Private stockholders lose as governments nationalize firms
Headlines imagine nationalizations by regimes and ask readers to consider the impact on individual investors. The author argues private stockholders suffer losses when governments take over corporations, comparing it to bank plunder and urging readers to recognize the personal stakes behind such actions.
Open Letter to Sickies Promises Front Page Fame
In a provocative stance the newspaper pledges front page recognition for the culprits who harassed families at picnics and damaged property in East Park. The piece vows to publish their names with a two to three column headline once charged, praising the miscreants as worthy of history.
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Columbus Society
County Court
East Park
Columbus Telegram Publisher David Lyons Receives Recognition
The Columbus Telegram publisher is praised for his efforts including cutting down a large flagpole and carrying a military flag. The piece notes copies of the Telegram are archived by the Nebraska Historical Association and the Columbus Library. It envisions future generations reading the paper as part of Columbus Bicentennial heritage.
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Nebraska Historical Association
Columbus Library
Columbus
Platte Valley
Readers praise dress and needlecraft service boom
The letter to the editor notes 491 reader requests for dress and needlecraft features in the first four months of the year. It urges the newspaper to sustain daily coverage to capitalize on the home sewing boom and thanks the editors for their success.
Pentagon shifts to hard line after Vietnam defeat
After Vietnam, the Pentagon reaffirms hard line policies and renewed confidence in military strength. James Schlesinger argues for decisive strikes to paralyze North Korea if attacked, signaling a return to aggressive doctrine and a more muscular defense stance.
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U.S
Southeast Asia
Pentagon
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America
Korea
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Indochina
James Schlesinger
North Korea
Schlesinger
Military mood shifts toward counterforce and tough talk
A national security backdrop shows planners and leaders openly discussing first strike concepts under counterforce terms. Schlesinger cites Russian moves into Western Europe as a potential trigger. The piece notes wartime bravado, public relations missteps after the Mayaguez rescue, and a public mood dominated by power over propriety.
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Schlesinger
U.S
Europe
Mayaguez
Cambodia
Pentagon
What Are Food Elements and Body Chemistry
Dr. Lamb explains basic nutrition in a Q and A format addressing calories fats proteins carbohydrates and processing. He notes public confusion over fats cholesterol and nutrients and suggests balanced intake and education, with tips on low fat dairy as protein sources.
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DR. Lamb
Freedom ideals fill Columbus Telegram front page
The June 21 1975 Columbus Telegram in Nebraska promotes individual freedom as a moral duty rooted in self-control and truth. It frames freedom as God given not government granted, opposing license and anarchy.
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Columbus Telegram
Columbus
Nebraska
Wallace's strength thwarting Democratic ploys across primary season
The piece catalogs a string of Democratic strategies aimed at Wallace from canceling primaries to the health and war-views controversy. It argues these efforts failed, noting Wallace's rebuttals and the media’s use of quotations to frame him.
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Democratic Party
George Wallace
Wallace
Machiavellis
Terry Sanford
Jimmy Carter
Alabama
Itc
New York City
Washington
D.C
Boston
Mass
Fdr
Hitler
Tojo
Wallace and the elite gap shaping American politics
A argument that George Wallace thrives on a divided nation rooted in an elite split. Mosca’s theory explains how a shrinking gap between elite and public could curb Wallace if politicians address urban crime pornography and Middle Class concerns rather than busing and elite boondoggles.
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Gaetano Mosca
Mosca
George Wallace
Wallace
America
U.S
Complacent View Of U S Patriotism In Bicentennial Era
A reader laments waning national engagement as a Peoples Bicentennial Commission survey shows 47 percent fail to recognize a Declaration of Independence phrase. He argues many see revolution as radical, dissent as rare, and apathy grows toward America's founding principles ahead of the 200th birthday.
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Peoples Bicentennial Commission
Washington, D.C
America
Leisuretime feedback boosts Telegram readers' interest
A Telegram readership survey shows strong interest in Leisuretime with praise for Saturday sections and TV listings. Readers suggest adding weekly movie rundowns and radio station logs, plus more World of Music pieces by Robin Welles.
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Dick Kleiner
Telegram
Peter Citron
Omaha World-Herald
Leisuretime
Terry Anderson
World of Music
Robin Welles
Scheduling weekend bands and Birch Log ideas raised
A reader suggests printing a weekly schedule of bands in area ballrooms each weekend and mentions possible Birch Log content. The writer notes vacation in New Mexico and hints at future paper sections and potential relocation ideas if impressions favor it.
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Dick Howe
New Mexico
Nebraska
Quote on inequality from Wd Rogers and Doug Fairbanks
Wd Rogers notes many articles praise improvement while authors prosper. He recalls Doug Fairbanks returning from Fiji saying locals live on 90 cents a week, about ten cents more than some here, highlighting cost of living contrasts.
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Doug Fairbanks
Fiji Islands
Barbs By Phil Pastoret Slices of humor on spuds and vodka blend.
A short humor note ponders what happens when potatoes meet vodka with the punchline smashed potatoes. The piece showcases light wordplay and a playful tone from Phil Pastoret.
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Phil Pastoret
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