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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1973
Page
2
Telegram opinion argues against seven percent tax on coffins and broader freedom from paying for unused state services. It questions extending exemption to living citizens and criticizes bureaucrats for resisting optional government services, urging independent thought on public policy.
Fred H. Remmert, vice-president and cashier of Continental Bank of Chicago, notes banks process about 250000 checks daily with 20 to 00 misdated ones each January. Some misdates occur mid February or later, but banks usually tolerate minor errors. A company misdated its first 1972 run and had to destroy and reissue all checks.
The piece notes a new flu variant likened to the Asiatic and London flu outbreaks, tracing its roots to London last year yet now affecting Americans. It laments unknown origins and urges a cure beyond aspirin while recalling scientists studying the 1918 epidemic and noting limited progress.
A letter praises recent editorials in the Telegram and urges the creation of a humane society in the city. The writer notes potential problems but urges city and county officials to study and support the effort.
A satirical column notes millions of cars potentially recalled due to civic blind spots behind the wheel. It recalls speeding arrests and questions who pays when bills arrive. The piece ends with a suggestion to take a country drive for elder goods moved from the city.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Franklin D Roosevelt's 1945 inauguration budget under $23,000, staged on the White House south lawn with minimal food. It contrasts with Nixon's larger ceremony as the piece notes Mrs Nesbitt's kitchen veto and FDR's discomfort.
The Telegram declares its mission to promote freedom of expression and self-control, asserting moral responsibility and adherence to the Declaration of Independence. It frames government grants, anarchy, and personal discipline as aligned with truth and peace.
A controversial column argues Mondale lacks star power yet may survive as liberal middle America. It contrasts his quiet Senate record with Kennedy’s sensationalism, noting Mondale’s stance on Vietnam and reforms while questioning national appeal.
Dear reader, a 41 year old truck driver asks if numb hands at night relate to poor circulation or arthritis. The doctor explains symptoms usually stem from sleeping position or external compression of shoulder and collarbone areas, notes possible arterial obstruction from muscle pressure, and doubts a link to arthritis, advising examination for positional effects and not expecting daytime problems if external pressure is the main issue.
A garbled OCR list compiles clues and partial answers across categories, including people, places, and objects. The items mix names such as Beatrice, Borgnine, and Johnson with terms for drug warnings and nautical hints.
A Virginia based five year old commune Twin Oaks shares labor credits for work and allows each member to choose tasks. By design jobs vary in desirability and those who want more free time earn more credits. Critics warn of poten tial apathy and a future where machines handle all unwanted toil.
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