Death penalty urged as response to skyjacking threat
Telegram opinion argues that Congress should make hijacking an airliner a mandatory death penalty offense to deter such crimes. It cites skyjackings as the gravest threat, notes international efforts toward anti hijacking pacts, and calls for stringent national measures to protect the public and ensure swift punishment for offenders.
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Columbus hospital patients gain access to a patient bill of rights
The American Hospital Association issued a patient bill of rights for about 7000 member institutions including Behlen Memorial Hospital. It outlines the patient’s rights to respectful care, clear information about treatment, informed consent, avoidance of unwelcome procedures, and access to and explanation of bills. The document aims to improve doctor patient communication and set national policy for patient rights across hospitals.
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People speak letter argues over drive blocking by sports fans
Shirley Nye of Columbus defends community teens and churchgoers against complaints about Sunday traffic near schools and churches. She notes many parents admit minor violations like parking near hydrants or crosswalks, urging balanced views on church and sports roles in youth development.
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Allenius
Franglais Down in France English Words Expelled
A letter urges President Pompidou to resist removing English terms from French, noting a campaign to find French equivalents for words like hit and bypass. The writer laments potential nationalist backlash and argues for cultural exchange over language purges. The piece criticizes the French Academy for inaction amid Anglophone influence.
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England
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France
A plea on language and Franco American ties
The letter mocks nationalist zeal as it appeals to President to avoid expelling English words from French, urging nuance and esprit de corps. It questions impasse versus laissez-faire, fearing cultural rifts and urging mutual respect between nations.
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France
The Telegram pledges freedom and moral guidance
The Telegram asserts freedom as a divine gift and urges readers to promote liberty and self-control in line with moral guides like the Ten Commandments the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. It cautions against government manipulation and promotes peaceful, principled action. Columbus Nebraska February 3 1973.
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Planetarium Puzzle Glossary Across a Shifting Grid
A fragmented word puzzle lists planetary terms, rivers, plants, metals, and common nouns. The mixed clues include Betelgeuse, Persian, Nevada city, and various math like hidden anagrams, inviting readers to fill a crossword style grid.
National press on price rises and food regulations
The Christian Science Monitor reports rising supermarket prices tied to over 7,000 federal food regulations. Florida and California oranges and various shipped apples face tangled labeling and packaging rules, causing supplier costs and higher consumer prices. NCOP chairman Feler G. Peterson argues eliminating institutional barriers could raise productivity and stabilize prices.
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Barbs by Phil Pastore Comical observations on habits and humor
Phil Pastore notes humor in everyday life. He pokes at guests, space scientists, and money worries while delivering witty maxims. The piece riffs on laziness, moochers, and the oddities of thrift with clipped punchlines and urban teases.
McGovern in Oxford as Campaign Lapses Highlight Flaws
The piece critiques George McGovern after his Oxford appearance at St Catherine's College discussing the future of American politics. It accuses him of intellectual shallow campaigns, asserts he may lead a splinter party, and notes Republicans wish to keep him in public life for 1974 South Dakota re election prospects.
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Mystery of Hanoi’s 1972 peace move puzzling critics
A critical column questions why North Vietnam shifted to serious talks on Oct. 8 1972 after years of stalemate. It explores possible pressures from Moscow Peking bombing results and strategic misreads, noting the unraveling of earlier proposals and the mystery behind Hanoi’s late bargaining shift.
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