Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page History and Credentials
The Sidney Telegraph is Cheyenne County's official newspaper established in 1873. It is published Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays by The Telegraph Printing Co. Inc. at 830 11th Ave in Sidney Nebraska and is an associate member of the Associated Press and a member of Nebraska Press Association.
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Brighter Days Ahead for Sidney Tax and Debt Outlook
City and school system plans project a easing debt and tax picture by 1970 if capital needs stay modest. Utilities near debt free, paving districts limited unless growth or new districts arise. Schools expect to handle load. no new buildings unless an economic boom impacts population. Local taxes remain a concern but optimism grows.
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Cheyenne County Named State’s Lowest Tax Authority
The county boasts the lowest tax levy in the state thanks to steady administration by the board of commissioners and county officials. The record praises their efficient and economical management over several years.
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Cheyenne County
Board of Commissioners
Father of Lt Powers Defends Son As Not Yet Judged
The father of U-2 pilot Lt Francis Powers says Americans are convicting his son before trial. He notes locals call him a spy and warns the case could be worsened by premature judgment. He stresses Powers was spying over Russia and faces serious consequences.
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Early cabinet choices urged for clearer leadership hinge
Opinion notes that presidential contenders should name their candidates for secretary of state and defense during the campaign to ensure continuity, speed up preparation, and stabilize foreign relations, with tourism highlighted as a rising U.S. industry and political contrasts noted in the Nixon-Rockefeller era context.
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Leak in the Dike on West German Steel to Soviet Pipe
The piece argues Western allies curb government credits to Russia for strategic materials. It notes West German steel firms privately finance pipe sales to the Soviet Union, undermining NATO efforts. The plan for an East European gas network relies on such pipe, risking Russia's influence. limited remedies exist.
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Soviet Union
NATO
Russia
United States
Germany
The Johnsons as vice presidential nominees through history
The piece notes four Johnsons who were or could have become vice presidents. Col Richard M Johnson of Kentucky served with Van Buren in 1836 and 1840, with controversy over Tecumseh. Hershel V Johnson backed Douglas in 1860. Andrew Johnson became president after Lincoln's assassination. Lyndon Johnson emerges as a future vice presidential nominee and Senate majority leader.
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Wheat policy debate: farmers seek income gains over strict reductions
Editorial notes uncertainty over new wheat legislation slated for July 21 referendum. It argues neither House nor Senate plans would boost farmer income without broader farm sacrifices, highlighting grain supply contrasts, government purchase obligations, and storage needs under a free planting regime.
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Senators as Political Chairmen
The Nebraska State Journal argues against U S senators serving as national party chairmen for both Republicans and Democrats. It notes Thurston Morton and Henry Jackson hold dual roles, creating conflicts between national party duties and Senate responsibilities. It urges new chairmen not involved in government.
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Henry Jackson
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Senate
A Lesson To Learn from Savings and Loan Flight
The Lincoln Star notes the Denver Post’s ire at California, Arizona and Texas for attracting Colorado savings funds. It cites $14 million moved from Colorado accounts in June, 47.8 percent of the month’s total, with Oklahoma also a big loser. Nebraska contemplates growth via recreation and industry laws, urging a capitalism-based approach to attract capital, contrasting state tax and policy methods with regional outflows.
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Congress
Nebraska bingo history shows fits and starts
Nebraskans pressed for legal bingo for years and faced intermittent limits. Voters approved a constitutional change in 1958 but the ensuing law failed to attract steady patrons, as promotions faded and sub rosa games persisted. The piece notes the irony of much ado about nothing.
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Iowa Looks At Nebraska Taxes
Iowa farmers compare taxes with Nebraska where farmland taxes have risen faster yet no state sales or income tax exists. The piece notes both states face funding needs and that Iowa’s broadened tax base includes sales and income taxes while Nebraska relies on property taxes.
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Iowa
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Bhave Leads Gandhi Follower Toward Village Cooperatives
Vingha Bhave, a noted disciple traveling across India on foot for nine years, has urged villages to pool land and form cooperatives to aid landless poor. His belief in cooperative living as a spiritual advance reflects his trust in fundamental human goodness despite poverty and uncertain results.
