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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1976
Page
6
Editorial from Columbus Telegram outlines beliefs on freedom self control and moral guides. It urges readers to promote liberty and explains the newspaper welcomes responsible reproduction with credit.
Quietly, with little media attention, U S farmers are described as free men driving a revolution in productivity and prosperity. A U S News and World Report piece calls farmers a nation’s greatest success story highlighting reduced subsidies, market-led grain sales, and record export, income, and output figures. The Columbus Telegram runs a Bicentennial salute, focusing on local Nebraska farmers within five issue series.
Boston faces a $17.5 million deficit in its schools due to a court ordered busing program. City officials argue funds can be shifted or borrowed, with a likely special property tax or new borrowing to cover the overruns.
A couple writes that the Columbus Cemetery is well cared for with a capable Sexton crew and shows continuous upkeep of markers and plaques. They note graves uncovered and restored and express appreciation for the grounds and care in cement vases.
A July 12, 1928 editorial mocks the Democrats for choosing a wealthy front runner to appear more respectable. It argues they abandoned appealing to the poor and suggests money buys political influence in elections. The piece comments on money in politics and class perception.
The piece reflects on George Corley Wallace shaping a 1976 campaign with a strong organization and sizable fund. It weighs his enduring role in history despite contemporary opinion and considers a possible Senate bid as part of his evolving political ambitions.
The piece compares George Wallace to William Jennings Bryan, arguing Wallace rose as a protest figure but failed to win the presidency. It traces Wallace's influence on Carter, Reagan, and earlier reformist themes, noting Sun Belt dynamics and his eventual political decline.
A midwestern congressman calls for a late night visit to discuss politics and scandals. He notes that amid personal peccadilloes the public mood shifts with headlines about figures like Mills Hays and Albert. The piece highlights how sex scandals can alter a politician’s image and career.
A mock interview with a congressman reveals garish boasts about sexual exploits and office corruption rumors. The dialogue touches on Wayne Hays and a satirical plan to publish a sensational story involving a congresswoman from Oregon. The figure confesses moral conflicts and aims for restraint.
A collection of witty quips includes lines about spilled milk buses and a secretary's dictionary discovery. The columnist adopts a light, pun filled tone critiquing everyday quirks and local observations with sly humor.
A Phoenix observer reflects on the emotional intensity of watching the Suns and Celtics clash in the NBA Finals. He describes the visceral urge to cheer, the primal reactions to big plays, and the pull of sports fandom despite not knowing anyone connected to the teams.
A columnist declares a fan’s fixation on the Suns versus the Celtics goes beyond basketball. He links team allegiance to identity and life choices, arguing the court battle mirrors personal values and politics, despite acknowledging logic’s limits.
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