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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1976
Page
4
Editorial notice from the Columbus Telegram outlines its mission to promote freedom and moral action, urging readers to understand independence and self-control. It cites the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence as guiding norms for daily living.
An opinion piece sketches Jesse Jackson's shift from protest to guiding black youth toward excellence and moral authority. It cites his critique of urban youth culture, calls for school discipline, dress codes, and restored prayer in public schools, framing him as a 1976 model stressing responsibility.
The piece notes Kissinger as a central issue in the 1976 presidential race. It highlights Republican divisions on national security and Soviet policy, with Ronald Reagan leading the conservative wing. Reagan’s critique of defense and detente uses Kissinger as a focal point, illustrating campaign confrontations over foreign policy.
A column by Phil Pastoret questions delayed payment practices and rationalizes why some people keep a paper boy waiting for his money, reflecting social attitudes in a workshop narrative.
The passage notes that if the current front runner succeeds, he will achieve the largest engineering feat to date, while opponents claim his defeat would prove matter can overshadow mind. Date referenced is June 3, 1928.
A columnist critiques society's fascination with celebrity criminals and public figures. It cites Elizabeth Ray, Lt. William Calley, and Clifford Irving, arguing crime pays fame and that society rewards sensationalism while ignoring real accountability. The piece laments media appetite for scandal and the persistence of celebrity in public life.
A man called Tom Tiede fabricates a criminal past to gain attention among girls. He claim s to be part of the Brink’s armored car gang, which draws fascination even as the lie unravels. John Dean will cover politics for a magazine this summer.
John Chamberlain criticizes the Humphrey Hawkins bill and its push for full employment arguing it repeats 1946 Employment Act aims. He cites Milton Friedman and Adam Smith, warning such federal intervention creates inflation and drags private investment, favoring market-led job creation instead. He also notes Jerry Brown and Jimmy Carter shifted toward demagogy.
A reader thanks the editor for allowing letters to the paper and recounts reconnecting with Zet Smith, formerly Zet Baumgart, whose father ran a shoe repair shop. The writer praises balanced reporting, hopes for informed readers, and notes the newspaper’s role in helping stray dogs find homes.
Hotel owners push for legal casinos in Miami Beach amid strong opposition from Governor Askew The Bahamas Las Vegas clergy and the Mob all oppose legalization The piece notes past illegal gambling and broad entertainment bets totaling 5 5 billion by horse players last year
A reflective column cites large gambling revenues in Maryland Nevada and Connecticut while arguing legalization faces moral and social opposition. It notes New York City trials of off track betting and Governor Carey blind to public will as casinos loom. The piece questions whether gamblers will vote for gambling and suggests a 7 to 1 wager on no casinos in New York.
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