Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Highlights Local Press
The Sidney Telegraph, Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper since 1873, announces editorial content on Cheyenne County affairs. It notes AP association and Nebraska Press Association membership and cites honors including the General Excellence Award from the Nebraska Press Association.
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Western Nebraska
Associated Press
Nebraska Press Assn
Cheyenne County
Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
Lith Ave
Sidney
Nebraska
Hard Won Victory in Sidney Bond Vote
A Sidney school bond issue passed by a narrow margin after strong opposition from homeowners and fixed income retirees. The editorial praises the majority and calls for prudent spending while noting tax concerns and community unity once settled.
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Sidney
Board of Education
Cheyenne County Farmers Sees Wheat Slump But Hope for Future
Cheyenne County Nebraska once a top winter wheat area faced a tough year with poor wheat yields safflower struggles and early frost hurting corn and feed crops. Yet the region stresses resilience noting decades of strong farm output and ongoing purebred livestock efforts while urging confidence in farming despite natural and economic risks.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Focus on Ignorance of U.S. Knowledge in Students and Adults
A Foreign Service Journal article by retired officer R. Smith criticizes both young and older Americans for lacking basic knowledge of the United States. Simpson argues colleges and schools should strengthen emphasis on national history, government, and culture to prepare future diplomats.
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Foreign Service Journal
R. Smith
Foreign Service
Simpson
Mpre
United States
Nebraskans and Aspinall on irrigation and pork barrel labels
The Lincoln Star editorial argues Rep. Wayne Aspinall misreads Nebraska’s stance on reclamation. It defends irrigation projects as state priorities, decries “pork barrel” labeling, and emphasizes Nebraska’s sacrifice and cooperation with federal programs.
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The
Lincoln Star
Wayne N. Aspinall
Nebraska
Washington
Representative Aspinall
House
Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
North Platte
West
Aspinall
House Irrigation and Reclamation
Sargent
Farwell
Ainsworth
Red Willow
John Hossack
Car License Hike Not Needed By 24 Cities
The Alliance Times-Herald argues against raising an $8 auto license fee to fund state and federal highways in Nebraska. It notes 24 largest cities receive substantial gas tax shares and criticizes Omaha and Lincoln for benefit and funding disparities, urging contentment with current highway distributions.
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Alliance Times-Herald
Nebraska
Nebraska League of Municipalities
State Highway Advisory Commission
Alliance
State Highway Department
Hemingford
Box Butte
Omaha
Lincoln
Kearney
Capitol City
Lancaster County
Douglas County
Iowa
Post-Election Calls for Overhaul and Tuneups
After elections commentators urge a thorough overhaul of election machinery and propose campaigns may need tuning up as well.
Santa Claus in Danger of Obsolescence in IBM Christmas Boom
A skeptical essay argues IBM driven automation will replace Santa at Christmas, replacing folk wisdom with data driven gift recommendations. It contends shoppers seek speed and efficiency, and questions whether a machine can replace childhood wonder and imagination. The piece contrasts old fashioned romance with the machine’s precise, emotionless logic.
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IBM
Santa
Dad
Mom
Santa Claus
Outer Space
Citizens praise school bond committee in Sidney
Letters thank Sidney Citizens Committee for its work in the recent School Bond Election. Members donated time and money, aiding a successful outcome and better education for Sidney youth, and strengthening the city. The Sidney Educator's Club also lauds coverage by The Sidney Telegraph.
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Citizens Committee
Sidney
Nebraska
Sidney, Nebraska
Biscuits Get Richer Flavor With Creamy Liquid Swap
For tastier biscuits, replace water with light cream in the dough. The cream enhances tenderness and adds a subtle richness to the final crust. Use the same quantity of liquid as the recipe calls for.
Parents Gain Insight From Teen Age Understanding
A British booklet aims to bridge the gap between parents and teenagers by explaining how adult experiences shape parenting. It notes that today’s parents grew up in a stricter world with less teen freedom and spending money, and suggests teenagers consider parental pressures too.
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Britain
Alfred L. Golden Pushes Open Door Theater Financing Plan
Alfred L. Golden an insurance executive and former Broadway writer seeks support from the Dramatists Guild and Broadway groups for a centralized listing agency of upcoming productions. Shoppers could review prospects and invest from $5, an open door approach to revitalizing the theater.
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New York
Alfred L. Golden
Dramatists Guild
Broadway
Golden
Word Puzzle Clue List Shows Mixed Define and Word Fits
A compact list presents numbered clues across two sections, with definitions for each term. Entries range from simple notions like dry and wicked to more complex phrases such as enfeeble and incrustation, suggesting a crossword style puzzle or word-fill activity.
Sod houses emblem of Nebraska frontier life
The sod house defined the frontier in Nebraska, with many families living in temporary soddies and some later upgrading or attaching to the idea. A. W. Ray's articles recount endurement, costs, permanence issues, and the notion that snakes in walls are a myth while noting warmth and insulation versus dirtiness and leaks.
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Nebraska
A. W. Ray
Leon
Kansas
Mr. Ray
Franklin County
W. H. Ray
Mr Ray
Fewer Farmers Will Feed More People by 1970
Dean Earl L. Butz of Purdue forecasts the 1970 U S population around 215 million with one farm worker feeding 50 city dwellers. The trend shows fewer farmers yet higher output, with farms expanding in capital and technology while remaining predominantly family owned.
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U. S
United States
Earl L. Butz
Purdue University School of Agriculture
Dean Butz
Boston University Opens With Tough Pass Defense
The Terriers began with five losses but then found form in six games with a strong pass defense allowing 17 completions in 57 attempts. Four defeats were by seven points or fewer.
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Boston
Boston University
Terriers
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