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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1972
Page
9
Ed Janike of the University of Nebraska warns at Ogallala that farm income lags while food prices double in 25 years. He calls for better control and possible unionlike marketing actions, noting declining farm populations and proliferating farm groups.
An attorney for a Hastings suspect requests a venue change citing excessive publicity. The defendant faces seven counts of rape, three counts of burglary and one count of robbery in Adams County. The piece also comments on law and order and judicial directions influencing crime coverage.
During the 1971 ILWU strike Western wheat growers lost about 1 million dollars daily. Shipments paused under a Taft Hartley injunction now expired, widening losses as Asian buyers turn to Canada and Australia. Pacific Northwest shippers propose citywide talks with ILW President Bridges in Portland to resume wheat exports and salvage trade amid ongoing jurisdictional disputes with PMA and Teamsters.
The Wayne Herald seeks reader help to gather local news from area communities. Correspondents rely on tips and news items telephoned in to improve hometown coverage and stay current with events nearby.
Editorial argues weekly suburban papers educate on day to day civic life and local government. It urges residents to stay informed to influence local affairs and become responsible citizens.
Last fall dock workers’ strike halted export grain, costing western wheat growers about 1 million dollars daily. Partial easing occurred briefly, then a renewed clampdown stopped exports. Union leaders may compromise to allow some agricultural exports and ease global food shortages, as the U S competes with other nations to supply world markets.
A 55-year-old former high school coach turned store manager was elected president of The J. C. Penney Co. The firm reports about 4 billion dollars in annual sales and ranks second to Sears in retail volume. Jackson asserts opportunity remains for ordinary citizens amid economic critics.
The piece frames a national budget of 246 billion and a debt ceiling of 480 billion. It calculates absurd per capita shares for 11000 Cheyenne County residents, urging action or removal to avoid financial obligation.
The poem contrasts grand space feats by science with common issues like fogged glasses in cold weather. It notes space photos a man on the moon and back, while lamenting how practical daily tasks still suffer from overlooked details. Franklin referenced as the origin of the nickname Specs appears.
The Omaha World-Herald reports a clash between ESU educational benefits and political principle as legislatures push compulsory joiners. Gov Exon vetoes the bill, defending counties and districts that chose to stay out. Supporters argue ESUs improve services and access to federal aid for districts.
Public information notice by M M Van Kirk of the Nebraska Farm Bureau criticizes H.R. 1163 the Strategic Reserve bill as political maneuvering. It argues the plan would lock up 300 million bushels of wheat and 25 million tons of feed grains stimulate more production and reinstate acreage allotments harming farm prices and exports amid dock strikes and a weak dollar. The piece labels the bill a political poultice and notes the aging farmer population and past farm acts.
Education Committee hearings rehash past testimony on a bill requiring K–12 districts to offer full grades by 1973–74. Opponents warn reorganization disrupts rural schools. supporters and tax reform advocates seek more state aid to schools. Governor Exon vetoes ESU funding bill LB 998. override motion possible. Budget talks continue with spending leeway debates unresolved.
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