Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Publisher Details
The Sidney Telegraph is Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper founded in 1873. It serves Cheyenne County as the official newspaper and publishes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 830 11th Ave Sidney Nebraska. It is an associate member of The Associated Press and a member of the Nebraska Press Association.
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Western
Nebraska
Associated Press
Nebraska Press Assn
Cheyenne County
Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
11Th Ave
Sidney
OMalley Predicts International Expansion For Baseball
Walter O Malley argues the future of baseball lies beyond the United States with two 12 team circuits. He cites Japan as ready for two teams and envisions Montreal Toronto Mexico City and Honolulu as potential big league cities. He says expansion should wait until U S cities are fully served and predicts a Tokyo US world series matchup.
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Walter Malley
United States
Los Angeles Dodgers
Japan
Tokyo
Montreal
Toronto
Mexico City
Honolulu
O’malley
U. S
Censorship Debate in Chicago Over Movie Youth Access
Chicago moves to restrict underage film viewing with a new censorship ordinance. Critics fear it misuses authority, lacks clear standards, and risks broadening control over adult reading and viewing while offering little proof of preventing juvenile delinquency.
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Chicago
Board of Censors
Censor Board
Supreme Court
Seymour Simeon
Motion Picture Review and Appeals Board
Gun safety messages emerge from tragic Chicago shooting
A 13 year old boy killed his mother with an apparently unloaded pistol, prompting calls for strict gun handling rules. In Sidney, Jaycees and Explorer Post 90 with NRA sponsorship launch youth shooting programs to teach safety and prevent injuries.
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Chicago
Sidney
Sidney Jaycees
Explorer Post 90
National Rifle Association
Candidates and Farmers Face Real Farm Policy Questions
Lincoln Journal argues presidential hopefuls talk big on farm issues but avoid core fix. It cites Kennedy and Nixon proposals, critiques credit and tax ideas, and urges clear plans to raise crop prices. The key fight is whether to extend wheat and feed grain production controls next year or pursue unlimited production and free market pricing.
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Nebraska
Johnson
Robert Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Lincoln
Kennedy
President Johnson
Congress
Farmers Home Administration
Wisconsin
Nixon
Washington
Orville Freeman
Ditto Kennedy
Freeman
Lincoln Journal
Learn to trust your newspaper for accurate news
A local editorial urges readers to rely on the newspaper for exact information and to avoid spreading rumors. It argues editors seek accuracy by consulting sources, admitting mistakes, and serving the community with trustworthy reporting.
Milwaukee welfare group eyed to push for more services
An editor notes that Milwaukee public welfare recipients discuss forming an organization to press for higher aid. The piece compares to unions and references 1930s aid efforts by Viola Busey and the Poor Relief Commission delivering provisions to families in need.
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Milwaukee
Viola Busey
Bert Hartwell
Sam Foster
Poor Relief Commission
Studebaker
Lkhorn
Wisconsin
Parity returns for Michigan farmers explored for Nebraska ties
Nebraska analysis weighs Michigan State University economist Dale E. Hathaway findings on parity returns. Applying 1964 1966 data suggests 7,800 of 15,600 Nebraska farms with sales over 20 000 would break even or better, with further figures for other sales classes. Government programs are criticized for failing to raise prices or keep small farmers on the land.
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Bernie Camp
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Michigan State University
Dale E. Hathaway
Farm Journal Magazine
Michigan
Nebraska
Mr. Hathaway
How's Your News 1 2 The Associated Press Quiz
A quiz item set asks readers to pick correct options on prison hostages, Gunnar Myrdal’s South Asia study, Civil Rights bill aims, Polish Czech or Russian protests, New Hampshire primaries, and Fidel Castro’s Cuba policy.
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Associated Press
Sing Sing
San Quentin
Oregon State Penitentiary
Gunnar Myrdal
South Asia
Senate
Communist Party
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Russia
New Hampshire
Johnson
Richard Nixon
Eugene McCarthy
Sen
McCarthy
Nelson Rockefeller
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Likely Exam Answers for 1968 Policy and Crime Questions
A list of multiple choice prompts asks about April premier selection, private business bans, Vietnam casualties, RFK's presidential stance, FBI crime rate changes, and gold standard measures. The item ends with "ANSWERS" signaling the answer key.
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U.S. Command
Vietnam
Robert Kennedy
Johnson
FBI
Federal Reserve Board
Senate
United States
Letters to the Editor stir at the Sidney Telegraph
Community letters from Mesa Arizona and Lincoln Nebraskans discuss editorical responses toLetters to the Editor and political opinions around the 1968 campaign. Readers defend free speech while critiquing candidates, editors, and local public discourse.
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Conrad
North Platte
Democratic Party
Johnson
Kennedy
Robert E. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Bobby Boy
Nikita Kruschev
Ike
South
Vietnam
United States of America
Johnson withdrawal clouds chance of early Vietnam talks
The article argues Johnson's exit from the reelection race reduces prospects for prompt talks with North Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh may view U S leadership as unwilling to sustain Asia policy sacrifices, while remaining candidates distance themselves from the war. The piece notes Nixon's position as a minority prowar option and questions US continuity in policy.
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Johnson
North Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh
United States
Asia
Richard Nixon
South Vietnam
Vietnam
LBJ
Hanoi
U.S
Scottsbluff Star-Herald
Mari Sandoz Essay Contest Opens for 1968 Entries
Lincoln Nebr students from grades 7 to 12 are invited to enter the fourth annual Mari Sandoz Essay Contest sponsored by NEBRASKAland magazine. Theme is Youll like NEBRASKA land with 500 to 1000 words and a May 17 deadline.
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Lincoln
Nebr
Mari Sandoz
Nebraskaland Magazine
Nebraskaland
Nebraska
Nebraska State Park
State Capitol
They Ride the Range at Medora Aging Cowboys and Dolls
Ray Searles aged 80 and his wife aged 69 live in Medora Illinois with rancher interests. He pursues Morgan horses and silver trappings earning blue ribbons while he crafts leather items. Her hobby centers on dolls in Western dress reflecting 33 years teaching Indians in Vian Oklahoma with dolls sent from friends worldwide.
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Medora
Ill
Ray Searles
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