Sidney Telegraph editorial page overview
The Sidney Telegraph is claimed as Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper dating from 1873. It operates as associate AP member and Nebraska Press Association affiliate, serving Cheyenne County as the official local paper. The Telegraph Printing Co. publishes editions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 830 Eleventh Ave, Sidney Nebraska.
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Nebraska
Associated Press
Nebraska Press Alsn
Cheyenne County
Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
11Th Ave
Sidney
Opportunity to use Sioux Army Depot for state trade school
Community leaders urge Nebraska to convert Sioux Army Depot into a state trade school to train youths, arguing the abundant facilities and local need could attract students to the Panhandle and bolster state education and economic prospects. They compare it to Hastings Naval Depot's planned livestock research use and call for proactive action.
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Sioux Army Depot
Sidney
Nebraska
Hastings
Nebraska Panhandle
Labels Won't Do It For Cigarette Warnings
Analyzes that health warnings on cigarette packs fail to curb smoking and may distract from more effective measures. Cites Surgeon General findings and Scotland data showing rising lung cancer deaths and general public apathy toward warnings. Argues warnings could relax efforts to educate on smoking hazards.
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Scotland
Home and Health Department
Nest Building With Granddaughters Becomes Family Project
A grandfather describes two granddaughters designing and constructing a bird nest from plastic dishes and synthetic grass. They discuss nest shape, site choice, and the humor of watching birds while balancing practicality and privacy. The piece ends with a playful omen that the nest may indeed be for the birds.
Are The Clouds Lifting In The Panhandle Cattle Feeders
The article notes improving cattle market trends in western Nebraska and expresses cautious optimism for fall. Feeders face past losses and debt, needing two to three years of higher prices to recover. Bankers remain cooperative with good customers, hoping for a brighter feeding picture and a stronger market structure to aid local citizens.
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Nebraska Panhandle
Sidney News Highlights Ten Year Ago to 80
Retirement planned for Harold H. Healy of Ohio Oil Casper Wye division with Rolland McCanne slated as successor. Neva Circle to train Girl Scout leaders in Sidney. Local projects include junior high site prep, a proposed Nebraska National Guard Armory, and a new road and jail enhancements. Weather turns chilly after a July storm with a 62 degree morning. Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to Staff Sergeant Roth. ceremonies in New Orleans. captain pinned ribbon to Sidney resident. Rotary Club hears about the Republican convention. Sidney court actions and local employment shifts noted along with ongoing county road work and farm tours.
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Harold H. Healy
Ohio Oil Company
Rolland W. McCanne
Miss Neva Circle
Guilding Girl Scout Council
Sidney
Nebraska National Guard
KSID
National Guard
Chadron
Nebraska Panhandle
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Eighth Air Force
England
Roth
Doolittle
New Orleans
W. K. Scammell
Bronson
Union Pacific
McLernon
Union Pacific Road
Farm Safety Emphasis Urges Daily Practice and Precautions
Nebraska health officials push farm safety as daily practice to cut grief and costs. A 14 inch orange triangle emblem from Ohio State University guides slow moving vehicles up to one sixth of a mile. Homes account for over half of farm fires with young and old as top victims. train every member in exits and keep first aid and extinguishers ready. Fire breaks, wind caution in field burning, periodic machinery inspection, and the 1963 NSC slogan Correction equals Protection reinforce protective measures.
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Nebraska Dept. of Health
Agricultural Engineering Department
Ohio State University
Farm Department
National Safety Council
Political tangle clouds Nebraska ag research program
As Other Editors See It argues that Nebraska's agri product research program, begun in 1959 and run by the State Department of Agriculture, has become politicized. It urges nonpartisan administration, warns against using research as political capital, and defends the program's importance for Nebraska's future.
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Nebraska
State Department of Agriculture
Ralph Brooks
Pearle Finigan
Agriculture Department
Hans Jensen
Aurora
Frank Morrison
Brooks
Midwest
Morrison
University of Nebraska
Nebraska Farmer
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