This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1972
Page
2
A Telegram opinion piece rails at the president for blaming middlemen while criticising government spending. It argues reducing wasteful federal programs would lower taxes and food prices, urging shoppers to seek bargains and, if needed, move to the country to grow their own food.
A pundit critiques a baseball players strike, arguing the public may not miss the sport, noting fans’ leisure options, owners’ wealth, and high player pay. It contends that baseball is not essential and that many players retire young, often leaving fans to fund costly salaries and pensions.
A lengthy review praises Spencer H. MacCallum's The Art of Community as applying libertarian ideas to business and urban development. It argues government is unnecessary for financing large ventures and that self regulating projects can avoid bureaucratic meddling, envisioning open voluntary associations and contracts as a path to social harmony.
ART BUCHWALD recalls Plotkin, a Hollis candy store owner, facing 1230 dollars in back taxes plus a 240 dollar penalty. Plotkin’s supposed helpers discuss lobbyists, a White House contact, and political contributions as prerequisites for assistance, while Plotkin denies these ties and fights for options.
A mixed list of crossword like clues includes entries for female and masculine terms, places, and descriptors. Notable items reference a Nevada city, a Spanish stand, and various linguistic hints such as feminine forms, masculine terms, and descriptive phrases across topics like plants, music, and anatomy.
The Telegram from Columbus Nebraska urges readers to value freedom as a divine gift and align actions with moral directives. It discusses government, peace, and consistency with the Ten Commandments the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. The piece echoes a civic call to individual responsibility and virtuous living.
A Washington march led by welfare advocates and supported by figures like Bella Abzug and Ronald Dellums drew sharp criticism as proponents urged higher subsidies and a guaranteed annual wage. Critics argued the movement promotes a parasitic welfare culture and would worsen urban slums, while liberals pressed to advance the Family Assistance Plan despite Senate scrutiny. The Washington Post reportedly signaled liberal bias in coverage.
An opinion column argues industrial council members should push a single viable alternative to the Finance Committee report on welfare reform. It targets FAP as failing the reform test, calls for measures to identify children's fathers, and urges a tougher public attitude toward welfare mothers while noting job ads show available work for women.
Los Angeles discusses toll gates on freeways and major roads into the city to raise revenue for the inner city. Councilman Gilbert Lindsay, backed by columnist Sandra Haggerty, argues education and awareness of the wealth drain from city to suburbs. Other Black councilman Billy Mills notes related living-in-LA laws. The piece contrasts poverty in Watts with wealthier suburbs and cites broader suburban migration patterns.
Ponte Mills argues locals should work and pay taxes in Los Angeles, shifting jobs from non Angelenos. He links tax returns to service impact in Watts and East LA and notes potential constitutional issues. Both Mills and Lindsay seek public awareness through debate on urban problems and policing.
The National Newspaper Association gathering heard about expanding federal activity as Congress debates new consumer laws and health care proposals. Budgets rise as agencies multiply and new worker costs loom for business while achemy of federal rules reshapes the economy.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.