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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1976

Page

6

Columbus Telegram Editorial Principles From 1976

The Columbus Telegram stresses freedom and self possession as moral guides for daily life. It invites readers to understand the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence and invites letters to its Nebraska address.

Columbus Telegram P.O. Box Columbus Nebraska

Telegram Opinion on Universal Service and Draft Risks

The piece argues that universal service would amount to servitude and laments regimentation of youth. It criticizes minimum wage laws as counterproductive, favors cutting regulatory costs to aid job seekers, and warns against plans echoing totalitarian programs like Nazi Germany's Hitler Youth.

Uncle Sam Milton Friedman Nazi Germany

Nation’s Press Break up big oil

The piece argues against breaking up large oil companies as a political slogan. It notes prices are influenced by federal rules and foreign pressures and that concentration varies across industries. It warns that dismantling giants would not guarantee lower prices and cites other sectors with high top-four shares to challenge the balkanization idea.

Nashua Standard Oil Company Exxon Texaco Mobil Standard of California Gulf

Rescue Units and Rural Nebraska Fire Help

Readers thank David Lyons for highlighting rescue units and urge maintained emergency response. They critique SB 418 and federal funds use while noting a Gedlag Rapidg carnival mishap where local units acted quickly to reach a hospital, highlighting rural coverage concerns.

David Lyons Richard F. Meyer Emergency Health Medical Service State of Nebraska Nebraska Washington Gedlag Rapidg Columbus Grand Island

Carter's high wire act in 1976 campaign debate

Analysis argues Carter balances liberal and conservative endorsements to win the presidency. It notes vulnerabilities on draft pardon, Vietnam war rhetoric, nuclear power, racial busing, and the Humphrey Hawkins plan, suggesting attackers will target these positions to derail his bid.

Jimmy Carter George Wallace Frank Church Richard Daley Scoop Jackson Cesar Chavez Carter Fuzzy California Democratic Coalition Humphrey-Hawkins George McGovern Humphrey

Carter’s fragile coalition may buckle under spending and social issues

The analysis argues Carter’s support is split by welfare and education funding, while liberal Democrats push both. The piece notes local bond rejections and warns that a national race will test his stance on abortion, homosexuality, free speech, and First Amendment limits. It cautions opponents could fracture his coalition with sharp attacks.

Washington Carter Mo Udall Birch Bayh Supreme Court Massachusetts Jimmy Carter Shay

First American Follies Reported For Soon

A note from June 3 1928 mentions the first American Follies set in a couple of weeks. One actor appears to dominate the lines, risking a one man show if unchecked. The quip suggests political maneuvering could reduce choices to “the Vice Presidency,” likened to selecting a family friend for a wedding.

Capitalism and deregulation in air transport debate

USC law professor Mike Levine argues deregulating air travel could lower costs and boost consumer benefits, citing the 1938 CAB framework as stifling innovation. He notes fare examples, jet efficiencies, and the mismatch between regulation and modern airline economics.

Mike Levine Luce University of Southern California Levine University of San Diego School of Law Civil Aeronautics Board CAB

Primal Scream Therapy Described By Reader Opinion

A reader questions the lack of explanation for primal scream therapy in a celebrity article. They speculate the practice involves releasing emotion by loud screaming and imagine counselors guiding clients to vent primal urges.

Primal scream debate erupts in public spaces

A counselor touts primal screaming as mental health therapy while critics fear widespread outbursts in elevators, restaurants, and PTA meetings. The piece imagines a society filled with people screaming at each other, prompting one observer to retreat to a primal cave.

PTA

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