Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Overview
Western Nebraska’s oldest newspaper founded in 1873 The Sidney Telegraph serves Cheyenne County as the official county paper It is published every Monday Wednesday and Friday by The Telegraph Printing Co Inc at 880 11th Ave Sidney Nebraska Associate member of AP and Nebraska Press Assn
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Western
Nebraska
Associated Press
Nebraska Press Assn
Cheyenne County
Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co.,, Inc
11Th Ave
Sidney
Shoulder Harness Debate Sparks Safety Controversy
The piece argues against Uncle Sam backing shoulder straps for cars and criticizes high safety equipment costs sparked by Nader. It questions the motive of auto makers and cites concerns about public welfare office transparency amid a $10,000 monthly expenditure discrepancy.
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Uncle Sam
Ralph Nader
Fleming Retires After Twenty Two Years of Public Service
Senator George H. Fleming of Sidney retires after 22 years in public service including 14 years on the county board and eight as state senator. The notice lauds his sacrifice, notes the financial losses of legislative service, and praises the Flemings as loyal western Nebraskans stepping from public life.
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George H. Fleming
Sidney
Fleming
Board of County Commissioners
Nebraska
Sen. Fleming
Lincoln
Sen
Western
Snoring Persists Despite Advice From Dr Seltzer
A Denver Post view questions the certainty of a 50 million snorers figure and notes limited remedies. Dr. Albert Seltzer suggests avoiding overwork alcohol and tobacco while keeping fit to tone throat tissue. the author doubts a clear solution exists and calls for press to inform the public.
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Albert P. Seltzer
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology
Otolaryngology
Dr. Seltzer
Shoplifting harms prices and character, Hastings Tribune notes
A Hastings Tribune column argues shoplifting raises prices for all shoppers and harms youth. It urges parental guidance and school lessons teaching respect for others and property to prevent the offense and its lasting consequences on opportunities.
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Chamber of Commerce and
Hastings Tribune
Public Interest Violated Over FCC Non-Duplication Rule
Sheridan residents protest KTWO-TV Casper’s non duplication rule and its blackout of programs on other stations. FCC rulings loom with Supreme Court involvement while individuals may seek waivers and contact KTWO-TV to pressure change. Public interest concerns persist in Wyoming communities.
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Sheridan
FCC
Ktwo-Tv
Casper
Ktwotv
Gheridan
Wyo. Press
Legislative gamesmanship in Nebraska redistricting
The piece critiques State Senator Terry Carpenter and State Democratic Vice Chairman J. J. Exon for political maneuvering during Nebraska's special session. It argues the redistricting bill, passed without an emergency clause, renders the session largely futile and prompts renewed court action.
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Terry Carpenter
J. J. Exon
Carpenter
Terry
Nebraska
Exon
TV Cable Conflicts Over Local TV Blackouts in Wyoming
The Alliance Community TV Company and Sheridan Wyoming residents protest FCC rules that force cable systems to blackout duplicate broadcasts from out of town stations. They argue it harms viewers, raises protectionist concerns, and favors Casper over Sheridan with local impact and calls for waivers.
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Alliance Community TV Company
Scottsbluff - Gering
Scottsbluff
Wyoming
Denver
Alliance
Alliance TV
Pecaube
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Frontier
Sheridan, Wyo
Casper
Sheridan
Billings
Mont
Munity
Montana
Sheridan News Media
Iiz
Potter Resident Seeks Better Sidney Merchant Service
A Potter resident laments lax customer service in Sidney Nebraska merchants after paying bills in cash at a doctor, hospital, dentist, laundromat and grocer and receiving no free giveaways or courtesy calls. The letter, printed by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, urges improved service to keep local business. It notes over 500 dollars left in Sidney and a growing preference for Scottsbluff.
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Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Potter
Chamber of Commerce
Sidney
Telegraph
Servi-Soft
Scottsbluff
Letters praise Centennial Issue and local heritage
Readers from Sidney and Alabama offer thanks for the Centennial issue and the Kiwanis box project. Virginia Coffee praises research on local families while Shirlee Johnson Osborne notes aid for home 10 000 miles away at Christmas. A South East Asia tour note thanks Sidney for support. Advertisements invite sales books and help with office forms at The Sidney Telegraph.
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Kiwanis Club
Sidney
Edward W. ‘Osborne
South East Asia
Tax Refund Tips for Kansas City Address
A Nebraska IRS official urges taxpayers to ensure 1967 federal returns are complete and correct before mailing to the Kansas City center. Verify signatures and attach all Form W-2 copies while using the pre addressed label to speed processing and refunds.
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Omaha
Internal Revenue Service Center
Midwest Region
Kansas City
Missouri
Richard P. Vinal
Internal Revenue
State of
Nebraska
Internal Revenue Service
Mr. Vinal
Salt Lake swimmers face choking risk in hypersaline water
A report notes that while swimmers can float in the Great Salt Lake, the lake’s salinity is eight times higher than seawater, raising dangers of choking and respiratory distress for bathers.
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Great Salt Lake
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Cheyenne County Board of Public Welfare
Welfare Office
Denver Post
the National Observer
Alliance Times-Herald
Sidney Services
Sidney, Nebraska
Sioux County
Fairfield
Fairfield Family
van Tassel
Charley
Virginia C. Coffee
Bill Coffee
Shirlee Johnson
Osborne Prattville, Alabama
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