Ptacek Chosen Leader for Western Nebraska Technical College
The Sidney Telegraph editorial lauds Dr. William Ptacek as the obvious choice to head Western Nebraska Technical Community College Area. It notes his deep regional education background, acknowledges board insensitivity concerns, and emphasizes Ptacek's mission to expand area wide vocational and junior college programs while urging support and vigilance for fair administration.
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William Ptacek
Western Nebraska Technical Community College
Ptacek
Western
Nebraska
Southern Panhandle
Western Nebraska Technical College
Panhandle
WNTC
End of Year Reflections on War Losses Wealth and Change
The piece recalls the postwar homecoming and Watergate era anxieties while noting economic highs and shortages. It speaks of new gains and old losses as 1974 approaches with mixed forecasts. It closes with hopeful wishes for readers despite uncertainty.
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Watergate
Gas rationing coupons printed in France
The French government says gas rationing coupons have been printed for potential later use. Critics note the contrast with repeated denials by leaders that rationing is under consideration and question the administration’s secrecy on wage and price controls.
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Fromm
Oo Te Coy
Our
Ahi
Campaign shapes up for Nebraska governor race
The 1974 Nebraska governorship campaign centers on fiscal responsibility. Governor Exon and Senator Marvel frame taxes as a political weapon, with Republicans touting tax cuts while Democrats blame deficits on Exon. The tax cut's wisdom remains debated amid a partisan budget clash. The race promises an intriguing year.
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Nebraska
Exon
Marvel
Bah Humbug and a call to unite Sidney charities
Frank Partsch argues the United Fund Drive in Sidney is near failure and urges residents to fully support and coordinate local giving. He suggests three paths: keep the current setup, end the drive, or reform it by prioritizing local needs and excluding or limiting out of town appeals.
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United Fund
March of Dimes
Heart Fund
Crippled Children’s Fund
Cancer Research
Sidney
United Campaign
United Way
Editorial questions school demands and student load
The editorial discusses overbooking students with sports and activities in Nebraska schools, noting rising health issues among high schoolers and urging rules on participation. It cites (Ord Quiz) and mentions priorities for local boards and the Nebraska School Activities Association to set limits and protect youths.
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Ord High School
North Tie
Ord
Lenturies
Loup City
Arcadia
North Loup- Lestic
Burwell
Wheeler Central
Albion
Broken Bow
Nebraska School Activities Association
Ore
Nebraska School Activities ‘Association
Reform bill threatens core probate safeguards in Nebraska
In Nebraska LB 354, the Uniform Probate Code proposal aimed at 1974 session would curb court supervision of estate transfers and may raise costs via taxes, prompting opposition from Nebraska lawyers and calls to preserve longstanding Anglo-Saxon legal roots.
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Nebraska
Colorado
Idaho
Bar Association
Charles Dickens
Exon names Whelan as lieutenant governor running mate
Governor J James Exon selects Hastings attorney Gerald Whelan for the Democratic nomination as his preferred lieutenant governor candidate. State Senate discussions hint at competition from Frank Lewis and other lawmakers as the 1974 session looms with debates on school aid tax reform highway financing and energy policy.
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Jerry Whelan
J James Exon
Gerald Whelan
Hastings
State Board of Education
Exon
Whelan
Frank Lewis
Bellevue
Lewis
Congress
Phil Weaver
John Wagoner Lewis
Sarpy County
Nebraska
Nebraska Legislatre
Huskers
Texas
Senators
Richard D. Marvel
Gary Anderson
Axtell
Terry Carpenter
Jerome Warner
Waverly
Warner
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Sidney Telegraph
the Register and Tribune Syndicate
Ol’ Santa
Frank Partsch
Nebraska Press Association
Melvin Paul
Statehouse
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