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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1972

Page

2

Telegram Opinion on Congressional Pay Raises

A Telegram Opinion piece critiques Congress for approving higher travel, stationery, and cash allowances starting next year. It notes trips funded by taxpayers rising from 26 to 38, cash payments increasing from 1,500 to 2,250 over two years, stationery from 3,500 to 4,230 annually, and travel trips per session rising from four to six, accusing lawmakers of a large hidden pay boost at taxpayers’ expense.

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Nixon Aid To Marxists Sparks Food War Paradox

A 1970s style critique links US wheat subsidies to Soviet and Chinese regimes, arguing Nixon’s 1963 railing against a Kennedy wheat sale contrasts with current policy. It claims Marxist states exploit American food for war while peasants resist through production strikes, aided by U S shipments.

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Nebraska Bar Association pressures out-of-town lawyer ad

The Nebraska State Bar Association forced Attorney Leo Capesius of Pierce to cancel a 40 year running one inch advertisement in the Osmond Republican. The effort followed a letter dated September a from Kenneth Olds chairing the Ninth Judicial District Committee on Inquiry.

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Nebraska Star Questions Use of Word Attorney in Ads

South Sioux City Star questions the Nebraska Bar Association and Nebraska Law Association over the practice of naming attorneys in advertisements. The piece notes many stories mention defense lawyers in crimes or official proceedings and argues newspapers should remove the word attorney from columns unless needed.

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Nixon Sessions Hit Tension Over Watergate Prank

Washington scene portrays a clash between the Old Nixon and the New Nixon over the Watergate scandal. Ehrlichman urges action as the president frowns on perceived dirty tricks. The dialogue hints at polling pressure and public indifference to the fallout.

Washington White House Nixon Howard Johnson Watergate John Ehrlichman

Political satirist riffs on Nixon era tricks and threats

The mock dialogue portrays a tense exchange among Nixon figures. The New Nixon orders the Old Nixon to stay out of campaign offices and warns of exposing details to Washington Post and Richard Nixon aide, while insisting on a full investigation by the Justice Department and administration.

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Freedom Newspaper Motto Urges Individual Freedom

The notice from Columbus Nebraska on Tuesday Oct 17 1972 promotes personal freedom as a divine gift and moral self-control. It argues freedom is not political grant nor license, but restraint consistent with the Ten Commandments, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.

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Gout treatment guidance from Dr. Lamb

Dear reader, regular medical supervision is essential for recurring gout. Dietary control helps some, but many patients need regular medication to prevent attacks and joint damage. Alcohol and stress can trigger flares. obtain a consistent doctor and follow a prescribed regimen.

Reader Gear Br Lamb

Unclear OCR Word List Inspires Puzzle Mix

Fragmentary OCR from a newspaper page lists scattered terms and odd phrases such as Teeverage Hardy heroine BGive 37 Long-drawn, Portrait slate, Pedaldigits, Investigate W Lawseege, and Dermigod AB Story. No coherent event or article details emerge beyond a terse, puzzle like collection of words and fragments.

Nixon’s Second Term Domestic Policy Scrutiny

The piece argues Nixon should realign priorities toward coherent domestic policy. It contrasts Kissinger’s foreign policy depth with a criticized domestic system led by Shrlichman, Pottinger, and HEW, noting quotas reshaped as affirmative action. It warns of federal contracts tied to language, and urges a focused, middle-class centered agenda in the second term.

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Retirement age ideas spark debate on jobs and Social Security

An editorial argues lowering the retirement age to 60 or 50 would not create more jobs. It warns reduced Social Security payments and lower purchasing power, noting productivity and trade insights from Adam Smith. The piece critiques mass retirements and favors balanced, two–way trade and employment growth rather than widespread pensioning.

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