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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1976
Page
4
Columbus 4 Telegram urges Nebraskans to improve their communities by promoting freedom and self control. The paper frames freedom as moral action guided by moral commandments and the Golden Rule, inviting readers to participate and communicate with the Columbus Telegram in Nebraska.
The piece recounts John Peter Zenger's 1734 libel trial, his not guilty verdict, and the lasting impact on freedom of the press. It notes his 1697 birth in Germany, move to New York, publication of the New York Weekly Journal, and the ruling that truth is not libel. It closes with a call to uphold courage to print truth.
The piece argues against proposed taxes on solar energy equipment in California and warns such taxation would hinder a budding industry. It claims energy dependence on coal and petroleum breeds volatile policy, and asserts regulation harms energy independence, urging politicians not to “kill the goose” before it lays golden eggs.
The article discusses pressure to legalize the Spanish Communist Party as Spain moves toward a constitutional monarchy under King Juan Carlos. It notes questions about democracy versus communist legality and references Juan Carlos’s Washington visit as context for the evolving political scene.
Columbus publisher notes how seeing entertainers enjoy their work uplifts him as he recalls the Johnnie Ray Gomez appearance at the Holiday Inn. He contrasts passion with dull routines in various professions, praising those who love what they do.
City officials advance a $1 million water reservoir project to meet demand by 1995 increasing storage by 3 million gallons atop the Loup River valley bluff east of Platte College near Melvin Wetgen property. Site choice weighed growth proximity and energy savings.
Terry Anderson voices support for a proposed reservoir tract near the campus. He notes its height, visual impact, funding options including federal grants and revenue bonds, and potential effects on development while urging council questions and final planning. The piece also previews a local review of a music group and praises community entertainment.
The piece notes Western journalists and politicians debating whether Spain should legalize the Communist Party as the regime faces pressure to reform. It cites C L Sulzberger and Meg Greenfield advocating legalization, while arguing that suppression may be prudent. It questions the motive and effect of calls for change amid NATO and anti communist contexts.
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