Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Note
The Sidney Telegraph, Nebraska's oldest paper since 1873, publishes weekly editorials. Based in Sidney, Cheyenne County, the Telegraph Printing Co. serves as associate AP member and Nebraska Press Association participant.
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Western
Nebraska
Associated Press
Nebraska Press Assn
Cheyenne County
Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
11Th Ave
Sidney
AMA Plan Could Shape Medicare Debate In Congress
The Rocky Mountain News argues Congress should study the AMA proposal offering comprehensive health care tied to Blue Cross Blue Shield or private insurers. It notes the AMA plan targets elderly coverage with income-based cost sharing, potentially delivering broader care at lower total cost than Administration Medicare. The editorial warns against hastily passing a plan viewed as a step toward state medicine while acknowledging the AMA’s influence and the likelihood of Medicare votes.
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AMA
Congress
Rocky Mountain News
Denver
American Medical Assn
Bill of Physicians and Surgeons
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Rumors of Columbus predecessor claims prompt speculation
The piece recalls Leif Erikson and Vikings reaching America decades before Columbus and notes other supposed predeccessors, including Irish, Welsh, Poles, Italians, Breton and Basque fishermen. It adds that while many claims lack substance,早 the idea of seafarers hinting at a western land could have strengthened Columbus's resolve.
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Christopher Columbus
America
Leif Ericson
Columbus
Labrador
Bookmobile service in Cheyenne County praised as pattern for others
The Cheyenne County Bookmobile has been highly successful and its experience is expected to serve as a model for other counties. Wallace Brown drove the outreach, helping reach outlying areas since the program began. With a new library and more equipment, expansion seems likely, promoting reading across ages as a worthwhile, ongoing service.
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Cheyenne County
Wallace Brown
Nebrasks Capitol eyes taxEd debate shapes state agenda
The Nebraska Legislature debates funding for education and tax policy as Sen. Terry Carpenter proposes income and sales tax bills that could raise up to 65 million annually to fund schools. Senator Marvel pushes early education budgeting while concerns rise over needs at state colleges and the University of Nebraska.
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Melvin Paul
Statehouse
Lincoln
Nebraska
Terry Carpenter
Scottsbluff
Richard Marvel
Hastings
University of Nebraska
Cecil Craft
North Platte
Marvin E. Stromer
Igo
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Reflected
A compact listing of across and down crossword clues from the previous puzzle with items for entries such as Eccentric piece Stripe Flap as sails Beaten down under brush Chinese wax Told Football field Gait Check Isolated Pilfer Ship shaped clock Bitter drug Holland commune Ballad Ind Ind wild Ox Cenary Accomplished Boxing run Flowerless lant Wearing boots Father Fate Edible roots Intensify Girdle Route Fr French article Color Recognize Rolling colloq stock Second Hare Fashion Masculine able Except Exist
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Fate
Career appeal shifts away from American business
The Wall Street Journal notes graduates increasingly pursue law science teaching government or research over business. Harvard's 5 year drop from 39 percent to 14 percent planning a business career is cited with Stanford graduates echoing apathy. The piece warns that without business leaders taxes endowments and higher education could falter.
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Wall Street Journal
Harvard
Stanford
Charleston
West Virginia
Open rules in Iowa and the push for Nebraska
Iowa opens committee meetings and records votes, a reform praised as public accountability. Nebraska has 17 lawmakers ready, but a large majority resists, fearing public disclosure. Supreme Court reapportionment threatens rural voices and limits on majority rule, as states move toward population based maps.
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The
Lincoln Journal
Iowa
Nebraska
Register
Lincoln State Journal
Leisurely reading beats brave new speed readers
A columnist resists accelerated reading, favoring a slow, relaxed pace. He enjoys authors from Steinbeck to Fleming, notes the lure of big reviews and the risk of confusing summaries, and vows to continue reading at his own unhurried rhythm. He jokes about becoming a novelist but values genuine enjoyment over speed.
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Ian Fleming
O’hara
Hemingway
Less Is Expensive For Nebraska University Budget Rise
The University of Nebraska seeks 41.2 million dollars for the next biennium, a one third increase to fund growing student body and expanded services. The Norfolk News urges lawmakers to weigh budget choices carefully, warning that providing less costs more in the long run.
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University of Nebraska
The
Norfolk News
Trouble with History Study Noted in Nance County Journal
In a brief from the Nance County Journal readers are reminded that difficulties in studying history may reflect broader struggles among those presenting it. The item highlights concerns about how history is taught and interpreted.
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Nance County
1865 Indian Massacre on Oregon Trail Near Alkali Station
Nebraska State Historical Society reveals details of a 1865 ambush on the Oregon Trail near Alkali Station. A wagon train circled for night, ten wagons cut off, four drivers slain, bodies recovered with arrows, Sioux identification, and a cavalry pursuit by Seventh Iowa under General Heath lasting five days.
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Nebraska State Historical Society
H. B. Garton
Nebraska Herald
Plattsmouth
Oregon Trail
Roscoe
Alkali Station
Albert Gaskill
George W. Selby
Elijah Garton
Wayne County
Iowa
Omaha
Ft. Kearny
White Man’s Fork
Frenchman River
Kearny
H. H. Heath
Indian stamp honors Pope Paul VI visit and St Thomas
World Wide Philatelic Agency reports India issued a new adhesive honoring Pope Paul VI’s visit and St. Thomas, who introduced Christianity to India. The stamp shows a golden bust of St. Thomas from a southern church. Austria announces 1965 commemoratives including university and Nobel prizes anniversaries. Malawi issues its first Christmas stamps with a globe and Star of Bethlehem motif. Ceylon prints new Industrial Exhibition stamp in Hungary for 1965 event. Formosa says two new stamps issued.
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SYD Krgnish
India
World Wide Philatelic Agency
Paul VI
St. Thomas
Persian Gulf
Arabian Sea
Iran
Pakistan
Madras
Austria
Adolf Schaerf
Vienna University
Telecommunications Union
Ferdinand Raimund
Vienna
Technical University
Berta von Suttner
Malawi
Ceylon
Havelock Race Course
Colombo
Hungary
Nationalist China
Formosa
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Comstock
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Des Moiines Register
Supreme Court
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Washington
Patrick Fox
Industrial News Review
Walter Mitty
Robert Ruark
Charley
John Steinbeck
Charlie Chaplin
Mari Sandoz
Youngblood Hawke
Agent 007
Goldfinger
Patrick Dennis
Drew Pearson
Walter Lippman
David Lawrence
Silas Marner
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Lady Chatterly
Pulizer Boys
Mark Twain
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John Faulkner
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