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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1973
Page
2
A Telegram Opinion quotes State Senator Mer Nae questioning a plan to boost gasohol by converting Nebraska grown wheat into alcohol for cars. He cautions about food use for fuel but says the concept deserves study, urging private enterprise to investigate while noting oil’s finite nature.
An excerpt discusses a May issue piece asserting private enterprise keeps wage gains ahead of living costs from 1947 to 1973. It cites a table on living costs versus weekly earnings, notes inflation effects and tax drag, and argues government restraint would unleash greater economic growth and personal earnings.
A Denver widow decides to remove life support for her 1-year-old son David after doctors determine brain death and limited survival. She seeks guidance from physicians and ministers, ultimately ending her son's life to spare him further suffering and a future as a mere vegetable.
A fragmented Q and A snippet discusses stars seen without telescope about 44k on a clear night. It asks about citizenship rights in Liberia and mentions myths personifying bravery. It notes some birds are mute and identifies a swift game bind as the split-wing goose at 68 mph.
A Columbus Telegram editorial reflects on freedom as a gift from God and a government grant, urging adherence to moral commandments and the path of peaceful independence. It frames democracy as a duty, contrasting order with anarchy and calling for unity under shared truths.
A damaged OCR fragment lists diverse items including terms like Turkey, Asia, lamprey, river, father, city, plant exudate, and various Latin or foreign words. The jumble resembles a glossary or clipped index rather than a coherent local article, with no clear event, date, or identifiable individuals.
The piece argues Washington partisan forces exploit Watergate to hobble the President while Democrats press the issue across media. It notes EU relations under Ostpolitik shifting, Brezhnev’s looming visit to Bonn, and domestic Politburo changes aiding the Leader amid economic lag and East Bloc control.
Analysis notes that amid Nixon era turmoil the White House wields leverage in American politics while Western Europe watches Watergate with restraint. The piece argues focus remains on lasting issues rather than scandals, stressing European Soviet relations and long term stability beyond U S political drama.
The article reviews a push by the Committee for the Future to fund a private space mission called Mankind One, aiming to develop space resources and improve life on Earth. It contrasts public funding skepticism, the Viking Mars landings, and past plans like Harvest Moon with NASA and Soviet cautions.
Ray Bradbury voiced concern that public interest in space wanes as television makes grand ventures seem small. He noted private sponsors and industry leaders divert attention, fearing future space efforts rely on media appeal to succeed. He urged renewed public engagement to launch "Mankind One."
A conversation reveals how thousands of telegrams to the White House were routed through the Committee for the Re-Election of the President to claim broad support for Nixon’s mining at Harbor. Operators discuss charges, delivery delays, and the secrecy of sources as the debate touches on legality and press exposure.
The Santa Ana Register reviews the idea of hiring a lobbyist to secure what cities call their share of federal revenue. It weighs two futures: if the city gets its share and spends it, or if it does not and loses funds to others. The piece argues neither outcome guarantees citizens their wants, while warning federal funds may come with oversight and shifting money to other locales.
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