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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1975
Page
3
A professor sues a French restaurant over garlic odors crossing a property line, and a judge sides with the restaurant. The piece argues that private property limits disputes, defines pollution as crossing a boundary, and preserves peace by confining conflicts within clear lines.
Nutrition experts warn sugar offers empty calories and risks like heart disease obesity and malnutrition. A UC Berkeley professor says no nutrients in sugar, while a dental researcher notes tooth decay can occur without sucrose, questioning sugar substitutes for decay control.
A reader questions why schools opened Friday morning amid a blizzard. The editor notes Superintendent Kellum said forecasts warned of a hit by 8:30 am. Junior High had already started, Columbus schools planned 140 days, and a day’s class was not a factor. The writer urges better weather information. Information Wanted: readers may send Blizzard of 1888 stories for The Telegram.
A provocative column argues that humans are the worst animal and should learn from other creatures about love and decency. It critiques a popular columnist who claims animals do not kill their own kind or for sport, contrasting human behavior with animal examples.
A dated 1931 fragment debates animal killings as sport and survival, contrasts with human mercy, and cites Oklahoma politics. It notes a governor's inauguration and humor about unemployment and prisoner releases, reflecting era social tension and moral quips.
A brief humor column notes a man should step aside to let his wife clean the house and stay out until she finishes. It adds a quip about a polite host bores his guests to keep them comfortable at home.
The Columbus Telegram quotes include a manifesto urging readers to promote restraint and community values, praising guidance like the Golden Rule and declarations of independence. The issue features a year 1575 date and a puzzle answer remark reflecting light community content.
A reader questions bee stings preventing arthritis. Dr. Lamb debunks the myth and warns of dangerous reactions. The column also discusses low fat milk alternatives, such as nonfat dry milk, as economical ways to raise calcium and protein, with tips for preparation and flavor.
A critique of Keynesianism in U S policy. The piece argues Nixon and Ford shift to large federal spending for public service jobs mirrors 1930s programs. It notes limited long term impact, cites 1937 38 investment swings, and cites Milton Friedman and Henry Hazlitt challenging such programs as inherently unproductive. It warns such jobs drain capital and fail to spur real enterprise.
The piece argues that public policy and unions shape wage trends, misread Keynes, and warn against large deficits to spur employment. It cautions that 1930s reflation and Wagner Act-era wage boosts worsened recoveries, predicting that current proposals to boost purchasing power could fuel inflation and price rises, leading to rigid controls and stalled investment.
A political clash unfolds as the United States eyes bringing the Northern Mariana Islands into U S citizenship and a local constitution while Guam leaders fear loss of bases and influence. Delegate Antonio Won Pat criticizes the plan citing fair play and autonomy concerns amid a potential 2 billion investment.
The Guam delegate Won Pat, elected in 1972 as the territory’s first congressman, is noted as an energetic though limited figure who can propose bills but cannot vote. He has lobbied for Guam’s inclusion in federal acts and territorial rights in waterways, while facing questions about influence and hype versus real leverage in Congress.
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