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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1972
Page
2
A National Federation of Independent Business poll shows 49 percent oppose government compensation for tax collection costs, 46 percent favor it, and five percent undecided. Respondents argue government should pay costs only if it can justify new bureaus, noting rising overhead harms small firms and risks bankruptcy.
A former high school government teacher, Eiler Ravnholt, was linked to a Democratic Party spying effort before the 1968 election. He claimed a secret assignment to tape record Nixon speeches and relay them to Humphrey’s staff, amid Watergate era intrigue and broad accusations of political skullduggery.
A reflective critique argues U S education suffers from broken focus and policy clashes, noting teachers striking, busing disputes, funding debates, and misaligned priorities while questioning what truly educates Johnny. It highlights drive for equity, local control versus state funds, and the futility of more money without reforms.
A veteran editor describes life in a tiny weekly in Dameriscatta, detailing Dinsmore's hat, red house, and $1500 car. He recalls residents like Flora McCurda, Henry Rines, and locals in vignettes from the paper’s pages, noting humor and hardship amid modest frontier journalism.
The Telegram issue from Columbus Nebraska on Monday October 9 1972 presents a manifesto urging readers to promote and preserve freedom. It argues freedom comes from God not government grants, defining it as self-control aligned with moral guidance like the Ten Commandments the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Dear Dr Lamb answers a reader about hiatal hernias from aging. He explains the condition, symptoms, and how the esophagus and stomach interact, then gives practical lifestyle steps. Elevate the bed, avoid lying flat, eat small frequent meals, avoid fatty and acidic foods, caffeine, alcohol, and smoking. Weight reduction helps, girdles are not advised, and surgery is only for rare severe cases. Hiatal hernias do not cause cancer.
A compact puzzle fragment lists numerous clues with mixed garbled letters and partial words, including references to Africa, Persian garden, Indian city, and various linguistic hints. The readable items suggest a crossword style item with across and down clues and stray fragments.
A high profile commentary on North Vietnam’s release of three POWs as a political move aimed at influencing U.S. voters. The piece questions legitimacy, notes families’ distress, and warns that trading prisoners for political impact may backfire, risking further prolonging the war.
Prof Irving Kristol warns in On The Democratic Idea in America that civic virtue has deteriorated and a large underclass evades responsibility. A Washington Post report on a 24 year old welfare mother in public housing prompts a nationwide rent strike push by tenant groups claiming 4000 tenants are part of the protest against the National Capital Housing Authority and related agencies.
The piece argues that failing building upkeep and rent strikes reflect a broader erosion of civic duty in America. It cites St. Louis high rise blight, copper theft, and social decay as signs of a megalopolis losing republican virtues. Critics urge stricter public attitude and rent strike penalties to prevent cities from becoming wastelands.
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