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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1974
Page
3
A Telegram opinion argues there is time for nonviolent change through revolutionary thinking, urging independent voices to write to business leaders and lawmakers. It warns letters to politicians are used as weapons and critiques politicians as morally bankrupt and ineffective.
A nation should strengthen private enterprise through direct citizen input rather than political advocacy. Business leaders should communicate economics and product value honestly to customers and associates, prompting a peaceful shift toward economic stability and individual responsibility. The piece urges withdrawal of campaign funds by voters and stresses collaboration between producers and consumers.
A McCall's article notes a campus shift from casual dating to a trend of secondary virginity among students. It cites surveys suggesting virgins become curiosities and reports a perceived swing back toward valuing restraint after a period of experimentation and disillusionment.
Dolphins are highly intelligent and social with friendly playful behavior and conversations among themselves. In the Olympic parade the Greeks traditionally lead the procession with athletes from the first games over two millennia ago, followed by the host nation.
A reader compliments Governor George Wallace and recalls support during his recovery. The letter narrator, dining with ex Speaker John McCormack, accuses Wallace of spoilers and political clout. It urges suppressing mass mailings urging Americans to re vote and lists Nixon McGovern Wallace as possible choices.
In a March 18, 1930, remark Li Roger Shays defends honesty in public service while joking about corruption. He notes that there are times when traces of stubbornness creep into official life but emphasizes he is not crooked.
A reader letter urges Governor to consider a 1976 presidential bid and lists potential candidates George Wallace Edmund Muskie Gerald Ford Charles Percy Walter Mondale Ted Kennedy Howard Baker Nelson Rockefeller Henry Jackson. The writer notes polling, party mistakes, inflation and busing as issues and asks for reader postcard input to King Features Syndicate.
The Columbus Telegram notes that freedom is a gift from God, not a government grant, endorsing self control and moral guidance from the Ten Commandments and the Declaration of Independence. It urges readers to promote and preserve personal liberty and responsibility.
A double amputee asks if stationary bike exercise benefits heart health during cold weather and for guidance on continuing Coumadin. Dr Lamb advises medical review before starting any program, notes that heart benefit comes from exercising large muscles, and prefers continuing Coumadin for now given the patient’s stable course.
A fragmented crossword style puzzle lists numbered clues across and down with mixed language hints. Readers must fill in answers like personal names, places, and common terms while navigating misspellings and partial phrases from an old newspaper segment.
An article in PUD Review predicts a largely sewerless society with self contained waste systems like Sweden's Multum, reducing lake pollution and water use. Experts say solar air conditioning may become common by 1980 as electrical brownouts persist, amid calls for energy independence and changing public utilities.
A historical view notes that public financing proposals face reluctance to fund campaigns. It cites the 1871 Presidential Election Campaign Fund Act with a $1 tax checkoff and reports minimal taxpayer participation. Even in 1976 a proposed $24 million per major party seems unlikely without a strong public push. The piece links anti-politician sentiment and preferences for private funding to survey results.
The piece argues 4 per cent would drop deductions for gasoline and loans while 8 per cent would for charitable gifts. It notes 47 per cent oppose political contributions as deductions and urges ceilings on individual and corporate giving, shorter campaigns, and fewer subsidies.
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