Hospitality lapses mar Nebraska tour in Sidney
Editorial laments the Governor's Nebraskaland Tour reception in Cheyenne County Sidney noting lack of governor or staff attendance. Cheyenne County Historical Assn members provided hospitality. Calls for soul searching and better advance arrangements. Also discusses wheat policy, price signals, and Congressman Denney's push for action to raise prices or curb supply amid low wheat prices and rising living costs. Mentions George Wallace's rising poll numbers and potential impact on the election.
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Sidney
Cheyenne County
Robert Denney
Sec. of Agriculture
Freeman
United States
Real Cowboy Grandfather of the North Platte Frontier
A grandson recalls a genuine cowboy who rode long cattle drives from Texas to Nebraska. He avoided guns, drank morning sugar nips, valued hard work and nightly campfire camaraderie, and respected Indians. He lived simply, loved the plains, and died after a life of steady honesty and rugged endurance.
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Texas
Nebraska
North Platte River
Grandfather
Deserte Word Puzzle Clue List Incomplete
A scrambled clue set lists terms and letter-number pairings such as PON Dead 26 Pastoral poems 28 Horn 31 and other entries. The fragment ends with AT Deserte suggesting a missing final entry or solution.
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Padua
Highways’ Key Role in U.S. Emphasized
Francis C Turner of the U S Bureau of Public Roads argued highways are vital to national growth. He noted road mileage rose little since 1916 despite population and vehicle increases, defended user funding, and urged joint development to meet housing, business and recreation needs alongside urban highways.
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U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
Francis C.turner
U.S
Turner
Nebraska Wheat Boom Highlights Farm Price Pain
Nebraska farmers harvest a second largest wheat crop over 100 million bushels, averaging about 33 bushels per acre, but low market prices blunt the success. The state faces a $140 million loss due to cheap wheat, with government loan prices far above farm realities. Criticism targets USDA policy and political remedies, noting potential gains if prices align with other commodities.
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Nebraska
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Box Butte County
Alliance Daily Times-Herald
Advice for writing letters to editor from Patchogue Advance
A North Platte Telegraph reprints tips for letters to the editor urging brevity clear ideas and direct tone. Emphasizes short sentences short paragraphs speaking naturally avoiding sarcasm and hurtful starts. Stresses sign name and address and avoid strict no editing rules to prevent rejection.
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Patchogue
N.Y
Advance
No Peek At Nebraska Tourists Cite I 80 Attitudes
Robert Phipps interviewed 18 carloads at a Greenwood tourist stop for the Omaha World-Herald. None said Nebraska attractions drew them. three were moving, 15 were just passing through. A few named Pioneer Village at Minden or historical sites, or the cities, as sights they would visit if time allowed.
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Nebraska
Indiana
Illinois
Massachusetts
Michigan
California
New York
New Jersey
Ohio
Utah
Wisconsin
Colorado
Iowa
Ontario
Canada
Bob Phipps
Harold Warp
Minden
South Platte River
Lake
Scottsbluff National Monument
Agate Monument
Fort Robinson
Chadron State Park
Mr. Phipps
Gene Kemper
Alliance Daily Times-Herald
Daily Times-Herald
Robert Phipps
Omaha World-Herald
Greenwood
Discrimination Charged Over Non-Public Schools Fees
Rev. Paul Button of Grand Island accuses the Professional Practices Commission of discrimination against non-public schools in Nebraska. He argues non-public educators pay an extra six dollar teaching certificate fee to support a mostly public school body, seeks removal of the fee, and cites lack of representation and consultation. The commission, created by Governor Tiemann and effective July 1, outlines ethics and professional standards for teachers statewide.
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Paul Button
Grand Island
State Board of Education
New Professional Practices Commission
Father Button
Sidney
St. Patrick’s Academy of
Tiemann
Nebraska
Beetle Damage Threatens Westminster Abbey Roof Frill Lizard Coin Explained
Wooden beams in Westminster Abbey and other stately buildings are being damaged by deathwatch beetles. The article notes Britain's heritage at risk while covering unique facts about Australia's 2-cent coin showing a frilled lizard. The lizard can unfold a neck ruff eight to 10 inches wide when threatened.
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Westminster Abbey
Britain
Australia
Industry protection lenses from U S imports debate
Public information director Ber Camp argues Congress should grant import quotas and controls to shield domestic industries like steel from foreign competition. He warns higher consumer prices and taxes will follow if protections pass, as research funding declines and costs are shifted to taxpayers.
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U. S
Congress
Europe
Japan
U.S
Austria
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