Editorial Page of The Sidney Telegraph
The Sidney Telegraph is an official Cheyenne County newspaper published every Monday Wednesday and Friday. It is Western Nebraska’s oldest paper founded in 1873 and a twice winner of the Nebraska Press Association General Excellence Award.
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Minimum Wage Bill Drives Congressional Action
The proposed federal minimum wage of 1.25 an hour faces heated debate as labor leaders push for coverage of millions more workers. Sen John Kennedy supports broadening federal jurisdiction, while small firms fear payroll pressure and wage spirals across Nebraska and beyond. Submit views to your Congressman and Senators.
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Generosity Risks Upsetting Thai Rice Trade
U.S. sale of one million tons of rice to India under Public Law 480 and surplus wheat to India over four years risks destabilizing Thailand’s rice exports, as prices fall and competition increases. The United States should avoid disrupting world markets while aiding hungry nations.
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Old Flag Policy Shifts as 50 Star Banner Debuts
Interior Department officials say keep using 48 or 49 star flags in good condition until the new 50 star banner is official. Secretary Fred Seaton plans a July midnight hoist at Ft. McHenry near Baltimore to mark Hawaii's statehood joining the union. The ceremony signals Hawaii’s official status though statehood is pending formal recognition.
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Record sums wagered at major horse tracks reach new heights
The report notes more than 25 million dollars bet on ponies nationwide on a recent Saturday with over five million in a single New York Aqueduct afternoon. It suggests this may be an all time high while observers complain about defense costs and taxes. Pianist Van Cliburn is singled out as not souring on Russians.
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Self Driving Cars Predicted to Rule Future Highways
Forecasts claim autonomous cars may dominate roads within a decade at speeds up to 60 miles per hour with no human driver. Current accident reports indicate people already engage in this practice, suggesting rapid adoption and safety implications.
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A readable crossword puzzle clue list with across and down entries including Salamander Bible book Turkish cap and more across numbers and down clues covering various words and definitions.
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County Brucellosis Control Program Details Outlined
Ivan Liljegren explains Cheyenne County plans to pursue Modified Certified status. All herds must be blood tested with rules on ages and herd size, vaccination encouraged, indemnity limits set, and testing costs shifted to state and federal agencies. A 20 percent sample is required for larger herds, with a 25 head minimum.
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Statistics That Become People In Tragic Child Accidents
The piece reflects on how statistics about child deaths from accidents feel personal when a figure in our circle is affected. It warns that prevention measures are often ignored until tragedy strikes close to home, stressing that such events can occur anywhere and to anyone.
Self sacrifice in public service inspires a school board tale
In a large Midwestern city a hospital bound school board member races from bed to ambulance to cast a decisive vote on a vital proposal. His act of dedication delays opposition and secures unanimous consent for the benefit of the schools.
Rational Way Out in Water Car Emergencies
The International Association of Fire Chiefs warns against panicked door opening when a car sinks. Do not force the door early. wait until the vehicle fills with water, then the door opens with less effort. Staying calm can save lives during immersion incidents involving about 400 Americans annually.
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Spying Echoes Moses and Hale in U S Intelligence Talk
Senator Carl Curtis compares modern spying to biblical and colonial cases, citing Joshua and Moses, Nathan Hale, and Julius Rosenberg as precedents. He argues a stronger intelligence system could have warned of Pearl Harbor and notes ongoing Cold War spy cases and court challenges to prosecutions. The piece ends with unrelated notes on dairy, slavery, and a new Aqueduct racing plant.
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Windbreaks at risk as China elm trees face damage
The text notes elm windbreaks across the county are weakened by damage or decline. If the harm continues, trees may be sprayed with Malathion following label directions.
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Experimental plant nutrient and water use contrasts
North Central experiment stations report that yellow mustard uses twice the nitrogen and phosphorus and four times the water of a developed oat plant. Ragweed uses three times as much water as corn. A single lambs quarter plant in a corn hill reduces yield by one third.
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