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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1971
Page
2
The piece argues that when aerospace plants shrink or close the economy loses high tech jobs and replaces them with service businesses. It recalls Sputnik and blames government policy for undercutting private industry, warning of a fragile industrial base exposed by state intervention and labor rigidity.
The piece argues that through tax policy and private initiative America rebuilt its space and industrial lead. It cites 42 atomic plants against the USSR’s six, 64 000 computers versus 5 04, and the San Onofre plant as proof of technological dominance while criticizing bureaucratic government meddling.
President Nixon, in remarks Feb 17, insists federal housing law enforces no race based bans yet will not subsidize moves into unaffordable suburbs. HUD Secretary Romney promotes Break-through low cost housing but faces cabinet policy divergence. A HUD shake up could follow as policy differs between the White House and agency.
The piece argues that a Capitol bombing reveals vulnerabilities in an open society. It condemns the attack as a betrayal of the American people and security will be tightened. It notes Nixon’s stance that public buildings must remain open to the people, preserving American strength against terrorism.
Anthony Grey, imprisoned by Red Guards in Peking, obsesses over ants in his cell. He watches them drag a moth wing to their nest, reflects on freedom and the mind, and chronicles their salvaging work while grappling with guilt for harming a pet.
A quirky riff on luck, belief, and daily discipline. The narrator mocks fortune tellers and urges caution with cash for a new car while noting believers and skeptics alike face the strain of the freeway. Gwendolyn is a cited listener in a playful, cautionary aside.
A 1971 Columbus Nebraska Telegram emphasizes information as a path to freedom. It asserts freedom as a divine gift paired with self control, aligning with the Commandments the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Dear Dr Lamb discusses angina causes mainly atherosclerosis, noting it’s less common in women in their forties but rises with age. Advice includes weight loss, avoiding caffeine and cigarettes, and gradual walking after medical check. stresses not to overexert, and to consult a doctor before starting exercise. Also answers about chicken fat and cholesterol, noting American Heart Association guidance on saturated fat.
A compact crossword style listing shows across and down clues with varied wordplay. Entries include terms for elevation, Greek roots, animals, colors, and general knowledge, suggesting a mixed difficulty puzzle from a historical page.
The piece argues Nixon faces a critical six week period as Laos operations hinge on South Vietnamese resilience against the Ho Chi Minh trail. It outlines two grim options if the South Vietnamese falter: escalate with U.S. ground troops under a legal fiction or withdraw to risk a communist coalition governing South Vietnam.
A messy analysis links North Vietnamese actions and Cambodian port closings to shaping the 1970 campaign. It posits a tense window before May Day protests, with student groups pressing against Nixon and a broader struggle across Indochina, Berlin, and the Middle East influencing public opinion and political futures.
The text argues that defining a living wage is subjective and notes that Social Security tax receipts barely exceed expenditures. It cites 1869 trust fund data showing a surplus used for other purposes and claims modern funds are not saved for individuals. The author says any increase in benefits would require higher taxes, now or later.
A reader quotes educator Mrs. Mildred Ashers on the board decision permitting girls to compete with boys in noncontact high school sports. The message contrasts with a student voice about presidential era ideals and unity.
The article analyzes President Nixon’s handling of the Laos incursion and Vietnam withdrawal, noting a public disfavor toward the war yet a strategy to protect South Vietnam. It cites Melvin Laird’s defense posture report, Vietnamization goals, and the risk of protracted transition as Saigon’s forces build air, naval, and logistics capabilities.
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