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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1977
Page
2
Editorial from the Columbus Telegram argues for freedom and self control as moral guides. It emphasizes equal rights granted by a Creator and cites the Coveting Commandment Golden Rule and Declaration of Independence as daily living standards.
A Wall Street Journal report highlights degasification of coal bed methane as a safer, cheaper fuel. Projects drill into coal seams to capture gas, reducing miner danger and ventilation costs while boosting productivity. Estimates place vast gas reserves in U S coal beds with evolving commercial interest.
Wood fuel shows a slow national comeback in areas where dense forests and private tree farms cut costs versus coal or oil. Advocates warn against federal land holdings hindering production, proposing selective sales to private enterprise to boost lumber, energy, and forest use while preserving some wilderness for recreation.
A reader protests R rated movie advertising at Schuyler Sky View and Columbus Drive In, urging toned down promotional copy. The letter cites examples from Phoenix Republic and L.A. Times and promises to drop The Telegram if changes aren’t made. Editor notes the paper won’t censor advertisers but will urge restraint.
Detroit observers report the Democratic party's Commission on Presidential Nomination and Party Structure, led by Morley Winograd, proposing rules to grant honorary delegate status to many leaders and to expand voting delegates by about 10 percent. The plan risks an unwieldy 20 000-person convention, with Atlanta favored as host but limited by venue size.
The piece argues reforms aim to curb elite control of nominating conventions while expanding grassroots influence. It notes Carter ally Mark Siegel leads a pro Carter commission majority but faces criticism for striking deals with longtime political elites, raising concerns about future rule changes.
Santiago Chile through a complex process the country name has become a negative term virtually a hate word Chile means repression violation of rights torture It does not feel that way as you experience daily life here talk to politicians and intellectuals In the real world you know when people are living in a state of fear In the Soviet Union chance acquaintances will not talk with you One hazard of social life here in Santiago is that when you ask someone what he or she thinks of the government you are likely to get a half hour disquisition.
In a heated debate on government policy, Chileans express pride that the country thwarted a Marxist dictatorship under Allende. A former Christian Democratic senator and a Chilean general outside Pinochet’s office describe the Allende period as frightening, predicting a defensive posture for the left as normal politics resume.
A CBS based analysis highlights that over four million Americans hold two or more jobs, showing high productivity across sectors. Comparisons show U S workers surpass Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Britain in output per hundred dollars of goods. The piece also notes government employment share, Soviet longevity studies, and Chilean Christian Democrats amid a shifting global balance.
A citizen urges readers to contact their congressional representative. The notice provides a mailing address for Virginia Smith at 1005 Langworth Building Washington DC 20815 and invites expressions of complaints viewpoints and compliments.
In a January 24, 1938 remark, a speaker argues for a ship subsidy, claiming American flags are scarce on ships at the docks and criticizing Congress for failing to pass the policy as too sensible for approval.
A humorous column by Phil Pastoret blends old timer wit with streetwise lines. It riffs on diplomacy as guidance and notes fond memories of snitching ice from horse-drawn wagons’ tailgates.
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