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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1973
Page
2
A fragmentary meditation compares Sisyphus from Greek myth to political meddling in personal affairs. It notes his craftiness and the mythic fate of rolling a stone uphill forever, defining Sisyphean as continual and ineffective effort.
The columnist critiques Senator Charles Percy of Illinois proposing a tax on autos under 20 miles per gallon, aiming to force gas guzzlers from the market by 1976 and reach 25 mpg by 1981, arguing the plan would hurt workers and fail to meaningfully reduce pollution. The piece questions ecological zeal in politics and notes limited availability of high mileage cars.
A nostalgic tour recalls trolley cars seven passenger jitneys and step-ins underwear. It notes costs like 22 cents for silent movies, bobbed hair bold styles, and lively slang. Mentions Ford colors and cultural icons from Gatsby to The New Yorker, Prohibition and Mussolini era politics.
A reader and spouse seek guidance on their son a Navy veteran with paranoid schizophrenia and violent behavior The doctor explains schizophrenia varies and says nothing more effective is obvious within veteran or state hospitals given resources He urges focusing on self care and avoiding futile searches for new opinions while acknowledging limited funds and personnel.
In Washington a conservative gathering weighs Reagan as a national contender. The talk centers on a November referendum Prop One to enshrine the 1973 tax cut in the state constitution, promising to limit future tax increases despite population growth and higher incomes. Reagan backers push the plan while others doubt its broader political value.
The piece outlines a proposed California fiscal plan with senior exemptions and special interests opposing tax shifts. It describes an emergency fund at about two tenths of one percent of personal income and possible temporary tax measures approved by two thirds of the legislature if reserves are exhausted. A popular vote could suspend or renew spending limits and future tax changes, impacting education safety and local services.
A dense OCR fragment cites varied terms from health, places, foods, and names. It mentions Altos, Japanese juniper, Russian, Teutonic dance, Greek longlist, and theater signs among scattered items. The text lacks a coherent narrative or clear events to summarize into a single news item.
The Geographic Names Board in Washington considers restoring Cape Canaveral as the cape’s official name, reversing the 1963 Kennedy tribute. Florida lawmakers and Congress pressed to revert, while the space facility itself keeps its Kennedy designation. Readers advised to comment before the meeting.
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