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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1970
Page
9
The Sidney Telegraph is Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper founded in 1873. It operates as the official Cheyenne County newspaper and prints every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Cheyenne County completes a new district map under legal standards to ensure equal urban rural representation for county commissioners. Sidney is split so both city and rural voters share power, reflecting the one man one vote principle and aligning with court rulings. County officials and Ralph Englert highlight balanced voter distribution and broader acceptance.
Progress on a Sidney youth camp shows strong community planning and broad cooperation. The project aims to attract both youth and adults, support large meetings, and heighten Sidney's appeal as a progressive Western Nebraska city with early on‑site use hoped for.
The Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward mail order catalogs announce price cuts on many items, signaling relief from rising living costs. The National Observer notes the shift from simple cuts to rhetoric about helping customers with cost of living pressures while both firms may seek higher sales.
An analysis questions media bias in tax dodger stories and argues many firms comply with the law while minimizing taxes. It cites a Pennsylvania manufacturer with 260 employees, 1968 sales of 5.55 million and net profit of 106,685, paying 715,949 in taxes and distributing 25,000 in dividends.
In the Scottsbluff Star-Herald opinion column, the author cites 1969 U.S. Civil Rights Commission data showing deep poverty on Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations, criticizes government policies as paternalistic, calls for ending federal control, and argues Indians deserve equal rights and self-direction. The piece frames current aid as a trap and warns against ongoing paternalism.
The National Observer weighs in on Nixon's minority business push. Bayard Rustin warns the economic impact is marginal and may worsen injustices. Andrew Brimmer argues self employed Black business may hinder broader participation in the economy. Critics say Nixon pushes either too hard or not enough.
The Alliance Daily Times Herald reports Spiro Agnew’s speech branding the new left with a mock Ten Commandments. It portrays the left as intolerant, slogan driven, and willing to dismiss elders and history while praising revolutions and figures like Che Guevara and Fidel Castro.
The Sidney United Fund Board completed a hard won drive surpassing its $12,200 goal with a total of $12,321.47. Local groups contributed including Memorial Hospital, Sidney National Bank, The Sidney Kiwanis Club, and individuals, while committees and clubs delivered extensive volunteer efforts. Disbursements favored eight organizations with specified budgets and most funds staying local.
Editor notes the impact of Secretary Hardin’s 1970 feed grains cut and removal of advance payments. Nebraska farmers face $25.7 million in lost subsidies, forcing borrowing at high rates amid government inflation fights and budget pressures. Lawmakers may push for a reversal, but gains depend on market shifts.
Lincoln reports the state law enforcement training center faces site decisions among four options Lincoln Air Force Base North Omaha radar site Grand Island facility and Pershing College Beatrice. A commission under Beatrice Police Chief Merl Hesser will forward a recommendation to Governor Tiemann with final approval after consultation with Patrol Colonel Kruger.
U.S. Labor Department publications provide job information for youth and employers. The trio covers how to find work, training and apprenticeships, and a guide listing about 190 occupations with duties and qualifications. Available from the Government Printing Office. prices specified.
Crossword clues list with numbers and misread entries. The fragment includes entries such as World War II, Misplaced area, Shield-shaped, Numeral and various single word answers with irregular spellings and broken phrases. May indicate a puzzle page excerpt.
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