes mirror a dog fight for Vice President, referencing a wide cast of U.S. political figures.
Persistent critics accuse Jimmy Carter of duplicity as he denounces federal waste while proposing expanded government spending. Analysts note contradictions between his pledge to balance the budget by 1979 and calls for more billions for revenue sharing, urban aid, health, and subsidies.
The speaker argues Carter’s economic plan would double the federal budget and increase central planning despite vows to free enterprise. Defense stance also contradicts calls for huge budget cuts, while media coverage allegedly ignores these inconsistencies and Cartes allies vary in their support.
Loyd Gettys of David City shares a vintage Davenport Iowa photo taken three years ago with a pre war Leica and Agfa finopan film. A party game captioned the image with playful digs at officials and bureaucrats offering mock quotes and future plans.
Fragmentary text teases criticism of authorities and a private remark about a minister. The readable lines suggest confusion over authorization and a minor point about spouses. The source lacks clear events or names to anchor a full summary.
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