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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1970

Page

2

Telegram Opinion on Government and Vietnam War Policy

The Telegram criticizes government as criminal, argues national policy fails to solve human problems, and notes Transportation Secretary Volpe’s threat to nationalize railroads. It presses for independent scrutiny of political leaders, cites anti communism rhetoric, and questions taxation and conscription as communistic concepts.

Vietnam Joh Volpe Spiro T. Agnew Nixon Volpe Karl Marz

Volpe attacks and railroads in a alleged communist threat

A critical broadside denounces Volpe as a shameless educator of Americans about a vast loss of billions and the drafting of sons for Vietnam. It claims Volpe uses a railroads nationalization scare to push state control, charging government meddling and subsidies ruin rail service while exposing a fascist pattern of exploiting crises to expand power.

Vietnam Volpe Xar Marx Friedrich Engels

Government funds only support uncertain plans

Art Buchwald recounts a university grant meeting where officials refuse funding for a proven summer school program. The dialogue reveals government bias toward funding uncertain pilots, not effective projects, and a vice president questions why solid results aren’t funded.

Wasshington Northeast Haas Hans Congress

Government funding clash over proven programs

A heated exchange critiques funding for a successful study program. Officials argue against pouring more taxpayer money into a venture that already worked, citing risks and prior missteps while weighing potential remedial needs and future outcomes.

Indpendence Day Letter From A Boy Far Away

A transcription of a boy’s Independence Day letter discusses U S naval advisors in Phnom Penh, refugee boats, and cautious notes on Cambodian events. He questions the credibility of various reports, reflects on Vietnam War policy, Kent State, and Nixon era withdrawal debates, and laments dissent as treason.

U. S. Journal Cambodia U.S Phnom Penh Ls's Lssls Saigon Presidential Kent State Nixon

Letter from Saigon hints at war weariness and self interest

A writer signed Duke laments Vietnam conflict dynamics in Saigon and Washington. He argues North Vietnam’s growing power and U S indecision risk a prolonged stalemate while military leaders gain promotions and privilege. He warns of perpetual policing actions and calls for change as his generation prepares to assume control.

North Vietnam Laos Cambodia Thailand South Vietnam Canada Mexico Torus Saigon Duke King Features Sublivate

Ostpolitik in Bonn's shifting coalition dynamic

European politics analyst John Chamberlain notes a left and liberal FDP balance in the Bundestag shaping Ostpolitik. He details Walter Scheel and Ernst Achenbach steering rapprochement with Brandt, while CDU CSU wary of Soviet dealings. Achenbach argues for negotiation while preserving Western values amid postwar power shifts.

Bonn Willy Brandt Social Democrats Free Democratic Party Bundestag Christian Democrats Bavarian Christian Social Union Wiw Free Democrats FDP Free D Emocrats Walter Scheel Brandt Osspolitik Ernst Achenbach Moscow Achenbach Portland Ore Free Democrats Qstpolitik NATO West Ostopolitik Xittle Hils Social Democratic Party Herbert Wehner Wehner Dr. Achenbach Leo Bauer Ostpolitik Party of the West Brandl Dr. Adenauer Germany King Messures Syndicate

Freedom in Truthful Self-Control

A Telegram from Columbus Nebraska on July 6 1970 argues freedom as self-control aligned with moral codes including the Covaling and Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. It calls for individuals to pursue their utmost capacity and to promote liberty in a personal, ethical framework. The piece frames freedom as responsibility rather than license or anarchy.

Rod Hettinger St Bonaventure Church Timothy Healy Marlin Walter Knights of the Altar Duncan Ed Ywan Albin Wye Nebraska Telegram Frank Frederick Columbus Frederick Fayette Ida Charles Frederick Ilinois Missouri

Barefoot hazards and pediatric health Q and A

The column warns about burns from stepping on coals and hot pavement and urges supervision for barefoot play. It also covers two pediatric health questions on fever and chronic ear infections with practical medical guidance and cautions about temperature readings, antibiotic treatment, swimming avoidance, and hearing considerations.

Fragmented Puzzle Clues Create A cryptic Crosswords Page

A jumbled OCR style grid of clues mentions continents animals and legal terms with entries like New York and Perry. The fragment reads as scattered crossword hints including metals and prefixes. The page shows mixed science finance and geography oriented terms in a chaotic list.

Fragmentary OCR Puzzle: Hidden Terms and Names Revealed

A garbled OCR fragment lists scattered clues and words such as Greek goddess, dawn, English, wounded, Black Sea, Lincoln, ensign, national flag, and auction offer. The jumble resembles a crossword style word set with numerous numeric hints and partial phrases, lacking coherent narrative.

Black Sea Lincoln’s Nationalflag Perception

Park Crowd Sets Attendance at Pawnee Park Event

Leonard Briggs announced a roll count of 4 254 visitors from 38 Nebraska counties and 12 other states, with 48 cars, led by Platte and Butler counties. Results were tallied by Paelix Uhlman, Joe Schefeek and John Malloy, announced Tuesday, July 2.

Nebraska Pawnee Park A.m P.m Leonard Briggs Paelix Uhlman Joe Schefeek John Malloy Briggs Platte County Butler County Madison Douglas Colfax Polk Dod Adams Lancaster Boone Merrick Cuming Stanton Howard Willmore Nance Wayne Antelope Buffalo Hamilton Hall Nuckolls Otoe Sarpy Bixon Fierce Custor Garfield Boyd Cedar Valley Thurston Morrilt Illinois Iowa South Dakota Indiana Michigan Kansas Missouri California Kentucky Oregon Wisconsin Washington Structural Clay Products Institute Marvin Johnson Gran Prairie Township University of Nebraska

Opera comique defined as dialogue spoken not sung

Opera comique is the French term for an opera where the dialogue is spoken rather than sung, distinguishing it from fully sung operas.

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