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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1971

Page

2

Telegram Opinion on Air Pollution Progress and Hope

The piece argues that progress in cutting particulate pollution has reduced city smoke and soot from coal and steel mills. It cites Donora disasters, shifts to clean furnaces, and incinerator curtailment plus new methods for garbage destruction and recycling. It suggests urban air could be purer by decade's end if costs are accepted.

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Private protection boom reshapes crime defense markets

Private protection services surge as small shops lock doors until customers ring a bell and homeowners hire market place police. Dietsch notes fourfold growth in private security since a decade ago, now valued around 1.6 billion annually, with Pinkerton’s Minuteman 23 and 88 devices expanding home and business safety amid rising crime.

Robert Dietsch Scripps- Howard Dietsch Mit Pinkerton's Field Pinkerton Hug Burns

Humphrey Warns On Multiple Warhead Program

Senator Hubert Humphrey criticizes the push for many warheads saying it may derail arms control talks with the Soviet Union. He proposes sequestering 39 26 million from the budget to slow the program and restore parity in nuclear arms, likening the stance to a sports catch up scenario.

Hubert Humphrey Soviet Union United States of America Humphrey

Government debt inflames inflation claims

Government debt is cited as a driver of inflation while wage and price controls are criticized for attacking the symptom rather than the underlying cause, allegedly stifling free enterprise and market signals.

Scapegoats in Economy: Business Labor Blamed for Policy

The passage argues that scapegoats are used to shield government actions from blame by blaming business and labor for the swings in supply and demand. It frames blame as a political tool, suggesting policy decisions push economic hardship onto these groups.

Why fathers go broke over Barbie dreams and Ken

Art Buchwald parodies parental expense as Barbie buying sprees balloon into a family budget crisis. A father recounts his daughter’s doll wardrobe, wedding, and dream house purchases, revealing how Barbie and Ken push costs toward the family’s limit, with Midge looming as a further expense.

Barbie Jarbie Ken Midge

Italian family and other clues cross puzzle

A fragmented word puzzle lists numerous clues and partial answers spanning people, places, and objects. The garbled OCR item combines numbers and letters with definitions for across entries, including actors, inventors, rivers, and common terms, forming an incomplete crossword-like grid.

Freedom and self control amid faith and liberty

The Columbus Nebraska edition urges readers to promote personal freedom guided by moral law. It states freedom comes from God, not government, and must align with the Ten Commandments the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. Peace begins with individual action. August 19 1971 Columbus Nebraska.

Graztram Freedom 14

Unusual menstruation at age 57 prompts care and risk check

Lawrence Lamb advises a 57 year old with resumed bleeding to seek urgent examination to rule out fibroids or other serious causes. He cautions against hysterectomy as a cancer preventive, emphasizing regular checkups and clear diagnosis before any surgery. He also notes NIH taste restoration inquiries and cites Dr Henkin's work as an experimental option.

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Doctrine of superiority shaping China on world stage

Washington based analysis notes China’s long tradition of superiority, rooted in isolation and size, shaping its bargaining power with Nixon during his Peking visit. Historians like John Fairbank argue enduring self esteem and hostile propaganda will drive China’s demands and reactions as U S policy shifts amid Vietnam era tensions.

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China’s shaky standing amid Asia’s shifting powers

An analysis notes China lags in food productivity and industrial output, cites regional rivals Taiwan and South Korea, and warns Beijing’s nuclear program is in early stages. It describes internal chaos post cultural revolution, strained ties with US and Russia, and tough odds for Nixon’s influence.

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Government as producer and taxpayer funded debate

The piece argues that government does produce, but less efficiently per dollar than private firms. It cites the Postal Service, TVA, and a Virgin Islands rum refinery as examples, noting financing via taxes and borrowing. It contrasts public provision with private efficiency while suggesting government’s role in order and property protection aids production.

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Government as unmotivated entrepreneur argues for private efficiency

An essay by Oscar Cooley questions government waste and tax funding. It asserts government acts like an unmotivated entrepreneur, extracting taxes in advance, borrowing when needed, and producing value at a high cost. It cites Murray Rothbard and his book Power and Market.

Murray Rothbard Figgall For Humane Studies Menlo Ark Salle

Corridor debate and highway plans for Columbus area

A local reader questions the chamber of commerce corridor choice and favors routing west of Columbus for flood protection and a safer bypass. The writer argues high taxes make inside-city routes costly and suggests using existing interchanges on interstates to minimize disruption for the city of Owl.

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Recycled Paper Debate Sparks GSA Naming Issue

Louisville editor argues that true recycling requires reused consumer paper, not reprocessed damaged stock. The piece urges strict definitions as government purchases target 5 percent recycled content, opposing overly broad labeling by salvagers and industry.

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