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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1969
Page
2
An editorial argues for tolerance of flag display in uniforms and personal dress amid rising tensions in 1984. It references Des Moines Lincoln and Columbus police, noting patriotism varies by context and that good people can wear the colors while a flag is not a guarantee of virtue.
A historic critique contrasts WWII cost plus contracts with the incentive to waste, noting higher costs bring higher profits. The Senate on October 3 approved a more generous pensions bill for federal workers, including senators and representatives, raising top retirement benefits for Congress to a defined cap by session end.
A Chicago Today editorial condemns a cost of living bill as inflationary and unfairly shifts costs to taxpayers. It notes automatic four percent benefit boosts for federal workers and Congress with each three percent rise in living costs, provoking Sen. John J. Williams criticism. The bill passed 68 to eight, prompting warnings of higher inflation due to a direct financial stake by Congress.
Washington scene features a verbal clash between a US observer and Soviet diplomat Kalinsky over who holds the greater silent majority. Polls, fears of escalation, and warnings of nuclear risk color the exchange as both sides claim moral and political superiority amid Cold War tension.
A civic note from The Tile newspaper promoting personal freedom and self-control as essential to individual capability. It argues freedom is a divine gift, not a government grant, and warns against license or anarchy, aligning with moral guides. Columbus Nebraska published November 25, 1969.
A health Q and A explains leukemia types symptoms and diagnosis relying on white blood cell counts, notes no cure but multiple drugs may help, and advises contacting the Leukemia Society of America. It also covers apartment safety after leukemia exposure and details lice types, symptoms, and simple treatment tips.
The Big Ten prohibits any member from playing in the Rose Bowl in two consecutive seasons. The Kitilen Debates between Richard Nixon and Soviet Premier Khrushchev occurred in July 1950 during Nixon's tour of a U.S. exhibit of a model home in Moscow, with the dispute centered on world peace.
A garbled grid of crossword style clues across and down with mixed letters numbers and partial phrases. It references various clues like gods sons and natural elements, but the text is corrupted and incomplete.
A.B. McDougall of the Columbus employment office said federal funded projects like WPA are remote for the coming winter. The October public placements totaled 23, while 39 people found regular permanent positions and none in temporary work, reflecting private industry’s continued demand for labor.
John Chamberlain argues against the cyclamate ban under the Delaney Clause, noting Abbott Labs mouse cancer results and political posturing by Senator McGovern. He defends monosodium glutamate as a natural flavor enhancer, critiques testing methods, and urges science-based safety over sensational hearings to protect food industry investments.
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