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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1972

Page

2

Opinion on Soviet Strength Overestimation Risks to U S Policy

Telegram opinion argues that overestimating Soviet military power could erode allied confidence and endanger U S deterrence. It notes Russia diverts forces from Vietnam to China, questions Soviet reliability of satellite armies, and contrasts weaknesses in all‑weather ports, logistics, and low altitude defense with U S advantages in missiles, maneuverable reentry, submarines, and strategic systems.

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Supreme Court residency ruling reshapes voting rules across states

The court hints 30 days may suffice to qualify as a voter, lifting one year limits in over 20 states including North Carolina. The piece warns about student voting, potential manipulation by migrants, and fears that quick residency could dilute local representation and empower political hacks.

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CCC Campus Editorial Sparks Fresh Student Dissent

A Cleveland area CCC student newspaper editorial attacks faculty and media influence on higher education, urging students to think critically beyond diploma paths. It references founding in 1969 and questions the value of sociological trends, urging renewed personal responsibility and mature insight.

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Parking tickets spark national debate on law and money

A long editorial notes motorists view tickets as taxes more than penalties, while police push new enforcement. It cites Los Angeles 1969 AIW system raising revenue, quota concerns, and a 1971 Supreme Court ruling limiting jail for inability to pay traffic fines, with AWWS data on warrants.

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Parking Meters and Machines Across the World

The report surveys traffic enforcement using device clamps in Washington DC since 1971, a lock-on parking ticket system in Tokyo, and human parking meters in Singapore. It contrasts Western automation with Singaporean human meters, noting high compliance, reliable revenue, and fewer crimes, while suggesting Western approaches could learn from these methods.

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ASK THE DOCTOR Just another illness

Reader asks if epilepsy is inherited and how to discuss risk with a daughter. Dr Lamb says only 3-5 percent of relatives are affected. if the husband isn’t epileptic, risk to daughter or grandchildren is not high. Emphasizes medical supervision and that epilepsy is a common, treatable illness. Also covers using small amounts of wine for sleep with no major circulatory benefit and warns against excessive alcohol.

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Fragmented crossword style clues and garbled entries

A garbled list of crossword style clues and partial answers covering topics from music to geography, with scattered proper nouns and fragments. The readable portions reference places, family terms, minerals, rhythms, and titles, but the text remains largely incomprehensible.

Wallace populist appeal echoed in 1970s pundit note

A column argues old style populism shaded by McGovern and McCloskey in New Hampshire and Florida. It compares Wallace to Bryan and Watson, noting Wallace’s self described populism against the Eastern Establishment, and links racism to Southern populism and anti establishment sentiment.

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Wallace looms large in 1968 race with tax, busing, and race stance

The piece argues George McGovern Eugene McCarthy and Hubert Humphrey cultivated John Chamberlain while noting Wallace's broad appeal across economic and racial lines. It says Wallace could attract voters from both populist and conservative camps with anti tax and anti busing positions, while supporting a strong military establishment and cautious race policies.

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Hoosier character and politics in Indiana history

INDIANAPOLIS Ind Like Texans and Virginians Hoosiers are independent. The piece traces Indiana settlers from the early 1800s to statehood 1816 and land policy shifts, noting self reliance fierce individualism debt limits limestone industry and notable politicians Jenner Hartke and Bayh.

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Indiana Conservatism and Press Shape State Outlook

The Indiana political scene shows no single dominant conservative figure yet features strong conservative newspapers led by editor Stanton Evans of the Indianapolis News. Hoosiers exhibit enduring conservative voter instincts, opposition to taxes, and robust work ethics, with Indiana poised to bolster conservative representation in future elections.

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Barbs by Phil Passorer on edgy humor trends

The piece notes a cynical view of marriage counseling as a craft and mocks gag writers. It mentions a growing presence of edgy skits and notes teen girls with interest in flirtatious lines, reflecting a provocative humor style of the era.

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