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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1974

Page

2

Camp Sheldon fund bid aims to save wilderness camp

Kiwanis Club and local groups push a tax free plan to preserve Camp Sheldon as a free public wilderness recreation area at the Loup Platte junction. They seek about forty thousand dollars locally for improvements and safety while pledging refunds if the project fails. Contributions can be sent to the United Fund Camp Sheldon Fund at First National Bank in Columbus.

Kiwanis Club Camp Sheldon Columbus Loup-Platte Rivers United Fund First National Bank Platte County

Modern Day WPA Faces Waste and Taxpayer Toll

A Washington AP dispatch details the Economic Development Administration budget of 1972 at 254.6 million, noting 47.7 million wasted on the Public Works Impact Program. The study finds high costs per job, short employment spells, and little impact on local unemployment. Despite criticism, congressional backers defend the program as meriting continued use.

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Americans Protest Debt Write-Offs and Government Accountability

A reader argues the U S government should forgive debts for Americans and question privileges for non citizens. they urge U S citizens to demand accountability, expel corrupt lawmakers, and restore principle, claiming veterans deserve more than the political class. The letter condemns income taxes and calls for active civic revolt.

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Government to bury landmark Nixon offices for hospital

A controversial plan seeks to replace former California law offices linked to Richard Nixon with a medical center. Public relations teams frame the move as preserving national interest while critics call it erasure of a presidential-era site. Local officials express concern over heritage and development timing.

Nixon California Washington, D.C Dwartees Louis New Haven Conn Lassen America Richard Nixon Richard Mixon

Columbus Telegram Freedom Message Editorial 1974

The Columbus Telegram presents a war readers note on freedom as a God given gift and self control. It argues freedom is not license or anarchy and must align with truth and moral guides including the Commandments and the Declaration of Independence.

Aspirin alternatives and Tylenol in medical advice

Dear Dr Lamb notes that Tylenol can be less toxic than aspirin and may serve as a pain relief option in some cases, though it lacks anti inflammatory effects and can interact with heart attack medications. The column clarifies Tylenol is not a blanket aspirin replacement and discusses digitalis and sexual function in heart disease.

Dr. Lamb AMA Dr.Lamb Reader

Fragmented Dictionary Style Clues Puzzle From France AUROSS-42

A garbled OCR like word list mixes French terms male and female names, places, units, animals, and mythic references. It presents as a collage of clues and partial definitions with scattered numbers and foreign terms.

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Barbs by Phil Pastoral Reflection on work and attachment

A fragmentary column notes that those who love their work stay engaged while those who do not pull away. It contrasts enjoying labor with fear of parting from it, and hints at leadership dynamics and stubborn conclusions.

Nixon's improbable Third Comeback in Modern Politics

A critical musings on Richard Nixon's status after Watergate and abuses, noting claims his career may be ruined yet highlighting his persistence. The piece recalls his past comebacks, from California to Congress, and questions whether he can stage another political revival despite ongoing legal and public scrutiny.

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Nixon as lasting political figure likened to George II

The author contemplates Nixon’s potential to endure political storms much like George II did. Citing popular enthusiasm, media-driven time compression, and a possible late-life grudging respect, the piece argues Nixon may outlast outrage and be seen as a stabilizing, if controversial, presence.

Nixon George II Thane George Bute Napoleon George Washington George McGovern Teddy Kennedy

Russia sees Brezhnev over a barrel in arms talks

Cables to State and Defense say Brezhnev will resist any strict limits while the Soviet drive toward missile superiority grows. The United States leads in tech for now and the next five to seven years, but Moscow’s breakthroughs and conventional weaponry complicate talks. Russians expect access to U.S. know-how via commercial deals, likely with European help, while Congress may balk at an arms race. Evidence suggests Russian negotiators are cautious but not seeking hard compromise.

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