17 Jun 1964
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1964
Page
1
Community leaders in Sidney recognize the need to educate residents about local virtues and expand participation beyond core leaders. The Chamber of Commerce launches a campaign to bring the entire area together, inviting employees, employers, and citizens to share responsibility and influence for the town’s future.
Analysis suggests moderate Republicans may seek to alter Goldwater rather than block him. Without a broad leadership coalition the Arizona senator is nearly in the race, with only a strong shift in GOP leadership capable of stopping him. Tailoring his platform to 1960 standards is unlikely to be easy given his firm civil rights voting stance.
The text defends a Congressional pay raise, arguing lawmakers hold high authority and responsibility, compare private industry pay, and suggest members deserve higher compensation for serving the nation despite financial sacrifice. It expresses approval of the vote and praise for their courage.
The piece argues that wartime excise taxes, generating 14 billion yearly, will not be cut soon despite income tax reductions. It notes these taxes affect cars, transit, alcohol, tobacco, and more, and sums the danger of a sales tax-like burden across income groups. It also discusses Goldwater Rockefeller dynamics and GOP reactions.
The Public Health Service reports a drop in US births, with March births the lowest since 1955 and a three year downward trend extending into fertility decline. Experts caution it may be temporary, while death rates and aging population dynamics influence projections.
Ten years back Fort Sidney Days featured C P Herboldsheimer as Colonel, Charlene Anthony headed to Cornhusker Girl State, Ardlen Simpson to sing in Central City Opera chorus, Civil Defense alert in Sidney and depot, and local plans for Highway 30 paving and a new Burlington depot.
A reflective column mourns the loss of the pocket watch pocket as tailoring shifts away from traditional menswear. The piece recalls era when wristwatches were rare, watches linked to status, and pockets housed cherished keepsakes, while noting the change is gradual, personal, and not world-shaking.
A North Dakota couple now living there writes to readers about their year in Sidney during the Minuteman missile construction phase. Their letter aims to reassure residents and highlight positive community spirit. The piece touches on Cold War era events including a peace treaty, and notes cultural items such as Christine Keeler's release and a space mother’s birth, all presented in a period-tinged voice.
The Omaha World Herald cites Economics Professor David G Davies of Duke University arguing that U S growth since 1900 shows massive increases in government outlays and employment outpacing private sector gains. He contends critics favoring private spending over public spending may be misled by their own calculations.
A couple from North Dakota express gratitude to the people and local businesses of Sidney Nebraska for their warm hospitality during a year spent working on missiles. They praise the town and its shops and sign with sincere thanks.
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