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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1972

Page

2

Chamber of Commerce questions foreign competition impact on US jobs

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce warns that foreign competition and inflation threaten American-made goods. It argues exports support millions of jobs, that laws restricting foreign products would invite retaliation, and urges workers to adapt through competitiveness rather than tariffs.

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Four day work week faces home life clash

Newspaper column notes firms testing a four day work week encounter resistance from housewives burdened with domestic duties. Men returning early from work seek leisure, while women juggle shopping, chores, and family care, prompting a push to revert toward longer weeks.

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Ground station linking Nixon summit coverage to satellite

Sophisticated U S equipment shipped to Peking enabled worldwide news of Nixon's Red China summit. American technicians installed a ground station in Peking to relay coverage via a Pacific satellite. China weighs keeping a station to join satellite networks, a potential step toward broader influence and peace, though odds remain uncertain.

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HEW crash program wastes funds on Indian nurse training

The Health, Education and Welfare Department launched a 1970 1.2 million crash program to train Staln Indians as practical nurses and medical technicians. Labor Department funds paid for the effort but complains about wasteful spending including costly consultants and unauthorized experts. The program spent 20,000 to train a nurse and 16,000 more than similar Labor Department programs, with 21 full-time staff producing 10 graduates, illustrating bureaucratic excess in costly Indian assistance.

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Last survivor recounts nuclear holocaust in 1972 interview

In a New Zealand broadcast, Hiram Potts claims he survived the Grand Canyon disaster after a 1972 nuclear conflict. He describes hearing Nixon and world powers discuss peace while nations face humiliation, with no clear survivors beyond Potts and New Zealand.

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Speaker recalls radio chaos and nuclear fallout in canyon

An interview quotes a survivor reflecting on foreign affairs talk, the Paris peace talks, and hesitations after nuclear explosions. He recalls being isolated in a Grand Canyon camp and crediting Nixon’s decision, suggesting the U.S. could be humiliated yet still supports the former president.

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Freedom and morality in a 1972 Columbus column

A Columbus Nebraska publication from May 18 1972 discusses freedom and moral guides. It argues that true liberty requires responsibility and aligns with the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. The piece contrasts government control with individual rights and calls for consistent ethical conduct.

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Fragmented sports glossary page itemizes players and terms

A puzzle style list mixes sport terms and names such as ACHOSS JT a poker and Uteplart 12 with entries like Paris of attto and Athena SLAunt. The page includes various random phrases, numbers, and possible names, resembling a crossword or glossary from a sports section.

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Press Freedom Cited As Fragile Asset At Hofstra Talk

Andrew Heiskell of Filmed Incorporated warned at Hofstra University that public opinion and government limits threaten the free press in the United States. He cited a survey showing 5 percent doubt the press should report stories harmful to national interests, and a Missouri study placing only 16 nations as free to a high degree. He urged vigilance to defend core democratic values of a free press.

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Wallace as a viable Democratic candidate shocks pollsters

The essay argues that George Wallace, despite racist history and fringe status, has shown strong primary performance in several states. It notes polls ignore Wallace as a potential nominee, while comparing him to McGovern and past figures. The piece questions why national polls exclude him while acknowledging his growing appeal and shifting rhetoric.

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Greek economy climbs amid stability criticism fades

In a statistical report governor Demetrios Clanis cites Greece posting 7.4 percent GNI growth in 171 and a 63 percent rise in foreign exchange reserves. Tourism, shipping profits, and new industries drive the surge as political stability reassures allies.

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Mediterranean Eyes NATO Ties Amid Strategic North Africa Shift

The article notes rising importance of North Africa and Greece in Western strategic planning. It cites Cairo as a major Soviet allied military hub and details restricted airspace, MIG patrols, and tanks near airports. It highlights U S and NATO efforts to bolster Greece as a Western safe haven for sailors dependents and broader alliance strength.

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Readers praise anti McCiovern ad writer and sponsor

A Telegram letter praises the intelligence and courage of the writer and sponsor behind recent anti McGovern ads. The letter questions propagandistic messaging and defends criticizing ads while noting the Telegram will not publish campaign letters.

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Government Employees and the Right to Strike Debate

The piece argues there is no inherent right to strike for public employees. It claims government workers, protected by civil service and tenure, lack the authority to deny others their jobs if salaries and conditions allow. It supports collective bargaining but insists workers may quit without preventing replacements.

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