Telegram Opinion Warns of Consumer Protection Agency
A July 30 letter from the Chamber of Commerce warns business leaders that a proposed independent Consumer Protection Agency could seize and publish company secrets, harass business, and expand into a full department like HEW, with powers to subpoena, publish brand by brand comparisons, compel file access, and influence other agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
National Chamber
Consumer Protection Agency
Congress
Chamber
Netter
Ralph Nader
Department of Consumers
Tooday
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
HEW
Washington Post
Congress i
Anl
Superagency fears tax agency overreach in consumer push
The U S Chamber of Commerce warns that a proposed Consumer Protection Agency could consolidate power and press government coercion on businesses. It argues the bill should not pass and calls for stronger consumer office oversight, urging lawmakers to resist the rapid movement through Congress. The piece questions the executive power shift and urges business leaders to oppose tax-collection duties being treated as a proper business function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumer Protection Agency
Chamber
Congress
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Office of
Consumer Affairs
Telegram Your Freedom Newspaper Motto
The Telegram newspaper from Columbus Nebraska dated Wednesday August 12 1970 promotes freedom and self-control guided by moral codes. It argues freedom is a God given gift not government granted and rejects license or anarchy while urging adherence to moral guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cell
Your Freedom
Columbus
Nebraska
William Floyd
Columbus City
Plattsmouth
Supl
J.P. Young
Floyd
Kramer High School
Albion
Gordon
Chadron College
Bertha Everet
Lincoln
Nebraska University
Scottshiiff
Alliance
Hartington
Ed I. Jassienski
John Inselman
Platte
Nance County
Tusienski
Platte County
Nance
Lusienski
Inselman
City Park Board
Pawnee Park
Park Board
Identity and belonging in the age of people’s groups
The text critiques new People’s groups and fronts claiming to represent the public. It warns these factions strip individuals of their true identity by forcing them into a collective belonging, urging readers to see through such causes and recognize manipulation.
Beautiful people and the path to self knowledge
The text argues that identity stems from personal discovery of oneness with universal principles, not from joining with others. A beautiful person comes first, then another, and another, creating a chain of beautiful people through individual growth and awareness.
Navy Reporter's Scathing View On Rickover and Navy Elite
Jim Bishop cites Vice Admiral Hyman Rickover as a polarizing figure within the U.S. Navy, accusing a secretive officer corps of shielding errors and criticising high command. He argues naval leadership bungled inquiries, downplays accountability, and distrust spreads through committees and public reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Hyman Hickover
Navy
California
Lloyd Bucher
Naval Operations
Thomas Mooreer
Rickover
Secret service and naval missteps in Pearl Harbor era notes
A King Features Syndicate 1970 column critiques Pearl Harbor warnings and blame on Kimmel and Short, cites code breaking and communication bottlenecks, questions court-martials, and comments on Rickover and the Atomic Energy Committee urging four nuclear submarines and three more. It reflects on naval strategy shifts from battleships to carriers and submarines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark
Admiral Kimmel
Hawaii
Short
Bull Halsey
Believe
Pittsburgh
Congress
Navy
Rickover
Congressional Committee
Atomic Energy Committee
United Press International
Society of U.S. Naval Officers
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Doctor notes on arthritis booklets and health Q&A
Wayne G Brandstadt M D discusses arthritis resources and aging health tips. Free pamphlet Arthritis The Basic Facts and a 25 cent Better Health in Later Years outline nutrition exercise sleep and safety. Readers ask about ovulation sperm plantar warts Mysoline uses and side effects with concise medical guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne G.brandstadt
Ue Arthitis Foundation
Avenue of Iie
America
New York
N.Y
Public Affairs Committee
Park Ave. South
Dickens Across the Page of Crossword Clues and Names
A dense OCR puzzle page listing across and down clues from a Dickens themed crossword. Includes character names like Weller and Micawber, places such as Nebraska city and English rivers, and various definitions spanning culinary terms, materials, and historical figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weller
Ruth
Nebraska City
Ai Bay
Columbus 5 club eyed for yearly observance badge drive
August 5 1940 officials of the 88th anniversary and homecoming plan may turn the 5 club into an annual Columbus organization to boost the September three day celebration and crown the beauty queen. L B Mead heads publicity committee and L L Rohner will lead the club to sell 81 buttons amid festival preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Telegram
Columbus
L.B. Mead
Milton Galley
L.L. Rohner
William” Bogard
Gertrude Bogard
Phil Spitamy
All Girl Orchestra
New York
Bogard
Miss Bogard
Thomas Bridges
Sister Theresa
St. Bonaventure’s High School
Constance Dickey
St.Mary’s College
Ontario
Ellen McNair
Duchesne College
Omaha
Israel’s Nuclear Ambition and Middle East Tensions
A column argues Israel may already possess nuclear capability and could use it if threatened, with Israel’s leader Moshe Dayan seen as a key figure. It discusses Nasser’s concerns, Arab guerrillas failing to grasp nuclear stakes, and critiques U.S. liberal paralysis amid growing regional volatility. The piece cites Hanson Baldwin’s forthcoming book and reflects on Israel’s survival mindset and regional power dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Nasser
Middle East
North Sea
Western
Europe
Israel
Hangon Baldwin
New York Times
Harper and Raw
Baldwin
the Times
Times
Hanson Baldwin
U.S
Hitler
Germany
Dachau
Buchenwald
Moshe Dayan
Samson
Middel East
Mao Tselung
Vietnam
Cambodia
Mao Tsedung
United States
Rome
Q's and A's By Phil Pastoret
Q and A column notes varied office phrases and the novelty of electric watches. The piece humorously reflects on print consistency and fall’s approach exposing family quirks. It mentions keeping light bills down with an electric watch and the expectation of broader newspaper editions.
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WEA
Jim Bishop
Indianapolis
Marianas
Tell
Phillippine
Samouel Eliot Morisoa
U.S. Navy
Navy League
sRussia
Congressional
Admiral
Dolly" Stark
Naval
Secret Service
Pearl Harbor
Comnavpac
Westernaton
Dickens
Supei
JL Agare
Ja'Slyly
Chaler
Poe
News of
Yesteryear
Svea C. Locmis
Willie
Red) Bazer
Bazer
Ile
T Reef
Bone
James L. Rica, Sr
Monroe and Platte Center
Cornhusker Ala
Richland
REA
General Telephone Company
Leon Peterson
Petersons
Plalie Center
Ad Miksch
Monroe
Loup
Newman Grove
Lindsay
Humptrey
Howard Clarke
Mr. Clacks
George Elston
Pilgrims
Portland Exposition
Pacific Ocean
John. Chamberlain
King Features Syndicate
Q's
Phil Pastoret
WEA, Ae
Ratile Farr
Fla
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