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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1964
Page
4
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The Sidney Telegraph, founded in 1873, is Western Nebraska’s oldest newspaper and an AP associate. It serves Cheyenne County as the official local paper, published Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays by The Telegraph Printing Co Inc at 830 11th Ave Sidney Nebraska.
The American Petroleum Institute notes that over 100 million data items on 140,000 Permian Basin wells will be recorded for a regional producer cooperative. This use of electronic computers will let geologists assess oil prospects more confidently, reducing risk and challenging the justification for the oil depletion allowance.
President Johnson urges banks to keep interest rates steady to sustain the economy. The Federal Reserve boosted rediscount rates to 4 percent in November, prompting banks to adjust prime rates to 4.75 percent. Banks fear policy limits on free response, while business communities benefit from ample money.
Senator George D. Aiken says he will sponsor a session long fight to overturn Supreme Court rules on state legislative representation. He argues rural areas would be disenfranchised as urban machines gain control, urging a constitutional amendment to preserve population and area based seats.
The Chadron Record argues that closing the Belle Fourche U and I plant amid a wave of industrial losses in Utah and Idaho will harm the Western Nebraska South Dakota border region. It urges creation of an area redevelopment organization spanning Sidney to Rapid City to coordinate industry agriculture and tourism, backed by state and federal officials, to spur revival and keep families from moving away.
The Berkeley sit-in reflects deep student grievance and prompts university action as 813 students accept arrest, a faculty bail-out, and later reinstatements. Regents permit campus political action while linking off campus violations to legal accountability, amid record college enrollment and a shift away from 1930s style radicalism.
The University of Nebraska reported an all time fall enrollment of 12 901 up 1 438 from last autumn as growth continued in 1964. Major building projects included a 4 4 million College of Dentistry facility with a 2 545 million federal grant to match 1 744 million state funds. New facilities such as Abel Hall the Behlen Physics Lab and a south stadium addition boosted capacity and research. The year also saw leadership changes and milestones across colleges with new deans directors and faculty appointments.
State Fire Marshal Joseph F. Davis reports Nebraska recorded a high volume of fires in 1964, with several arson investigations under way. Six people died in fires across North Platte, Omaha and Blair, amid extensive property damage including a large blaze in Nebraska City and McCook. Davis notes proving arson is difficult and often relies on confessions or accomplice statements.
In a December 6 1964 letter Mrs Arthur Liljegren of Lincoln Nebraska praises the Sidney Telegraph and its "Love Down" column and notes attending the fair and rodeo. She compliments the fair’s baked goods and mentions a Danish lemon pudding recipe handed down from a great aunt. She extends Christmas and New Year wishes to Telegraph staff.
Helen Becker of University of Nebraska Extension notes a perforated wall board with golf tees can hold toys and lightweight items, keeping them in sight and fostering neatness. The setup supports space for children’s toys, blocks, beads, small instruments, and bags, turning storage into fun and learning.
1964 tax tip explains taxpayers eligible for federal income tax refunds can choose to receive refunds as U S Savings Bonds. It promotes bonds as the surest way to grow the refund and directs readers to Line 21 Page 1 Form 1040 or Item 11 Form 1040A for making the election.
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