Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Overview
The Sidney Telegraph, founded in 1873 as Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper, is the official Cheyenne County publication. It operates as an associate AP member and Nebraska Press Association member, published Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 830 Lith Ave in Sidney Nebraska.
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Western
Nebraska
Associated Press
Nebraska Press Assn
Cheyenne County
Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
Lith Ave
Sidney, Nebraska
Carpenter’s vice president stunt at 1956 GOP convention
Nebraska delegate Terry Carpenter nominated a mythical Joe Smith for vice president to protest the proceedings. He was squelched by the presiding officer, bringing national notice to Carpenter, who had earlier run as a Democrat for Senate in 1942, later switched parties, and now seeks a state senate seat.
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Eisenhower
Nixon
Terry Carpenter
Nebraska
Joe Smith
Carpenter
George W. Norris
Norris
Lodgepole Magnet
E. Mount
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Washington
N. A. Johnston
John Matthews
White House Hall
Peter Smith
Omaha
Britain risks empire and world power as defense shifts
The piece discusses Britain’s move to relinquish major war capabilities, sparking fears of diminished independence and greater U.S. influence. It notes resignations at the navy ministry and sea lord as signs of brewing controversy, while acknowledging the government’s stance as political realism and the impact on NATO allies.
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Britain
Middle East
Far East
U.S
Denis Healey
House of Commons
United States
NATO
Big Change In Taxation In Nebraska Looms
The Farm Bureau petition could send property tax to a November vote and likely defeat it. The income tax is poised to appear on the ballot and likely fail. Lawmakers face drafting a broad tax plan if both fail, moving toward a sales and income tax to fund public services.
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Farm Bureau
Nebraska
Taxpayers seek legal ways to minimize year end dues
Public guidance arrives as taxpayers seek lawful methods to reduce tax liability. Advice emphasizes offsets, credits, and deductions while avoiding illegal evasion. Authorities remind filing must reflect actual income and comply with regulations.
Big Business Retreats From Price Fight to Fed Sanction
The Aluminum Company of America president says big industry must get federal sanction and organize a joint program to justify actions in Washington. He recalls government stockpile threats that deterred a price increase and notes a retreat to collaboration over confrontation.
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Aluminum” Corporation of America
Mr. Big
Washington
Typographical gremlins plague Chadron Record page
As editors note, misprints creep into our newspaper words and change meaning. A Hay Springs NFO meeting report suffered a single letter slip from farming to swindling, illustrating how fast errors alter sense amid newsroom pressure.
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NFO
Hay Springs
Dean
Fine Arts School
Chadron Record
City golf course proposal and long rural death toll
City officials consider establishing a municipal golf course while three counties report 117 road deaths since 1943. The Whirlwind of local news covers Flying Farmers president election Sidney town hall forum and Cub Pack 85 honors.
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Cheyenne Deuel
Kimball
Lee Hagemeister
Flying Farmers
Sidney
New Town Hall
Walter Cork
Methodist Church
J. Hammond McNish
Lois Ham
Charles
Wheatbelt
Wayne Bauerkemper
Elmer Ladine
Lester Landmesser
Paul Hakes
Milton Nissen
James Edwards
H.C.Q. Nelson
I Am Aged 58 And Care Not A Whim Of Time
The narrator reflects on aging from 56 toward 58, noting a laid back view of life and memory. He recalls his father as a risk taking plunger who lived through depressions with little cash but influence, while contrasting past simplicity with a complex modern era. He mentions Vietnam, De Gaulle, Sen Morse, HHH, and Harold Stassen as examples of changing times.
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Viet Nam
de Gaulle
Sen. Morse
Harold Stassen
Centennial Community Betterment in Cheyenne County
Community letter praises The Telegraph for promoting Centennial Fever plans for 1967 with a year to complete improvements. Reader Dick Thailing urges realism over grand schemes and questions tax dollars and potential mill levy increases, advocating practical local industry instead.
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The
Telegraph
Cheyenne County
Dick Thailing
All-State High School Session Dates Set for June
The 1966 All-State High School Course at the University of Nebraska runs June 12 through June 30. Open to 10th to 12th graders, including graduates, enrollment is limited to 400. Applications must be filed by May 14. Participants study art journalism music and speech under university professors with campus housing and access to laboratories Sheldon Art Gallery and AV aids.
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University of Nebraska
Nebraska
John Moran
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