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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1969
Page
9
The Sidney Telegraph notes 1969 wheat markets face surplus carries and shrinking foreign demand. Federal programs exist but cannot change the law this year, leaving farmers with tight budgets, high equipment needs, and limited feed value. The piece argues farmers are not favored in current policy.
The piece argues against young black militants embracing separatism. It cites Bayard Rustin and Bayard Austin as voices for integration through economic progress and political participation. Elders warn that true self-respect comes from social process, not mere mindset, and urge youths to heed constructive reform.
A reflective monologue details a unanimous self raise of 12500 dollars, with motions, voice vote, and a self serving stance. The narrator critiques politics, finance, and ideals while confessing motivation to match congressional pay and seeking funds to cover the raise.
The piece argues that federal tax reform is overdue and likely, noting Richard Nixon’s inauguration era and Secretary Joseph Barr’s warning of a taxpayer revolt. It highlights a Johnson-era reform package that would impose a minimum tax, raise standard deductions, and shift burdens, with 56 percent of taxpayers advantaged, 27 percent taxed more, and 17 percent unchanged, urging Nebraskans to contact their senators.
UN experts warned Nebraska farmers to expect western bean cutworm in late summer 1969. The pest invaded about 500000 acres of corn last year. Advice: apply chemical controls if one in seven plants is hit. Sevin at two pounds per acre or Endrin at one fourth pound per acre advised. Diazinon removal noted. 1968 results praised for Dasanit Dyfonate Thimet Bux. New 1969 candidates Faradan Landrin Mo Cap await FDA approval.
Two letters to the editor critique public school funding and a high school band. One writer denounces the Sidney High School Band as a private parade draw, while another cites William H. Harrison’s figures on federal spending, inflation and debt, noting numerous programs and grants from 1960 to 1968 and questioning value.
Sixteen new oil fields were found in Nebraska last year indicating remaining oil beneath hills and plains. Observers expect an active 1969 drilling year, possibly the busiest since the early 1950s, as Nebraska gains more oil income alongside agriculture.
The GI home loan program has served millions of veterans with low interest mortgages since World War I and is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary next November. VA reports seven millionth loan pushing total loan value to 71.6 billion dollars. since 1950 the VA issued 290,000 direct loans totaling 2.7 billion. Repayment remains high with only 2.9 percent of direct loans liquidated.
A column argues Social Security harms the young, who pay in but receive meager benefits. It cites a 22-year-old’s projected retirement cost of over 107000, compares private funds, and questions the program’s soundness and tax structure. The piece endorses voluntary participation and private alternatives as more efficient.
Editorial note records Moses H. Sydenham’s 1906 letter to Britannica historian Francis S. Philbrick detailing early Kearney City origins. The piece explains post office moves via Centoria and Kearney Junction, spelling changes from Kearny to Kearney, and confirms Fort and city honors were to Col. Stephen Watts Kearny, not Gen. Phil Kearny.
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