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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1973
Page
2
Telegram opinion retells an Arabian fable where two cats seek fairness in cheese division. A monkey weighs, bites, and reweighs repeatedly, leaving only small fragments as the pieces shrink under his judicial process.
A writer warns that growing government taxation mirrors a legend of cats and a greedy monkey, arguing that higher levies will erode free enterprise and curb industrial growth, urging Americans to stay alert and articulate against socialist trends before earnings are divided away.
A study by Jury Verdict Research finds stereotypes against motorcyclists fading. It reports motorcyclists have an 8 percent chance of winning in liability cases, with riders gaining higher awards as plaintiffs amid evolving jury attitudes and rising motorcycle popularity.
An Associated Press dispatch warns that periodic re licensing of doctors is being proposed by an HEW commission led by Wendell G. Freeland. The piece argues such licensing would threaten doctor patient relations and expand federal control, urging caution against extending licensing to lawyers and other professionals.
A New York Times columnist based in London portrays Britain as a model of public spending and happiness, citing trains and parks as proof. The piece contrasts British contentment with American disaffection, noting Gallup data showing British emigration interest far higher than Americans.
Lurid dialogue portrays an impostor president claiming Nixon’s role while agents fear a treason plot. A Secret Service chief investigates a shift in power as Kissinger appears in the President’s chair.
Interview transcript shows Kissinger recounting a 1960s White House scene where Nixon demanded bombing while the President watched a football game. Secret Service chief orders a full search of grounds to locate the President before January 20. aides fear fixing the line of succession.
A 1973 Telegram edition from Columbus Nebraska urges readers to defend freedom as a godly moral duty. It emphasizes individual liberty over government grants and echoes the paper’s “Let Peace Begin With Me” motto.
Dear Dr Samah explains that bags under the eyes result from fat pockets enlarging with age and can be corrected by cosmetic surgery. The column also answers a reader on vitamin pill coating and pill swallowing, clarifying how coatings protect stomach absorption and that pills may be chewed when prescribed.
Readable fragments include assorted words and proper nouns such as New Haven, University in Massachusetts, and Peruvian, plus miscellaneous numbers and phrases. The text resembles an OCR muddle with invented terms and partial phrases, offering no clear event or cohesive report.
Essay excerpt notes Garry Wills misquotes Samuel Johnson on the death penalty. Johnson argued punishment should be reserved for murder, not theft, because lesser crimes do not justify capital punishment. The piece cautions against conflating Johnson’s views with liberal sentiment.
The text discusses Jeffrey Hart Sear Johnson's stance that capital punishment should deter crime, arguing murder deserves death but misapplied punishment spurs crime. It notes early policing and executions in the 1740s, with references to Johnson and Garry Willson, and critiques of punitive justice as society evolves.
In a modern industrial society boredom is an inevitable part of life and work. The piece argues against romanticizing the work ethic, criticizing advertisers and casual rebels who seek easy thrills. It urges personal discipline and meaningful effort as paths to fulfillment, noting true excitement comes from purposeful, steady work and inner resolve.
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