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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1975
Page
13
A brief opinion argues that heavy moral legislation increases government control and bureaucratic burden. It questions gun laws and Prohibition, cites limited crime links to gun controls, and urges a strong national moral force over expanding federal and local oversight.
Letter from William J. Fritz lambasts Columbus Nebraska officials over a 342000 project for a solid waste transfer station and trash compactor. He cites a 242000 contract plus 100000 extra costs, dismisses bids 125000 cheaper, questions the 1 August 1975 deadline, and urges residents to contact mayor and council about alleged mis-spending and fund financing.
A critical look at Hollywood screenwriters as overpaid, exploited artists who write for the eye and ear to satisfy studio bosses. The piece riffs on contracts, option clauses, and the exalted yet precarious status of writers, citing Faulkner and Parker alongside Billy Wilder and Mark Hellinger, with a dated defense theme and a 1927 quote on national honor versus power.
Jim Bishop recounts a boozy circle of screenwriters, their bohemian Parisian gloom, and the Hollywood machine that devoured talent. He recalls Dorothy Parker, Frances Marion, Dalton Trumbo, Ring Lardner Jr., and Ben Hecht, noting blacklists, payments, and the claim that writers often end up writing their own epitaphs.
Dr. Lamb explains grapefruit based weight loss schemes only work if overall intake drops. A plain grapefruit before meals may curb appetite, but eating the same amount as usual adds calories and stalls progress. The safflower oil and margarine question is addressed with caution for long term use.
A fragmented page discusses calories in safflower and corn oils. It notes they have equal calories per ounce, safflower’s lower saturated fat and higher polyunsaturated fat may aid cholesterol for some, but total fat and calories drive weight. Recommends polyunsaturated oils, lean foods, and limiting fats.
A sharp critique argues Kissinger’s approach failed due to overreliance on negotiation without credible U S military muscle. It cites Cyprus, Vietnam, and SALT I as proof the policy underestimated adversaries and overestimated U S leverage, urging stronger force and economic strength to back diplomacy.
The piece argues over grain as leverage, critiques Kissinger’s diplomacy, and urges a tougher, winner-focused U.S. secretary of state. It references Sch...
The oil industry sees profits shrink eighteen months after embargo actions, with critics arguing punitive measures and tariff shifts hinder long term energy supply. A global crude surplus, recession driven demand drop, and new tax rules slow expansion while steel posts earlier profits.
Amid a deep economic downturn, Bethlehem Republic and U S Steel posted profit gains of 8 7 and 54 percent in the first quarter while major oil firms saw earnings fall by about 30 percent on average Texaco Cities Service and Gulf Oil faced steeper drops up to 66 59 and 33 percent respectively The piece notes the oil industry faces a needed 300 billion investment through 1986 to meet demand and public scrutiny over bribes to foreign officials.
A community newspaper reports on a reader letter questioning Platte County Board of Supervisors trips to Canada funded by local business interests. Some supervisors have not yet commented, while individuals including Herman Blahak and Ron Saalfeld acknowledge or deny involvement. The editor sought comment from all supervisors before publishing.
David Lyons urges a firm, brief policy for top officials, calling for no gifts or perks. He references President Eisenhower and Dick Nixon to argue government members must be clean, or they should leave.
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