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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1977
Page
2
The Sidney Telegraph notes encouraging signs at the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce meeting. Leaders say near-death revival shows promise but progress hinges on united effort, avoiding internal fights, and embracing competition to spur growth for all businesses.
Wire service notes Nebraska 1978 campaigns show Republicans alarmed by 1976 results and call for early brewing in both parties. Senate retirement by Carl Curtis opens race with Exon as front runner and Thone as plausible candidate, while Western Nebraska leaders worry about regional representation and policy impact.
Nebraska officials summarize driver behavior research showing passing may reflect psychological needs to feel superior rather than speed. Aggressive driving linked to aggression expression, but defensive driving by others can prevent collisions. attitude shifts are hard but crucial for highway safety.
The Telegraph invites signed letters to the editor. Letters may be edited for clarity and length. Personal attacks are not permitted.
In a humorous piece, fireman Sam Philbeam praises New York Governor Hugh Carey’s topless dancing ban as a safeguard for visitors. He jokes the measure will deter coercive go go bars and enhance safety for firefighters touring the city. The piece lampoons community standards rulings on bawdy magazines.
Sidney in 1910 is recalled with street scenes, Tobin Opera House social life, timber framed buildings, backlot livery culture, and a wild wagon ride by Jesse Willard. Clifton McIntosh, Cheyenne County Ministerial Association president, opposes a Oktoberfest beer license in the city park, urging a celebration without beer.
The piece argues that higher support prices in farm programs raise production and create government stockpiles, citing CCC purchases of butter, cheese, and powdered milk. It compares U S dairy policy to European surpluses and warns long term higher supports may hurt individual producers across crops.
A reader urges editors to center coverage on local concerns over national politics. She argues small town papers should be closer to residents, highlighting home news, community interest, and local movers, not teletype or big city awards.
Frances Craig notes harvest changes from 22 to 60 bushels per acre, rising costs, and dwindling markets. Winter wheat regions face drought and altitude problems, yet farmers adapt through diversification, research, and new equipment like combines and trucks to stay viable.
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