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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1974
Page
3
A Telegram Opinion argues against socialist plots and praises capitalist energy. It cites a Minnesota electric executive claiming 98 percent of energy comes from non human power and a worker’s productivity is multiplied by electrification. It blames environmentalists for Alaska pipeline delays and urges belief in voluntary exchange and individual success.
The piece argues against lawyers shaping constitutional changes via a national convention. It compares legal design to altering a car with 2 body and fender. The author claims lawyers often complicate processes, not align with principle, and fears the American Bar Association governing the U.S. Constitution would worsen inefficiencies.
The Columbus Telegram urges readers to promote and preserve freedom as a God given gift not a political grant. It argues freedom is self control in line with truth and moral guides including the Ten Commandments the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
A jumble of crossword style clues spans languages and wordplay, listing numerous entries including Bulgarian terms, geographical hints, numerical notes, and mythic references. The grid appears to assemble a themed set of terms from various cultures, with several entries hinting at names, professions, and objects.
Fred Hartley of Limon Qik Co. tells Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce liberal newspapers profiting from oil and media alike. He notes newspaper profits rise faster than oil profits and argues profit is earned gain, not plunder, praising honest enterprise amid scrutiny.
A child questions the reality of a frozen dinner and whether fish come from the ocean or sugar and water. The piece critiques synthetic goods like ribber and plastic trees, noting a landscaper selling lifelike palm options that resist insects and require no care, raising concerns about loss and authenticity in modern life.
Reports from London cite that Parliament will impose vigorous measures on the American Colonies, including gun powder tea and naval forces. In Boston Gov Hutchinson voices no solution but Parliament action as tensions rise amid revolts and impending control.
A dormitory scene at Dartmouth turns tense yet absurd when a streaker in sneakers and a ski mask disrupts exams and murals. Students laugh at the prank, viewing the performer as a jester rather than an activist, as campus mood sways between outrage and humor.
The piece argues Democrats fear a negative midterm verdict after the 174 elections, risking voter backlash if they fail to deliver on energy, economy, health care, and welfare. It notes Humphrey and McGovern era critique, the Kansas City convention, and potential presidential hope contenders amid a distrusting public.
The column jokes that some sportscasters resemble common spuds and that books are man’s best friends except the one a horse parlor keeps. It blends humor about media, literature, and quirky comparisons.
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