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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1970
Page
2
The Columbus Telegram features the Jaycees, recognizing a group of young men for their community projects and goals. The piece notes the involvement of wives and bosses watching as the organization tackles social challenges with dedication and humor.
An editorial examines human life expectancy from ancient times to today. It cites a rise from about 18 years in early history to around 70 in modern developed nations, with medical advances delaying major diseases. It notes that aging itself is viewed as an intrinsic, age related decline, with longevity bounded by intrinsic factors.
British expert Sir Sally Zuckerman questions the usefulness of extending lifespan as medical care yields diminishing returns. He notes Americans live shorter lives than Britons, while a Sevivel Union study of 40 000 citizens aged 80 plus links rural residence with higher relative health. The piece argues aging issues grow in importance amid a population shift toward youth, with deaths driving demographic change.
Jim Bishop retells a spoof glossary of golf words with humorous misdefinitions. Stymie, Nassau, Ball, Gimme, Eagle, Hole, Trap and Handicap are defined with playful errors and absurd asides about players courses and gear. The piece satirizes golf jargon through comic, overlapping misinterpretations and exaggerated stakes.
A humorous catalog of golf terms redefined with comic overtones. It lampoons scores, hazards, club meanings, and the game itself while spoofing terminology and player expectations in a playful, satirical voice.
A short note declares freedom as a gift from God, not government grant, emphasizing self-control and alignment with the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. It urges consistent adherence to moral guidance as a path to true liberty.
The text argues wars arise from rulers seeking power to tax and confiscate wealth, fund armies, and impose control. Protectionist tariffs fuel conflict. free trade fosters mutual benefit and fewer wars. It invites readers to send brief questions on economic and government issues.
Wayne G Brandstadt MD answers reader questions on migraine aura and headaches. He explains that a shimmering blind spot signals the aura preceding migrainous headaches, often tied to allergies or dietary triggers, and outlines treatments including artery-constricting drugs and Sansert (methysergide). He notes Sansert is not a tranquilizer or barbiturate, describes its mechanism, and details cautionary use. He also covers the zigzag blind spot as not leading to blindness, blood-checks when taking Medral, and the drug's broader anti inflammatory roles.
The speaker praises local businessmen for supporting the Rural Recognition Banquet and urges better communication with coral citizens. He notes enthusiasm for cheese production but warns dairy farmers face dwindling numbers. He calls for higher producer margins to sustain dairy farming and the nation’s nourishing food supply.
A compact summary of a wide language style puzzle listing clues and answers, spanning world cities, countries, occupations, and common terms. The page blends cross references such as Capitals, noble nicknames, and misc definitions into a single word game, with several entries hinting at geographic and historic terms.
Columbus marks a four day Thrift Week beginning January 17 with hundreds of merchandise values offered. Fred Schweser chairs arrangements. Chris Greiner and Emil Merman are committee members. The event foreshadows a February double header by the Chamber of Commerce and retail bureau.
John Chamberlain argues liberals harm oil firms defending depletion allowances. He warns inadequate gas discovery threatens growth as gas use rises a third of U.S. energy. He notes liquefied natural gas tech enables cross ocean shipments and cites El Paso’s deal with Algeria to supply LNG to the U S East Coast.
El Paso announces a 25 year contract to buy 3 billion cubic feet daily of liquefied gas from Sonatrach, Algeria. The deal finances Algeria’s pipeline and liquefaction plant with two refrigerated tankers and seven or eight more from El Paso. The arrangement may reduce Western aid needs and keeps U.S. access to gas if the Mediterranean war disrupts supply.
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