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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1971
Page
2
Opinion explains silver coins gain value as a collectible and metal, citing Gresham's Law and the 1964 end of silver minting. It argues bad money drives out good, pushing hoarding of silver and gold while base metal and fiat currency depreciate, increasing demand for numismatic value and silver content.
Four men were arrested near Montreal for the kidnapping and murder of Pierre Laporte. The case sparked a massive juror pool as a trial began, while Canadian civil liberties were strained. Separately, Boiety Seale’s trial in the Black Panther case drew a record juror venire amid wider upheaval.
A Tax Foundation study in New York shows the average taxpayer spends 2 hours 37 minutes of each eight hour day on taxes after exemptions rise and surpluses reduce revenue. The paper notes deficits fuel inflation and local, state, and national government spending, fueling tax opposition to bond issues and overrides.
A playful catalog of Guinness World Records quirks spans giants and dwarfs, unusual animals, long hair, extreme diets, and curious feats across many nations. It notes the tallest man, smallest adult, heaviest man, and other extreme records with a mix of factual claims and humorous asides.
A collage of extreme facts spans Krakatoa’s 1884 destruction, daily cosmic dust influx, glacier size estimates, Mauna Kea’s height, extreme temperatures, earth’s solar orbit, absolute zero, a colossal star, top spirits, a massive furred pelt, fast computing, multilingual prowess, a tongue twister, and record art prices, mixed with inconsistent figures and incomplete notes.
A brief Telegram news item from Columbus Nebraska dated Friday March 26 1971 notes a campaign or statement themed Peace Begin With Me. The short read highlights a peace message associated with the period and local coverage. The article presents a concise, era appropriate tone for a community newspaper record.
Dear Dr Lamb I have a boy 14 years old who runs a fever at times up to about 99.6 or 99.5 F and has undergone extensive tests with antibiotics and treatment in the past. The doctor explains normal body temperature varies with the day and can differ by two to three degrees, suggesting no serious illness if no other symptoms are present.
A fragmented crossword style list mixes Across and Down clues with scattered phrases. It references card games, sports, people, places, and various definitions, presenting a dense puzzle-like collection of clues and partial answers across multiple themes.
Life magazine writer recalls Tom Dewey’s knowledge that the United States had cracked the Japanese code before Pearl Harbor and the possible political use of this information. Dewey debated whether to publicize administration failures, weighing the risk of confirming whether Japan had changed its code. A Tulsa visit and a suspenseful Army letter followed as he faced calls for candor.
The narrative recounts Tom Dewey’s view on the Pearl Harbor code, noting generals Marshall and Wedemeyer and Colonel Clarke dealing with secret messages. It questions why Tokyo never learned of the code change and laments Dewey’s inability to use the issue in the 1944 campaign.
Paying cash for small labor without records invites double payment risks and possible fraud. Use checks or receipts to prove work done, protecting both parties. Reasons for unrecorded pay vary from welfare or taxes to alimony and support, so securing a traceable method is prudent.
The Bucyrus Ohio Telegraph-Forum notes Prof Hassakob Seiler of Cologne University studied among the Cahwilla in Southern California. He says the tribe avoids stating names and events as facts, treating present or past occurrences as possibilities, contrasting with Washingtonese.
Washington reports a major pivot in foreign policy toward dividing the Communist world. The plan prioritizes Romania Red China and North Vietnam as entry points to open ties, reduce coalitions against the US, and shape a Yugoslavia-like path in Asia while pursuing closer Western contracts and indirect influence through selective aid.
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