Not Funny At All Editorial on I 80 delays in Western Nebraska
The Sidney Telegraph mocks a reader’s fear of a gasoline shortage during the Governor’s I 80 ribbon cutting. The editorial criticizes slow construction and funding issues, predicting continued delays and urging readiness for worse outcomes. It notes federal funding cuts, gas tax declines, and corporate caution as factors delaying completion.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Ogallala
Denver
Exiting farms and shrinking rural communities prompt policy questions
New USDA estimates show 2,281,000 farms in the United States, down about 23,000 from last year as marginal operations disappear. The writer argues the rural social fabric and church, school, and club life suffer with farm losses and urges more active farmer support.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Nehichi
USDA
Saigon Releases 11 Month Cease Fire Casualty Toll
Saigon reports 12 000 military and 2 000 civilian deaths 53 000 military and 5 000 civilian wounded 3 000 military missing in action and 42 000 North Vietnamese or Viet Cong killed. Officials say cease fire helps reduce danger though figures are disturbing.
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Saigon
With More Sincerity in Our Newsroom
A reflection on newsroom norms praising diligent reporting despite public criticism. The piece defends publishing mistakes as part of accountability and notes readers and advertisers support, acknowledging the paper's high standing while inviting continued scrutiny.
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Gering
Colleages
Pellely
Time Standard Across United States Proposed by Pentagon Planner
A Pentagon planner advocates a single national time to replace regional zones. The idea envisions uniform mornings on the east coast and evenings on the west, arguing the metric debate underscores need for national coordination and discussion.
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Hat ‘Ad
Pentagon
United States
Adda
Strange Night at Tokyo Airport Described by Frank Partsch
In a Rotary talk Frank Partsch recalls a fatigued return from Korea that ended with a night stranded in Tokyo January cold. He hides from guards among potted plants until meeting an Indiana factory worker sharing travel woes and a breakfast kindness from a stranger.
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Tokyo International
Glenn Patrick
Orient
Rotary
Korea
Lincoln
Travis Afb
Calif
San Francisco
Seoul
Frontier Unit
Honolulu
Tokyo
Archie Bunker
Indiana
Taiwan
Air Force
Taipai
Razorback
Knucklehead Looks to Stir Dodge with Busybody Talk
In a Dodge studio scene from Gunsmoke Dennis Berry captures Festus urging action after voicing town complaints about nightlife. He praises a new eatery and dance hall while warning that complacency will yield nothing new and that a knucklehead must jump up on a stump to spur progress.
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Dennis Berry
San Clemente
Doc
Festus
Dodge
Nixon's Nobel Peace Prize clash with Gallup poll praise
Lincoln Journal notes Nixon earned limited acclaim despite Kissinger winning the Nobel Peace Prize and Nixon's role in Vietnam peace efforts. The piece argues Watergate casts a shadow over his administration and poll admiration.
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Nixon
Vietnam
Henry Kissinger
Gallup
Mr. Nixon
Mr.Nixon
Watergate
Nobel Committee
Nebraska Legislature Opens 1974 Session in Frosty Push
Nebraska legislators bundled up as they began the 1974 session with a brief New Year’s Day meeting and heated debate. The hour long start touched on daylight saving time, district elections for Omaha School Board, and early floor fights.
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Melvia Paul
Statehouse
Nebraska Press Association
Nebraska
Gd Peer Ee Ee Mond i Moe
Omaha
Ernest Chambers
Congress
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Richard Maresh
Milligan
E. Thorne Johnson
Fremont
Isit Johnson
Tom Osborne
Cornhusker
Senators
Texas
Richard F. Proud
Frank Marsh
Marsh
J. James Exon
Dallas
Ture
Richard D. Marvel
Hastings
Frank Lewis
J.w.’’Burbech
Crofton
Chambers
Clarence Meyer
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Korean Air Lines Counter
Sea of Japan
Lincoln Journal
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