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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1969
Page
2
An editorial argues that presidents are remembered for overall impact rather than immediate nit-picking analysis. It cites Vice President Spiro T. Agnew on avoiding instant analysis and criticizes post speech scrutiny as overly querulous. The piece contends lasting impressions matter more than fleeting commentary.
Instant analysis notes what was said and omitted as discussions reference Vice President Agnew’s moratorium remarks. Commentators quote his line about an effete corps of impudent snobs and mock the press for out of context quoting while noting the original phrasing’s sharp wit.
The Grand Island Independent reports a 1500 job layoff as the army ammunition plant reduces orders. Officials note housing and commerce show little immediate impact while Hastings and Kearney communities grow cooperative, promoting private enterprise and broader regional economic plans for what may become a boon in disguise.
The text contrasts Nebraskan labor shortages and wartime anxieties with Singapore's transition from government led policy to private enterprise. It notes troop withdrawals and 40 000 civilian jobs at risk, yet highlights Singapore's rapid growth driven by oil electronics shipbuilding and manufacturing booms. Local leaders praise private enterprise over government programs as more reliable for Columbus and the nation.
Washington reports quote Vice President Agnew as loyal to President Nixon and ready to take on more responsibility. Spokesman says Agnew is proud of Nixon, supports his leadership, and has instructed briefing Nixon on all key decisions. Agnew seeks greater exposure for the President and the administration’s policy aims.
In a discussion, Vice President Agnew rejects claims he chose Nixon to win the South and asserts Nixon is kept busy with day to day issues. He argues Nixon is the best man for the job and denies a power split, stating both will share headlines and the moon shot attendance showed unity.
A reprint of a political pamphlet style editorial emphasizing personal freedom as a divine gift, self control, and moral guidance. It invokes God, independence ideals, and the Golden Rule to advocate non tyranny and peaceful civic spirit.
A medical briefing warns rubella can cause severe fetal damage if contracted in early pregnancy, citing 1964-65 epidemic losses and the need for vaccination. It recommends targeting children ages five to ten initially, with broader rollout after year’s start, while advising against use in women of childbearing age.
A jumbled set of crossword like clues and stray fragments across topics including places, numbers, and occupations. The lines mix letters, phrases, and partial words with no coherent article or narrative.
John Chamberlain argues against lynching Haynsworth by Senators voting on his Supreme Court confirmation. He cites Margaret Chase Smith and Robert Griffin, questions Time magazine’s claims, and urges votes based on judicial philosophy, not alleged conflicts of interest. Distributed by King Features Syndicate.
On Sunday October 28 at 6 29 p m the Loup River Public Power District completed a switch that made Columbus power fully supplied from the hydro project. Earlier, Loup power reached Columbus intermittently via Grand Island and a link with Central Power Riverside plant and Consumers Public Power district. The new permanent connection ends the prior partial service and ties Columbus to the hydro system.
A reader disputes a printed quotation attributed to Grover Cleveland and then Grover Cleveland Alexander, noting misattribution and proposing Nebraskan baseball fame instead. The letter criticizes the paper’s editorial choices and worries about subversive influence in the community.
Q which is the largest known bivalve A the giant clam question notes the giant clam shells are often over three feet long and weigh several hundred pounds, with descriptions indicating its size and weight.
Fragmented OCR text shows a local newspaper advertisement for The Freedom Telegram in Columbus Nebraska. It lists contact details, subscription rates, and change of address instructions with garbled words and mis-spellings.
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