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Practical Politics and the Praiseworthy Politician
The article argues that being a skillful politician is essential for effective leadership. It highlights Abraham Lincoln as a supreme example who used convention politics and deft compromises to end the war and secure peace without sacrificing principles. It asserts that in a diverse nation, a good politician is necessary to lead.
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Abraham Lincoln
Sensible swimming ruler from father guides three children
A father tells his three children in the water to swim toward him or the beach, noting he cannot watch all sides. He argues that if more guardians set similar rules, fewer children would drown when they slip from adult watching range and encounter trouble quickly.
Paris Fashion Reintroduces the Sack Look in Early Shows
Paris fashion show descriptions revive the sack silhouette with a short skirt paired to a long loose jacket and muddy collar. Designers push extreme lines like the loose look and tubular shape, though many later adapt ideas into wearable styles for next winter.
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Dogs Versus Men At The Colorado Inn
A Colorado innkeeper says dogs are preferable to some guests, noting dogs never tip or cause trouble like rude guests. He argues dogs avoid issues such as loud boilers, hot water, or improper conduct, while acknowledging guests settle up less promptly than dogs.
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Colorado
Health Hints: Child's Play Is Important
A health tip emphasizes the importance of child play for mental and physical growth. It notes that play is self directed, essential for development, and tied to social learning. Simple, durable toys and broad freedom in activities support learning through fun.
Nutrition minded dessert with vitamin C fruits
A dessert idea featuring oranges strawberries and pineapple to boost vitamin C intake for the family.
Crossword Puzzle Clue List Includes Mixed Long and Short Terms
A dense early 20th century style crossword presents Across clues from 1 Spindle to 52 One who colors DOWN and Down clues from 1 Torment to 46 Naughty. Entries cover verbs nouns adjectives and phrases including Spindle Call out Apprehent Superficial extent Female ru Trifling Fruit peel Consume River bank Past Moray Moving Lessen in value Chant Booth Sly anima Glowing from heat Concise speech Limb Floor covering Snow leopard Infuriate Deep soup dish Scaffold Auto fuel Intoxicating pepper plant Location Great interval Border Land of the shamrock Done by us In addition Snug retreat Thickness Down clues list includes Torment Correctly Married woman Sp Floating leaf Winding inlet Existent q Thus far Principal Like high mountains Supervisor of publication Raised Broaden Apprehen sive Not healthy Electric particle Dense mist Signal in dialogue Mongrel Disparage Total Without charge Almost Cherry red Captivate Deputy Delay Frenchman Dude Naughty.
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Meadow Management Leads To Beef Gains
Colorado meadow management research shows gains in beef cattle efficiency from better forage harvest timing irrigation and fertilization. The combined practices yield market-weight animals faster reduce forage intake per pound of beef, use less water per pound, raise harvested forage per acre and boost crude protein in forage.
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Colorado
Studies link range management to beef gains and efficiency
Experimental practices produced 1000 pound cattle in 520 days vs 1260 days with ordinary ranching. Forage use dropped from 20 300 to 13 300 pounds per animal. Cattle needed 13 pounds forage per pound gain vs 30 under usual methods. Water use: good management and early harvest yielded one ton of forage with 9.5 inches of water per acre, while standard methods needed up to 136 acre inches per ton.
High Cost Of Farming Shifts Oregon Farmer Ages
The 1954 federal census of agriculture shows Oregon has the smallest share of operators under 35 and the largest over 65. Agricultural economist C Curtis Mumford notes aging is driven by rising farm operating costs. Only 1 percent of Oregon farmers were under 25, while 17 percent were 65 or older.
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Oregon
C. Curtis Mumford
Oregon State College Agricultural Economist
Pipe Holder For Well Work And Quick Fry Sauce Ad
Inexpensive well pipe holder made from a strap hinge and wood block for restoring a pump. Hinge cut to a wide V on the block. attach firmly with heavy screws. Quick sauce for fried fish mixes onion and lemon juice into mayonnaise. Chocolate flavored malted milk powder adds to milk with banana. marketed toward small fry and teens.
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