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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1977
Page
4
Columbus Telegram urges readers to promote and preserve freedom by applying moral guides in daily life. The piece argues all men are endowed with rights to moral action and self rule, citing the Coveting Commandment Golden Rule and Declaration of Independence as guides.
The sketch portrays William Henry Harrison as a self restrained politician with a sharp drive yet limited talent. Born February 9 1773 in Virginia his early life includes a stint at Hampden Sydney College and study in Richmond before leaving medicine.
A compact life of William Henry Harrison from his early military ambitions through his Indiana governorship, Tippecanoe battles and rise to the presidency. It notes his alliance with Henry Clay, his strategic missteps, and his brief 1841 presidency ending with death from pneumonia a month after taking office.
A federal judge in San Francisco granted a Pacific Grove man permission to obtain Laetrile for his terminally ill wife, signaling a potential shift against a strict federal blockade. The piece argues for greater access to the controversial cancer treatment despite unresolved efficacy claims, noting scattered signs courts may broaden access.
The piece faults President Carter for proposing a $19.4 billion 1978 spending increase over Ford's requests and warns that government budget growth mirrors political promises. It likens deficit spending to a freight train approaching and urges restraint and accountability.
The piece argues Carter’s image of austerity and humility masks inaction on shrinking federal agencies and taxes. It traces the rise of a new academic bureaucratic “new class” entwined with social programs, noting boondoggles, costly schemes, and lobbying power that may persist despite Carter’s symbolic cuts.
The Columbus Manor Nursing Home residents thank volunteers and media for supporting a Rock and Roll Marathon heart fund drive. They praise Ralph Wayne, Stan Linhorst, and Albert Aerni for coverage and aim to repeat next year. They note many participants are affected by heart conditions.
A writer contemplates appearing on the CBS radio program Ask President Carter scheduled for March 5. He fears choking and imagines asking President Carter questions while conceding he would be unable to secure a real two hour dialogue.
The night show features moderator Walter Cronkite grilling President Carter with a tense exchange. Cronkite seeks a first question then is limited to two questions while the host asks about a curious peanut shell salt query.
A short poem listing a cycle of taxation and work with lines credited to Jean Cielocha, Phil Cosman, and Gene Gould. The piece links higher earnings to higher taxes, then to reduced motivation and income, creating an endless loop.
A May 23, 1929 fragment argues that whispers about the Federal Reserve Bank reflect a belief that speculation may inadvertently serve the interests of ordinary people unfamiliar with stocks. The quote implies the Fed could be acting to aid millions who lack financial literacy.
A humorous column by Phil Pastoret introduces a coined collective noun a shrink of psychiatrists. The piece riffs on Pentagon red tape and organizational quirks, delivering satirical observations on bureaucratic delay.
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