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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1972
Page
6
In a call to service the Sidney Telegraph urges residents to file for two School Board seats and three City Council positions before March 10. The editorial notes low civic participation despite high demand from Interstate 80 development, annexation, teacher negotiations, and student growth.
An 82 year old widow, Katie Flagler, was denied welfare due to $90 excess insurance for burial costs, despite her sole income being a $105 Social Security check. In California, businessman Lee M. Koster attempted to obtain food stamps but was limited by prior month earnings, ultimately receiving $106 for $2 spent.
The text argues the United States offers freedoms and flaws alike. It critiques executive orders on wildlife, parole politics, racial integration, gender liberation, draft dodging athletes, veterans' jobs, political grandstanding, and national governance. It concludes the U S is our home despite daily discontent.
The Telegraph recalls mid nineteenth sixties era events in Sidney Nebraska including Lt Col John Glenn spaceflight coverage, local deaths and civic notes, farm winners, oil activity, road plans, school pursuits, business openings, weddings, auctions, and upcoming elections. Names include George Kolzow Joe Vogt Myron Kruse Myrtly Lancaster and A A Fenske. Local concerns mention a sewer bond issue and a possible electric plant municipal ownership.
The Sidney Telegraph notes I 80 highway work will center Sidney for two to three years with 52 miles to open between Lodgepole and Kimball. Project cost may reach 50 million dollars, boosting wages, supplies and services across Sidney Sunol Lodgepole Potter Dix and Kimball. The program is expected to stabilize and expand the regional economy as the highway opens.
About 30 million dollars has been loaned to 29 thousand Nebraska students since the program began three years ago, with only 110 defaults. Jerald Donaway of Washington, head of the loan section at the Office of Education, calls the rate a remarkable record and says it challenges banks to help students pursue education.
The piece argues Secretary Earl Butz has strengthened support for American agriculture, noting rising farm income, solid finances, and improved rural development under Nixon era policy. It contends many farmers succeed without government aid, while others require retraining and community roles. The tone supports policy stability ahead of 1972.
The Labor Department shows civilian non farm employment has risen from 63.0 million in 1963 to 76.6 million in 1971 while the population increased 15 percent from 180 million to 207 million. The trend suggests the economy is creating jobs faster than growth in people. Excerpted from the Wall Street Journal.
Don Russell reflects on Kimball County Jaycees hosting a council Q and A noting public attendance, the reluctance of citizens to express views, and the personal costs of public service. He urges thanks for officials and supports school prayer remaining, as a means many rely on for guidance.
The southeast Sidney 1-80 interchange already has properties purchased with expectations of a major commercial complex. Motels restaurants truck stops service stations and camping areas are likely near the corners creating jobs and boosting tax revenue across the region as two interchange sites near full development.
Nebraska lawmakers study a personal property tax exemption proposed by Sen. J. Burbach to aid businesses and farmers. Gov. Exon opposes broad relief, arguing against a “bonanza” for large owners. debate splits urban rural lines as votes shape potential override.
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