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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1964
Page
16
A 20th century overview warns of over production and farm consolidation. It notes three billion hours of farm labor last year vs 12 billion in 1914, with 1.4 million large farms yielding 90 percent of output and 2.1 million small farms producing 10 percent. Forecasts foresee population doubling by 2014 and continued decline of independent family farms.
The Atlantic City Democratic convention is seen as dull with President Johnson set to accept unanimous renomination. Sen. John O. Pastore of Rhode Island is chosen as keynote, likely to deliver lively, witty remarks. A discussion on traffic safety notes that small driver improvements could reduce national accidents despite high road use.
The editorial notes a court challenge to petition signatures for a November referendum on making Nebraska unicameral elections partisan. It argues partisanship could improve accountability, while warning the current nonpartisan system limits governing clarity and party responsibility. It cites historical resistance and governor opposition.
A friend, who works for Lyndon Johnson and prefers anonymity, plans to vote for Barry Goldwater. He argues that big government betrays the people, advocates returning to American ideals, and criticizes foreign aid, nuclear fears, and the white backlash while praising Americanism and a self-reliant citizenry. The speaker hopes Goldwater's win would realign U.S. policy despite warnings from foreign press and pollsters.
A citizen of Shamokin Pennsylvania notes that sometimes a man who clings to dignity is arrested for lacking visible means of support, highlighting social and legal pressures in the town.
A crossword style clue sheet presents Across and Down entries with numbered hints for possessions simple sugar and more, including Verdi opera lariat and antics. The grid references multiple language roots and chemistry like unit of re luctance while listing names such as Diva's so Carole and New Guinea port Is a dense clue list.
Lincoln reports a legislative council study proposes moving visitor areas on the senate floor and adding a vote tallying display to speed decisions. It also favors a three-fourths vote to amend rules. Separately, Nebraska advances in life insurance, tax data, centennial plans for 1967, and ETV expansion. The University of Nebraska details wind shelter effects on bean yields and a Sept. 11 12 disease seminar in Omaha.
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