Sidney Telegraph editorial page notes
Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper founded in 1873 sets forth its credentials as an Associated Press member and official Cheyenne County publication. The Sidney Telegraph operates under The Telegraph Printing Co. in Sidney Nebraska with Monday Wednesday and Friday issues.
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Western Nebraska
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Cheyenne County
Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
11Th Ave
Sidney
Nebraska
Deceptive Arithmetic On Inflation And Unemployment
In a critique attributed to Milton Friedman, the piece argues that controlling inflation may raise unemployment briefly. It notes that 4 percent unemployment equals about 3.2 million jobless, yet real hardship centers on only 150,000 long-term unemployed. The piece warns against letting statistics undermine resolve in fighting inflation, per Alliance Times-Herald.
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Milton Friedman
Mr. Friedman
Cheyenne County's Public Servant Ousted in Local Vote
A letter to the editor laments the removal of Ivan Liljegren as Cheyenne County public servant, praising his work on youth, fairgrounds, 4-H, and crop development. Other letters praise newspaper support for Nebraska ESA and discuss K-N rate issues, regulatory plans, and rural economy with Ag interests urging farm price parity and NFO activity.
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Ibaa Agriculture-Rural America Committee
New York
Mickey LeLorenzo
Levittown
N. Y
Indiana
NFO
Opal Muhr Sec’y. Morrill Co
Postal Union Warning Sparks Christmas Mail Fears
A timely warning argues postal clerks and carriers may take sick leave during the Christmas rush unless Congress approves a 1.5 billion pay hike for 750000 postal workers. Senator McGee warns this could trigger a major reorganization and threaten mail delivery nationwide.
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Congress
Dale McGee
Wyoming
Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Post Office Department
Sen. McGee
Senate Social Security Hike Faces White House Test
The Senate backs a 15 percent increase in Social Security benefits matching the House, including a $150 minimum per month for married couples. A base wage tax rise to $12,000 and a $6.2 billion annual cost are proposed, tying the measure to the Tax Reform Bill. Critics say it hurts inflation-weary elderly and clutters tax reform with unrelated issues.
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House
White House
Nixon
Congress
The 1970 Draft Lottery Draw and Its Impact
The draft lottery reduced the period of uncertainty from seven years to one for draft eligibles. It offers relief to those likely to be inducted next year while highlighting flaws such as late 1-A pool entry for high-priority birthdays when quotas are low.
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America
Sidney Leads Nebraska in November Business Activity
Sidney again tops the state in business activity with a 21 percent gain over November 1968. Nebraska also reported the nation’s top percentage gain in total personal income for the second quarter, underscoring Sidney’s strong market conditions and growing consumer spending.
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Nebraska
NN College of Business Administration
Sidney
NSIA Motives Obvious in School Reorganization Fight
The Nebraska School Improvement Association plans to push through December conventions a campaign to place on the 1970 ballot constitutional amendments. Proposals would tax intangible property like tangible property, cap state and subagency spending at 5% year to year, and apply local mill levies to 35% of value. The group aims to use initiative petitions, but the 1969 Legislature barred such actions on revenue and tax issues. The NSIA’s drive targets Lincoln and Omaha, with a likely court route to access the ballot if needed.
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Nebraska School Improvement Association
NSIA
Lincoln
Omaha
Lincoln Star
Shoplifting in NYC department store study
A New York City department store observed 263 customers, finding 27 stole items. The study suggests petty dishonesty may be widespread, with most thieves taking one item valued at about 2.37 dollars. Many offenders were housewives. few were professionals. Stores should crack down rather than adopt a tolerant policy.
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New York City
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Alliance Times-Herald
Chappell Kidney Transplant Fund Hits New Total
The Billy D. Johnson Kidney Transplant Fund in Chappell grows to 10939.90 with ongoing projects and further contributions anticipated. A Tuesday talent show at the high school auditorium featured a quilt donated by Mrs. L. D. Conrad and a drawing adding 12.50. Curtis Routh donated a Seascape painting, proceeds benefiting the fund, bought by the Kayton Memorial for 53.00 and displayed in the Sun Room at Dever County Nursing Care Home. Billy is enrolled at the Denver Electronic Technical Institute and remains in good condition, home for Thanksgiving.
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Chappell
Billy D. Johnson
Billy
L. D. Conrad
Curtis Routh
Kayton
Dever County
Denver Electronic Technical Institute
Oshkosh Church Plans Ground Breaking For St Mark’s Parish
The Oshkosh St Mark’s Lutheran church will hold a ground breaking and site blessing for a new brick church on Sunday December 7. A public invitation is extended with a covered dish noon meal for members. Rev Warren Churchill will lead the ceremonies at 3 15 p m and present church plans for the coming year.
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Oshkosh
St. Mark’s Lutheran
Warren Churchill
Kimball Moose Lodge Starts Fund For Injured James
A fund for C. A. James of Tunney who survived a car-truck collision north of Kimball is being raised by Kimball Moose Lodge 325. James remains in serious condition at DePaul Hospital in Cheyenne and faces further surgery. No flowers candy or fruit and no visitors are allowed. Donations may be left at First State Bank or with Jesse Munoz at the Moose Lodge.
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Kimball
C. A
Tunney
Welcome Service Organizes Newcomer Aid in Oshkosh
In Oshkosh Garden County Mrs Jaycees launched a welcoming service with Chamber of Commerce support. They will provide newcomer kits and gift coupons from merchants, plus a pamphlet with city history doctors phone numbers organizations churches and a map of public buildings.
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Oshkosh
Garden County
First Aid Classes Set in Big Springs
Advanced First Aid Classes begin at Big Springs City Hall on Wednesday December 10 at 7 30 a m. Classes meet weekly for six weeks, totaling at least sixteen hours. Open to holders needing renewal of the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Card in Advance First Aid. Instructors Paul Killion and Nyle Bagby, authorized Red Cross instructors, will teach. Sponsored by the Big Springs Fire Department.
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Big Springs
American Red Cross
Paul Killion
Nyle Bagby
Chadron Chamber of Commerce manager resigns
Chadron Alderman Al Johnson resigns as Chadron Chamber of Commerce manager for health reasons effective immediately. Chamber President Jerry Johnson says efforts are underway to find a successor after Tuesday night’s meeting at Helen's Steakhouse.
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Chadron
al Johnson
Chadron Chamber of Commerce
Helen’s
Johnson
Chamber
Jerry Johnson
Heritage Nursing Centers buys Bethel Home in Bridgeport
Heritage Nursing Centers Inc of Minneapolis purchases Bethel Nursing Home in Bridgeport and renames it Heritage of Bridgeport. The 10 year old operator runs facilities in Florida Arizona Michigan Minnesota and Nebraska and plans further expansion. Administrator Mrs Fields says policies and staff remain unchanged.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Bethel Nursing Home
Bridgeport
Heritage of Bridgeport
Florida
Arizona
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
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