Telegram opinion on youth facing draft and career choices
A reader asks whether to enlist after graduation or attend college and which subjects to study. The columnist urges acquiring a durable trade such as bricklaying, plumbing, or electronics alongside pursuing a chosen profession, advising practical skills, hands on work, and steadier prospects amid wartime uncertainty. He notes persistent demand for manual trades and stresses balanced career plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aml Nu
Tov
Sim
Lo Bark
Lodiy
Wallstars
Smut and the Mafia As a Warning on Prohibition Legislation
An analysis argues that banning pornography creates a black market run by the mob, inflating profits and expanding control from coast to coast. It cites Prohibition and prostitution as precedents, detailing Mafia involvement, production, distribution, and political influence in the pornography trade.
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Ainderworld
Redes Digest
George Mentsion
Cosa Nostra
Digest
Jac Colombo
California
Miller
Bars and Banter in Barbs by Phil Pastoret
A quirky column by Phil Pastoret blends whimsy and satire on politics and social norms. The writer riffs on promises, work ethic, and pride while poking fun at common phrases and cultural expectations.
Plan B for Nixon run at Democratic National Convention
A wild technical outline claims Plan B would let Nixon run by funding a large phone bill from the Democratic party. The memo details Nixon addressing the convention, denoting hostility from the audience and asserting the president can speak anywhere without fear.
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Wasuingson
Miami
Nixtay
Thieu
Kurt Corey
San Fernando Valley
Pemeraliy Assn
Henry Kissinger
Disneyland
Rourites
Hughes
Ron Zeypter
Zeigler
United States
Nixon
Larry O'Brien
Lennon
Perry
Jed O'Brien
President Nixon Faces Mock Congress in Chicago Delegation Row
A chaotic scene in Chicago features Nixon mocked by delegates, boos and interruptions as talk of a plan B circulates. Reportedly, the White House hinted at a strategy similar to past labor moves to buoy Nixon’s re election chances.
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O'Brien
Sanay Irail
Taley
Chicago
Nixon
United States
White House
George Meany
Larry O
The Telegram declares freedom and self control ideals
The Telegram from Columbus Nebraska on Thursday December 14 1971 promotes freedom as self control grounded in divine and constitutional principles. It contrasts freedom with license and calls for peaceful conduct aligned with traditional Judeo Christian ethics.
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Newapapar ‘Talu
Smiths
Columbus, Nebraska
Absorbing medications in skin and vitamins excess risks
Dear Dr Lamb explains topical hormone creams may be absorbed but effects depend on total body impact, moistening bases aid aging skin, while systemic hormone effects differ. Separate question notes vitamin A up to 25,000 units daily advised, vitamin C does not negate A, and excess A can cause toxicity per medical sources.
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Lawrence Lamb
M.D
American Medical Assays
Fragmented Sports Puzzle Clues From An Old Page
A garbled sports puzzle from a historical page lists scattered clues and phrases. It mentions bowling, Japanese references, a Turkish official, and various curious line items about players, coins, and maritime terms, all jumbled and partly unreadable.
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Fonwaste
Gompass Poin Arstohile
Lfor
Fauel Indigene
Nixon second term debate rages in conservative column
A columnist reports on growing conservative opposition to a Nixon second term in New Hampshire. It argues the Supreme Court, civil disruption probes, and economic policies frame the debate, noting liberal journals’ reactions and the administration’s response to inflation pressures.
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Nixon
New Hampshire
Supreme Court
Humphrey
Muskie
Kenedy
LBJ
Thirgort Marshall
Abe Portas
Justice Department
Mitchell
Kleindienst
Berrigats
The
New Republic
New York Review of Books
Ramparts
Jonathan Stilt
George McGovern
Peculiar economic ploy stretches political debate
The piece argues that a new economic tactic muddles the real issues by showing no sector under full control, offering temporary relief. It notes GOP outrages over FAP, compares it to Nixon’s 1968 coalition concept, doubts its seriousness, and questions TAP backing while flagging foreign policy and defense as remaining focus.
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Nixor
Nixon
FAP
Peking
Taipei
Farmers and agribusiness in mutual dependence and cooperation
The essay argues farmers are not at war with business but closely linked as suppliers and customers. It notes agribusiness expands markets for farm products, provides capital goods, technology, and processing, and that farmers often run or participate in related businesses. It urges recognizing mutual benefits and joint needs for capital and innovation.
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Farm Buth
Butz
Karl Marx
Breler
Coop
Farmers and business clash over markets and profits
The author argues selling on favorable terms is hard for both farmers and merchants as prices and costs shift with supply and demand. He notes high yields depress prices, fertilizer profits dip, and subsidies rarely keep struggling farmers on the land while efficient growers prosper.
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Idven
Earl Bute
Earl Butz
Trucker thanks officials after weekend roundup incident
A Nebraska trucker thanks State Patrol and local agencies for aid after a Saturday night roundup. He recalls a public establishment refusal to admit two young men and urges action to prevent repeat incidents. The message, signed by Mrs. Richard Chadamelea of Schuyler, warns of broader town intolerance.
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State Patrol
Columbus
Sheriff's Office
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Jeffrey
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Oscar
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the Hollor
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Sffurt
Richard Chadamelea
Schuyler
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