Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Overview
The Sidney Telegraph, Western Nebraska’s oldest newspaper founded in 1873, is an Associated Press associate and Nebraska Press Association member. It serves Cheyenne County as the official local paper and is published every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 830 Fifth Ave, Sidney.
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How's That? Johnson Budget Sparks Nebraska Debate
The Lincoln Star commends the President for reclamation funding but criticizes a proposed 20 percent cut in farm program spending. The paper argues farm income in Nebraska is more vital than reclamation projects and questions the debt claim to the President.
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Community pride and fiscal thrift in small town notes
The piece praises Memorial Hospital for its enduring value and solid management in Sidney, credits local generosity and service, and notes the public’s thrift with Cheyenne County saving bonds exceeding 1 million dollars. It also comments on presidential favorite sons as strategic tools and applauds De Gaulle for recognizing Red China as a straightforward policy stance.
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Editorial calls for national resolve to defend Panama then and now
The piece argues government weakness emboldened by the Canal Zone crisis. It urges President Johnson to demand accountability from the Army and to treat those who attacked U S troops as murderers. It condemns half measures and promotes excellence, unity, and a stronger stance against aggression. It also notes broader national reflections on discipline and achievement in the 1960s.
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Poor Boy Presidents in an Age of Money
A columnist argues Lyndon Johnson may be last of the "poor boy" presidents as money dominates politics. He traces past leaders from Kennedy to Roosevelt, notes wealth in Republican hopefuls Scranton Rockefeller Goldwater Nixon, and claims the era favors rich candidates while public discourse centers on finance and tax.
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Teddy Roosevelt
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Rockefeller
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Dick Nixon
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Way Back When Highlights Local 1944 Happenings
Compiled from Mrs Harlan Maddox files the column recalls polio survivor named Honorary Mother for the Mothers March. Cheyenne County’s new judge C W Curt Smith brings varied experience. Italian POWs pour into Sioux Ordnance Depot from Scottsbluff camp. Potter Legionaires lead in civic activity with dances and community use of Leyfang hall. Sidney Chamber of Commerce reports eighty eight members paying dues totalling about 2000 dollars for 1944. Postmaster LeRoy Larson confirmed to take office immediately. Parent Teachers association plans a costume ball with prizes. Uncle Sam buys 40000 dollars in preferred stock of American National Bank. Knights of Columbus banquet features John Delehant addressing Catholic teaching. Night school praised for wide community support. Mikado to be staged at U S A theatre with named cast. Robbery in broad daylight nets 1400 in postal savings certificates, two checks and valuables. Quinn Brothers expand land holdings near Clara. George Buzza reports promising prospects in county. J M McKay takes charge of West Garage shop. Mrs Parks pleased to recover silverware stolen months ago. Ice-cutting begins for 500 tons for local use. prairie dog war declared by Nels Thurston of Potter. Persian royalty passes through en route to Mecca, world travel noted.
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Sioux Ordnance Depot
Scottsbluff
Harold Preble
Potter Legionaires
Leyfang Hall
Carl Jones
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
LeRoy Larson
James Farley
Farley
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Parent-Teachers Association
City Auditorium
Uncle Sam
American National Bank
A. J. Jorgenson
Knights of Columbus
Sidney Council
Academy Auditorium
John Delehant
Beatrice
Quinn Brothers
Clara
Quinn Boys
Thos. Quinn
George Buzza
Cheyenne
J. M. McKay
Olathe
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George Parks
Women use cigarettes to cope in social press of era
A column notes some women non-smokers keep cigarettes for certain situations aiding restraint with men, appetite, nerves, and idle hands. It cites Marie? social tips, costume seller Pierrie Sanders, a baby birth, cheap Wells oil, a charity dance, a government horse sale, and local knights templars planning in North Platte.
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Sidney High School
Frederick Ahrens
Franklin Hornaday
Leslie Bentley
Dwight Frankeberger
Ross Barker
Kathryn King
Caroline Rudd
Gladys Zimmer
Lucille Hower
John Deros
Union Pacific
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Burlington Railroad
Nels Thurston
Potter
Persia
Mecca
Joy Miller
New York
Fort Sidney
Dr. Shelton
S. Kellner
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J. J. McIntosh
P. Smith
J. A. Carly
E. T. Duff
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