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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1976
Page
4
The Columbus Telegram editorial promotes freedom moral action and self reliance. It argues all men are endowed to preserve life property and liberty and to apply the Golden Rule and Declaration of Independence in daily living. The piece invites reader correspondence and reproductions with credit.
Opinion condemns the Tax Reform Act of 1976 as an attack on personal freedom and a war on taxpayers. It criticizes limits on travel deductions for professionals and the home office deduction, arguing lawmakers use “abuses” to justify tighter controls while maintaining perks in Washington and home districts.
The piece argues about how myths surround the 1898 sinking of the Maine and how debate persists over its cause. Adm Rickover questions a mine, suggesting an internal explosion may be responsible, while noting politics and passion drive historical narratives and policy.
A reader thanks the editor for the Billy Graham My Answer column and for Including Fred Basset. Mrs. James Knudsen extends appreciation to the newspaper staff.
The article argues Rep. Robert L. F. Sikes will likely win a 19th term with no opposition, despite past reprimands for official irregularities. It links Florida First District military spending to personal gain, noting heavy defense subsidies and Sikes’s roles. It paints November as a referendum on democracy and political machines.
The piece argues Sikes remains unbeatable after a 75 percent primary win and will face solo on the November ballot. It criticizes a system where corruption is tolerated and incumbents are reelected, with Washington money sustaining Pensacola politics and a broader malaise across districts.
The Kansas City convention signals a major realignment within the Republican Party. Active small business operators, professionals, and diverse suburban groups join a new cadre of delegates while old liberal Republicans fade in influence and Ford adapts to a changed base.
A nostalgic reader recalls childhood cowboy heroes and contrasts them with a misfired English dubbed Godzilla vs Megalon. The piece notes Godzilla as a benevolent figure battling Megalon, a towering malevolent creature threatening the world.
A vivid cinema crowd roars as Godzilla battles Megalon in a 10 minute clash. The monster showdown sparks cheers and groans, with popcorn flying and fans declaring Godzilla flawed yet heroic in a spirit of old times.
Sen. Jesse Helms urges action to end labor union power by aligning unions with antitrust law. The Thurmond bill faced delay as Sen. Byrd blocked debate, highlighting Senate minority rights and accusations of tyranny by obstruction.
The piece argues the Senate majority blocks Thurmond antitrust talk to protect unions. It cites Sen. Tower on Big Labor influence and cites Douglas Caddy’s book noting AFL-CIO pressure. It claims unions avoid antitrust scrutiny while threatening industries and organizing nationwide actions.
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