Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Note
Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper Cheyenne County official publication notes AP associate member and Nebraska press association membership. Published Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 830 11th Ave Sidney Nebraska by The Telegraph Printing Co Inc.
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Western Nebraska
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Associated Press
Nebraska Press
Cheyenne County
Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
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Nebraska
Public Spotlight and Lawmakers in Lincoln
The Nebraska legislature sees Sen. Terry Carpenter of Scottsbluff attract heavy press attention for his color and bold statements. The piece argues the press overemphasizes publicity, shaping public perception of legislators while rewarding noise over steady public service.
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Lincoln
Sen
Terry Carpenter
Scottsbluff
Carpenter
Mr. Carpenter
Sen. Carpenter
Rethinking the School Year and Idle Facilities
An editorial argues an idle nine month school year wastes resources and questions whether three months of summer break is necessary. It notes summer classes extend facility use and teacher employment but calls for a fundamental reconsideration of the customary school calendar.
World peace and reform: United Nations seen as indispensable
Dr. Charles Parlin at DePauw University argues the United Nations remains essential for world peace and reconciling ideological differences. He notes America moves toward socialism while the Soviet Union shifts toward capitalism, potentially guiding a legal world order through the UN forum.
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Wendell Willkie
United Nations
de Pauw University
Greencastle
Ind
Charles Parlin
New York
U. N
Better Mail Service And Use Of Zip Code Numbers
The post office department urges all citizens to adopt the national Zip Code numbers to speed mail deliveries. While many resist the numeric trend, widespread cooperation is expected as mail remains vital to daily life and faster service benefits everyone.
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Post Office Department
Tokenism versus gradualism in racial change
A North Platte Telegraph-Bulletin editorial contrasts tokenism with gradualism in desegregation. It argues token moves are static signs while gradual change, though imperfect, maintains social equilibrium and progress, noting revolution is rare and modernization relies on steady steps rather than abrupt upheaval.
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North Platte Telegraph-Bulletin
Europe
Moon Race Costs Rise Amid Expert Disputes
The Apollo program estimated at 20 billion rises toward 30 billion, with some predicting 40 billion. The RS-70 bomber, budgeted at 1.3 billion, faces delays and scrutiny, and a House panel halted further funding. Taxpayers shoulder the rising costs as debates weigh value against expense.
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Eisenhower
House
Nebraska Pays Nearly Equal For Federal Aid In Comeback View
Tax Foundation calculations show Nebraska receiving 61.1 million dollars in federal grants while paying 59.8 million in taxes, a near break-even return. Other states pay more or less per dollar received, with Wyoming at 45 cents and Delaware at 2712 cents per dollar. The piece notes matching requirements and shifting control to Washington, but concludes Nebraskans are paying for what they get and should not be ashamed, while questioning the system's moral or economic soundness.
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Horn of Plenty
Washington
AMA Public Image Prompts Chicago Research Institute
The Lincoln Star reports the American Medical Association fears a declining public image tied to its political role and propaganda against federally funded care. It plans a Chicago research institute to address science perception while medicine’s rising cost challenges access.
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American Medical Association
Chicago
AMA
Real Betsy Ross Story From Missouri Granddaughter
Eldon resident Mrs. Rachel Buehler recounts family lore tracing Betsy Ross through her grandmother to Betsy’s Philadelphia home. Betsy advised Washington on flag design, suggesting five pointed stars in a circle and keeping stripes for original 13 states. Her teapot inheritance and subsequent family ties are noted.
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Gene Ayres Eldon
George Washington
Carl Buehler
Missouri
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Claypoole
Betsy Ross
Betsy
Rachel Buehler
John Ross
Ross
Fort Madison
Buehlers
Elaine
Peace Corps Costs and Value Questioned in Editorial
An editorial credits the Peace Corps with notable achievements and goodwill but questions the expense and potential political bloat. It notes initial funding of $30 million and 1,900 volunteers, then $59 million for 9,000 volunteers in 1963, and $108 million sought for 13,000 in 1964, raising efficiency concerns.
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Peace Corps
U. S
Washington
Congress
Budget Bill Clears First House Vote at State Capitol
Lincoln The legislature approved the budget bill with minimal changes after brief debate. Sen Terry Carpenter sought reductions to the Safety Patrol and increases for UNL but was rebuffed. Osteopaths gained full practice rights after 20 years, and the Legislative Council proposed 13 interim studies before 1965.
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Melvin Paul
Statehouse
Lincoln
Capitol
Terry Carpenter
Scottsbluff
University of Nebraska
State Centennial Commission
Clifton Foster
Bradshaw
Milford
Carpenter
Cecil ‘Craft
North Platte
State Board
Morrison
Executive Board of the Legislative Council
Nebraska
PTT Across and Down Puzzle Clues List
The puzzle lists across and down clues including Dandy scoundrel sp dollar and various word entries. It appears as a crossword style clue sheet with numbers and partial phrases for each entry.
Nebraska considers highway system study and power plant plan
State officials weigh two major projects. A study on the state highway system will assess size criteria and which roads to add or remove. Meanwhile, William Givens of Columbus proposes a $20 million steam plant near Columbus, with objections over site suitability and regional power interests.
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Frank Barrett
Nebraska
National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters
NBCU
National Automobile Underwriters Association
NAUA
Barrett
NAAA
William Givens
Columbus
Nebraska Public Power System
State Power Review Board
Givens
Lake Babcock
Loup River
Midland College Dean's Honor List Students Named
Among the 62 students listed on Midland College's Dean's Honor List in Fremont Nebraska are Pamela Hinrichs of Sidney and Jerry Flora of Dalton.
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Midland College
Fremont
Nebraska
Pamela Hinrichs
Sidney
Jerry Flora
Dalton
Police Court Docket With Fines Listed
Raymond A. Norris of Raymond cited for speeding with $10 and costs. Hurst L. Gilpin of Tucson intoxication and $10 costs. William R. Zygarlich of Laramie intoxication and $10 costs. Patrick Ryan of Chicago drunk and using profane language with $15 costs. James Young speeding with $15 costs. Austin M. Wynn of Elkhart intoxication and vagrancy out of town.
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Raymond A. Norris
Hurst L. Gilpin
Tuscon
Ariz
William R. Zygarlich
Laramie
Wyo
Patrick Ryan
Chicago
James Young
Austin M. Wynn
Elkhart, Kan
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