Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Overview
The Sidney Telegraph is Western Nebraska’s oldest newspaper founded in 1873. It is an associate AP member, Nebraska Press Association member, and official newspaper of Cheyenne County. Published Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays by The Telegraph Printing Co. in Sidney Nebraska.
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Western Nebraska
Associated Press
Nebraska Press Alsn
Cheyenne County
Sidney Telegraphs
the Telegraph Printing Co.,, Inc
Sidney
Nebraska
Dr J B Pankau Remembered As Dalton Pillar Of Care
In Cheyenne County the community mourns Dr. J B Pankau of Dalton a family physician whose forty years of devoted service made him a trusted counselor and community pillar. Friends recall his quiet dedication lifting spirits and hopes of patients and neighbors.
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Cheyenne County
J.B. Pankau
Dalton
Pankan
Joe
Pankau
Praise for Courthouse Christmas Display Approval
The Sidney Telegraph commends county officials for a tasteful Christmas display on the new courthouse. The writer praises restraint and beauty, asserting approval of 100 percent and urging public credit for well-intentioned actions.
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Sidney Telegraph
Nebraskan politics shine with Gov. Tiemann amid 1970s plans
The piece notes Gov. Norbert Tiemann facing Sen. Terry Carpenter as Nebraskans anticipate the 1970s political scene. It sees Tiemann as a capable governor with room to address past mistakes and hints he could win another term. The writer praises his unpretentious style as a political asset.
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Norbert Tiemann
Terry Carpenter
Terry
Tiemann
Mr. Tiemann
Industry finally joins anti pollution effort under pressure
The piece questions why major oil and car firms delayed action on air pollution until government pressure spurred them. It argues free enterprise motivates industry but investors demand revenue, and federal threats may push timely action, praising the system despite its critics.
As Other Editors See It
A Wisconsin opinion piece argues that while democracy values individual thought and protest, much dissent targets society itself. It questions a counterculture that rejects the system and suggests self erasure as an ironic escape from personal identity within society.
Tight Money Paradoxes and the Nixon Inflation Challenge
A year of rising rates pressures the U S economy as the credit crunch intensifies. The Fed’s 1968 rate move and subsequent lending charges worsened inflation fears. Nixon aides acknowledge gradualism misfired while money managers curb growth, causing high loan costs and negative real returns as the nation seeks inflation control. The question remains how soon relief may come.
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America
Fed
Johnson
Congress
Nixon
White House
Joseph R. Slevin
Newsday
Hobart Bowen
Hanover Trust Co
Treasury
Question of Strategy in Vietnam Protests and Vietnamization
A National Observer analysis weighs mass protests on Vietnam policy and the Nixon administration’s Vietnamization plan. It notes support for orderly pullback but questions the strategy’s viability and potential alternatives such as a Paris settlement or an interim Saigon coalition.
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Vietnam
U. S
Laird
Rogers
Nixon
National Observer
Senate Rejects Anti Greece Clause In Foreign Aid Bill
The Senate defeated a push to ban further Greek military aid 45 to 38. A rival resolution urged speeding Greece’s return to constitutional government, while critics warned of a double standard in aid policy.
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Senate
Sen. Fulbright
Foreign Relations Committee
Greece
Fulbright
Sen
Claiborne Pell
Rhode Island
Pell
Yugoslavia
Poland
Fulbrights
Fulbright & Co
United States
NATO
Athens
Crete
Aegean Islands
Mediterranean
Morocco
Libya
Middle East
Morgenthau Faces Ouster Amid Political Move
The White House announced the ouster of Robert M. Morgenthau as United States district attorney in New York City. Supporters label him a dedicated public servant while Morgenthau cites a drive to finish cases his staff has long pursued. Critics point to a 1962 resignation to run for governor and Johnson’s immediate reappointment.
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Robert M. Morgenthau
United States
New York City
White House
D. A
Morgenthau
Rockefeller
Lyndon Johnson
Homestead Exemption Rules For 1970 Nebraska Taxpayers
The Nebraska Homestead Exemption applies to 1970 taxes with March 15 deadline for filing. Forms arrive from the state tax commission around Dec 20 and can be requested or picked up at the county assessor. Existing exemptions continue. new owners must claim. false or illegal claims carry penalties. veterans and widows have specific relief rules.
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Nebraska
State Tax Commissioner
Veterans Administration
Tourists praise India despite high travel costs
AP reports 94 percent of foreign tourists, mostly Americans, enjoy visits to India citing warmth, climate, and reasonable prices while criticizing poor hotel and travel facilities and the high cost of reaching the country. In South Africa Transvaal librarians reject Enid Blyton books for low literary value and refuse rebinding by schools.
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New Delhi
The
Indian Institute of Public Opinion
India
Johannesburg
South Africa
Noddy
Big Ears
Enid Blyton
Transvaal
Education Department
Blyton
Paragons of Parity and Potatoes in Public Debates
A reader argues government food programs waste taxpayers money on potato alcohol and hoarded eggs. He cites 1949 50 price supports and storage costs and criticizes price supporting policies, urging reform and reflecting on tipping culture and social duties.
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United States
France
Delaware
Peter
Paul
Uncle Sam
Kansas
Atchison
Kansas City
Chicago
Minneapolis
Dallas
Mexico
Collier's Weekly
Bayard Man Gets 30 Days For Simple Assault
District Court Judge John H. Kins sentenced Darrell Kraus of Bayard to 30 days in the county jail at hard labor with a 90 day deferral to begin March 15. He was found guilty of simple assault after a jury trial. On a separate assault charge the judge denied the appeal and affirmed a $100 fine plus costs.
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John H. Kins
Darrell Kraus
Bayard
Kraus
Kuns
Lyman Man Killed in One Car Accident Near Morrill
Eddie Otsuki 45 of Route 2 Lyman died in a late Tuesday night crash two miles south of Morrill. His southbound car hit a guard rail on a bridge approach and went out of control for about 150 feet, resting in the middle of the bridge. He was born July 8 1924 in Springer and attended Converse County High School in Douglas. He farmed with his brothers from 1942 to 1948 and served with the 343rd Engineering Regiment in Germany in World War II. He returned to Scotts Bluff County in 1947 and farmed there since.
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Eddie Otsuki
Lyman
Morrill
Otsuki
Springer
Converse County High School
Douglas
343Rd Engineering Regiment
Germany
Scotts Bluff County
Minatare Couple to Celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary
Minatare. Mr and Mrs Dean E Randall will observe their 65th wedding anniversary on Wednesday December 24 They married on Christmas Eve 1904 at the home of his brother east of Chimney Rock in Cheyenne County Their sons Kenneth and Glenn live in California and daughter Mrs Bob Gross resides in town No formal celebration planned but visitors are welcome Both are in good health and enjoy visiting with friends
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Minatare
Dean E. Randall
Henry
Chimney Rock
Cheyenne County
Kenneth
Glendale
Calif
Glenn
Newhall
Bob Gross
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Morrill Co
Santa Claus
Leon A. Lafler
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Arizona
P.S. I
Nebraska Panhandle
Lymen
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