Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Overview
The Sidney Telegraph is Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper founded in 1873. It serves Cheyenne County as the official paper and is published Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays by The Telegraph Printing Co Inc from 890 Fifth Avenue Sidney Nebraska.
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Parking Meters in Sidney Should Be Reassessed
The city should review its parking meter system to determine if there are too many meters and if enforcement remains fair. Officials must balance revenue with downtown business needs and use common sense in ticketing. Regular reviews by police leadership are urged.
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Sioux Army Depot
Olympic Games Worth Keeping or Abandoning
The piece questions the usefulness of the Olympic Games amid political tension and social clashes, arguing the event now amplifies propaganda rather than unity. It also critiques a proposed travel tax and highlights 1966 cardiovascular deaths totaling 1,017,550, urging support for the Heart Fund Campaign.
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Voices In Vietnam War Debate From Denver Buddhist Leader
A Denver Buddhist university professor urges withdrawal of U S troops in Vietnam arguing independence for Vietnamese people. He contends the conflict is not a communist versus American fight but a struggle against foreign intervention, challenging U S policy and echoing dove voices in official life. The piece reflects on Marines at Khe Sanh and the broader doubt amid ongoing fighting.
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Maryland Study Commission Warns Against Expanded Gambling
The Maryland Study Commission urged no extension of slot machines in southern counties nor dog tracks or pinball machines. The Washington Post backed the stance urging Gov Agnew to act. The Post warned gambling brings crime and corrupts youth while law enforcement programs struggle to keep pace.
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Heart Fund Campaign Urges Wider Support for Disease Fight
The article emphasizes cardiovascular disease as a leading mortality cause and credits ongoing Heart Fund Campaign efforts for research progress. It calls for broader public contributions to sustain related programs and medical advances.
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Heart Fund
Nebraskans face tax truth from NEA study
The Lincoln Journal notes NEA data ranking Nebraska 50th in state tax revenue per resident and last in income devoted to public schools, with 1967 figures prior to new tax measures. It questions calls to relocate for tax relief and argues modest tax increases are likely shared by many states.
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Nebraska income tax misunderstood says Bernie Camp
Bernie Camp explains the 1968 Nebraska state income tax is 10 percent of the federal tax, minus a $7 per dependent food credit. Many Nebraskans pay no tax or may receive refunds, while only those with remaining liability after credits owe the tax. Simplicity is emphasized for salary and self employed earners.
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Neb voters register more Republicans than Democrats in state totals
Nebraska shows 275 241 Republicans to 242 972 Democrats through mid February with independents numbering 14 145. total 523 358 the first statewide registration under new rules. high stakes include May 14 primary and possible federal funds tied to water pollution rules.
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Look For the Truth on Local School Control in Cheyenne County
Letter writers debate Unit 19 in Cheyenne County Nebraska and the 1965 SB 720 law, urging local control and voter choice on ballot inclusion. They question administration appointments, discuss education structure, and urge citizens to scrutinize duties of school boards and county officials.
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