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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1971
Page
2
Telegram opinion argues that expanding welfare as a federal entitlement risks undermining initiative and encourages permanent dependency. It notes budget strains, inter state shopping, and bureaucratic resistance, urging a work linked approach over universal entitlement.
A Wall Street Journal piece notes advertisers turn antimaterialist hippie trends into profits. It cites razor- trimmed hair, surplus jackets, brand-new jeans, Avon boots, and mass-produced handmade wares marketed as natural or authentic.
A reflective piece recalls the enduring appeal of the cowboy film trope amid wartime patriotism and shifting tastes. It contrasts Tom Mix and classic showdowns with modern Hollywood, noting audiences’ nostalgia for the horse and rider as genres evolved post World War II.
Ohio Senator Stephen Young sends a blunt reply to an elderly constituent who asked how to remove pornographic content from television. The Huntsville Alabama Times reports the exchange, highlighting the congressman's famed curt style.
Report reveals policy shifted after race relations study. Navy promoted John Paul Jones VII of Akron as mess waiter, sparking claims that prior selections favored race over qualification. Navy denies motive, cites best qualified choice amid broader integration push.
The Los Angeles Times reports Seaman Jonesy, the first WASP to be chosen for an officers mess, reflects on the policy shift allowing WASPs into Navy officers’ quarters. He asserts pride in breaking barriers, while acknowledging potential initial hostility and aiming to prove WASPs can excel in all mess bays. President Nixon honors Jones with a white mess jacket.
The Telegram emphasizes freedom as a God given gift, not a government grant. It condemns license and anarchy and calls for self control aligned with moral guides including the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. Dated Columbus Nebraska May 13 1971.
In a Sacramento stop notes show Governor Reagan criticizing the California Rural Legal Assistance program as misused public funds and lacking accountability while opposing OEO efforts. He cites complaints of ideological behavior, unauthorized cases, and delays in reform as evidence of systemic trouble across agencies.
In San Diego the governor touts experimental voucher use to inject choice into pre college education, arguing it would push schools to meet student needs and sidestep church state issues, while noting critiques from Los Angeles Times and shifts at major papers. He remains optimistic about political fights in Washington.
Dr Lamb answers reader concerns about nervousness in youth noting it may signal an underlying medical issue and advising open family discussion and physician consultation. He warns against fake remedies, highlights causes such as caffeine and thyroid problems, and emphasizes honesty with parents and doctors.
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A reader writes to the editor complaining about the Columbus School Board eliminating profanity from school plays. The letter argues many hear the language at home and condemns the policy while praising Robert Larson for continuing to stage clean, wholesome productions. The writer notes that Oklahoma drew full houses and admires Larson’s stance.
A reader letters argues against a mandatory helmet law in Nebraska, noting fines for noncompliance and license classification, contending helmet use should be by choice. The writer questions government overreach, cites safety benefits, and mocks compulsory riding rules while acknowledging potential head injury reduction.
In Louisville the bourbon industry reels as distillers plan a July 172 unveiling of a new light whisky to appeal to younger and female drinkers, driven by higher bourbon costs, aging constraints, and regulatory hurdles. Industry voices predict significant production shifts and a future mix of plastic bottles and reimagined labels.
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