Dairymen’s group signals new outlook for Nebraska farms
The Sidney Telegraph highlights a rising dairy organization as part of a broad shift in the Nebraska Panhandle farming pattern. Diversification from wheat to livestock and feed grains, plus new irrigation from underground water studies, aims to slow rural Exodus and support population stability. The editorial urges readers to read the dairy story on Page One and judge its implications for a modern farm economy.
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Nebraska Panhandle
Sidney Telegraph
Vo-Tech Budget Sparks Debate Over Sidney School Worth
The Nebraska Legislature budgets Western Nebraska Vo Tech in Sidney at just under 1.4 million for the biennium. Supporters urge time and funding to grow, while advocates warn of competing vo techs and potential casualties. Local cooperation and publicity are urged to attract enrollment and prove the school's value.
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Nebraska
Western Nebraska Vocational Technical School
Sidney
A Bleak Outlook for Wheat Farmers Across the Nation
The piece argues that wheat farming faces a bleak future as surpluses rise worldwide and prices may stay near a dollar per bushel. It calls for radical diversification, new wheat uses, livestock shifts, and larger farms, noting limited prospects for price support.
Rumsfeld pushes OEO toward innovative program goals
Donald Rumsfeld, new director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, endorsed President Nixon’s aim for OEO to act as an incubator of new poverty programs. He stressed clear objectives, both qualitative and quantitative, and urged rigorous evaluation, openness to failure, and learning from missteps.
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Donald Rumsfield
Office of Economic Opportunity
Nixon
OEO
Rumsfield
You've Gotta Be Kidding On School Reorganization Debate
M M Van Kirk outlines the Cornhusker Education Corporation drive to place compulsory school district reorganization on the 1970 Nebraska ballot. He cites tax inequities between rural and urban districts, with farm and ranch taxes including real estate, personal property, and machinery taxes. He quotes Landis and argues enduring opposition will persist.
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Nebraska
Frank Landis
Lincoln
Nebraska State Board of Education
Norbert Tiemann
Landis
Cornhusker Education Corporation
CEC
Farm Bureau
Across and Down Puzzle Clues List Fragment
A fragment of a crossword like clues set includes Masterpiece, Loop and knot, Hymenoptera, Armpit, Gone by, Small medicine bottle, Least, Bugaboo, Open court, Throbbed, Cold, Narrow inlet, Bamboo, Pitcher and catcher. The sequence shows numbered entries 1 through 23 with several mismatched or partial clues.
Substitutes and terms from a cryptic word list
The fragment lists clues and answers such as Substitute for beeswax, Arrow poison, Hawker, Young bird, Solitary, Crater, Garden herb, Simple sugar, Theme, Fumes, Seat in church, and more. It also includes entries like River island, Opalescent, Tibetan monk, and iron casting, suggesting a crossword style compilation of diverse terms and definitions.
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Hawker
Young Bird
Solitary
Crater
Gremlin
Arikara
However
Eppyt Cotton
Marine Unit
Converse
Hearth
Compass Point
Strong Demand and Short Supply Lift Beef Prices
Nebraska Extension economist Al Wellman attributes high cattle prices to strong consumer demand and limited supply. Rising disposable incomes and food stamp use boosted beef purchases, while slaughter weights fell and placements declined, offsetting some production gains. Future prices hinge on consumer response to current highs.
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Lincoln
al Wellman
Extension
University of Nebraska
Iowa
Nebraska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Texas
Wellman
U.S
Hill-Burton program to continue with 3 year grants
The Nixon administration backed a House bill to extend Hill-Burton hospital grants with a three year 937 million program of grants and loans. Hearings showed a need for 164,430 long-term beds 85,007 acute care beds 872 diagnostic centers and 388 rehabilitation facilities at an estimated cost of 5.3 billion. Total hospital modernization needs reach 10.5 billion. The Senate should act after the House unanimous approval.
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Richard M. Nixon
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Hill-Burton Hospital
House
Qincoln Star
Thanks to Sidney Telegraph for Legion Auxiliary support
Irma Quinn, publicity chair for Francis DeBrunner Unit 286 of the Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary, thanks Sidney Telegraph for yearlong news coverage highlighting auxiliary activities and achievements. The letter urges women to join and support “God and Country.” The remainder critiques senior citizens, Arizona winters, and aging society with opinions on age, activity, and independence.
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Francis DeBrunner
Lodgepole American Legion Auxiliary
Sidney Telegraph
American Legion
Irma Quinn
Plymouth teachers push for large pay raises in Wisconsin
The Plymouth school district joins area educators negotiating salary hikes seen as two to three times the cost of living. Critics claim the public pays the price while gains in education quality remain unproven, arguing long bargaining did not yield commensurate results for taxpayers.
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Plymouth
Wisconsin
John Q
Wis
Nursing Home Plan Advances in Oshtosh County
Oshtosh county hospital board and commissioners reviewed 40 bed nursing home plans with an architect. A special election on Tuesday July 29 will decide the proposal to attach the home to the county hospital. The plan envisions a cross shaped building with a leg linking to the hospital and notes nursing homes can be financially beneficial. A private survey supported a 40 bed need in the area.
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Oshkosh
County Hospital Board
War on Litter at Lake Maloney by Rolling Platters
More than 3500 pounds of litter were removed from Lake Maloney shores near North Platte by the Rolling Platters a club of campers and outdoor enthusiasts. The first annual cleanup involved 27 adults and 25 youngsters totaling 264 man hours. Game Commission Director M O Steen praised the effort as a real public service noting the potential to reduce state cleanup costs if other groups follow the club’s example.
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Lincoln
Lake Maloney
North Platte
Larry Lindstrom
Game Commission
M.O. Steen
Maloney
Infidelity Blamed in Johannesburg Marriage Troubles
Johannesburg's Marriage Guidance Society reports infidelity as the leading cause of marital problems in the city. Compatibility issues and sexual problems also rank high in the society's statistics.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
High Cost Of Government Dominates Nebraska Budget Fight
Capitol lawmakers wrestle with how to divvy nearly 314 million dollars for 1969-71 amid a larger fight between tax relief and expanded services. Governor Tiemann seeks restoration of funds and adds to executive staff while budget committee trims to 297 million and debates a 2.5 percent sales tax.
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Lincoln
Clifton B. Batchelder
Omaha
Norbert T. Tiemann
Tiemann
Nebraska Psychiatric Institute
Sion
Psychiatric Institute
Scottsbluff
Terry Carpenter
Carpenter
30 Percent Decline in U S Farm Population
U S farm population was 10,875,000 in 1967 per a USDA and Commerce report, down 30 percent from 1960 with an average annual decline of 5.2 percent 1960 to 1967. Farm population then made up 5.5 percent of the total U S population, down from 8.7 percent in 1960.
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U. S
USDA
U. S. Dept. of Commerce
Pretoria mulls renaming 300 streets to curb duplicates
Confusing address system may ease as Pretoria city council weighs renaming more than 300 streets duplicated across suburbs. Officials cite potential for clearer navigation, mail delivery, and emergency responses amid plan under discussion.
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Pretoria
South Africa
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