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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1976
Page
4
Editorial urging readers to promote freedom and self control, emphasizing moral guidance from the Coveting Commandment, Golden Rule, and Declaration of Independence. Affirms equal endowment by the Creator and encourages responsible action to preserve property, liberty, and duty to others.
Hastings Keith argues in Reader's Digest that federal retirement pay has risen sharply from 3.8 billion in 1967 to 18.9 billion in 1977 and could reach 73 billion in 25 years. He notes pensions grow with cost of living and calls for reform and examination of the system.
A U.S. News and World Report piece outlines large government scope with five million on the federal payroll including 2.9 million civilians and 2.1 million military, government assets totaling 760 million acres, 405000 buildings, 91 billion dollars in cost, and 443 million square feet of office space. It notes 60 billion in federal grants to states, 5261 forms, 211000 clerical workers, 1026 aid programs, and 34000 offices nationwide.
An all male crowd cheered as 18 applicants attempted the physical ability test in Phoenix. The lone overweight woman struggled to scale a high fence with rivals shouting encouragement and demands to persevere.
A female competitor, encouraged by United Feature Syndicate guidance, vaults a fence during a public tryout while 17 male participants applaud. The moment leaves observers hopeful she may enter the Police Academy or become a cop, with the crowd admiring her effort.
The Providence police chief R J McQueeney, a 35 year veteran, told Bristol Community College graduates to stay honest and open to change. He spoke out against media stereotypes and Supreme Court decisions he says protect wrongdoers, urging recruits to keep their noses clean and endure in tough times.
The article notes Sen. Robert Dole’s mixed feelings about World War II sparking sharp derision. It counters with ob servational context from the writer about pre Pearl Harbor public opinion and his autobiographical insights on U S participation.
Government studies criticize enforcement where the little man bears the burden while the well to do benefit. Regulators chase numbers, not outcomes, with petty arrests emphasized over complex cases causing costly losses for the government.
The passage discusses pre Pearl Harbor propaganda, public opinion on intervention, and a historian’s analysis of World War II era attitudes. It contrasts Pacific focus with domestic politics, notes the debate over Nazi and Soviet threats, and cites Senator Dole’s nuanced stance.
Last chance notice that winter arrives and the Telegram Hawaii football tour runs Nov. 30 to Dec. 7. The plane is nearly full but two tickets remain as written. Contact the author or Dave Lyons immediately if interested.
A plane-load of Nebraska supporters departs Lincoln after noon on Tuesday November 30 and arrives in Honolulu at 6 p.m. their time for a week of vacation activities including the Nebraska Hawaii game. Departure from Waikiki Holiday is 5 10 p.m. December 7 with Lincoln arrival 5 40 a.m. December 8.
A dated political quip condemns Congress for dull proceedings and endless campaigning. The speaker notes the country listens to candidates rather than work, joking about holiday timing and the season of serious drama and misfiring microphones.
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