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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1970
Page
2
An opinion piece notes the dwindling art of political humor in modern politics. It recalls Governor Tiemann, Terry Carpenter, and a shift in who supplies the wit, mentioning Terrible Terry backing an opponent and Nobby’s hopes regarding Carpenter.
A compact reflection on political humor featuring Albin, Will Rogers, Art Buchwald, and Al Capp. The narrator notes long years of keeping things light, joking about pallbearers and indiscretion, and hopes for more self made political rumor from politicians themselves.
Telegram opinion notes shifting emphasis on the body in society and commerce. It cites a Denver report about The Body Shoppe receiving a 41000 loan from a government agency, then notes the business did not repair vehicles but specialized body art. The piece argues body focus spreads curiosity and social action.
A transcripted exchange from television features host Robert K Dornan calling defense attorney William Kunstler about courtroom protest crowds. Kunstler argues bodies should speak out against injustice, prompting reflection on whether youth and minds align with a cause or become mere bodies for others' aims.
Jim Bishop reports on heroin's grip on children, with Walter Vandermeer’s death and a 15 year old found dead from heroin. A Bronx boy dies, and 250 under 16 will die this year from overdoses. The piece cites pushers, hospital cures, and federal measures as customs expands its force to curb trafficking.
In a broad discussion on drug abuse, officials uncover opium hidden in ships and cars during a New York Brooklyn harbor sweep, while warnings highlight heroin as a deadly lure. Articles critique doctor shopping, urge tougher public service ads, and lament societal indifference to youth drug exposure.
The piece contrasts Freedom Newspaper ideas with Ayn Rand's Objectivism, stressing individual liberty, private property, and voluntary association. It argues self-responsibility and condemns government-funded subsidies, notes religious freedom, and critiques Atlas Shrugged style views on sexual freedom while urging questions on economic and government roles.
The metal plaque on the Moon lists four people: Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin, Michael Collins, and Richard Nixon. The design of the Soviet flag is described as red for revolution the hammer and sickle for unity of workers and peasants and a star for the Communist Party.
A column by Wayne Brandstadt discusses asthma treatment risks from prolonged cortisone use and the limited relief from antihistamines. It covers pet allergen desensitization, safe brief exposure to a poodle with antihistamines on hand, and notes about dyslexia and possible repeat kindergarten for reading delays with guidance on diagnosis and treatment.
Puzzle filled with scattered clues across a wide range of topics. Entries include astronomical terms, names, and places, interlaced with numeric hints and wordplay. The grid appears to mix across and down hints with partial answers like Ethiopian-American dignitary and Cyprinoid fish, suggesting a large themed crossword.
Ecologists warn of long term contamination, but fear mongering scares teens. Emphasize solvable tech and voluntary cooperation. Highlights include low emission engines, DDT substitutes, thermal pollution solutions, and use of beneficial insects. Earth Day demonstrations urge hopeful paths and youth involvement.
Columbus city leaders discussed adopting a policy on street and curb improvements. Districts would be formed only if requested by a substantial group of property owners. WPA preference for districts before more curb work is unclear for spring. City Clerk Stenzel noted many scattered requests on file, with only one complete block ready.
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