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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1975
Page
4
The $342 billion federal budget and $52 billion deficit loom large as President Ford proposes deficit spending to spur recovery. Critics argue Keynesian logic is misapplied, note scarce surpluses in 15 years, and warn of inflation risk, debt buildup, and a future reckoning at the polls.
A senior citizen writes to praise a local 42 Club member for sending a Valentine mail greeting. The letter thanks those who oversee the project and asks that the message be printed in the Columbus Telegram, noting the communal pride in the effort and its positive impact.
A first flight from Neark Airport left a rider shaken and hooked on flight. The narrator recalls meeting pilots like Merrill Acosta Lindbergh and Post, praising Merrill’s skill and calm under pressure. Now 80, he fondly notes Toby Wing and a Miami area life, with a recent jumbo jet delivery for Eastern Airlines.
A journalist recalls Bert Acosta, Lindbergh, Wiley Post, Merrill, and other aviators. The piece reflects on dare, skill, and the culture of early flight, noting Acosta’s risky homemade plane, Lindbergh’s 33 hour flight, and pilots who now follow checklists and radar guidance.
A mosaic of word fragments maps to clues for eyes and body parts, names, directions, and misc terms. The list mixes German and Italian references with scattered numbers, hinting at a crossword style puzzle source.
Dear reader, a medical columnist explains that a shift to high fiber cereals like whole wheat can initially worsen cramps and gas but gradually improves spastic colon. Begin with small amounts, then increase fiber using cereals such as ALL BRAN, oats, and shredded wheat, while reducing refined white flour.
The piece questions President Ford’s possible trip to Peking amid Cold War tensions. It argues there is little positive gain beyond optics and notes risks of weakening U.S. stance in East Asia. It suggests bargaining chip could be Taiwan but seeks concrete benefit.
John Chamberlain argues Taiwan’s strategic value and independence challenge could pressure a U.S. stance toward Peking. He envisions Taiwan’s energy self sufficiency as a guard while warning against signaling noninvolvement to deter China. He also likens U.S. domestic football grit to a defense against regional aggression.
Washington coverage notes Eugene McCarthy proposes redistributing work to cut hours and increase employment. He favors a two-week annual break for workers, suggesting unemployment could be absorbed. The idea mirrors debates from past administrations and current Western experiments with four ten-hour days or three twelve-hour days.
The piece discusses Gene McCarthy’s idea of a shorter work year and voluntary time use to boost employment and morale. It weighs potential economic and civic benefits against criticisms of McCarthy as a cautious, professorial figure unlikely to gain presidential traction.
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