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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1969
Page
9
The Sidney Telegraph urges the Nebraska Legislature to govern sensibly and avoid overreach that infringes local authority and private enterprise. It criticizes bills that impose state regulation on cities and counties and questions motives behind restrictions on business practices, especially in liquor advertising, arguing for local decision making.
In Pittsburgh's Homewood-Brushton district women challenged Black Power militants over Office of Economic Opportunity birth control clinics. After threats of violence, women gathered petition signers to reopen the clinic, asserting control over reproductive decisions and denying male leadership authority.
Gov. Tiemann urges moving state offices from Lincoln to reduce urban migration. Alliance has extended a strong offer for the Game Department, leveraging its central position in Box Butte County near Ft. Robinson and Chadron. Western Nebraska chambers urged to back the bid now.
The 200th anniversary of Napoleon Bonaparte’s birth prompts reflection on his military genius and legal influence. France’s Bonapartist opposition blocks official celebrations, yet the United States benefits from Napoleon’s 1803 Louisiana Purchase, a turning point in history.
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In Nebraska the 1969 Legislature faces heavy highway bills while education remains a dominant issue. SB 1083 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing direct aid to private and parochial school students as tuition reimbursement. Hearings touched on private nursing schools linked to religious denominations and a mandatory school district reorganization measure. A district election bill for Omaha’s school board was killed on the floor. A constitutional amendment on how School Board members are chosen is also under discussion following the Londay Letter and a censure resolution. Mrs. Deborah Shepherd was present for the board meeting.
An A frame aluminum insulated home by Leisure Home Corporation of America presents a low cost, modular 32 by 23 foot structure with a typical unfurnished price of 6000 to 8000 dollars. It features minimal maintenance and strong resistance to fire rot and pests, with options for two to four bedrooms on a concrete or wooden base.
State Highway Engineer urges Scottsbluff leaders to involve residents in decisions on Highway 26 Bypass and a proposed freeway from the Nebraska Wyoming border to Bridgeport. He stresses adequate funding and planning, warns against corner-cutting, and announces a public hearing before choosing the corridor.
The article argues against a unicameral proposal to tax gross receipts from advertising and adds a wide list of services proposed for the same 2 percent tax. It contends such taxes hinder merchants, producers, and sales, notes cross border collection issues, and cites Iowa's repeal vote as proof taxability fails. It references Nebraska lawmakers, out of state competition, and general tax policy concerns.
A Clinton, Missouri Eye editorial argues ads for local movies are in bad taste and overly sexual. It urges parents to stay away from violent or explicit films, to voice disapproval to theater managers, and to reward wholesome offerings by attending the good ones.
A University of Nebraska survey shows Sidney with 7,497 residents, down about 500 since 1960 but still second in the Panhandle. The state’s population slipped about 20,000 from last year yet Nebraska City, Sidney, Alliance and others reflect shifts as Scottsbluff remains top in the Panhandle. Bellevue leads growth. Gering is a fast grower. urban gains tie to colleges and economic activity.
The Cheyenne County 4-H Council thanks The Telegraph for a splendid 4-H special issue. The cooperative effort helps promote the 4-H program and brings the Make the best better slogan to life. Signed by Mrs. Myron Woten, secretary.
Congress man Dave Martin testified before the House Agriculture Committee urging a 10 year extension and $100 million more for the Great Plains Conservation Program. He cited Nebraska drought and dust bowl history, reported 4,500 contracts covering 5.5 million acres, and $13.5 million obligated in Nebraska since the program began.
Senator John J. Williams led his 15th annual report noting Americans owed the federal government more than $2 billion in delinquent taxes by end of 1968. He said uncollected revenues rose by $190 million that year, with 1968 closures showing tax delinquencies writeoffs and abatements totaling $2,149,842,000.
Dairyman Philip Cole warns a short feed supply will pressure pastures though stands are strong this year. He urges a careful pasture rotation system and notes alfalfa stands may be damaged in areas that iced over severely, especially in southeastern Nebraska.
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