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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1975

Page

3

Telegram Opinion The better mousetrap

The piece argues Arabs have developed a superior mousetrap oil and energy strategy provoking global stockpiling and price dynamics. It contrasts past coal price shocks with oil demand, noting energy tensions while hinting at other players pursuing better mousetraps as consumers face supply hiccups.

Houston police inquiry sparks EEOC complaint over records

In Houston Texas the police department advertised for applicants and reviewed their backgrounds. The local EEOC office issued a complaint alleging discriminatory practice by probing arrest and conviction histories of prospective officers. Police conduct under scrutiny as tension rises.

Houston Texas U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Comission Houston Police Department

Gun Control Letter Cites Dr Deiker on Gun Deaths

A reader forwards points from a 1974 Newsweek article arguing rifles and handguns raise self harm risk and that privately armed cities see more home shootouts. The letter urges focus on gun deaths of non criminals and safe ownership.

Thomas E. Deiker Newsweek Detroit

Kiss of wrath and Washington's birthday reflections

Nixon press secretary Ron Ziegler said in a TV interview that Nixon phoned President Ford to reassure him he never doubted Ford’s ability to be president. The remarks referenced Charles Colson and a February 21, 1929 spoof about Washington politics and conditions.

Nixon Ron Ziegler Gerald Ford Charles Colson Washington

Nixon era tapes reveal tense exchange with Colson

The transcript sheds light on a heated conversation involving Richard Nixon and Gerry Colson about leaks and public support. Nixon questions Ford's White House material status while pressuring leaks to the press and signaling continued backing up to the next election.

Nixon Ford White House Gerry Dick Nixon Colson Richard M. Nixon Ron

Columbus Telegram Opinion Note on Freedom and Truth

The Columbus Telegram voices a defense of personal freedom aligned with faith and moral guides, asserting freedom as a God given gift, not government license. It warns against license and chaos, urging restraint and truth as foundational to peace.

Your Freedom Menara

Weight loss puzzles and medical causes explained

Dr. Lamb explains weight loss as a balance of calories in and out. Causes include decreased intake, malabsorption from intestinal disorders, arteriosclerosis affecting intestines, diabetes with sugar loss, infections like tuberculosis or pneumonia, and hyperthyroidism. Unexplained weight loss warrants a thorough medical exam.

Lawrence E. Lama M.D Lamb Dear Reade

Fragmented puzzle words and health cautions in mixed text

A garbled page fragment shows scattered word clues and a health advisory about cancer weight loss. It includes questions to Dr Lamb about headaches and occipital bone facts, plus a jumble of lettered clues and an old postal address.

DR. Lamb Ama Lamb P.O. Cox Radio City Station New York Dr Lamb Inewspapem Extereimsia

Portugal in Crisis and Communist Coup Plans

A1390 word U.S. press critique outlines Portugal's Communist Party influence, the Coordinating Committee of the Armed Forces Movement backing the Communists, and a risk of a slow motion coup. It argues the move reflects party weakness and aims to institutionalize support in labor, universities, and media, with potential regional and Mediterranean repercussions.

Portugal Lisbon Communist Party Western Europe Spain Portuguese Azores U.S Mediterranean Armed Forces Movement Socialists Popular Democrats Coordination Committee

Portugal Nears Questionable Elections After Spinola Coup

The text discusses a potential spring election for a constitutional assembly in Portugal, amid a Communist dominated local power structure. It notes doubts about conduct, voter registration, and the role of the Portuget Democratic Movement as a Communist front, with censorship and political suppression of non Communist groups. The CIA’s suspected discreet involvement is mentioned as a backdrop to growing political tension.

Salazar Caetano Spinola Portuget* Democratic Movement MDP MDE Popular Democrats Portugues Democratic Movement Alvaro Cunhal Ue Mdp Modernight Social Center Democrats CIA Portugal Washington

Debate on deficits and balance in Ford budget era

The column quotes economist Arthur Okun and Sen. Mondale criticizing President Ford for pursuing a smaller deficit while opponents long for a balanced budget. It questions the limits of government spending and the politics of deficits amid the 1970s fiscal debate.

Arthur Okun Council of Economic Advisors Ford Walter F. Mondale D-Minn Gerald Ford Democratic Congress

Government debt and inflation risk in balancing budgets

The text warns that government borrowing threatens economic distortion and inflation. It argues that the government has no "real money" and can only spend by taxing or diluting currency. It cautions against endless deficits and endorses balanced budgets to avoid future ills. It stresses tax cuts and maintained outlays as inflationary risks.

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