Press critique in Straight Talk column sparks debate
The piece discusses Tom Anderson’s defense of press freedom and responsibility, contrasting his views with critics who warn against licensing or state control. It cites John Tebbel on market discipline, notes public power over media, and argues readers punish errors by patronage.
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Tom Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Me. Anderson
The
New York Times
Kirk Andersonius
Anderson
Agnew
Saturday Review
John Tebbel
Tebbel
Wevler Tebbel
Partiets
Tebbet
United States
Wth
New York
Te Telegram
Telegram statement on freedom and self control speech
A civic minded note argues freedom as a gift from God and personal self control, opposing government power. It asserts consistency with moral guides and foundational documents like the Declaration and Golden Rule, urging readers to promote peace by personal discipline.
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Ity Pelegram
Your Freedom
Min
Doctor's Mailbag aging and prostate clues
Natural aging can increase urination frequency especially in high strung individuals. Prostate enlargement, bladder disease, diabetes, or urethral obstruction may cause daytime and nighttime urgency and require urologic evaluation. Prostate removal, cancer history, and hormone therapy effects discussed with cautious guidance.
Art Buchwald Anecdote on War Draft Attitude
Washington column features Art Buchwald recounting a brief office encounter with a one year old child and a remark about choosing Canada over U S Army service amid Vietnam War tensions. The piece hints at public war sentiment through a humorous, observational lens.
Postwar Dilemma: Canada Post and Moral Tradeoffs
A man debates leaving the United States for Canada to avoid post office work and rail duties, arguing the army could still force service anywhere. He fears brainwashing, immoral labor, and losing his conscience as others in the post office become embittered. The discussion touches strikes, aviation, and possible assignments from Saigon to garbage collection.
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Schowl
Grand Central Post Office
United States Army
Army
U.S. Army
Canada
United States
Saigon
Los Angeles Timer Syndicate
The Womers Liberation Movement and Women at Work
Lee Mueller comments on a nationwide trend of women leaving traditional roles. He jokes about liberated women seeking independence, jobs, and escape from domestic duties, critiquing male attitudes and marriage dynamics with wary humor.
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New York
Nea
Sandy
Seattle
Orlando
Bangor
Long Beach
Women’s Liberation Movement
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Movement doomed Third theory about women liberation
A humorous riff questions the Women's Liberation Movement and mocks feminist stereotypes. It argues many women prefer traditional roles, calls liberation a joke, and offers theories about radicals and beauty contests, using light sarcasm and public-voiced satire.
Q s and A s Wassail Bowls Of Old England Made Of
A cryptic quiz item notes wassail bowls of old England were made of a material that never wore out and could hold boiling liquids without being harmed or damaged, described as remarkable and resilient.
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Old
England
Cryptic Lexicon Page Teems With Maritime, Musical, and Legal Clues
A fragmented OCR reads like a lexicon crosswords listing nautical terms, musical notes, legal terms, and names including biblical references. Amid scattered phrases, it hints at a compiled glossary of words and definitions across themes like mariners direction iron, feminine terms, and table scraps.
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Ivan
Soule Max Tiguid
Dredack
Ice instead of outgoing spring river flows in reverse
The Platte River reversal causes ice cakes to rest on sandbars as thaws slow runoff. Rain and warmer days yield clear water, with ice likely to rot away on dry pedestals. The article notes widespread thaw patterns and river behavior across creeks and streams.
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Loop
Tl. &. Eavles
State Highway Department
Lestriday
William Werguson
Daily Telegram
Fort Marion
St. Augustine, Jr
E. J. Christensen
Florida
Christensen
Colfax County
Adolph Hitler
Stanley Kradl
Schuyler
Hitler
Vienna
Kracl
Gulcher
Kracs
Bohemia
True champions reflect on district basketball loss and character
The Columbus Discoverer reprints a long editorial praising Columbus High School basketball players for competing with dignity after a one point loss. It commends Coach Jack Johnson and the team for sportsmanship, resilience, and maintaining composure despite disappointment, calling them true champions both on and off the court.
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Columbus Discoverer
CHS
W. E. Jackson
Milo Kincaid
Columbus
Jack Johnson
State
Columbus High School
Johnson
People praise Holy Week doings and student concert
The writer thanks ministers for Union Services and Easter celebrations in Columbus. She notes Suzanne Jouvenat's vocal concert sponsored by Robert Larsen and the Columbus High School Music Department, praising youthful talent and aspiration. Virginia M. (Mrs. Clair D.) Miller expresses gratitude.
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Tesday
Robert Larsen
Columbus High School
Suzanne Jouvenat
Louis Rambour
Telegram
Virginia
Clair D.) Miller
Barbs by Phil Pastoret on debts and family outings
A witty column satirizes payday loans and debt as a horse player’s fate. It mocks brash youths scheduled for a family day, urges caution with behavior, and ends with a quip about shaking before faking in social acts.
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Phil Pastoret
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Nebraska
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Nebraska High School Activities Association
Webb
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Omaha
Roy Nauenburg
Joe Jalek
Jerman Ochlrich
To Save the Children, Federation
Homemakers of America
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FWA
Trace Drinnin
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Patti Duranski
Jack Slovieeck
John Kuharek
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Des Moines
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