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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1973
Page
3
A Telegram opinion argues the government cannot truly create jobs, only reshuffle dollars through taxation and spending. It contends private spending spurs real employment and questions the efficacy of public works programs for displaced defense workers.
A reader alleges the Nixon administration loosened data fences by authorizing the Agriculture Department to inspect farmers tax returns for statistical purposes. The claim cites executive action forcing the IRS to share confidential data, fueling fears of privacy erosion and political rhetoric about government trust.
The rise of gold near 100 an ounce in free markets contrasts with the U S government price of 32 22 per ounce and a ban on private ownership. Officials are urged to stop bureaucratic meddling that distorts markets and harms mining jobs and investment. The piece challenges economists and governments for dismissing gold as obsolete while citizens lose potential gains.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Barss, Phil, Gwendolyn, and a vice president, with hints of gambling, jail, and differences between homemaking and housekeeping. It references watching TV and a boss named Gwendolyn, implying a fictional or satirical scene with unclear context. The passage lacks coherent events or dates.
A fragmented item notes a 1979 Columbus Nebraska issue promoting freedom from government control. It advocates self reliance and moral policy aligned with the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence, urging peace starting Thursday March 1, 1979.
Dr Lawrence Lamb advises against exercising to the point of exhaustion. Fainting during exertion signals possible heart issues and warrants medical evaluation. Jump rope is fine for a healthy adult after gradual starts and careful progression.
The column presents a scrambled word puzzle with scattered clues and partial answers across travel terms, names and topics. It yields a mosaic of unrelated items including places, currencies, and language notes, suggesting a crossword style feature from a vintage newspaper.
Washington reports the United States declares the War on Poverty over in a White House ceremony. The president signs a peace treaty withdrawing all aid within 30 days, ending outside interference, with advisers recalled and poverty programs dissolved.
The article criticizes the Office of Economic Opportunity for reviving urban political machines under a liberal banner. It argues funds and programs were used to sustain a political bloc in Washington while actual poverty relief showed little measurable impact. It suggests the reform era reshaped but did not solve urban poverty through OEO driven by liberal rhetoric.
Hart aims to transfer remaining glatla ong programs to other agencies and set up the rest, arguing taxpayers must accept changes. Critics say the move consolidates power for the Democratic side while CBO pressure builds to block delist.
Bill Anderson of the Santa Ana Register reports that Nixon supporters argue past draftees amnesty was never unconditional. They cite Lincoln and Johnson pardons limited to Confederates or deserters, with oaths of loyalty and service rules. The White House warns unconditional mercy could hurt unity and morale.
The text presents a playful Q and A set with questions and answers on topics like fish resouces, presidential nominating processes, Thomas Edison and the phonograph, gophers with cheek pouches, and the Troy weight system for precious metals.
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