Wheat trade outlook 1980 projection in 1970 editorial
The USDA projects very keen competition among wheat exporters over the next decade. If less developed countries boost their own production, world prices could drop by 1980. An unbalanced trade scenario is seen with supplies exceeding imports by at least 22 million tons. Green Revolution boosts LDC production dramatically.
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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Southeast Asia
Canada
United States
Argentina
Fading Kansas City Union Station Reflects Decline of Passenger Trains
A nostalgic look at Kansas City's Union Station once the nation’s third largest, now reduced to a small UP terminal after 350 daily trains. Railroads abandon grand terminals for temporary buildings, signaling the end of deluxe passenger service and a loss felt by future travelers. Thousands recall bygone comfort as the era fades. hurry if you crave one more ride.
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Kansas City
United States
Union Station
Union Pacific Railroad
U.P
Union Terminal
Youth Camp Progress Near Sidney Shapes Up For Future Use
The youth camp southeast of town rises with two A frame buildings and partial fencing. Old Glory flies on a flag pole as work continues. The project combines public and private funds to provide a major community asset for youth and adult gatherings, turning a dream into a solid future facility.
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Old Glory
Sidney
Nebraska's aging trend in Third District prompts action
The piece argues 16.5 percent of Nebraskans in the Third District receive Social Security, above the national 12.4 percent. It links the higher share to a aging population and urges leaders to create industry and opportunity to retain and attract young people, noting Colorado's 25 percent growth as a benchmark.
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Congressional
Nebraska
Colorado
Billion Dollar Age Expenditure Snapshots From The Era
The note lists federal outlays by category totaling many tens of billions annually. National defense costs $73.5 billion while interest on debt is $17.8 billion. Health $15 billion, international affairs $3.6, income security $50.4, education $8.1, veterans $8.5, administration $4.1, agriculture $5.4, transportation $8.8, space $3.4, and other expenditures exceed a billion. It ends with a nostalgia for earlier times when millionaires were seen as rich.
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Veterans Affairs
It Is Questionable Who Wins If Congress Caps Farm Payments
The Lincoln Star argues that a $20,000 cap on diverted acres payments shifts gains to taxpayers while stabilizing prices. It contends the issue is acres in production, not payment size, and warns against eliminating supports as it would threaten food supply and farming viability.
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Congress
Lincoln Star
North Platte School Board Boosts Building Levy to Four Mills
The North Platte School Board raised the special building fund levy by two mills to four mills, asserting it is a major budget move. Officials warn the fund cannot cover all needs and anticipate a future bond issue. The community has shown strong support for education, even as taxpayers may face higher costs.
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North Platte
Permanent License Plates A Proposal To Reduce Auto Theft
The Denver Post argues for a system where each vehicle carries a non-removable license plate from sale to junkyard. California lawmakers urge Congress to adopt nationwide, tamper resistant plates linked to a national database to curb theft and aid crime reduction, noting thieves exploit detachable plates.
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United States
California
Congress
Washington
The
Denver Post
Agnew Film Overseas Public Relations Effort
The U S S A invested 80000 in a split screen color film about Spiro T Agnew for overseas audiences. It aims to explain the vice president abroad while avoiding domestic criticism and portrays Agnew's attacks on liberals to boost the American image from Afghanistan to Zambia. The project costs three times the Eisenhower film.
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U.S.S.A
Spiro T. Agnew
United States
Mr. Agnew
Afghanistan
Zambia
USIA
Eisenhower
Agnew
The
New York Times
Apollo 11 Spirit Lingers Or Fades With Time
Neil Armstrong says the Apollo 11 triumph inspired unity and bold goals but warns the emotional lift faded quickly as people returned to daily worries. He urges foresight to solve problems before they arise, noting a drift from the moon dream into complacency.
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America
Eagle
Sea of Tranquility
John Kennedy
Armstrong
Nixon
Neil Armstrong
Apollo
B.J. Richey
Newhouse News Service
Letters to the Editor on youth dignity and Kennedy fireside debate
A reader recalls a kindness to two long haired hitchhikers in Nebraska while criticizing egg throwing by local youths and urging dignity for all. The letter links to a broader critique of Congress and Justice Douglas, noting a poll favoring Nixon and Kennedy in a provocative political context.
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Highway
Kearney
Duluth
Minnesota
Sidney
Nebraska
Ed Cortney
St. Mary Hospital
Hiram Scott College
Scottsbluff, Nebr
Congress
Supreme Court
Douglas
Justice Douglas
Nixon
Bob Hope
Billy Graham
Edward Kennedy
Kennedys
Hyannisport
Crossword Puzzle Clues Packaged as a List of Terms
A dense list of crossword clues numbers 1 through 45 with varied definitions and related terms. Entries include Burgeon mythical animal disclose ruminate thing of value attache ancient shaping form size of type follow dirk witticism romaine soak in brine poppycock moray designer unfriendly termite iron casting put in secret writing armadillo plateau antagonist deep sleep large cask furious nourished and more.
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Dirk
Poppycock
Moray
Nutrition study slams cereals ads in Saturday cartoons
Washington AP reports nutrition expert Robert B Choate told Senate investigators that a 100 minute sample of Saturday morning cartoons on CBS and NBC shows children are being urged to demand sugary cereals. He ranked Kellogg Product 19 and Kellogg's Sugar Smacks among the top nutritionally doubtful items, while praising Kellogg's Product 19 as top ranked. He noted cereal ad budgets and highlighted a supermarket manager's claim that kids pick the cereals.
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Washington
Robert B. Choate
Senate
CBS
NBC
General Mills
Cheerios
Choate
Kellogg
Kellogg's
General Aliss Kabsom
Wede
General Foods
Names and capability in a democratic choice
A citizen laments democratic processes relying on names rather than ability and recalls the Chappaquiddick incident as a disgraceful page in American history. The letter argues for merit over fame in selecting officials and speaks to patriotic duty.
Librarian Urges Public To Take Part In Board Action
Wallace Brown, Sidney librarian, urges public involvement in local government meetings and library use. He criticizes apathy toward taxes and laws, calls for attendance, understanding issues, and exercising rights. He notes one board meets monthly by appointment, unpaid, and invites citizens to participate and inspect library offerings.
Nebraska Holds Advantages In Cattle Feeding
University of Nebraska Extension Beef Specialist Paul Guyer argues Nebraska benefits from expanding cattle feeding due to a broad feeder base, kill capacity, feed grain surplus, and favorable climate. He notes Nebraska ranks behind only in cattle on feed as trends shift and sees good price potential if demand stays steady.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
University of Nebraska Extension
Paul Guyer
Guyer
High Plains
Colorado
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