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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1976
Page
6
The Columbus Telegram editorial urges readers to banter promote and preserve freedom. It argues that individuals must understand self rule and moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence to act for life and property.
Honolulu readers face a worsening sugar crisis as raw prices spike to 64.5 cents in 1974 then plummet below 10 cents. Producers blame rising costs and labor agreements while unions resist, urging government bailouts and renewed import quotas and the Sugar Act amid national economic shifts.
The article honors Ben Hogan as a determined craftsman who trained relentlessly and endured a severe crash to return to golf. It highlights his record, including four US Open titles, Masters wins, and other major championships, and notes his strategic approach with clubs and course study. It contrasts Hogan with rivals like Sam Snead and praises his nerve and practice ethic.
Gene Sarazen announced Ben Hogan won his fifth PGA title but Jack Fleck stunned the giant by shooting 69 to Hogan 72. Fleck parred and birdied late to claim victory as Hogan, exhausted, walked away in a tie and later shared a tense moment with Fred Corcoran aboard a dangerous plane flight.
Residents of Columbus face a fund drive for Columbus Community Hospital as debate grows over a 3 million dollar addition. The letter to the editor calls for public facts via print instead of radio. Officials and the hospital board are urged to present clear information to all residents.
In a humorous column a large conservative Republican, mocked for his age and appearance, is depicted as prepared for doomsday but stays put in his garden scooping vegetables that aren’t ripe yet. The narrator jokes about his teeth and headgear as he questions the man’s plans after Carter’s nomination.
George and Jim discuss the presidencies of Johnson Kennedy Truman FDR and now Carter. The exchange reflects cautious optimism about political change and a sense of enduring unease across eras. The narrator jokes about interviewing a little old lady next.
The article portrays Dubuque as a Mississippi River city rich in historical bricks and stone. It notes its blend of 19th century architecture with 20th century business, highlighting continuity amid modernization and caution about bulldozing heritage. Cyril Connolly’s view frames the city as worth a second look.
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald chronicles the city’s evolution from 18th century lead mines to a modern suburb rich in character. It highlights Augustin A. Cooper, founder of the Cooper Wagon Works, and frames Dubuque as a key thread in America’s growth and identity.
The piece criticizes Governor Wendell Anderson for resigning to allow Lt. Gov. Rudy Perpich to become a U.S. senator, arguing the move betrays public trust, concentrates power, and echoes past political maneuvering. It notes polling skepticism and the governor’s ambition amid Democratic unity debates.
The columnist quips that celery strands double as dental floss during Turkey Day feasting and contrasts a tight ship with a crew that’s bombed out of its mind.
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