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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1972
Page
2
An excerpt from Dr. fross Bi. McKinney’s article in The National Observer attacks environmentalists as con men who promise something for nothing. The Kansas professor criticizes eco rhetoric and claims pollution solutions are dominated by industry and tax‑supported elites.
The article summarizes McKinney's critique of ecological propagandists who favor higher taxes and stricter regulations, arguing they shift money from individuals to federal coffers and empower politicians. It contends local pollution is caused by taxing and regulating business, and urges active, inward effort and resistance to environmental hype for real progress.
In England Professor Passey and colleagues tested rat exposure to cigarette and cigar tobacco. Of 48 rats exposed to cigarette smoke, 34 died from respiratory disease, while only 3 of 48 exposed to cigar tobacco died. Researchers cite curing methods and potential toxins as reasons, with results reported in the British Medical Journal on Oct. 23, 1971.
The Florida primary saw Governor George Wallace win a larger share of votes than expected, stunning liberal Democrats who labeled him a demagogue and racist. The piece questions why voters favored Wallace over Humphrey Muskie Lindsay Jackson and suggests fear of the alternatives drove support.
A humorous public service piece proposes a presidential candidate aptitude test. It presents multiple choice items on political stances and actions, then shifts to five minute math problems, inviting readers to score at least 63 to prove qualification.
A jumble of questions and phrases asks about funding a national convention, debts of a campaign, ticket sales to lobbyists, and a matching exercise with ethnic votes. It includes false statements about leadership and a quote on presidential duty, all in a fragmented OCR style.
A reader asks if anxiety neurosis and neurpasthenia are the same and what treatments apply. The article explains anxiety as a normal response to danger, but persistent anxiety becomes an anxiety neurosis potentially causing fatigue and neuroasthenia. Causes include life stress, with anemia a possible but less common factor. Treatments emphasize reassurance, physician discussion, and exploration of life situations. severe cases may need psychiatric counseling. Tranquilizers may help some, but long term relief favors psychotherapy and resolving underlying issues.
In Hanover and Durham, liberal Republicanism shapes the GOP contrast as Rep McCloskey withdraws after a two percent NH vote. Nixon leads primaries with a solid showing, while Ashbrook grapples with Taiwan talk and conservative pressure. The piece notes California and New York primaries looming with conservative groups watching closely.
The United Farm Workers Union led by Cesar Chavez secured its first Southeast contract covering 4200 Minute Maid agricultural workers in Florida. The deal signals a push toward compulsory unionism, with unions asserting control over employment through membership and good standing rules, reflecting tactics praised by Meany and noted for potential future campaigns in citrus and sugar industries.
The piece argues farm workers under union contracts lose rights and can be dismissed if the union demands it. It critiques the Chavez union, noting lack of by laws and protections, high dues, and no member vote on dues or leadership. Polls suggest broad public opposition to compulsory unionism on farms.
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