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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1972

Page

2

Organized labor blamed for crisis across nations and industries

Column argues organized labor wrecked Britain with factory shutdowns and coercive power, then threatens the U S with boycotts and political influence. It claims Bridges and unions could paralyze shipping and rail, profits from featherbedding, and calls Congress to rewrite the NLRA and tax rules to curb labor power and protect public interests.

Great Britain England Harry Bridges Teamsters Pennsylvania Railroad America Bridges Congress

Conflicting Health Claims On Drugs Prompts Public Debate

Headlines cite scientists and activists arguing over marijuana and LSD while warning about risks from smokings, pollutants, and unhealthy habits. The piece contrasts old cautionary tales with new endorsements, noting confusion over drug safety and public guidance.

The Telegram's Freedom Message from 1972

A preserved fragment from The Telegram dated Saturday March 18 1972 in Columbus Nebraska argues for individual freedom as a divine gift and a personal responsibility. It cites the Ten Commandments the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence as moral anchors.

Lit Columbus Nebraska

Newest sheep breed for wool production joins Tasmanian stock

Q and A reveal that the Cormo breed, a cross of Corriedale with superfine Merinos, was developed in Tasmania for wool. The Q asks about a flag design change in East Germany and dates chest protectors in baseball, while another Q notes the alver as the young of the eel.

Tasmania Corriedale East Germany West Germany

Estate taxes threaten closely held firms warns institute

EB Page Doss of the Research Institute of America warns that family and closely held firms face estate tax death if cash needed to pay taxes cannot be raised. Treasury valuations often exceed owners' estimates, using eight major factors including goodwill and earning capacity. A handbook offers guidance to avoid pitfalls and is available from the institute.

Page Doss Research Institute of America Inc Doss Treasury Fay Pilfalls Research Institute of America, Inc. Research Institute Fifth Ave New York N.Y

No middle ground between private property and socialism

Ludwig von Mises argues there is no intermediate path between private property in production with free contract and common ownership of the means of production. He warns such a path slides toward compulsory production, universal consumption rationing, and eventual full economic regulation.

Ludwig von Mises

McGraw-Hill in Turmoil Over Red Fox Memoir Scandal

Washington reports McGraw-Hill reels from plagiarism and advance missteps tied to Chief Red Fox memoir controversy. The saga includes clashes over Irving and Hughes dynamics, alleged diary copying, and a chaotic internal response as executives mock up press strategy and seek sensational angles rather than verify facts.

Washington McGraw-Hill Clifford Trving-Monard Hughes Chief Red Fox James McGregor Red Fox McGregor Redskin Wounded Knee Chick Red Fox Bull Ppal Bere Clifford Irving Nina van Pallandl Little Big Horn Helga R. Red’ Fox Howard Hughes Hughes Irving Ibiza Bir Gen. Custer

Muskie faces tactical dilemma in New Hampshire race

The piece argues Edmund Muskie’s core problem is strategic, not personal. He risks paralysis and a leftward drift as he battles Nixon’s tactics, trying to convince voters he is a credible centrist while avoiding a Democratic split. The analysis notes his leftward shift harms his image as a moderate and questions the political craft behind his campaign.

Grasc Banover New Hampshire Sen Edmund Muskie George McGovern Manchester Union Muskie Democratic Party Manchester Muska Muskle McGovern Lindsay Vietnam Africa Nixon James Burnham National Review New York Review of Books IF. Stone Leant Oflice

Polaroid politics and a quirky McGovern campaign ploy

A column cites a controversial tactic used to win over New Hampshire voters by showing them Polaroid pictures with McGovern and having him autograph them. The piece compares past handshakes and autographs with this photo gimmick, noting authenticity concerns and the appeal of personal images to voters.

George McGovern New Hampshire Tacic Polaroid Paul Wieck McGovern Weck Wleck Richard Nixon Nixon China Heaven News Martha Gront Canyon Wilmington Pier George Who Congressman MacClosky Kennedy Washington Virginia JFK McCarthy Los Angeles Times Opies Tanzania Jules Nyererea

Public concern over jail safety and CCTV monitoring

A reader urges county leaders to improve jail security after a prisoner set a fire to draw attention to injuries. They propose installing closed circuit TV in the jail, monitored from the 24 hour city police station, to prevent future dangers and possible escapes.

T.V

Barbs and Letters From a Thinker with No Troubles

A tongue in cheek piece by Phil Pastoral Pappla mocks letter writers, contract clauses, counterfeit cash, and spring training laziness. It jokes about old phrases and social nitpicking, noting the difficulty of getting going.

Pappla

Questions and Answers on Odd Facts and History

A compact trivia card compiling facts about celestial orbits being ellipses the Roman weekday Saturn the Bnai Brith meaning Sons of the Covenant rattlesnakes range from central Argentina to southern Canada the designer of the first Christmas card Ath C Horsley and a 42 pound curling stone used in the game on ice.

Argentina Canada

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