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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1970

Page

2

Telegram Opinion on HEW Shakeup and Finchs Credibility Gap

The column doubts the impact of a Hew overhaul under Robert Finch as secretary, arguing taxpayers face higher costs for a wasteful bureau. it questions Finch’s stance on school integration and notes a credibility gap between official statements and political maneuvering, criticizing Aunt Richardson’s administration of HEW.

Robert Finch Ls Gul Finch Nixon South Minch Beral Aunt Richardson

Nebraskan Van Berg Quietly Builds National Horse Empire

Marion H Van Berg of Columbus Nebraska stands among top thoroughbred owners. Once an auctioneer, he began small with horses from a reluctant owner and a $25 starting bid. His string grew to race across major tracks, earning more prize money than any other owner.

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How Van Berg Started in the Thoroughbred Business

Beatrice Daily Sun recounts how Van Berg began with a $1,500 claim in a first race at Ak-Sar-Ben. Frank Fogelson advised him to enter, then claim, a strategy that seeded a legendary Nebraska stable. The method locked owners to initial entrants and used lots to resolve ties, shaping Van Berg’s ascent in racing.

Don Pogelson van Berg Frank Ak-Sat-Ben Folgelson America Nebraska Columbus van Targ Beatrice Dally Sun

American Pride and Immigrant Tides in a Nation's Rise

Jim Bishop recounts a panoramic view of American greatness from colonial founding to postwar achievement. He salutes diverse arrivals, founding fathers, scientific pioneers, and westward expansion, framing the United States as a beacon thriving on courage, innovation, and unity.

American Pride and the Land We Love

A patriotic reminiscence traces American expansion from Montana to California and beyond. It recalls pioneers, Brigham Young’s Utah, Puget Sound, Iowa and Nebraska wheat, and the nation’s belief in liberty, discipline, and civic duty. The piece extols criticism as a civic right and urges daily display of loyalty with a flag.

Montana Rocky Mountains California Inois Arizona Utah Brigham Young Jesus Puget Sound Iowa Nebraska America

Laws aligned with survival of the fittest

The text argues laws should mirror natural survival, claiming the fittest advantage the race and defend against others. It says true fitness excludes aggression and emphasizes peaceful self-improvement, warning that restricting development harms all, echoing Bashal that one’s gain benefits all.

Bashal

The Doctor Says Art of anesthesia

This article discusses advances in anesthesia including halothane and ketamine, improved monitoring, and spinal anesthesia. It notes comfort after emergence, emergency readiness, and preoperative patient reassurance. It mentions spinal versus inhalation methods, eligibility, and potential side effects of a tranquilizing drug Miljiath.

Wayne G. Brandstadt M.D Tix

June in Poetry and Puzzle Clusters in a Fragment

A jumbled OCR style page lists poems by Byron Coleridge and others with scattered clues, Greek contest terms, calendar hints, and puzzle entries. The fragment mixes literary names, wordplay, and a crosswordlike layout, mentioning June, months, and various labeled items.

Byron Order of St Coleridge Augustine Shaeeraied Low Ee Sewich High Vineyard Rosy Walter Elders Lake Brook New Zealand England

Sheldon YMCA Camp Sheldon to Open 22nd Season Saturday

Camp Sheldon near Columbus will start its 22nd consecutive season with the Junior North district camping period. Leo P. Gessell returns as director with Clifford Backstrom assisting. Staff includes Ralph Da Metz Neall Hand George Hyatt and Dorothy Miller.

Sheldon Ymca Sunioer Barnun Creek Columbus Mpnorth League Omaha Leo P. Gessell West Central Area Sheldon Clifford Backstrom Kansas City Gesgell Ralph da Metz Kearney Neall Hand Cincolit George Hyatt Crumpus Cow Creighton University Dorothy ‘Miller Topeka Sam Hoy Inaestco Sam Lincoln Tim C.N. MeElfresh Edgar Howard Galtermeyer Fire Department

Telegram editorial on freedom and self government

The Telegram notes readers should seek personal freedom as a divine gift and warns against government overreach. It argues true liberty means self-control, not license, citing the Declaration of Independence and moral guides as essential principles.

Schwarzenbach Amendment Defeated in Swiss Referendum

The Schwarzenbach Amendment proposed expelling 300,000 foreign workers and faced strong opposition due to Swiss dependence on foreign labor. In a close vote 654,000 to 557,000 against the measure, critics warned it would ruin industry and major sectors. Willi Schlamm, now in Lugano, noted Swiss animus to foreigners and predicted broader unrest, contrasting Swiss and American views on civil tension and leadership.

Switzerland Schwarzenbach James Schwarzenbach Zurich Willi Schlamm U.S Lugano Henry Luce Time and Life Urilingen Schlamm Willi Schramm U. S Marx Schwargenbachians Wik Walter Reuther

Clash of Students and Workers Seen in Utopian Gap

A syndicated feature notes growing strife between blue collar workers and college rebels, citing Reuther and Schlamm. It warns intellectuals lack concrete aims while middle America faces upheaval, with Panthers possibly seizing urban strongholds before a bitter clash between classes and ideas.

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