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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1968

Page

9

Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Note

The Sidney Telegraph details its role as Western Nebraska's oldest paper founded in 1873. It notes AP association, Nebraska Press Association membership, Cheyenne County official status, and publication schedule of Monday Wednesday and Friday at 830 11th Ave Sidney Nebraska.

Western Nebraska Associated Press Nebraska Press Assn Cheyenne County Sidney Telegraph the Telegraph Printing Co.,, Inc 11Th Ave Sidney

Change debated as postal service eyed for private operation

The article argues for privatizing the postal service, citing UPS parcel post rates and delivery speeds as superior. It compares ground and air costs from San Francisco to Seattle and Los Angeles, highlighting two day delivery and lower prices with UPS versus the post office. Postmaster General O'Brien advocates removing bureaucracy to boost efficiency, but Congress has not acted.

Lawrence O’brien National Federation of Independent Business Parcel Post United Parcel Service Post Office UPS San Francisco Seattle Washington Air Parcel Post Los Angeles Oregon California Idaho Nevada Chicago New York Gary Indiana O’brien Kennedy Congress

Ambulance service praised as county takes over

Since Cheyenne County assumed ambulance duties, critics say private operators errored in leaving the field while the service remains reliable, affordable, and responsive. County commissioners are commended for ensuring access and avoiding neglect during emergencies.

Cheyenne County

Optimism for Safety Upgrades Under Haddon in 1967

Dr William Haddon Jr, head of the National Highway Safety Bureau, closes 1967 with hope that new safety standards will cut auto injuries and deaths. He notes stronger door locks, shock absorbing steering columns and shatter proof windshields improve protection, but stresses seat belt use is crucial to reduce fatalities at speeds up to 60 mph.

William Haddon Jr National Highway Safety Bureau Haddon Highway Safety Daniel J. Malamud New York City Malamud Dad Junior

Seat belts save lives in Sweden crash study warns

A Sweden study of 28 000 crashes shows no deaths among belt wearers in severe crashes. The piece notes the human factor in parenting woes and cites therapists admitting less wisdom than parents think, urging parents to cut themselves slack.

Sweden

Bright Fiscal Picture Shows Program Budgeting Success

The Lincoln Journal notes that state program budgeting under Gov Tiemann and the Legislature, aided by the DAS computer system, yields an $8.3 million under- spend in the first five months, signaling a tighter, better aligned budget and potential relief for later state aid obligations. The piece praises both the Legislature and the administration for improving financial control and forecasting.

Tiemann Department of Administrative Services DAS The Lincoln Journal

Five Day Weekend Proposal Crowds Monday Holidays

Bernie Camp urges a national drive to place legal holidays on Mondays to create long weekends. Supporters claim morale and safety benefits while critics fear erosion of patriotic meaning. A compromise suggests moving Saturday and Sunday to precede the holiday for a five day weekend.

Bernie Camp Congress Washington Lincoln John Logan

Passenger Trains Going, Going

Railroads drop unprofitable passenger trains as ICC battles over Sunset service and state complaints. Five states push for better New Orleans to Los Angeles dining and Pullman service while the industry cites financial burden and legal limits.

Score Interstate Commerce Commission Southern Pacific Railroad Louisiana Texas New Mexico Arizona California New Orleans Los Angeles Southern Pacific ICC Commission Kansas City Southern Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad Santa Fe Railroad Chicago Post Office Department U. S. News & World Report Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsy New York Central Ford Motor

English Views of Nebraska Life in 1876 Letters

An English observer Amos A Abbott, living near Steele City, Iowa S Nebraska, writes letters on cost of living, health, schooling, and American manners. He notes beef prices, butter and flour costs, and living on 30 to 40 dollars a month. Abbott argues Nebraska offers healthful environment and practical education for boys, while warning English manners fade with time in America.

Nebraska Prairie Schooner Nebraska State Historical Society Amos A. Abbott India Steele City Abbott Adolphus Jacob Clive Jacob London America New England England

Poisonous Materials Should Be Kept From Children

Health expert Helen Becker urges high wall mounted or locked drug cabinets to prevent access by children. Do not leave medicines dry cleaning fluids or polishes in unlocked areas. discard unused medicines and check labels for child safe coloring. The AMA notes some prescriptions can become toxic over time.

Scientific American Yukon National Museum of Canada Ottawa Lincoln University of Nebraska Extension Helen Becker Becker Miss Becker American Medical Association

Across and Down Puzzle Clue Grid

A compact list of cross clue answers with definitions for across and down entries including items like Stee rugged rock, blushing, and jaeger along with terms such as emporia and anthropological notes. The grid enumerates 48 across and down clues with short hints ranging from minerals to occupations and animals.

Stee Cheese Knight Petroleum Commotion Ape Sherbet Jaeger Iotas Wander

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