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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1966
Page
11
The Sidney Telegraph, Western Nebraska’s oldest newspaper founded in 1873, publishes editorial content on Cheyenne County matters and serves as an Associated Press associate member and Nebraska Press Association member.
The piece argues President Johnson deflects inflation blame onto farmers after months of denial. It cites rising nonmilitary spending, a manipulated budget deficit, and policies hurting the poor and pensioners. It urges government restraint and stronger wage and budget actions instead of urging housewives to change shopping habits.
A military medical view argues Vietnam may be less deadly psychologically than past wars due to lack of artillery against friends, airpower absence for Vietcong, shorter front lines, rapid evacuations, and regular rests. Yet the war remains brutally tragic.
The Nebraska Legislature clerk Hugo Srb voices frustration at national negativism toward state legislatures while noting unicameral Nebraska’s reform efforts. Reports cover driver education gains, a study of small-town education plans, Medicare readiness, air pollution concerns, Milford recreation funding, higher land valuations, tourism funding, a government bond drive, and veteran crossers.
The Nebraska Wheat Growers Association notes President Johnson’s Food-for-Freedom program could raise the 1967 national wheat allotment to 55 million acres, with undersecretary Sch(n)ittker talking 60 million. The plan links wheat to nutrition, exports, and rural policy, urging growers to advocate, demonstrate wheat use abroad, assure logistics, share know-how, and maintain public support.
An editorial argues the Ribicoff plan to tax relief for parents of college students tests the Welfare State model. It contends government funding and controls foster dependence while a tax cut could free up funds for families, despite a Senate defeat. More tax bills loom as costs rise.
A reader criticizes past library censorship after the new Library opens, urging broader selections and cultural programming. He urges funding to expand titles, suggests removing outdated stock, and praises free theatre events at Fox Theatre, inviting local support from citizens and readers.
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