Hats Off To Local Helpers In Cheyenne County
Editorial salutes residents and organizers brightening Cheyenne County life. Bill Schulz lauded for sheriff and magistrate service. Scott Cook honored for Ellis Youth Leadership award. Sandra Stewart and others praised for Christian People Taking Action. Senator Bob Clark praised for Appropriations Committee role. Luno School students praised for March of Dimes canvassing. Ray Davis noted for Wheat Growers presidency. Daroi Jurgens named Cheyenne County New Year's Baby 1973. Paul Huff commended for county board service and election support.
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Cheyenne County
Bill Schulz
Sidney
Scott Cook
Ellis
Nebraska West Divison
Sandra Stewart
Christian People Taking Action
Sen
Bob Clark
Appropriations Committee
Marci Gade
Starlene Mika
Emory Oliverius
Judy Hornicek
Pat Dolan
Luno School
March of Dimes
Ray Davis
National Association of Wheat Growers
Daroi Jurgens
Paul Huff
Board of Commissioners
Nebraska Legislature debate over Equal Rights Amendment
An editorial weighs the ERA retraction debate in Nebraska, questioning the need for a constitutional addition while noting poor discussion in the chamber. It argues against sensational fear tactics about bathrooms and combat roles, urging rational consideration and adherence to the prior support for the amendment.
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Nebraska
Orient
Germaine
Still A Rose Questions of Status
The writer argues that renaming Nebraska's college of agriculture and elevating its dean to chancellor would not change substance or farmers' status. They dismiss complaints and warn bureaucracy in Lincoln won't help. They assert farmers hold real standing and imagine Cheyenne County if farmers paused work for a year.
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College of Agriculture
Nebraska
Lincoln
Cheyenne County
Congress Faces Spotlight on Pork Barrel Spending
The piece criticizes the pork barrel system and calls for belt tightening. Rep. Dave Martin urges national interest over sectional aims as Congress clashes with the Administration over impounded funds and executive control. The author notes Congress must reform itself to justify executive actions.
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Dave Martin
Congress
Martin
Executive Branch
As Other Editors See It On Congress balance of power
Editors weigh how party lines and regional loyalties shape control in Congress. The piece contrasts Democrats and Republicans with liberal and conservative stances, noting regional divides between the South and the North influence voting blocs and policy outcomes.
Suburban voters reshape Congress and domestic policy balance
The 1970 census placed more people in suburbs than cities or rural areas, driving redistricting that adds suburban Republicans and Democrats to a power balance. Suburban MPs may influence funding for inner city transit, housing, welfare, and crime while city interests risk greater local authority. Rural farm interests fear waning support as suburbs gain clout.
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Congressional
Congressional Quarterly
Congress
Washington
Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska Unicameral Faces More Change Each Session
A Nebraska writer laments that annual sessions will bring twice as many changes to statutes. He notes the Unicameral passes more bills each session and questions whether 700 to 1,000 items need altering every two years or yearly going forward.
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Nebraska
National press council prompts mixed reaction from media
As Long As We Have Spire News notes the 20th Century Fund forms a national press council to promote accurate reporting and defend the press against government or public-source pressure. The Minnesota example shows little business and questions if the effort will meet similar indifference nationwide.
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20Th Century Fund
National Press Council
Spiro
Minnesota
Minnesota Newspaper Association
Supreme Court
Sue the United States government over budget impoundment
Editorial argues the judiciary may resolve the clash between Nixon and Congress over impounded funds. It notes 17 Democrats and three Republicans have filed suits led by Sen. Sam Ervin to challenge the administration. Courts may rule on whether the executive can withhold congressionally appropriated money.
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Nixon
United States
Congress
Judiciary
Sam J. Ervin
North Carolina
Missouri Highway Commission
U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Supreme Court
New York City
Legislative
If Our Lord Edited a Catholic Paper Today
Bishop Leo A. Pursley notes that even if Jesus and the four evangelists served as editors some readers would still disapprove of parts of a Catholic newspaper. He discusses editorial challenges and reader expectations in a reflective Nebraska Register reprint.
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Our Lord
Evangelists
Apostles
Leo A. Pursley
Nebraska Register
Z. Hopkins
Rockies
Scotts
Hopkins
Calling for local cheese factories and mills in western Nebraska
The Sidney Telegraph notes widespread urging for new cheese factories creameries and flour mills across western Nebraska and asks what Sidney is doing in this push. It cites state school money allocations county populations and a lighthearted urban slang aside about local speech.
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Nebraska
Sidney
Board of Trade
Swedish immigrant built stone home in Potter area legacy
Edgar Anderson recalls his father Oscar Anderson born 1859 in Sweden who homesteaded in 1885 near Potter Nebraska. Oscar filed on quarter sections and built a stone house after living in a dugout. The 3,200 acre farm later included oil wells and cattle pasture while the family endured hard times and early railroad work for cash. Edgar’s sons now run cattle on irrigation wells and pasture.
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Edgar Anderson
Oscar
Sweden
United States
Indiana
Illinois
Axtell
Nebraska
Sidney
Dalton
Potter
Edgar
Oscar Andersons
Lodge Pole Creek
Anderson
Pine Dad Hills
Lawrence Fork
Kimball
Oscar Anderson
Iowa
Earl
Ralph
First Two Weeks In Legislature See Fitful Action
The 1973 Nebraska Legislature shows a mix of limited floor work and off floor activity. Senator Terry Carpenter pushes staff hiring, home district offices, daily ETV programming, and computer data processing studies while Governor Exon cautions over bid and funding issues. A judiciary briefing flags up to 30.5 million dollars for new penitentiary and reformatory buildings.
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Scottsbluff
Terry Carpenter
Carpenter
Nebraska Educational Television Network
Legislative Council
ETV
Council of State
Nebraska
Exon
IBM
Judiciary Committee
Lincoln Sen
Roland A. Luedtke
Lincoln
Omaha
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Wheeler
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Lancaster
Gage
Saline
Frances Ann Rebecca Todd
Novi
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Capitol News
Melvin Paul
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