Sidney Telegraph editorial page overview
The Sidney Telegraph is Western Nebraska’s oldest newspaper founded in 1873. It serves Cheyenne County as the official local paper and is published Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays by The Telegraph Printing Co. in Sidney Nebraska.
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the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
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Sidney
Funding Nebraskas University Faces Budget Fight 1967
The Nebraska Legislature must decide how to fund the expanding University of Nebraska. Editorials argue against heavy tuition hikes and favor general tax support to maintain quality and access. The piece previews pressure on Gov elect Tiemann and lawmakers to balance growth with public funding.
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University of Nebraska
Nebraska
Clifford Harden
Frank Morrison
Norbert Tiemann
Nebraska University
Harden
Lincoln Star
Man and His Wisdom on Minuteman Iii Threat to Civilisation
Sec McNamara warns the Minuteman III missile will boost U S war capabilities amid nuclear arms race. The article notes the pending Minuteman II replacement and emphasizes the costly, perpetual buildup fraught with fear. It cautions that a single misstep could trigger civilization ending consequences, contrasting human restraint with animal instinct.
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McNamara
Civilization
Last Minute Appointment Sparks Western Nebraska Outcry
The Scottsbluff Star Herald reports Governor Morrison names Gene Eaton to the State Normal School Board on his last day, replacing Henry Freed of Chadron. The move shifts representation eastward, draws Western Nebraska criticism, and questions Morrison’s motives as Norbert Tiemann prepares to take office.
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Frank Morrison
State House
Henry Freed
Chadron
State Normal School Board
Morrison
Gene Eaton
Lincoln
National Bank of Commerce
Broadwater
Norbert Tiemann
Western Nebraska
Chadron College
Freed
Nebraska
Edwin Crites
Ernest Johnson
Bruce Hagemeister
Hemingford
Eaton
Scottsbluff Star Herald
Old Jake Remembers Lindy and Craftsmanship in the 1920s
The narrator recalls Old Jake, a sash and door craftsman from his high school days in Los Angeles. Through anecdotes of Lindbergh and early aviation, the piece contrasts fame with practical skill, ending with Jake’s creed that true success lies in doing honest work like puttying a window.
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Los Angeles
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New York City
People You Know Feature Highlights Local Achievements
Sidney residents are recognized for notable contributions. Jean Larsen, former Sioux Army Depot employee, accepts a safety award at Letterkenny Army Depot for reducing injuries and achieving safety program goals. Also noted is a University of Iowa Library Science appointment for Barbara Aro, a Sidney native, and other local mentions including Ron Davis’s Lear jet milestone and a pay raise for Ft. Collins City Manager Tom Coffey.
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Jean Larsen
Sioux Army Depot
Leteterkenny Army Depot
Department of the Army
U.S. Army Materiel Command
Larsen
Col
R. B. Graeves
Letterkenny Army Depot
Letterkenny
Better Library Service
Sidney
University of Iowa
Board of Regents
Barbara Aro
E. L. Uptegrove
17Th Ave
Leslie Dunlap
Iowa University
University of Wyoming
University of Denver
Aro
Washington University
St. Louis
University of Iowa School of Library Science
Don Howard
Ft. Collins
Mark Howard
Utah Aviation News
Ron Davis
Frank Schwasnick
Price, Utah
E. L. ‘Buck’ Davis
Buck
Ron
Lear Jet Corp
Wichita
Kan
Alaska
Coffey
Ft. Collins, Colo
Tom Coffey
Light and Power Department
Water Department
Myth of cultural explosion challenged by arts funding study
Two Princeton economists report for the Twentieth Century Fund that the so called cultural explosion in the United States is a myth. They find that per capita spending on live performances has barely changed from 1946 to 1963, with the technology of live art limiting labor savings and subsidies masking the financial losses of performing groups.
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Twentieth Century Fund
Princeton University
America
Nebraska Tax Reform Call to End Fiscal Crisis
Lincoln Star argues Nebraska must reform its tax system to restore a solid fiscal image and generate revenue. It notes the state’s weak tax base and warns industry may flee if action is delayed, urging decisive, equitable measures to equalize the tax load.
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Alice
Red Queen
Nebraska
Lincoln Star
Women Drivers Rising in U S By 1970
A North Platte Telegraph Bulletin item notes by 1970 half of U S drivers will be women, with 38 million women already behind the wheel. It cites suburban growth and two car families, plus industry responses like ladylike car features and posh restrooms.
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United States
Iir
North Platte
Letter on State Board of Equalization functions and value taxes
A reader argues against eliminating the State Board of Equalization noting its duties include fixing railroad valuations, equalizing county assessments, setting state tax levels and vehicle values. The writer warns counties lack tax experts and questions replacing the board with local officials, citing overlapping districts and constitutional constraints. Sincerely yours.
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State Board of Equalization
No Inaugural Ball Marks New Alabama Governor Era
Lurleen Wallace will begin her term as Alabama governor with a fresh approach and no inaugural ball next month. John Pemberton, chairman of the inauguration planning, cites the cost of the Vietnam commitment and the absence of a ball as appropriate this year. The parade and ceremony will honor Alabama servicemen defending state and nation.
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Lurleen Wallace
Alabama
John Pemberton
Vietnam
Crossword Clue List For Punny Across And Down
A compiled set of punny across clues and parallel down clues covering terms from Molten rock to Chin, Communist. Includes items such as Earthen ware pot macaw and Oahu token, with parallel Down entries like Sandarac tree and Clutch.
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Fanon
Oahu
Total
Advantage
Son of Chin
Molecule
Vault
Chin
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