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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1966

Page

2

Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page caption and masthead

The Sidney Telegraph, Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper founded in 1873, is the associate AP member and official Cheyenne County paper. Published every Monday Wednesday and Friday by The Telegraph Printing Co. on 830 11th Ave Sidney Nebraska.

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Agriculture and Medicare expansion plan notes for region

The article discusses Johnson’s farm production policy favoring rice soybeans and spring wheat, with potential easing of winter wheat acreage to balance supply, aiding western Nebraska and northeast Colorado. It also covers Medicare voluntary three dollar monthly doctor insurance enrollment deadlines and general public misunderstanding. It cites automobile dealers favoring newspaper ads and a billion-dollar cooperative advertising benchmark in newspapers.

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Graduated withholding plan praised as sensible reform

President Johnson seeks realistic tax withholdings to better match yearly liabilities. Sylvia Porter supports the move toward a six-rate schedule from 14 to 30 percent, arguing it improves equity and revenue. The piece notes projected 1966 and 1967 gains and outlines who benefits or loses under the plan.

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Remembering the passenger train heyday and its decline

The author laments the loss of pleasant passenger rail travel, praising Union Pacific streamliners while condemning the speed driven era. He recalls how trains once offered comfort and family time, contrasting them with modern fast transport and executive lifestyles, expressing nostalgia for slower, human moments.

Union Pacific

President Johnson Passes Physical Exam With Flying Colors

The president is reported to have passed a physical examination with a clean bill of health. Acknowledging the demanding duties of the presidency, the report notes Johnson’s stamina and vigor remain strong as he handles international and domestic pressures.

Johnson

Tests For Deferment In Vietnam Era

Americans disagree on Vietnam policy but accept the need for more military force. Deferment resumes rely on class standings and special tests to decide draft eligibility. The system aims to curb malingering, push students to merit, and ensure those with high aptitude finish college.

Vietnam

Did You Know Seventy-One Percent Read Page by Page

Seventy-one per cent of newspaper readers study the paper page by page while 27 per cent scan. In the early 1800s newspapers mainly served political purposes.

Newspaper costs and employment rise per labor report

For small newspapers under 25000 circulation newsprint costs amount to 13.97 percent of business expenses. Employment in the industry totals 339000, up 26.5 percent since 1950 per the U S Department of Labor.

U.S. Department of Labor

Capitol News Highlights Nebraska State Finances And Public Initiatives

State Accountant John Luethje says the general fund surplus should be known with reasonable precision by June 30 1967 after a 1965 reform. Other items include an anti smoking campaign led by Dr Leo Heywood and supported by medical and dental groups, a reelection bid by Attorney General Clarence A H Meyer, rural high schools placed on probation, Ida bond growth to 32.6 million since 1962, a bid for a roll call vote machine, Medicare advisor loan, Old West Trails Foundation director J Greg Smith, a view on Nebraska coal mining feasibility, plus expansion of state job interviews and brain drain countermeasures.

Melvin Paul Statehouse Lincoln John Luethje Luethje State Board of Equalization E. A. Rogers Leo T. Heywood Omaha American Cancer Society Nebraska Dental Association University of Nebraska College of Medicine Nebraska Tuberculosis Association Eppley Cancer Institute Lancaster County Tuberculosis Association University of Nebraska Nebraska Frank M Hallgren

Puzzle of Letters Across and Down Clues

A mixed crossword style listing many clues across and down with definitions for animals foods actions and items. Answers include whale school railways vanish disappearings and more with ten or more interlinked terms.

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