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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1963
Page
4
Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper founded in 1873 promotes its AP and Nebraska Press Assn. affiliations. It serves Cheyenne County as the official paper and notes its NPAs General Excellence Award and triweekly publication schedule from Sidney Nebraska.
A shift to a state income tax is argued as simpler to administer and fairer than the current property tax. Proponents say income tax aligns with federal returns reducing evasion and taxes taxpayers when they can afford it. Critics fear legislative action but backers expect stronger support this year.
A Chicago specialist suggests women may be better at shoveling snow due to more household activity. The piece notes many husbands would resist letting wives shovel, citing masculine pride and the belief that men are stronger.
Hoffa advocates a gigantic labor march on Washington that critics say would threaten lawmakers. The Teamsters leader seeks to derail proposed labor law changes, while opponents urge restraint and other lawful avenues for protest.
A humorous parable traces money’s rise from a simple tool to the fountainhead of civilization. It contrasts pre money motives with modern cash driven behavior and ends with a wry reminder that reading about it earned pay.
The passage notes winter sun often lacks authority but hints at forthcoming strength. At high noon the sun declares daily gains in power, promising eventual warmth. The narrator imagines a turning point when the shade must finally be drawn.
The Nebraska Legislature is expected to raise taxes on cigarets and alcoholic beverages this year. LB9 and LB10 are set for Revenue Committee hearings with Gov. Morrison backing increases. Proposals urge broadening cigaret taxes to all tobacco products and allowing alcohol taxes to be tax deductible on federal returns, aligning with other state taxes.
Senator Byrd warned about the shaky financial structure while President Kennedy and the Administration projected deficits for 1963 and 1964. The piece argues Byrd’s warnings were correct as deficits grew toward 9 to 14 billion dollars, urging heed to Byrd’s call to halt reckless spending.
The Lincoln Star argues against statewide plebiscites for Sunday closing laws and tax increases. It warns such measures would micromanage governance, require frequent voter referenda, and hamper legislative action and state finances.
Dr. Stanley Krippner reports after five years of tests that light hypnosis improves study habits test performance and motivation among students. He notes about 90 percent can enter a trance depth tolerable for studying and cites an A grade after hypnosis and the ability to self hypnotize. He warns hypnosis is not a panacea or amateur pursuit.
Nebraskans in the Legislature push to expand oversight of fiscal matters with a state revolving fund and legislative approval for new buildings and land purchases. The bill would shift authority over the state institutional and military department from the governor to the Legislature. A record 747 bills have been introduced this session as lawmakers aim for hearings and swift action.
The piece contrasts everyday life with the astronomer’s distant musings about the universe. It notes the appeal of pondering the origins and ultimate fate of the world, while acknowledging such cataclysms may occur billions of years in the future.
Frances Craig writes of warm thawing Nebraska roads from Ogallala to North Platte and back, recounting VFW Mid Winter memories, family visits, bowling milestones, fire department fund drive needs, and plan to rearrange the home as J. Fred visits. She notes Susie Bale’s birthday, Bradley’s girl-friend chatter, and a light joke about a mother’s dress.
A Panhandle writer argues mental illness spans many forms from depression to serious disorders and deserves medical care. The piece urges recognition, reduces stigma, and portrays treatment as a path from shadow to light, stressing that illness can affect any age or class.
The Hearing Aid Industry Conference reports men suffer almost one fifth of hearing impairments from injuries and women about one in 25. Industrial noise is a major factor. Infants as young as six months react to claps or bells. Contact a doctor if a child’s hearing seems defective. Census counts report 46 million TV sets and 485 million radios in homes. The recreation fleet reaches 7,000,000 boats.
A Californian quoted by a seven year old asks President Kennedy to reserve land where boys can play as housing development swallows canyon haunts. The letter laments loss of trees frogs and earth and warns supervised playgrounds cannot replace natural havens.
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