Telegram Opinion on Bureaus and Bumpers
A stark critique argues bureaucrats bleed the economy while clever private ideas may cut costs. It cites Allstate’s bumper discount plan to spur safer autos and questions Volpe’s federal regulation proposal to mandate five mile per hour crash absorbing bumpers, claiming taxpayers would fund added inspectors.
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Rho Insurance
Allstate
T 9
Beir
John A. Volpe
Natonal
Department of
Alstate
Volpe
Associated Press
Vecrelves
Allstate Insurance Co
FAP Faces Senate Vote As Nixon Welfare Plan Pressures Congress
The American Conservative Union led by John M. Ashbrook warns the lame duck Congress about enacting Nixon s Family Assistance Plan. Critics say it would cost up to 10 billion dollars in year one and expand welfare to about 24 million Americans. Proponents argue for guaranteed income and enforcement of work requirements is in doubt.
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Congress
Eession
Nixon
American Conservative Union
John M. Ashbrook
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
John Williams
Delaware
ACU
John Gardner
The
Common Cause
Reputatve
U.S
Sen. Williams
Ashbrook
Benala Finance Committee
Write-in candidate laments party silence in Ohio race
Journalists like Robert Wischmeyer pursued a sanpartisan bid for Ohio's 2nd Congressional District. In three weeks he drew zero supporters from about 169000 votes, learning that pleasing all voters is impossible and a critic advised working within the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wischmeyer
U.S. House of Representatives
Ohio
Wischmayer
Santa Claus merged with firm ends in tragedy
A 1970 Los Angeles Times spoof recounts the failed merger of Santa Claus with Consolidated Consortium Gaited. Harley B. Dickens buys Santa for 156 million in Consolidated stock, restructures to a computer driven operation, cuts toys and staff, imposes delivery charges, and bankrupts the venture. Santa later commits suicide. Mrs. Claus urges self reliance.
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Washington
Santa Claus
Consolidated Consortium Gaited
North Pole
Harley B. Dickens
Consolidated
Satta Claus
Consolidated Lock
Mr. Claus
Dickens
New York
Banta Claus
CCU
Merle
Santa
Hot Pole
Moss
Suite
Mrs. Claus
Christman
Harley Dickggs
Los Angeles Times
Political strategy sketches for the 1968 race by Hart
The piece outlines orthodox and unorthodox paths to the presidency, naming strategies for Hubert Humphrey, Kennedy, Nixon, Muskie, and McGovern. It discusses behind the scenes moves, public image building, and potential candidates like Gardner, Clark, and Hoover, noting media reactions and possible honors.
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Vis. Hubert
Humphrey
Kennedy
Nixon
Muskie
Doba Gardner
Ramsey Clark
Tele gram editorial on freedom and virtue in 1970 Nebraska
A Columbus Nebraska editorial from December 17, 1970 argues for personal liberty and moral guidance. It emphasizes freedom as a divine gift, distrusts government overreach, and promotes restraint, nonviolence, and independence as core American principles.
Bifocals risk neck strain and warning from doctor
Dr. Claire Walie explains how reading posture with bifocals can bend the neck and press nerves, causing neck pain and arm tingling. Tips include raising work to eye level, using top-placed lenses, or two-pair solutions, plus note on smoking as a major death risk after middle age.
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Claire Walie
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Hall
Logan
Ben Franklin
Wolfe
Across 37 Nablersen A Cowboys Rege Ropin Ridin
A scrambled puzzle style list presents partial phrases and clues such as a cowboy theme, lariat, card game, various word fragments, and odd spellings. The readable items hint at horse related terms, anatomy, and classical references, with scattered directions like choose and solve.
London Bridge Rebuilt in Desert Town Backed by Oil Boss
Lake Havasu City in Mohave Desert touts London Bridge project led by C V Wood Jr of McCulloch Oil Corp. A nightclub incident with Wood highlights town’s flamboyant leadership as Wood cites Anaheim’s Disneyland economic impact to urge the bridge relocation from California to Arizona.
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Lak Havasu City
Ariz
Nea
Mohave
London Bridge
West
C.¥. Worder
G.W. Wood Jr
Mran Jeffries
Lake Havasu City
McCulloch
Mr. Wood
Arizona
C.V. Wood Jr
McCulloch Oil Corp
Wood
Disneyland
Anaheim
Calit
Los Angeles
Calif
London Bridge Rejoins Arizona Amid Crazy Illusion Plan
The London Bridge was bought from the City of London for 2.4 million and shipped to Lake Havasu City Arizona. Under McCulloch's plan it will be rebuilt to 1 005 feet over a desert lake as part of a 40 million resort complex with English style shops hotels and restaurants. The project aims for October dedication with 10000 stones weighing 10000 tons arranged and water diverted to span. Local retirees react with skepticism about the desert setting and the novelty of a London landmark upriver from its origin.
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London Bridge
City of London
London
Thames
Weed
Bard
Robert P. McCulloch Sr
New York
Landon Bridge
McCulloch
Arizona
Long Beach
Calif
Lake Havasu
Wood
Sonday Bridge
England
Loo
H. Miessler
Columbus
St. Lavin
Alo
Miesster
Micastero Ravanin
St. Louis
Messier
Long December stories from a bygone era
Compilation from December 1940 and December 1960 Daily Telegram writings recount community life. Wadala family husking rally near Columbus with neighbors helping harvest amid hospital stay and family strain. Also notes on music submissions, company bids, and local civic events with multiple named individuals and organizations.
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Nebraska
Autry
Schroeder
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Fred Tarris
Gayle Boyd
Bent Spelec
Lee Grace
Parly
Kenny Johannes
Werner Johannes
Columbus
Public Library
Kenny
Columbus High School
Walter Behlen
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Hoover
Torquemada Mitchell
Thmes
Harvard
Kent State
McGavern
Teddy Bay
King Features
Squicale
Lee
Your Freedom Newspaper
Dydgellander
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Columbus, Nebraska
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Wun
Ropin’ and Ridin
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oLacewboy
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Aguel
Iro
Worlee Asa
Lee Mueller
News of
Yesteryear
Svea C
Loomis
Stanley Wadal
Adolph Saalfeld
Wachal
Arthur Staith
Syoren
Song Wit Guild of
New York City
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Twentieth Street
Siems
Siens
Mary Gene Evans
Kramer Sli ‘Hoal
Lelind Evans
Telegram
Rehlen Manufacturing Company
Navy Ordinance Department
Washington, D.C
Behlen
Nebraska Contenter Telephone Company
Rohpoeder
Sehreedar
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