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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1969
Page
2
An editorial laments government overreach in toy safety, arguing caveat emptor remains valid and warning that new laws will raise taxes, inflate prices, and reduce diligence. It criticizes consumer advocates, cites child protection bills, and warns that bureaucratic snooping harms manufacturers and parents alike.
Analysis by Kenneth Culp Davis on the vast discretionary power held by officials and the need for safeguards. Highlights include local police and prosecutors as top sources of unchecked power, ombudsmen as citizen advocates, and the role of investigative journalism in ensuring accountability. Mentions the shadow influence of non-elected legislative intermediaries and the call for vigilance to uphold ethical standards.
A columnist argues that forming a habit of attending church is simpler than breaking personal routines to worship regularly and urges starting a campaign to attract summer attendees.
The Telegram urges readers to promote freedom through self-control and responsible action, stating freedom is a gift from God and not license or anarchy. It ties liberty to moral guides including the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence, urging peace starting with individuals. Columbus, Nebraska, November 20, 7969.
Q and A on cholecystitis with lithiasis, gallbladder removal, nonfunctioning gallbladder, and diet. Best treatment is gallbladder removal to prevent painful attacks and infection. X rays show stones that may require surgery. Answers cover diet, antispasmodics, lecithin, niacin, and lithium use in mood disorders.
A chaotic crossword style page lists clues and partial answers across topics including currencies, places, gods, and common nouns. The jumble mixes monetary units, geography, and language hints with stray capitalized terms and misprinted phrases, reflecting OCR garble from a newspaper puzzle page.
Monday announcement by Don Moist detailing the incorporation of Shady Lake Club a rural resort three miles west of Columbus with Helen and George Moist also named as organizers. Authorized capital ten thousand dollars, with a three to five member board and officers including Don Moist as president, George Moist as vice president, and Helen Moist as secretary treasurer.
John Chamberlain reports on Nixon’s Rockefeller Report reaction among Latin American observers. He notes Nixon’s stance boosting Latin image, calls for political stability, and outlines proposed tariff preferences to foster light industry while warning against relying on public money. Fidel Castro remains cited as a regional destabilizing factor.
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