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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1971
Page
2
A Telegram opinion piece praises Platt County and Nebraska teens for their positive accomplishments. It notes readers’ desire for good teen stories, cites Shakespeare on memory, and argues youths face obstacles to achieve independently while adults often rush to help. It contrasts teen dependence with the ideal of doing things myself.
The writer argues that the 18 year old legal age marks a fragile freedom and compares primitive rites of passage to modern protections around dangerous work. He questions voting maturity while urging greater rights to work and independence for youths, predicting it may ease their unhappiness and spark further emancipation.
The Telegram from April 22, 1971 in Columbus Nebraska states a dedication to informing readers to promote freedom and individual responsibility, arguing freedom is a gift from God not government, and stressing self control aligned with the Ten Commandments, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
Syndicated columnist Henry J. Taylor questions why Social Security taxes rose 10 times in 30 years while benefits increased modestly. Attorney Ellis argues the Trust Fund is paper promises, warns of inflation and a looming collapse, and urges individual investment over government promises.
The article notes Edward Heath spent 2704 dollars to win a British parliamentary seat, contrasting with 24 million dollars spent by Nixon’s 1968 campaign. It highlights Britain’s three week campaigns and strict spending limits, urging strict observance of the limits.
A mocked radio interview from Wo Pang of the Mao Tze-tung Broadcasting System with members of the China Gin Rummy team describing their U S travel for a mixed doubles classic at Pebble Beach. They discuss American hospitality, clothing, and censorship including Los Angeles and countryside limits.
Comrades from the Chinese People’s Republic recount a Los Angeles visit marked by a symbolic freeway tour, a four hour dash back, and a private briefing with Vice President Spiro Agnew. They praise Agnew’s remarks blaming the press and praise Maoist logic, noting a blood speck on a souvenir golf ball he gifted.
The text discusses ants in Florida and Texas building communal nests with multiple females laying eggs and sharing incubation and care. It mentions a skunk digging up yellow jacket nests and feeding on wasps as part of its diet, highlighting insects as a staple.
Dr. Lamb warns against quick weight loss methods and sauna belts as unsafe. Safe weight loss comes from reducing calories and increasing activity, learned slowly as a lifestyle. Weight loss can also improve high blood pressure, sometimes avoiding medication if fat is reduced. In persistent hypertension, consult a physician and consider current hypertension medicines if needed.
A critical piece questions the legitimacy of comparing U S actions in Vietnam to past war crimes, argues rules of warfare shift with revolutionary tactics, and links public outrage over Calley to a perceived loss of relevance of those rules in modern conflicts. The discussion centers on civilian casualties, nonuniform warfare, and the changing ethics of combat.
Donald M. Halperin aged 25, the youngest New York State Senator, recalls awkward moments as “Senator” on dining trips and in Albany. He recounts pride and discomfort, notes switch from sociology at Rutgers to Brooklyn Law School and Democratic faction work shaping his quick ascent in Brooklyn’s 16th District.
Donald Halperin describes his rapid path from an asthma plagued youth to a state senate victory at age 23 after defeating 6b year old incumbent Willian Rosenblatt. He credits motivating young volunteers and cites questions about how 18 to 21 voters will shape future elections.
Preliminary White House and Pentagon studies warn heavy Vietnam War financing may push future costs onto the nation. Analysts cite deficit spending, weapon delays, and reduced R&D as factors enabling Soviet arms growth, urging preventive measures and budget scrutiny.
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