Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page History and publication notes
The Sidney Telegraph, founded in 1873 as Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper, is published Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays by The Telegraph Printing Co. Inc. It is an associate AP member and Nebraska Press Association member edition serving Cheyenne County with official newspaper status.
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Differences in Sidney town hall on I 80 interchange
The piece praises civic debate on Interstate Highway 80 interchanges in Sidney. A town hall vote favored a twin-interchange plan with locations southeast and southwest of town, while a minority supported a single interchange south of town. It applauds the democratic process and political engagement.
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Dean Hagemeister remembered as pillar of Potter community
Dean Hagemeister lived in Potter since 1920 and died last week, leaving a legacy of integrity and broad service. He earned tremendous respect from neighbors he advised and helped over nearly 50 years, with his counsel benefiting many in the community. Washington’s farewell address is invoked to reflect on changing times and the balance between warning and action in a modern world.
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Sioux Army Depot to close in four months
The Army declares Sioux Army Depot surplus and set to close in a little over four months. Since activation in 1942, a succession of commanding officers served, with Lt Col Cyril P Williams earning praise for coordinating with the community to ease the transition and address sticky issues during the phase out.
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Noted Community Leader to Depart in May
A respected figure expressed a sincere wish to serve civilians while upholding the military role. He stood ready to counsel and assist during critical times in the community’s history. He will leave in May for a new assignment with uncertain duties but broad appreciation for his colleagues.
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Land of the free or taxed again in Nebraska
The piece questions Nebraska's repeal of the property tax last November and the shift to sales and income taxes. It notes lawmakers face a complex system, with exemptions sought to ease the burden while municipal, school, and county costs erode any potential state savings. The author portrays taxpayers as burdened by recurring taxes in America.
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Daylight Savings Time Puzzle Clue List
Daylight savings touches many clues from science to numbers. Across clues cover terms from reduce to quill for and a bill debate in Nebraska. Down clues span irritate unclouded miscalculate tenfold weep and more revealing a themed word maze.
Nebraska Eyes Daylight Saving Time Push
Editorial notes Nebraska faces penalties and isolation if it resists the federal fast time plan. After weeks in committee, a tie on action gives way to legislative floor consideration. in neighboring states voters have moved to adopt the April-October schedule, with many municipalities backing the change. Scottsbluff supports the plan.
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Government store plans threaten private retail system
Fort Collins Coloradoan questions the opening by the Office of Economic Opportunity of a Brooklyn grocery cooperative and potential future federally sponsored ventures. The piece argues such government stores could disrupt private enterprise, strain budgets amid inflation, and broaden a government distribution role beyond groceries, risking a "commissar of pickled herring" image.
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Taken By Surprise Nebraska Game Director to Retire Next Year
Mel Steen, state game commission director, announces retirement next year drawing both criticism and praise. He has been controversial yet credited with pushing the program and promoting Nebraska's game commission. Neighbors note his aggressive, promotion minded leadership made him hard to replace.
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