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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1971
Page
2
The text appears as garbled editorial page material with religious phrasing and unclear references. It mentions prayer and belief, then includes nonsensical fragments and a random name set, lacking coherent event or source context. The piece does not present a verifiable news item or identifiable entities beyond vague biblical wording.
Support for lowering the voting age to 18 grows across states as the proposal nears the 38th ratification needed. Experts predict it could take effect in time for the 1972 elections, expanding the electorate by millions while pundits debate potential impact on races.
The proposal, backed by House support and noted by President Nixon as major social legislation, envisions a national welfare system with a basic $2,400 annual payment to every jobless poor family. Adults would must register for work or training while benefits taper with rising income to encourage employment. Supporters call it a marked improvement despite objections and ongoing debate in the Senate.
A garbled column opens with Hal Boyle pondering everyday sanity and a barrage of odd questions about habits, then shifts to CLIMAX California reporting on a 1878 silver prospecting town Ko komo and Jasmine production, followed by a William Raspberry Washington Post piece critiquing Nixon era transparency and the Vietnam war, referencing troop withdrawals and POW issues.
The piece argues Nixon refused to set a withdrawal date tied to POW releases, claiming a residual force could still pressure Hanoi. It suggests his real aim was to justify long-term troop presence, using POWs as a political shield while avoiding a full pullout.
A fragmentary word puzzle hints at a divorce thread with scattered phrases. Names and clear facts are absent, leaving a cryptic, unresolved snippet about a doghouse and a tea remark.
The column argues that hundreds of millions spent on campaigns come largely from business leaders and banks, shaping nominations and policy. It links campaign financing to inflation, corporate power, and limited voter influence, urging public financing and free media access to curb private influence. It notes Italy also reported a major payroll theft.
Readers are treated to a spoof calendar of headlines from 1666 detailing a Queen's reaction to Shakespeare and Company, an orgy raid on Cleopatra, Galileo's antics in Pisa, Cheops planning a pyramid, and Lucy advising self-improvement in a humorous historical vignette.
The piece quotes unnamed Defense Department analysts criticizing optimistic U.S. intelligence on Vietnam. Muhammad Ali recalls beliefs shaping his refusal to be drafted, the Supreme Court upholding his stance for Muslim beliefs. F Edward Hebert challenges secrecy in Washington. Helen Bain criticizes Nixon education policy at the NEA convention amid discussions of teacher layoffs in London.
The item lists staff credits and publishing details for The Greeley Daily Tribune and The Greeley Republican, with references to Associated Press service, circulation rates inside Weld County, outside Weld County, and foreign subscriptions. It mentions a public forum and subscription notices.
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