Longevity Outlook and Old Age in the United States
A Telegram opinion notes that life expectancy has risen mainly for those under 65 due to infectious disease control, with 1900 to 1980 trends showing 65 plus numbers expanding. It argues that even eradicating cardiovascular and kidney diseases would add only about 10 to 18 years to male life expectancy and laments limits on extending lifespan.
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Birt
Bat
United States
U.S
Tess Lum
Bess Lohal
Panthey
Attitudes Toward Senior Workers Challenge Age Limits
The piece argues that age bias, not physical debility, often determines an older person's value in the workforce. It cites employers avoiding hires over 40 or 65 and urges viewing capability beyond chronological age. It highlights seniors like LC Penney and J Belgar Floover as productive, urging against arbitrary 65 thresholds for Social Security and employment.
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LC. Penney
J. Belgar Floover
Two Barred Penalty Supports Gun Crime Law Change
A letter argues for a two sentence approach under a new federal crime bill that imposes a second term for using a gun in a crime. It contends the measure targets criminals, not law abiding citizens, and questions protections for ordinary taxpayers under state laws versus federal protections. The piece cites Senate leader Mike Mansfield praising the gun measure as a major crime-fighting step, while noting concerns about its practical impact on crime and law enforcement.
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ATS
Nixon Les
Congress
Quest for the perfect pickle as texture science advances
University of Minnesota researchers use a texture profile analysis instrument to quantify pickle quality. Assistant professor William J. Breene notes measures like crispness and adhesiveness while testing two varieties. Consumption of pickles has surged since 1930, averaging 7.3 pounds per person in 1967.
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Pickle Packers International
University of Minnesota
William J. Breene
Look Science and Incsteies
The Ballot as a Two Edged Weapon for Youth
Jim Bishop argues that while voting is essential, letting 18 to 21 year olds vote risks immature judgments. He recalls his own early certainty and notes many new voters still rely on parents, while urging careful consideration of age in enfranchisement. He discusses constitutional power, party influence, and a wary view of rapid voter growth.
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Congress
Telegram Herald Declares Peace Start Day
The Telegram editorial calls for a peaceful era and self control under a government framework, pledging independence and order. It frames a vision of stability, rule of law, and communal restraint as the path to progress. Columbus Nebraska edition notes Monday January 18, 1977.
Peptic Ulcers Across Genders and Ages Explained
Dr Lawrence and Dr Lamb explain peptic ulcers in the digestive tract, noting most occur in the duodenum with the stomach mostly protected by mucus. They describe gender differences, rising incidence, and lifestyle links, and promise further discussion on preventing and managing ulcers.
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Lawrence & Lamb
M.D
Jet
Speechifying Across 47 Yearn Nighttalks And More
A garbled word puzzle fragment lists terms like speechifying, enclosures, alkaloids, and several scattered proper nouns. It hints at a themed crossword style with varied clues such as languages, places, and descriptors, but readable context is limited and specifics are unclear.
Snow records and cold snaps mark Columbus year
Snow totals reach 69.7 inches in Columbus in 1940 with normal 24.6 inches. nation’s coldest ever reading at 22 below zero on January 23, 1940. hottest day up to 100 degrees July 24. Also notes staff changes, local draft signups, and community weather relief efforts amid severe winter conditions.
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Columbus
Daily Telegram
John Brock
U.S. Weather Bureau
Mercury
Cy Mageman
Aurora
Hagiman
U.S
Maytag
Gilat
Plalla Gounty
Anka Week
Selective Service Ay
Health insurance fight shapes up in Congress debate
The article surveys looming contention over a sweeping federal health insurance plan led by Walter Reuther and Senator Kennedy. It outlines cost projections, potential elimination of private insurers, required new federal bureaus, and likely mergers with similar AFL-CIO and UAW proposals, noting industry and political reactions.
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Marel Congress
Edward Kennedy
United Automoyie Workers
Jon Blow
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Reuther
Health insurance proposals aim to aid taxpayers via credits
The piece lists Kennedy and Griffin proposals plus private insurer bills like National Healthcare Act. It notes medicredit coverage via tax credits for low income, AMA estimates at 7.3 billion, and aims to expand ambulatory coverage while reducing hospital stays. It mentions Ameriplan and private insurers shaping federal health insurance plans, with inflation relief hopes and distribution by King Features Syndicate.
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Kennedy
Griffliha
AMA
Dealily Insurance Association of America
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Actia Life
Prudential
Mutual of Omaha S
Omar Burleson
Texas
Ameriplan
American Hospital Association
Reuther-Kennedy
King Features
Synticale
Freedom Newspapers and the politics of citizenship
The piece argues that true citizenship requires respect for others and property, while politics inherently limits freedom. It critiques politicians and activists as pursuing coercive rule, claims political processes fail to solve problems, and credits individual creativity with progress, citing voting flaws and governance chaos as evidence.
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Freedom
Freedom Newspapers
Alber J. Nock
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