Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Highlights Local News
The Sidney Telegraph, Nebraska's oldest paper since 1873, serves Cheyenne County with Monday Wednesday and Friday editions. Associated Press associate member and Nebraska Press Association member, published by The Telegraph Printing Co. in Sidney.
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Nebraska highways love letter to figures misleads readers
An editorial questions Nebraska’s 81 percent Interstate completion while noting Iowa Kansas Missouri and others have more total miles and larger allotments. It accuses state officials of underrepresentation in federal mile allocations and urges tighter future advocacy.
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Growth in the 70s shaping Nebraska county prospects
Nebraska planners forecast Dawes County as second in the Panhandle by 1980 with Chadron likely the region's second largest city behind Scottsbluff. Growth hinges on Chadron State College and two Scottsbluff colleges Hiram Scott and Nebraska Western. The Sidney area eyes Western Nebraska Vo Tech, but faces funding and legislative challenges.
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Second Century Hopes For Cheyenne County Celebration
The Cheyenne County centennial is viewed as a past milestone and the start of a second century. Officials note some doubt about the exact date 1870 but praise the 100 year celebration. The piece urges greater participation and unity to mark the new century and thanks organizers for their efforts.
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Willow tree disease and home gardening Q&A roundup
A homeowner guide covers willow canker symptoms and treatment including prune dead wood, spray copper fungicide, and keep vigor through fertilization. It also answers six reader questions on roasting peanuts, blooming tulips, bean leaf beetles, sprinkler use in strawberries, apple scab control, and removing a cottonwood with 2 4 D stump treatment.
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Campaign card for state Supreme Court hopeful Finis Heidel
Lovington New Mexico AP reports Democratic candidate Finis Heidel a state representative uses a comb as his campaign calling card He is bald the article notes Heidel seeks a seat on the New Mexico Supreme Court from the Democratic party ballot line.
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Free speech tested on campus and at state convention
An open mike on a West Coast campus was shut down when a listener opposed to war voiced views. In Springfield a former health secretary’s speech was canceled after sponsors objected to his critique. Gardner noted the convention chair’s misjudgment of delegates’ resilience, underscoring that free speech endures despite attempts to control it.
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Nebraska pheasants surge in numbers after lean spell
Lincoln Nebraska hunter activity shifts as University of Nebraska Extension wildlife specialist Howard L Wiegers notes abundant pheasants in the region. He explains hens and cock behavior, light-driven reproduction, and roadside habitats boosting production with advice to delay mowing until mid July to protect nesting birds.
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Kennedy urges youth to work for causes not just protest
The Omaha World Herald notes Ted Kennedy warns American youth that demonstrations alone fail to achieve goals. He urges responsibility, registering Black voters, aiding drug addicts and poverty, and supporting peace in Southeast Asia through active political work. Other leaders are urged to follow his example.
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Future Bright Spot for Sidney as Road Work Spreads
The Sidney area expects major road construction spending over the next three to four years. Local workers already join Interstate 80 crews with good pay, boosting payrolls and spurring permanent development at interchanges and along the corridor.
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New Stretch Fiber Anidex Debuts After 15-Year Study
Miss Petersen of the University of Nebraska Extension textiles notes Anidex is a new stretch fiber, blended with other fibers at about ten percent, providing body hugging comfort without altering base fabric aesthetics. The fiber, the 17th man made addition, rolls out on a limited basis this fall with wider use expected in spring 1971.
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Memorial to MLK in Indianapolis designated day
The Christian Church Disciples of Christ designates April 4, the first anniversary of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr death, as a day of national repentance and reconciliation.
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Extension Excerpts and Home Fruit Spray Advice
Community notes from Cheyenne County 4-H share a Maryland trip for 23 youth and 5 adults, fundraising updates, and reflections on value. Advice on home fruit sprays covers schedules, ingredients, and leaflets, plus pollution and pesticide research. Upcoming events list dates for judging, horse shows, council meetings, and camp in June.
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