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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1972

Page

2

Nixon and Nixonism reshape GOP prospects for 1976

The piece argues Nixon could transform the Republicans from a minority force into a majority party by leveraging Democratic missteps and Nixon’s appeal. It cites Roosevelt’s 1932 realignment, Reagan’s star power, and McGovern’s weak standing in the South and Rhode Island to suggest Nixon could win in 1976 if he expands GOP strength and maintains balance.

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Nation's Press Blues on Deadline and Editorial Frustrations

An editorialist vents the blues of newsroom life in Franklin Kentucky. The piece mocks deadline pressure bias from advertisers and public officials and recalls the sting of missing a reader’s name or a key detail while struggling to fill space.

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Question Box: Goldberg critiques current court bias

The statement is contested and viewed as partisan. The piece argues Goldberg lacked judicial qualifications, highlighting his labor union ties and Warren-era leanings. It says he served briefly on the Supreme Court and UN staff, and claims his critique of today’s Court reflects broader political aims rather than objective analysis.

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Wife of Candidate Reveals Inner Thoughts in Campaign Feud

Washington report riffs on a candidate's wife and a spoof ESP reveal. The wife insists she provides moral support and keeps the candidate relaxed, while managing public scrutiny and absence from home during the race.

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Art Buchwalds Wife Reflects On Spotlight And Scrimping

In a candid interview Mrs. Goodfellow discusses life with Charlstan, embracing the limelight, bargain hunting for a polished look, and balancing campaign chatter with family moments. She insists she will stay herself despite political pressures and needs.

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Telegram declares freedom as self-control and divine gift

In a September 9 1972 Telegram edition from Columbus Nebraska the paper frames freedom as a gift from God and a call to self control. It emphasizes freedom is not government granted nor anarchy but aligns with moral guides like the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.

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Musical clues puzzle yields ancient names and terms

A cryptic style list presents musical terms, instruments, and descriptive hints. It strings together words like wind instrument, desert, dwellers, and various nouns with hints pointing to historical names and linguistic roots, forming a multi-item wordplay puzzle.

Why water pills cause weakness and how to manage

A reader asks why daily water pills leave them weak. The doctor explains these diuretics raise urine by flushing salt, especially sodium and sometimes potassium, causing fatigue. The advice: consult a doctor to adjust dose or frequency, balance salt and fluids, and tailor treatment to activity and heat.

Outside the bubble how McGovern’s standing looks in polls

The piece argues McGovern is not part of the national mood outside elite circles. It cites James Burnham’s view from National Review that Americans ignore proclaimed issues like Vietnam and price controls. It notes blue collar voters drift from Democrats as wallet concerns trump ideology.

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College: a thought for the new school year by Campbell

A long reflection on the purpose of higher education from LSU professor William F. Campbell. It argues liberal arts lead to truth and virtue, education shapes life, not just a job, and that college remains a site of growth amid campus debates and expanding institutions.

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Ward's idea echoed in centennial direct mail stamp gains

The Postal Service issues an eight cent stamp marking one hundred years since Aaron Montgomery Ward started mail order with a one page 163 item catalogue. The Direct Mail Advertising Association debuts two consumer programs Mail Preference Service and Mail Order Action SARANBoraus Line to aid customers with DMAA members. Each year direct mail spends about 2.8 billion dollars and supports roughly one million jobs as Ward’s idea endures.

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Barbs by Phil Pastore Satirical musings on modern life

The column riffs on supermarket sales, quirks of modern family outings, and the gap between nostalgia and today. It playfully contrasts sensational deals with everyday missteps and notes the irony of longing for “the good old days” amid air conditioning and central healing.

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