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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1976
Page
4
The July 29 1976 Columbus Telegram column advocates personal freedom and self control, urging readers to act morally and apply the Coveting Commandment Golden Rule and Declaration of Independence to daily life. It emphasizes equal endowment by the Creator and responsibility to preserve life and property.
The essay praises free enterprise as essential to American history and progress. It defines enterprise as taking on risky undertakings for rewards, citing investment and job creation as outcomes, and credits courage and initiative for continuous innovation and growth in the United States.
The Sixth Circuit weighs if identical physical standards for Colum bus Ohio police recruits unfairly bar women. Advocates press for fairer tests while defense cites job duties requiring physical capability. Judges note inherent differences and potential dangers in enforcement.
The Public Service Research Council warns the Humphrey Hawkins full employment bill could push wages up through guaranteed government jobs. Critics say it would drain private production, boost union power, and raise taxes to fund inflated wages.
The piece reflects on capital punishment with global examples of public death, including a Saudi hand amputation. It questions media coverage and public complicity, noting an open air courtyard execution witnessed by about 200 people. The author condemns the brutality and asks whether America is truly prepared to execute its prisoners.
Opinion piece argues that simple laws grow into onerous regulations under agencies like OSHA and EPA. The author warns that bureaucrats expand guidelines into difficult-to-remove controls affecting everyday actions.
Elmo Miller in Tampa faces a misdemeanor for building a backyard tree house without a building permit, challenging the idea that any law is simply negotiable. He could face six months in jail or a $500 fine, while critics say bureaucrats wield excessive power.
A friend shares anxiety over a family wedding causing a rush to buy veiling and sewing materials. He recalls planned groceries turned into a multi-store shopping spree totaling 49.32 dollars, with implications about the expense of a ready made dress.
A personal column from Dick Howe reflects on family, marriage, and aging. The writer recalls childhood moments, talks about parenting dynamics, and imagines future grandchildren with a humorous yet thoughtful tone.
A light humor column mocks aspirin advertising and canned pork and beans under the banner of precision engineering. It playfully notes moderation as a mixer for drinks and jokes about East Coast relatives flying high at 30,000 feet toward the West Coast.
Contact details provided for Rep. Virginia Smith and Sen. Carl Curtis include addresses in the Longworth and Dirksen buildings in Washington DC 20515 and 20510. The note invites readers to send complaints compliments or viewpoints to their congressional representatives.
A TV sports commentator mispronounces Salina Kansas as Sa-LEE-na and Sa-LYE-na prompting a caller to reach the Salina city information desk. The operator names Mabel and hints at the mayor being unavailable, leading to a humorous exchange.
A caller probes how locals pronounce Salina Sa-LEE-na or Sa-LYE-na. The general store operator and a nearby worker chime in from a pickle barrel to settle the disagreement. The caller thanks them after the playful exchange.
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