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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1973
Page
3
A Telegram opinion piece laments expanding government control across life stages from birth to death. It envisions birth, marriage, work, schooling, travel, and death all requiring state approval, license, or monitoring, arguing personal freedom erodes under pervasive bureaucratic oversight.
Dr A Harper of the Institute for Humane Studies argues true charity is enabling independence through financial means. He promotes providing capital to empower individuals to save and invest, labeling this the greatest economic charity while noting potential economic tensions in socialist education. Copies are free. 10 copies cost $2.
Linguist J L Dillard argues Black English has a distinct structure and history rather than being a mere substandard. Critics counter that insisting on standard English is essential for integration and achievement, warning against linguistic prejudice and the danger of lowering educational goals.
The Copenhagen pundits argue the Paris talks stalled by Kissinger’s draft changes or North Vietnamese moves. Outsiders blame President Nixon, though critics note the war’s end is hard when one side maintains military gains. Protests call Nixon’s bombing brutal, while asymmetry and global dissent grow.
A 1973 Telegram fragment asserts freedom as a God given gift and moral duty. It emphasizes self control, individual capability, and the belief that liberty requires restraint from coercive power. The piece tie ins to the Declaration of Independence and Golden Rule ideals.
Letter from Dr Lamb explains diabetes causes and treatments. It covers insulin use, blood sugar goals, the role of diet and weight, and how diabetes affects kidneys and urination. It notes heredity, possible surgical considerations, and emphasizes balanced treatment without implying a cure.
A scrambled OCR list mentions foods drinks and crafts along with cultural names and places. It blends phrases like main meals edible grains and Venice with garbled words and partial proper nouns, creating a mosaic of unrelated clues and fragments without a single clear narrative.
A speculative analysis argues that fear of pollution may yield a restrained “Mousekeeping Economy” while a looming energy crunch motivates aggressive fuel expansion. It cites gas shortages in the Middle West and on the East Coast, rising domestic demand, and potential oil and gas projects from the Soviet Union, Algeria, and Nigeria to meet new markets.
The piece argues foreign gas imports will boost American LNG shipyards led by General Dynamics and Newport News. It predicts a $10 billion outlay for 100 LNG ships by 1985, with major oil tankers likely built domestically to ease balance of payments and fuel inflation fears. It ends noting political will may shift after winter hardships.
A reflective piece recalls the deaths of Harding and Kennedy, detailing memories from Warm Springs to Washington, and a writer's bond with Hoover and Kennedy. The narrative blends personal recollections, emotions, and vivid scenes of funerals, trains, and conversations. It notes the impact of assassination on public memory and a life shaped by historic moments.
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