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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1976
Page
4
A 1976 Columbus Telegram editorial advocates personal freedom and moral action, urging readers to understand freedom, self control, and responsibility. It cites the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence as guides for daily living.
A Senate subcommittee audit revealed OSHA violations in congressional offices and chambers. Representative Larry Pressler notes Congress passed laws but exempted itself, urging lawmakers to be subject to the same standards they enact.
Three studies warn that EPA limits on lead in gasoline could cut refinery output just as demand rises. Lead falls planned from 2.0 g/gal now to 1.0 in 1977 and 0.5 by 1979 could push supply tight while unleaded shares grow, with older cars facing performance gaps and refiners weighing premium-gas changes.
The piece notes rock and roll's 21st anniversary since 1954 birth as described by Bob Guccione Jr. He credits Rock Around the Clock as the era shaper, sparked by Blackboard Jungle and its rebellious teen image. It reflects on generational defiance and ongoing optimism for the music's staying power.
Treasury Undersecretary Jerry Thomas says about 100 members of Congress must bring back foreign purchases by November 30 or pay customs duties. The piece notes lawmakers have used taxpayer funded trips for study abroad, unlike private travelers who would owe surcharges.
Congressmen were spared scrutiny as Senators Strom Thurmond and William Scott reportedly brought home thousands of dollars in items from Asia in 1975. The exchange centers on whether public officials deserve tax exemptions while questioning taxes on all citizens.
The landslide win by the Parti Quebecois in Quebec sparks minor concern in the United States as part of a broader pattern of national consolidations across Europe. The piece places the event in a long historical arc from Iberia to Tudor England, suggesting lasting implications for the West.
Paul Harvey describes an "Emergency Fund For Needy People" started by Norman Stone in 1972. In Chicago, social workers and teachers relay desperate cases to anonymous donors who quietly provide aid such as bus fares and clothing, bypassing public aid red tape.
The piece discusses an unregulated private aid fund the Emergency Fund For Needy People in Chicago. It explains monthly reporting by an angel, private disbursement beyond official rules, and prompts readers to support their own community with similar charity efforts.
The article traces the rise of nation states in Europe and the United States through consolidations in the 19th century, then notes postwar centrifugal movements. It highlights France, Spain, Italy, and the UK as experiencing regionalism, with Quebec's rise and Parti Quebecois as a new political force amid economic concerns. It warns that ethnic autonomy movements challenge the national idea and may invite Soviet influence.
Five years after the 1971 Portand to Seattle hijack the D B Cooper case remains unsolved with FBI officials doubtful of a comeback and suggesting Cooper may be dead while noting tax penalties on the stolen money. A veteran agent doubts survival from the jump. The piece discusses the myth and the harsh legal stance on skyjacking.
Quote likens elections to marriages highlighting public officials and their choices. Attributed remark contrasts taste of brides with officials. Dated May 10 1925.
Humor panel features brief witticisms on work time optimism and old timers. Jokes touch on quitting time, apprenticeships, mistletoe usefulness, and tax shelters with crisp punchlines.
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