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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1971
Page
2
A historical opinion piece argues unions are declining in the United States, noting 22 percent of workers are unionized and contrasting with Britain’s 40 percent. It cites alleged union corruption, anti-democratic practices, and fear as cohesion tools, urging educated workers toward anti-union sentiment and eventual demotion of union influence.
The passage criticizes President Nixon's economic policy since August 1971. It argues wage and price ambiguity causes widespread uncertainty in steel, auto, and retail sectors, with Jubal Connally warning of gloom. It warns central economic directives risk more joblessness and a shift toward a centralized economy brinkmanship.
The FBI Crime Report for 1970 notes 7.8 murders per 100000 in the U S. Six of ten victims were aged 20 to 45. Most killings were by relatives or acquaintances, with family murders around one quarter and over half of those involving spouse on spouse. Seven percent stemmed from romantic triangles. In husband wife cases, 34 percent of the violence affected the wife and 46 percent the husband.
The piece laments the perils of being named as a potential Supreme Court nominee. It cites Judge Chilhm Clam chowder and describes intense investigation by FBI and media, bar exam rumors, tax issues, and a stockholding conflict as factors that can ruin a career even before a decision is made.
A court figure laments tabloid misreadings of past cases amid rumors of divorce, political donations, and imagined jurist misconduct. The speaker complains about biased headlines and seeks to downplay alleged tickets, while defending decorum and judging integrity.
A cryptic list combines partial phrases and mangled words across many clues. It mentions people like Paul Coney and Geraint's wife with stray references to planets, geographical terms, and ages, resulting in a jumbled crossword style readout with obscure, misprinted fragments.
The Telegram notes a Columbus Nebraska publication dated October 23 1971 advocating information for readers to promote and preserve freedom, arguing freedom is God given and requires self control, opposing tyranny and endorsing moral guides like the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
In Gastonia North Carolina a columnist questions classroom portrayals of Greece and democracy as Vice President Agnew’s upcoming visit. He argues for open discussion of leaders and ideologies while noting tensions between U S disapproval of the junta and Nixon’s foreign trips.
Question asks how many movements Earth performs simultaneously. Answer: two it spins on its axis while revolving around the sun. These motions define days and years. The insect that acts as a living thermometer is the cricket crickets chirp faster with rising temperatures. Who is the last pitcher in A Early Wym.
The piece argues the Democratic Party has failed to accept governing responsibility, likening it to Rousseau's general will. It claims Muskie stands as the best actual Democrat candidate, while McGovern and others fritter away energy and funds amid internal factionalism and shifting loyalties.
In a blistering critique, Henry Fairlie laments the decline of intellectual rigor and moral standards across society. He denounces sentimentality, political correctness, and the eroding debate culture fueled by media, academia, and activists. He calls for return to order, tradition, and accountability to avert civilization’s collapse.
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