Fortunate Decision on I-80 Priority in Western Nebraska
The Nebraska Highway Department prioritizes the Big Springs to Chappell segment of I-80, aiming to keep more traffic in Nebraska and reduce diversions to Colorado. State Engineer John Hossack defends a safety oriented design and notes 90 percent of funding comes from the Federal government, supporting coordinated Nebraska Colorado efforts. The article commends the department for a plan beneficial to western Nebraska and urges timely construction.
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Big Springs
Chappell
Colorado
Nebraska
John Hossack
Hossack
Denver
Federal Bureau of Roads
Big Springs-Chappell
Nebraska-Colorado
Nebraska Telecommunication Projects Highlight Western Relay Network
Northwestern Bell in Sidney and AT&T near Sunol advance a microwave relay system from Regina to Sutherland with new towers and a 250 foot Sunol tower for eight horn antennas. Centreville cancer patients show mixed outcomes from experimental tissue transfer, while drought worries ease in Nebraska with recent moisture.
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Sidney
At&t
Sunol
Nebraska
Regina
Canada
Sutherland
Nebr
Northwestern Bell
Rockefeller offers peace plan on garbage strike
Governor Rockefeller proposed a peace formula costing 250 thousand dollars more than NYC had agreed to pay the strikers. Mayor Lindsay vetoed it and did not mobilize National Guard troops. Rockefeller overrode the mayor later, granting the union's demands, showing a surplus of politics and garbage in New York.
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Rockefeller
New York City
Lindsay
National Guard
New York
Gutenberg 500th Anniversary Highlighted by Mainz's Quiet Tribute
A life of Johann Gutenberg is marked by a 500 year commemorative year in 1968 though little notice is paid outside Mainz. Gutenberg is celebrated as the first European to print with movable type and for the Mainz produced Gutenberg Bible. His work is praised as a foundational leap in civilization and knowledge through printing.
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Johann Gutenberg
Mainz
Gutenberg
China
Washington’s Silver Dollars and the Birthday Guess
A remark tied to George Washington’s birthday speculates he “threw around silver dollars” and suggested he knew something because they eventually did. The quote frames Washington as generous and prescient in monetary symbolism.
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George Washington
Meat From Ranch To Table Better Than Ever
The piece argues federal subsidies to farmers have kept consumer beef affordable. It cites rising costs for real estate taxes and equipment, higher feed costs, and stagnant farm prices, noting ranchers subsidize consumers through efficiency gains and lower relative profits. It includes figures from 1954 to 1967 on prices and production costs and a quote from David H. Stroud of the National Live Stock and Meat Board.
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Chisholm Trail
David H. Stroud
National Live Stock and Meat Board
Chicago
Mr. Stroud
Nebraska tax deadline set for selected filers
The April 15 deadline applies to self employed and others with Nebraska estimated tax not covered by payroll deductions. Individuals may need to file if their Nebraska tax due exceeds 40 dollars after credits, with 10 percent of federal liability. Corporations owing more than five thousand dollars must file estimates. partnerships and trusts follow individual rules. Tax forms are available at county treasurers offices the State Tax Commissioner and banks.
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University of Nebraska
Nebraska
Omaha World-Herald Sunday
Omaha
A. J. Treutler
The
World-Herald
Treutler
State Tax Commissioner
Leap Year and the Bissextus Calendar Reform
The piece traces Roman calendar reforms starting with 46 BC Caesar and the creation of leap years to adjust months. It explains calends ides and nones counting, February as year end, the extra leap day 29 February, and the Gregory reform of 1582 to correct drift. It notes century year rules and references George Washington's birthday as an NS date.
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Rome
Gregory
Caesar
George Washington
Puzzle Snippet Yields Word List Clues Update
A garbled crossword style entry lists assorted clues and answers from a prior puzzle. Items include terms for biology, geography, objects, and common words such as globule mutilates wealth staff winded medici and more, with follow up hints like recon noiter and antiseptic solution.
Popularity Of Lancer Wheat Surges In Nebraska
Lincoln Nebraska. Dean Lancaster secretary of the Nebraska Crop Improvement Association reports Lancer wheat leads Nebraska growers with 29.5 percent of 1968 acreage totaling 972000 acres. He notes strong uptake for Scout and Gage varieties and anticipates more shifts as Guide Scout 66 Trapper and Trader become available for fall planting.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Dean Lancaster
Nebraska Crop Improvement Association
Lancaster
Division of Agricultural Statistics
Scout
Gage
Ieties
Scout 66
Heart Fund Appeal Supports Community Programs
Support the research education and community service programs of your Heart Association through your generous gift to the 1968 Heart Fund.
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Your Heart Association
Heart Fund
Printing needs served by The Sidney Telegraph
The Sidney Telegraph invites readers to visit at 830 Ith Ave for all printing needs. The ad emphasizes local paper services and customer access to printing options.
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Sidney Telegraph
Llth Ave
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