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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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PTA
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