Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Overview
The Sidney Telegraph serves as Western Nebraska’s oldest paper founded in 1873. Associated Press associate, Cheyenne County official newspaper, publishing on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from The Telegraph Printing Co. in Sidney Nebraska.
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Bright Prospects Ahead for Nebraska Tourism Stance
In Nebraska Mel Steen pushes a practical vision to develop outdoor attractions along an eastern Interstate, aiming to boost tourism revenue. The piece urges citizen and legislative support to realize the chain of lakes concept and cites past provincialism as a barrier to progress.
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No Argument On Second Amendment Regulation
The piece argues the Second Amendment is a single sentence and not an argument for broad gun rights. It notes the militia clause is often cited but not essential to regulation debates. It says the nation's security now relies on a standing army and that personal firearms serve hunting, sport, or protection. It supports sensible regulation.
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United States
Barry Goldwater Declares Run for Republican Nomination
The text notes Barry Goldwater officially entering the 1964 race, touting conservative strength and hoping the GOP will let the American people vote for him. It discusses potential shifts in his positions on Cuba, Russia, the U N, and spending, and the impact of Kennedy’s death on the campaign dynamics. The piece hints at internal liberal opposition within his party and acknowledges Johnson’s political restraint in the South.
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Freedom Riders
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Smoking Health Warning Prompts Editorial Policy Change
The Chadron Record endorses the U S Public Health Service finding that heavy cigaret smoking is a major health hazard and may hasten death. The paper pledges to stop accepting cigaret advertising and urges readers to quit while admitting personal struggle with two packs a day.
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Luther Terry
United States Public Health Service
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Radar warnings and a backdoor Congress windfall clash
Lt. Gov Dwight Burney warns the Nebraska patrol to stay on highways and stop radar traps to catch unwary drivers. A Scottsbluff Star-Herald reader questions the odds of honest driving versus radar vigilance. Congress votes a back door bonus by adding 2.7 million to foreign aid to boost 1964 expense allowances for stationery. Each member gains 2400 dollars for stationery, plus 600 dollars for the session just ended, with IRS reporting optional cashing and potential windfall.
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Wall Street Journal
Our Country Besieged by World Opinion and Parental Aid
A columnist laments global anti U.S. sentiment tied to aid and policy. He cites Panama 1903 involvement and Marshall Plan origins, warns that dollar diplomacy dilutes friendship, and criticizes student unrest and American self image. He calls for kinder rhetoric toward the United States.
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Death row slayer moved to regular cell and other local notes
Hugh Griffith, once condemned to death for his wife Anna's murder, has been moved from death row to a standard cell after commutation to life. The note also covers a new bridge on 13th Avenue, Fort Sidney Days fate, electric system value rise, and a roundup of local events and notices from Sidney Nebraska.
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Hugh Griffith
Anna
Nebraska State Penitentiary
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13Th Avenue
Murrey Fuller
Fort Sidney
Sidney
Bernie Goldstein
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