Cheyenne and Kaiba Eyes on I-80 Road Project
The editorial notes Nebraska road building along I-80 will bring long term work for two to three years. Local labor will fill seasonal positions as crews stay year round, and vendors in nearby towns anticipate substantial material and service demand from bidders. The project is expected to boost regional economy and traffic.
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Pbb
Adtizen
Dadnter- Pile
Tip Hwy Construction
Cheyenne
Kaiba
Nebraska
Sidney
Ed Yeagle
Lodgepole
DeCastro
Reform School
Kearney
Col. Sullivan
Col. Kilrain
Sullivan
Dix Station
Joe Kingham
United States
France
Louisiana
Gulf of Mexico
Canada
Rocky Mts
Yuma County
Colo
Bogota
Colombia
Lleras
Do We Or Don't We Nebraska Surplus Debate Emplores Taxes
A Nebraska column questions a reported year end surplus of 34 million dollars, noting officials disputed the figure while urging that government should not save excess funds. The piece argues tax relief belongs to citizens and that reserves should reflect actual needs, not accumulate in a government savings account.
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Nebraska
Tiemann
Carlos Villamil
Colombia
First Six Months: Public Plea for Nixon Progress
A letter argues Nixon has met campaign promises in six months, accelerating Vietnam withdrawal, surrounding himself with capable, nonpartisan advisers, and delivering a solid cabinet. The writer praises transparency, notes occasional impulsiveness, and stresses belief in farm relief and rural prosperity may take longer.
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Nixon
Vietnam
Letters to the Editor Policy and Purpose in Sidney Telegraph
The Sidney Telegraph explains it prints letters as written with few edits and reserves the right to refuse abusive or harmful submissions. It emphasizes letters reflect readers’ opinions not the paper’s stance and invites diverse viewpoints while maintaining editorial standards.
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Sidney Telegraph
Voters face more constitutional amendments in Nebraska
Public information director M M Van Kirk notes voters dislike long amendment lists. He cites 1968 tax vote confusion and predicts about a dozen or more proposals may reach the 1970 ballot. The article explains two constitutional view points and details LB 244 creating a 12 member Constitutional Revision Commission.
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M.M. van Kirk
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Nebraska
Supreme Court
Legislative Council
Polio shots planned at reduced rates next week
Doctors plan a vaccination drive at reduced costs next week. First wheat loads reach local elevators as harvest season accelerates. Weather shows a sharp 44 degree drop from 95 to 51 degrees. Funeral services held for James L. Heaton student and law student. Repaving slated in Country Club Heights as public works proposals advance.
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James L. Heaton
Creighton University
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C
Country Club Heights
City of Sidney
Plains Drive-In
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
Shirley MacLaine
Equalizing property values across Nebraska counties
A reader urges ongoing hearings starting July 10 led by the Tax Commissioner to discuss proposed value equalization for county assessors and boards. The writer outlines how local spending shapes tax bills, defends the need for lawful valuation, and calls for clear public explanation of hearing goals and process.
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State Board of Equalization and Assessment
State Board of Equalization
State Board of Eugalization
Nebraska
Idcal
County Board of Equalization
Tax Commissioner
Rooster Turns Hen After Hormone Experiment in Class
Hopkinsville Kentucky reports a biology class incident where John Wright used his aunt’s pet rooster for a sex hormone experiment. The bird became a hen and injections were said to wear off. Wright joked about the bird’s feelings while the instructor soothed concerns. Population figures for Tanzania rise. The August 1967 census estimate shows 12,312,000 people, with growth projected to double in about 20 years.
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Hopkinsville
Hopkinsvile Community College
John Wright
Wright
Dar ES Salaam
Tanzania
Central Statistical Bureau
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Rogers Bros
Eddie Kuhn
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Bauman Motor Co
Wickhorst Farm
Sidney Boy
Bobby Gordon
Richard Roman Panabaker
Bridgeport Pool
Junior Zorn
Ed Zorn
Dalton
C. B. Dorwart
Roche
Sidney Moore
Vizina
Ft. Morgan
Glen Oldenberg
Forrest Tremain
Sidney Masons
Frank Welch Lodge
C. E. Riley
O. P. Skaggs
Wyoming
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Olson
Sidney Golf Players
Evergreen
Western Ice and Storage Co
Big Carnival
Thayer Drug Store
Wath Corner
Sidney Jockey Club
N. G. Brewer
Farmers Union
Versailles
Germany
Union Pacific
Lodgepole and
Potter
Portland
Puget Sound
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Washburn
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