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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1969
Page
2
The column thanks thousands of amateur radio operators and U S servicemen for enabling holiday communication with families despite separations. It notes a Columbus Telegram story on free use of hook up telephone and radio links, urging early contact with listed coordinators and appreciation for the volunteers.
A clipping from Alexandria Louisiana Town Talk dated November 22 quotes Dr C A W Clark pastor of Good Street Baptist Clarely Dallas urging African Americans to take responsibility and work for their own advancement. He says those dissatisfied should move out and carve for themselves the place they deserve, stressing both efficiency and responsibility as keys to success.
Jim Bishop profiles Bob Hope as a century-spanning figure whose laughter aids charity and whose personal life with Delores anchors a public persona. The piece notes Hope’s support for Eisenhower and the planned Palm Desert medical center, plus a high end Waldorf dinner fundraiser and his ongoing show business activities.
A satirical column critiques political promises and public figures with sharp asides about election rhetoric. It playfully questions sources, generosity, and media commerce while lampooning Thanksgiving television excess and sports fan culture.
The text presents a rustic mission statement asserting freedom as self control blessed by God, not political grant. It emphasizes truth, moral guides like the Coveting Commandment, Golden Rule, and Declaration of Independence, and ends with a call that peace begins with individual action.
Doctors discuss risks and benefits of oral contraceptives including clotting cancer and heart disease concerns. FDA notes overall benefits surpass risks and urges regular exams for users.
A fragmented crossword style puzzle lists across and down clues with mixed hints on tools, crafts, animals, languages, and places. The reader interprets terse entries such as cutting tools, bearing devices, and cultural terms to fill a grid.
Kenneth Johnson senior guard was elected honorary football captain of the 1939 Columbus High team by unanimous vote. He was introduced at the Lions Club banquet and lauded by Coach Marvin Paul as the best player seen, with many predicting an all state berth after outstanding play for the undefeated CHS eleven.
Washington veteran John McCormack, Speaker for 41 years, faces renewed bid to unseat him amid a Vietnam peace vote. The effort hinges on party divisions, with McCormack defending a principle of free elections and unity while highlighting his long record on social and domestic reforms.
Unclear OCR fragment notes delivery by carrier in Columbus and mentions poll address details in Plat Beane AdlAre region. Likely a brief public notice about polling locations or mail delivery timing.
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