We Have Lost Our Muscle and Respect Abroad
The Sidney Telegraph editorial argues the United States has lost its muscle and cannot gain respect by buying friends. It contends Vietnam policy since Eisenhower bred no true allies, with Far East nations laughing at us as we pay the bill. It warns Americans have learned nothing after two centuries, repeating old mistakes and enabling hostility.
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United States
Vietnam
Eisenhower
Cambodia
Thailand
Far East
A Better System: Proposed Nebraskas Ballot Amendments
Fifteen amendments appear on Nebraska general election ballots for November 3. When many issues crowd a ballot voters often reject them all. This year the ballot is improved with explanations printed alongside each amendment aiding informed choices.
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Nebraska
Explaining Ballot Amendments Aimed at Clear Voter Choices
The article argues for concise explanations of ballot amendments to show what a for or against vote would mean. It notes past confusing wording that misled voters and suggests revisions to Nebraska's constitution to update and clarify amendments.
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Nebraska
Equal Rites For Men On The Road
A short, provocative opinion claims women speed on freeways and outspeed male drivers. The piece argues men deserve equal driving rights, noting women frequently pass at 80 to 90 mph and rarely get stopped, suggesting law officers are biased toward female drivers.
Monday Night Pro Football Upsets Household TV Balance
In many homes wives resent ABCs Monday night pro football encroaching on Saturday and Sunday sport time. Our house diverges as the missus insists on watching the games every Monday while the mister prefers regular programs. The outcome seems obvious.
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ABC
Nixon speech frames campus violence as crisis and call for action
The editorial lauds President Nixon's Kansas State University address on campus violence urging colleges to defend peace and civil inquiry. It argues higher education risks losing support without leaders speaking up, and notes US leverage to push UN reform through funding pressure.
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United States
Nixon
Kansas State University
America
Kansas State State
Kansas State
Ring
Manhattan
Kan
The
Denver Post
Nebraskan editorial urges student voice in NU decisions
The Nebraskan editorial argues for student and faculty representation on governance bodies to defuse campus tension. It cautions against repression, urges meaningful curriculum input, and frames student actions as pivotal to Nebraska State University’s future amid tuition debates and campus unrest.
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The
Nebraskan
Midlands
U.S. Dues To United Nations Raise Debate On Voting
A White House commission report notes the United States covers about one third of the U.N. regular budget and over 70 percent of expenses. It urges strengthening the organization, addressing financial disparities and voting power, and proposes a weighted voting system to reflect global realities.
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U.N
United States
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The
Omaha World Herald
Washington
Esa
United Nations Bookkeeping
General Assembly
U.S. Treasury
White House
Henry Cabot Lodge
Autumn Shift Signals New School Year Rush
The Ashland azette notes Labor Day fading into autumn as communities brace for the school year. With less than eight weeks to Election Day and festive shopping ahead, locals anticipate schedules, sports seasons, and the year’s rapid pace. The piece compares the period from Labor Day to New Year’s Day to a roller coaster demanding seat belts.
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Labor Day
Ashland
Lettuce Boycott Debate Prompts Housewife Questions
Editorial questions the Chavez led lettuce boycott and UFWOC aims to gain control of farm labor, outlining losses to California growers and workers. It notes Teamsters contracts and the potential for federal agricultural labor reform while challenging consumer involvement and the broader impact on food supply.
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United States
Cesar Chavez
United Farm Workers Organizing Committee
Afl-Cio
Teamsters Union
California
Chavez
Salinas Valley
U.S
UFWOC
George Meany
UFWCC
Roman Catholic Church
National Council of Churches
Nebraska
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No Man's Land
Protest Over Movie Ratings on Local Matinees
Reader complains about show bills listing general audience and GP rated films, but displaying M and R rated features in children’s matinees. Calls for coordinated ratings with The Telegraph to prevent unsuitable content for kids and urges clarity on movie ratings.
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Telegraph
Rose Mary Thomas
Crossword Puzzle Headlines and Odd Zigzag Entries
Puzzle text includes many numbered clues, down and across, with partial fillins and theme hints. The passage then shifts to news items about brick carrying at Wagga Wagga, Australia, and film casting news from New York about Liza Minnelli and Estelle Parsons in I Never Promised You a Rose Garden.
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Wagga Wagga
New South Wales
Ron Hamilton
Western Australia
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