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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1971
Page
2
A Telegram Opinion contrasts civilian and government dollars, arguing that civilian spending spurs local wealth through created value while government dollars transfer funds and distort economies. It cites a defense contract and geographic money shifting, noting the different impacts on California, Texas, and broader communities.
A humorous essay laments school board attempts to ban swear words in class productions. The piece argues for realism in education and cites teens' exposure to profanity in daily life, citing the CHS stage production Parayankees as a focal point.
The piece lampoons hairdressers and cosmetic trends as it praises Martha Mitchell’s coiffure. It likens a glamorous look to Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Cleopatra, mocks overdone styles, and notes the social power of a well by styled head.
A personal collage of keepsakes, from a bent doorknob to a birthday card from Elinor, evokes memories of a household and its late wife. The fragment mixes family relics with reflections on headlines from Pearl Harbor era and musings on literature, sex, and society.
The Telegram urges readers to promote and preserve freedom, arguing self control precedes true liberty. It asserts freedom is a divine gift, not government granted, and must align with moral guides like the Ten Commandments the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
A reader asks how to overcome lifelong social insecurity and blushing without psychiatric help. The doctor urges discussing the issue with a minister, practicing social interaction, and helping others to ease timidity, noting most people share some insecurity and that gradual practice can improve relations and self confidence.
A garbled OCR fragment lists varied clues and numbers such as American masculine, Italian feather, Russian ruler and mariner port. The text mixes names, descriptors, and stray figures, suggesting a puzzle page with scattered entries rather than a cohesive story.
The piece critiques the Henry Cabot Lodge Commission report on UN membership for Red China, arguing its charter subscription stance mirrors long-standing opposition by the One Sian Against the Admission of Communist China groups. It suggests U S policy hinges on Beijing’s behavior and Taiwan’s seat, noting Nixon’s stance on China’s behavior and the two thirds requirement for admission.
The piece argues U S pressure on Peking risks seeming weak and warns of shifting power in Asia. It suggests Japan may arm more, China and Russia grow stronger, and warns that failure to demand real concessions could invite a "feasting on the U S corpse" by global powers.
A radio editorial proposes a flat tax on gross income with no exemptions or deductions. The answer argues such simplicity misleads, would invite future tax hikes, and reveals the core unfairness lies in the tax system itself rather than the method, urging finance by user charges instead.
Indianapolis News editor Stanton Evans outlines six success rules from experience and wisdom. He urges finding joy in daily life, earning rewards through effort, giving more than you take, never settling, learning from setbacks, and knowing one’s abilities while embracing serenity with change. The quotes emphasize personal growth and steadfast striving.
Independent observers note limited official detail on Laos war history and refugee numbers. McCloskey suggests U.S. bombing, begun in 1969, displaced hundreds of thousands, while critics question scale and continuity of combat claims across northern Laos and the Mekong region.
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