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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1976
Page
6
The Columbus Telegram urges readers to promote freedom and moral action guided by the Coveting Commandment. It asserts equal endowments from the Creator and rights to life and property, inviting self control and responsible living for personal and communal freedom.
The Washington Post duo Bernstein and Woodward publish a new book The Final Days about Nixon. The National Inquirer reports a 1936 Nixon law school grade break-in at Duke Durham involved four students including Nixon, who allegedly accessed the Dean's files to learn exam results. He reportedly dropped in class standing but no cover up occurred.
The piece notes a previous lid shortage as home gardeners canned produce, driven by good weather and high planting rates. It describes speculation about schemes, unpassed legislation, and federal action, then explains the 1940s style market correction as lid makers plan to double output this year to meet demand.
A reader recalls asking Hess Dyas about anti gun laws and recalls his reply favoring registration. The writer argues gun ownership protected freedom and credits homeowners with deterring Japanese invasion, urging readers to vote accordingly.
The narrator recalls a 1976 visit with Jimmy Carter in southwest Georgia before he became president. Carter, in tan jeans and sneakers, discussed his campaign while the tour included a cockfight date and an evening with two Atlanta prostitutes who offered unverified Watergate gossip.
In this analysis Jeffrey Hart argues Kissinger’s detente policy is flawed and risky. He critiques U S strategy toward the Soviet Union and Africa, and assesses Jimmy Carter’s view on government, planning, and strength as he pursues the presidency.
Syndicated columnist Nick Thimmesch lists prominent Washington figures who have sent their children to private schools while supporting public school busing. Names include Nelson Rockefeller Edward Kennedy Birch Bayh Sargent Shriver and others across Congress and administration. He notes several liberals and black leaders like Walter Washington Walter Fauntroy and Thurgood Marshall also face similar choices.
A humor filled piece by Phil Pastoret critiques avant garde music culture and the idea of over recording. It jokes about exhausted performers and the quest for perfect experimental forms.
Betty Ford tried a portable citizen band radio while driving in Texas and identified herself as First Mama. She exchanged friendly radio jargon such as 10-4 with another operator and mentioned police described as smokies. The anecdote contrasts with formal speeches and notes a child’s walkie talkies at home.
The author jokes about CB radio chatter to locate others while noting a desire to know those who have not bought CB radios. He suggests exchanging notes to prove existence without revealing personal locations, reflecting on the social urge to know space occupied by others.
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