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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1970
Page
2
A Telegram opinion argues free public schools and free television are misnomers. It notes rising costs due to taxes and inflation, contends networks cover costs via ads, and critiques calls to curb commercials while noting FCC moves may threaten newspapers and broadcasters.
An article in the Wall Street Journal notes the FCC may impose specific limits on TV commercial counts and total ad time amid calls for tighter radio ad oversight. Insiders warn about licensing leverage while broadcasters argue reduced ads would harm programming and justify rising costs.
Reporter Jim Bishop describes the volatile world of house dicks and security chiefs, highlighting Al Marita a longtime New York detective who rose from street work to detective first grade after a bold off hours stakeout in Harlem. The narrative blends police culture with a portrait of the Marino family and their citywide influence. The tale ends with a bungled murder inquiry and the doubts cast on police information.
In 1958 a Florida security chief and deputy Peter Larmpett organized a police style effort at the Diplomat Hotel. Marino and Larmpett study hundreds of faces daily to deter burglars and pickpockets who target guests during late shows. He favors measured arrests after crooks exit rooms, arguing against preemptive arrests.
A reader asks about welfare and charity, arguing welfare is funded by taxation and coercive rather than voluntary. The response asserts charity is voluntary, government programs rely on forced levies, and cites Franklin on aiding the needy without fostering laziness. Readers are invited to submit concise questions on economic policy.
Q What tree has a greater range than other North American teat A The aspen or quakin Which grows from the Arctic Girele to Cretica and from Labrador to California 2 How early were hope cultivated A The first mention of hop gardens was made by Pel Lather of Charlentaphes In 768
The Telegram on Friday April 3 1970 from Columbus Nebraska presents a statement on liberty and government power. It critiques control and emphasizes independence and peaceful beginnings.
Readers ask about causes of nasal polyps headaches and prevention. Doctors note polyps link to chronic sinusitis allergic rhinitis or cystic fibrosis and emphasize diagnosing the underlying cause before treatment. Removal may be needed if polyps obstruct passages and recurrence may require removing the mucous lining. malignancy risk exists in some sites.
A garbled OCR fragment presents a sequence of disjointed terms and clues. It includes references to biblical names, numbers, places, and terms like Nabal, Malian city, Roman god, and wormlike form, but lacks coherent narrative or context for a proper summary.
In 1942 Columbus proposes a summer build of about 5000 feet of water service extensions funded by the WPA. The project requires roughly 100 man months, with a carload of pipe ordered and expected to arrive near approval. WPA will supply pipe later the value of seven dollars per man month during the project period.
The piece argues violence origins lie in the era and critiques anarchist and labor actions, noting Berkman's era shooting Carnegie's associate and 1960s SDS activity. It questions motives behind strikes and government wage policies, cites GE and postal strikes, and juxtaposes student antipathy to capitalism with working class needs, ending with reflections on education and societal change.
The column pokes fun at a fast tennis game to loosen a stiff neck and offers quips about empty evenings and winter tourists. It ends with a jab that giving advice to a hungover person is one of the worst things to do.
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