Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Note
Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper founded in 1873 serves Cheyenne County. The Sidney Telegraph is published Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays by The Telegraph Printing Co Inc at 830 11th Ave Sidney Nebraska.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1967
Page
6
Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper founded in 1873 serves Cheyenne County. The Sidney Telegraph is published Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays by The Telegraph Printing Co Inc at 830 11th Ave Sidney Nebraska.
A July 4 report describes a hidden guided missile base near Sidney Nebraska, now Sidney Missile Flight, with ten solid fuel missiles and a 5500 mile range. The piece contrasts military might with a longing for independence and peace, noting the regional Panhandle’s farming setting.
Since the Middle East conflict began in June, over 4,000 young volunteers arrived in Israel to fill kibbutz jobs left by mobilization rather than fight. Plans call for more arrivals as the influx continues, showing a rare civic spirit amid upheaval. In memory, it recalls flood relief efforts in Florence where many youths from the U S and other nations aided in rescue and preservation of art treasures.
The Nebraska governor Norbert Tiemann, in his first year, pushes and secures key legislation, overhauls the tax system, and pursues costly reforms. While some fear a political death warrant, the editorial lauds his decisive leadership and ability to win support in a four year term.
A year into Medicare, opinions split on success versus failure. Proponents note fewer catastrophic failures than feared, while critics point to administrative and accounting problems, confusion among beneficiaries, and omissions needing more funding. Full assessment awaits several years.
The National Observer piece argues the June 8 Liberty attack was deliberate, with Israeli planes and torpedo boats targeting a clearly marked American ship in international waters. It decries media confusion, warns against conflating Israel’s aims with U S policy, and urges preserving U S vital interests in the Middle East.
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Lincoln reports a 10 to 12 percent state personal income tax rate may be needed next year to cover the 1967 69 budget of 575.6 million, with the 223.1 million general fund financed by taxes. The Board of Equalization will set the rate this fall based on revenue needs, while sales tax drops to 2 cents in 1969.
Reports from the Institute of Life Insurance and Health Insurance Institute link overweight status to higher premiums and shorter lifespans. Harvard Public Health findings suggest college admissions may favor lighter applicants, impacting earning potential and access.
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