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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1968
Page
7
An out of town visitor praises clean air and friendly people here while lamenting California smog and midwest migration. The editorial cites a New Jersey negative income tax trial and a government information disclosure law to test their impact and public access.
The piece condemns modern obsession with image over reality. It argues public figures and corporations chase appearances, risking deceit and hypocrisy. It notes that concern about perception can deter improper actions unless driven by protecting a favorable image.
The Nebraska Governor Norbert Tiemann drew strong notice at the Republican Governors Conference in Tulsa. He voiced bold views on national party strategy, was listened to closely by peers, and was chosen to lead a western governors group pushing new party thinking amid a pivotal election year.
A skeptical narrator riffs on Noah building an ark as a prophetic parallel to today. He imagines unicorns mocking the alarm, recounts the ark’s voyage, and notes preparedness for divine judgment while promising his own readying and caution about belief.
Nebraska’s early air history features the Baysdorfer brothers first Nebraska built planes in 1910 and the Savidge brothers who barnstormed the Great Plains. The Baysdorfers’ 1910 Thanksgiving crash and Matt Savidge’s fatal 1916 crash ended local flight efforts for a time. A landmark marker near the pioneer site was dedicated June 1, 1968.
Bernie Camp argues Nebraska real estate taxes rose sharply after 1950 as state government spending grew. He cites USDA figures showing Nebraska higher per acre taxes in 1965 than Colorado, Wyoming, and national averages, with steep increases since 1930. He says sales and income taxes could have reduced the burden.
A composite item lists an AP News Quiz with multiple choice questions on politics and crime plus regional brief items. It mentions an ex premier returning to France, hostage incidents, a worm theft in Albuquerque, and various civil and legal notes with scattered local facts including sports records and a Kentucky horse ride tale.
The Lincoln Star notes a shift in support for stricter gun laws after a half way provision is signed. Senator Roman Hruska’s backing of a mail order long gun ban and openness to a national firearms registry boost prospects for broader regulation.
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