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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1976
Page
8
A Telegram Opinion argues that private medical care works best when doctors handle indigent patients on a pay-when-you-can basis and government involvement should be minimized. It claims state funding invites fraud, red tape, and misaligned incentives, urging doctors and builders to defend private enterprise and resist political control.
Energy experts criticize Americans for wasting resources noting New York City generates 18 500 tons of garbage daily with Manhattan yielding 3 900 tons and a potential steam capacity of one million pounds per hour. Consolidated Edison suggests burning some garbage as substitute fuel in steam plants to save on fuel oil.
A fragmented reminiscence surveys Roy McMurdo, famed New York police reporter, detailing his rough appearance and fierce drive. It recalls his rise, daring scoops, a costly mistaken chase, and a sharp view of journalism and power in late February 1928.
In a 1950s style office tale Roy McMurdo clashes with colleagues over loyalty and secrets. He pursues Miriam McDermott, a widow with children, and after long twists they marry and raise a family while personal and professional tensions linger.
A quirky word puzzle lists clues and cross references from across and down sections. Entries include streams, inundations, bags, French terms, and arctic explorer names, weaving language and geography with cryptic hints and themed wordplay.
The Columbus Telegram editorial proclaims freedom as self-control and a moral gift from God, aligning liberty with truth and moral guidance. It emphasizes responsible self-government, contrasts freedom with license, and cites the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Dr Lawrence E Lamb discusses how glands influence personality and notes that hormones can affect behavior while stressing that emotional disturbances are not always caused by hormones. He cites thyroid and adrenal factors, warns against improper hormone use, and suggests consult with obstetrics or a specialist for appropriate testing.
William I West a 1940s Blanchard Davis West Point linebacker became headmaster at St John’s Military Academy Delafield Wisconsin in 1970 He rejected senior rebellion insisting on study hall and discipline The senior class later chose a commemorative stone site in West's front yard proving his point on school order.
Bill West told Boston educators that SAT scores and moral focus show decline in U S schools. He cited his Chicago SAT Club observations and 25 percent of students needing reading help. Phillips Andover backed his plan for a two term competency course. initially 150 deficient students, later 400 enrolled.
Critics urge Congress to set federal minimums for state no fault laws arguing better safety, speed, and fairness in compensating accident victims. State Farm calls 16 current laws a solid success but notes 14 fail to limit lawsuits adequately, keeping the debate focused on thresholds for suing and the role of traditional negligence in compensation.
The piece explains no fault insurance aims to replace fault based auto reparations with broad benefits, citing a 1970 Department of Transportation study showing many victims get little from liability. It notes states with no fault pay more claims, reduce general damages and fees, and that Time after time legislators weaken thresholds, prompting a push for federal standards.
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