Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Overview
The Sidney Telegraph is Western Nebraska's oldest paper, founded in 1873, and serves Cheyenne County as the official newspaper. It operates as an Associated Press associate member and Nebraska Press Association member, publishing each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 830 11th Ave Sidney Nebraska.
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Important Jobs To Be Filled In Sidney City Council
Citizens are urged to nominate candidates by petition between now and Feb 15 under the city manager form. Three seats end this year. Ferris Preble has resigned to become postmaster. If more than six are nominated a March runoff will narrow to six. otherwise a general election is planned for April. City Clerk Gordon Tobin has petition forms.
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Sidney
Dean Wilson
Robert Hessle
Ferris Preble
Preble
Wilson
Hessle
Gordon Tobin
Farm leadership urged to bridge city rural divide
Michigan State University economist Dr. James T. Bonnen argues farm leadership clings to rural power while national power shifts toward urban forces. He warns agricultural policy ignores noncommercial rural issues and calls for closer rural urban rapport to improve policy and national interests.
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Michigan State University
James T. Bonnen
America
Dr. Bonnen
Bonnen
Johnson Pushes Four Year Terms for House
President Johnson endorses a four year term for House members arguing it would let lawmakers devote more time to governing, attract higher quality candidates, and reduce constant campaigning. He suggests terms could align with the president, possibly starting after 1972, though other plans include class divisions or full term changes on different schedules.
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Johnson
House of Representatives
House
Congress
A LUGE Crossword Clue Puzzle List of Words
A partial crossword grid with across and down clues mixed with garbled text. The clues include textile screw pine and various terms like Destiny, Firmament, and Vandal, suggesting a themed word-fill puzzle with standard crossword entries.
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Eve's Grandson
Destiny
Ruddy
Bartletts and Seckers
Astern
Candidate interest rises after county pay raises urged
Cheyenne County commissioners approval of pay hikes spurs growing candidate list and a rush of filings. The article notes high caliber entrants, praises past thrift in local government, and says public service appeal grows when compensation is fair. It emphasizes citizen satisfaction over wealth from office.
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Cheyenne County
Keeping The Pigs Cool In Farm Science Talk
Iowa State University researcher Duane Mangold told the American Society of Agricultural Engineers that pig comfort matters for growth and feed efficiency. He noted optimum air temperature around 65 degrees, with growth disrupted below 50 or above 75, so farmers must manage pigs’ environment or risk poor performance.
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Duane Mangole
Iowa State University
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Mangold
He Knows What He Wants
A five year old grandson expresses simple holiday wishes, asking for a hamburger and a milk shake. The anecdote presents a succinct portrait of a boy who clearly knows his own preferences.
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He Wants
How Times Change Elvis Presley Price Perception
The note recalls older views of Elvis Presley as a top star and compares past impressions to current tastes, suggesting that what seemed extraordinary then now appears commonplace or comparatively modest in value.
Juniors Form GIFG Club To Do Good Deeds In Kansas City
Seventh graders at Northeast Junior High School organize Getting Involved for Good a club that offers free services washing cars cleaning windows running errands. Led by teacher Mrs Marjorie Hurlburt members earn points for each deed with thresholds for probationary and Greenhorn status aiming to cultivate community service.
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Kansas City
Northeast Junior High School
Marjorie Hurlburt
Cong Builds During Lull Says Viet Cong Strengthens
Congressman Dave Martin reports in his weekly newsletter that the Viet Cong used bombing lull to regroup and substantially increase fighting capabilities in North and South Vietnam. He cites long term budgetary shifts, Great Society programs, and rising war costs as evidence of fiscal strain and policy missteps.
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North Carolina
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Groundhog Day Report From Illinois Farm
In Jerseyville Illinois ground hog day finds Mark Matthews with 307 ground hog scalps collected this year and over 400 last year at a hobby rate of 25 cents per scalp. The story notes scarce sightings and details of the odd pursuit.
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Illinois
Jerseyville
Ill
Mark Matthews
Matthey
Politically Duplicious Tale From Kentucky Election
AP report recalls a Kentucky tale of a pastor, the Church of St. Elizabeth, and a single man paid $2 to vote for both parties. Both Democrats and Republicans sought the voter afterward to learn why he voted as he did, and he answered that he voted according to his conscience.
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Louisville
Jenna Dudine
Church of St
Paper origins traced to China and Europe
The text states paper was invented by the Chinese around 105 A D and introduced to Europe in the eighth century. It notes Europe began paper manufacture in the twelfth century, with the Moors in Spain credited for early work.
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Europe
Moores
Spain
Capitol News Battle Over Apportioning Stages Fight in Nebraska
In Nebraska the reapportionment debate continues as the State Supreme Court upholds the 1965 act. A federal trio of judges will decide if the plan meets one man one vote standards amid AFL CIO opposition seeking at large elections. Governor Morrison fears an adverse ruling but rules out at large elections.
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State Supreme Court
Nebraska
Afl-Cio
August Ross
Omaha
Labor Organization
Morrison
Printing service ad from Sidney Telegraph
Local printing ad offers pickup, fast turnaround, and delivery. Call 254-5555 to place orders. service available from the Sidney Telegraph located at 830 Lith Avenue.
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Sidney Telegraph
Lith Ave
Elevator Men Protest Tax on Empty Nebrask a Bins
Nebraska grain storage operators voice distress over taxing rules that levy real estate taxes on storage space even when bins are largely empty. Industry rep Willard Cantin cites up to half revenue lost to county taxes. Declining storage use follows production controls and exports reducing capacity utilization from 90 percent at peak to 37.8 percent. Some consider removing elevators to escape taxes, while Kansas taxes storage space by occupancy.
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Willard Cantin
Equity Union Elevator
Lincoln
Nebraska
Department of Agriculture
CCC
Cantin
Kansas
Computer Picks Dates For Harpur College Dance
In Binghamton New York the computer pairing for Harpur College dance produced odd couples when applicants misread a form question about age height sex and hair and eye color. Fred Epstein of Mount Vernon lamented he had vowed to date whoever IBM chose but ending up with a boy was too much.
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Binghamton
N.Y
Harpur College
Fred Epstein
Mount Vernon
IBM
Buttons Room Business at Queens College
New York college news notes student Michael Schenker selling two button types, BUTTON and ANTI BUTTON, for a nickel cost and 25 cents sale price. Counterfeiters introduce a third label UNBUTTON, boosting memes and profits on campus.
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Gilbert
New York
Queens College
Michael Schenker
Mount Robson Peak Rises Ten Thousand Feet
Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, rises about 10 000 feet from base to summit on its south side. The claim compares its height to the north face of Mount Everest, highlighting its notable vertical gain.
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Mount Robson
Canadian Rockies
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