Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Statement
The Sidney Telegraph is Western Nebraska’s oldest newspaper founded in 1873 and an Associated Press associate member. It serves Cheyenne County and is published Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays by The Telegraph Printing Co Inc at 830 Eleventh Avenue Sidney Nebraska.
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Western
Nebraska
Associated Press
Nebraska Press Assn
Cheyenne County
Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
Sidney
Honest Answers Needed on Nebraska Rail Car Shortage
An Nebraska editorial laments box car shortages hindering farm shipments and grain storage. It criticizes railroads for failing to provide enough cars, notes losses to farmers and processors, and accuses officials and executives of evasive explanations while urging honest accountability.
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Nebraska
Astronnaut
Wally Schirra
Schirra
Time For Action on Federal Reserve and Small Business
The piece argues the Federal Reserve Board leans toward big business, neglecting small firms. It notes Nixon urged easing rates to loosen the tight money market, suggesting current policy isn’t meeting goals and should move toward relief soon.
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Federal Reserve Board
General Motors
Nixon
Counties Face Non-Resident Tuition SB1280 Passage
Nebraska lawmakers debate SB1280 requiring counties and school districts to pay non-resident tuition for students at county or district supported junior colleges and area vocational schools, excluding two state supported centers. The bill raises constitutional questions and shifts costs across counties, with Scottsbluff exempt for its local junior college.
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Nebraska
Sidney
Milford
Scotts Bluff
Scottsbluff
As Other Editors See It Doctor Knowles urges doctors to act on population and pollution
The Denver Post notes that after Nixon blocked Dr. John Knowles appointment, the Boston physician has become a vocal crusader on population control and environmental defense. He challenges doctors to lead in birth control and anti pollution efforts and use government action to avert an impending apocalypse.
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Nixon
John Knowles
Boston
American Medical Association
Knowles
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Ralph Nader
America
Dr. Knowles
The
Denver Post
Change in the Wind Shapes 1970s Education Outlook
Editorial Research Reports assesses public education as a 1970s shift from quantity to quality, noting 45.6 million students in public schools last fall and widespread dissatisfaction with quality. It cites declines in reading, rising dropouts, unrest, and concerns about grading, crowding, and irrelevant textbooks as indicators. Innovation is expected in the 1970s with uncertain form and outcome.
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Congress
Nixon
Err
ERA
The
Lincoln Star
Second Season For Sesame Street Funding Sought
The article notes that Sesame Street has exhausted initial funding and seeks fresh support. Federal grants of 4 million and 2.75 million from foundations funded 130 programs this year. Producers estimate 7 million is needed for another year with likely foundation and government backing.
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Omaha World Herald
Young Folks Also Benefit Via SS Plan
Claire W. Schuneman of the Social Security Administration explains how young workers gain from disability and survivor benefits, and how their contributions fund retirement health care via Medicare. The article notes checks for disabled workers and families, widows, and dependents, plus the shared cost across many contributors.
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Claire W.schuneman
Social Security Administration
Mr. Schuneman
Schuneman
Sawdust Diet and Inflation Mix in One Story
An old tale warns that a farmer fed workhorses sawdust to boost profits until the animals collapsed and died. The piece compares this to modern inflation corroding finances and cites Lucille Ball on managing time and energy. It also notes medieval garbage as a culinary byproduct and compares Saturn V energy to a million car engines.
Stamp collecting leads to 1908 1909 post cards sale
Letter from Mrs. M Albritton of Auburndale Florida discusses selling a stamp and two 1908 1909 post cards from Sidney and Alliance text mentions 1 cent Franklin stamp with 1706 1790 and a buyer seeking card and stamp for college expenses. It also includes broader notes on farm price policies and National Farmers Organization dues rise.
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Sidney
Alliance
State Medical Assn Denounces Medicare report misread
The Nebraska State Medical Association releases a response to a wire service article that questions health care funding. It defends Medicare and Medicaid programs, notes minimal fraud, and urges the public to trust doctors, insurers, and Blue Cross Blue Shield intermediaries.
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Nebraska State Medical Assn
J. Whitney Kelley
M. D
Alliance
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
U.S
Senate Finance
Medicare
Insurance
Farm subsidies and the economics of Nebraska insurance shifts
The letter discusses farm subsidies as a tool to stabilize production and aid rural communities, arguing subsidies prevent farm economic chaos and support urban reliance on farmers. It notes Nebraska homeowners face a 13.2 percent average homeowners insurance rate increase due to a rating bureau decision, with higher hikes for comprehensive policies, reflecting inflation and storm losses.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Nebraska Inspection Bureau
Benjamin C. Neff Jr
Omaha
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Sesame
Lucille Ball
National Farmers Organization
NFO
United States
Sof
NFC
Oren Lee Staley
Opal Muhr
N.E.T
Advocates
State Medical Assn
IRS
Treasury Department
U. S
Leon A. Lafler
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