Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Highlights Local Paper
The Sidney Telegraph, Nebraska's oldest newspaper founded in 1873, publishes every Monday Wednesday and Friday from 830 11th Ave Sidney. It is Cheyenne County official newspaper and an associate member of the Associated Press and Nebraska Press Association.
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Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
11Th Ave
Sidney, New
Western
Nebraska
Jated Press
Nebraska Press Assn
Cheyenne County
A Simple Plan to Pay the National Debt
A proposed budgetary scheme suggests earmarking ten billion dollars annually to reduce the national debt by trimming several departments and funding a tax increase. The plan argues debt should be paid during prosperity and warns against opponents who fear weakening security.
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Washington
Russia
Rugged individualist voices on phone etiquette
A reader critiques modern office phone manners. He argues that callers should be admitted promptly and that confessing a boss is in conference signals unimportance. The piece satirically suggests removing busy lines rather than making callers wait.
Delight in Snow Through a Child’s Pure Joy
A reflection on the joy of fresh snow from a child waking to a white world and the grown up echoes of that delight. Skiers share a hint of the wonder, yet adults recall hazards and nuisances while children feel pure snowy bliss.
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues List
A dense list of across and down crossword clues with numbers, covering words from cistern to snow runner and across items like peace goddess and palm lily. Includes numerous entries such as seat in church, threaded fastener, fancy, pigpen, blunder, urge, negotiate, children's garments, suffice, church official, lively dance, entreat, pleasures, jaunts, low, fatty fruits, natural, broaden, discharge, poverty stricken, snow runner, encore, electrical unit, cherishing, flower, wood, and many more.
Reparations in Korea Prompt U S for Moral Lessons
The piece argues the United States paid two Korean prostitutes $968 each after a head shaving incident at a U S Army camp. It criticizes State Department interference, praises Army autonomy, and laments ongoing imperial attitudes and political hypocrisy abroad. It satirically notes officials’ reactions and jokes about future incidents.
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United States
Korea
U. S
State Department
Santa Claus
Uncle Sam
United Nations
G. I
Yul Brynner
Wyoming Apace On Interstate Builds Despite Nebraska Holdups
The Star-Herald critiques Nebraska’s slow Interstate progress versus Wyoming’s rapid work. It notes Wyoming has completed 73 miles and aims for 180 by year end, with most funds obligated. Nebraska allegedly lacks a state engineer and faces staffing turmoil while Wyoming pushes ahead.
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Wyoming
Nebraska
Star-Herald
Omaha
Alaska
Traffic Problem In 1970
National Highway Users Conference predicts 800 billion vehicle miles by 1970 with 100 million vehicles and 120 million drivers. Urges speeding interstate expansion to reduce crashes and fatalities, noting past underinvestment and the need for improved roads for safety and efficiency.
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United States
National
Arthur G. Butler
Trouble On The Farm In The 1960 Economy
The article notes continued declines in farmers income into 1960 with rising production that worsens marketing problems. Surpluses persist unless new legislation passes. It highlights opportunities for highly skilled farmers and potential shifts to other work, plus research to reduce surpluses, while urging Congress to keep agriculture pace with the economy.
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Congress
Mexico Blossoms Under Lopez Mateos Leadership
Reports from the south of the border highlight stabilizing economic and political conditions in Mexico under President Lopez Mateos. Since taking office a bit over a year ago, he has curbed peso decline, attracted foreign capital, and shifted focus to Latin American diplomacy with plans to tour South America.
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Lopez Mateos
Mateos
Mexico
Latin America
South America
Nebraska gasoline tax burden climbs in January report
C Russell Lockwood of the Nebraska Petroleum Council says tax on gasoline is rising fast. Nebraska expects 60.5 million in direct taxes on gasoline this year including state and federal adds. He notes combined taxes now add 50 percent to the price and revenues are about 1 million every six days.
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Nebraska
C. Russell Lockwood
Nebraska Petroleum Council
Lockwood
Advisory
State Highway Commission
Greater
Omaha
State Health Board
Aurora
Auburn
Fairbury
Cambridge
Cdfton
Republican Valley Hospital
Auburn Tushla
Auburn General
Fairbury Clinic
Fairbury Hospital
Aurora Hospital
Pioneer Memorial
Dalton
Blight On The Harvest In The Soviet Virgin Lands
Premier Khrushchev berates Kazakh party chief Nikolai Belyaev over grain shortfalls in Kazakhstan. He blames poor management for a harvest loss despite a strong season, while thousands of Russians were moved east to boost output and many returned disillusioned.
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Khrushchev
Kazakhstan
Nikolai Belyaev
United States
Kremlin
Corn and Wheat Fuel Idea Sparks Research Debate
A Cedar Rapids Gazette opinion piece questions turning corn and wheat into rocket fuel, exploring potential benefits and challenges of converting grain crops for advanced energy use. It weighs scientific feasibility against agricultural and economic implications for farmers and industry.
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Cedar Rapids, In
Winter Struggles of McMeekin Highlight Nebraska Roads
Lincoln report details John McMeekin as State Maintenance Engineer overseeing eight districts and facing winter snows that hinder road clearing and communications. The piece also outlines the State Library Commission, its budget, traveling library truck, braille and record services, and its 1901 establishment.
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Lincoln
John McMeekin
Highway Department
McMeekin
Library Commission
State Library Commission
Statehouse
Louise Nixon
Te State
Lewellen Nebraska A Historic Crossroads On The Plains
Lewellen sits at the edge of Lake McConaughy near a gams preserve with rich pre historic finds. Historic Oregon Trail sites like Windlass Hill and battles at Ash Hollow mark its past as railroads and irrigation shape the town today.
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Lewellen
Lake McConaughy
Legion of the Sportsman
Ateax
Nebraska
Ash Hollow
Windlass Hill
Léwellen
Siiver
Aiiual
the Platte
South Platte
North Platte
Grattan
Harney
Blue Creek
Plattes
Nebraska to Hold Third Institute for High School Teachers
The University of Nebraska will hold its Summer Science Institute for high school teachers from June 6 to July 29, covering bacteriology, botany, chemistry, mathematics, physics and zoology. Attendees receive 3600 plant aid, 120 per dependent, and up to 80 travel allowance. funded by the National Science Foundation. Applications due February 15 to Dr. John R. Demuth.
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University of
Nebraska
National Science Foundation
John R. Demuth
Demuth
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