Sidney editorial presses for steady course on community college plan
The Sidney Telegraph argues the state technical community college system was imposed without readiness and should have been settled years ago. It urges clear local or state support, and warns that legislators may abolish or alter boards, creating student uncertainty about college viability.
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Scottsbluff
Sidney
Sen. Aiken
Technical Community College
Panhandle
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
CBS
Paul Roberts
World-Herald Magazine
New York Times
Ray Davis
Ervin Wheeler
Times
Scottsbluff Star- Herald
Valley
North Platte Valley
Heartening shift as Wheatbelt farmers age declines
A Wheatbelt Public Power District report shows the average farmer age no longer rising, with in migration replacing out migration. Many long-vacant farm homes are being refurbished and filled, and projections suggest rural customer ages may drop to about 40 within 25 years due to higher farm prices improved technology and irrigation.
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America
Wheatbelt Public Power District
WPPD
Omaha Looks to Pick City Symbol With Prize of 25000
An editorial notes Omaha may develop a city symbol with a $25 000 prize. It cites Sidney’s strong symbol designs and suggests entering them in the contest to profit from the idea.
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Omaha
Sidney
Sheriff Brumbaugh to not seek re election in Cheyenne County
The Cheyenne County Sheriff Kermit Brumbaugh announced last week he will not run again after eight years in office. He cited duty around the clock harassment danger and low pay as factors shaping a difficult career. The editorial honors Brumbaugh and other dedicated officers while noting public indifference and the broader responsibilities of law enforcement.
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Cheyenne County
Kermit Brumbaugh
Brumbaugh
Cable TV era expands services and prompts city review
The Scottsbluff discussion marks CATV growth from better reception to local programming and public access channels. A citizen advisory committee is to study service needs, franchise options, and costs as Twin Cities residents pay higher than national averages. Omaha symbol ideas spark a new design contest with significant prize money under consideration.
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Pennsylvania
Oregon
Federal Communications Commission
Scotts Bluffounty Cable
Twin Cities
Panhandle
Scottsbluff City
Scottsbluff
Jack Chain
CATV
Scottsbluff Star-Herald
Afterthoughts By Frank Partsch
A reflective column notes common publishing errors and humorous misreadings. The author recalls anecdotes on spelling slips, misused terms, and a college sign about editors versus reporters, plus memories of military uniforms and fashion in Korea.
Nebraska celebrates statehood milestone amid progress echoes
The piece notes Nebraska's estimated 1 542 000 population and its 197th year of statehood on March 1, recalls Andrew Johnson's 1887 proclamation admitting Netresa as the 37th state, and highlights editorials praising Nebraska's growth from The Great American Desert to a thriving agricultural and industrial empire.
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Statehood
Nebraska
Andrew Johnson
Netresa
The
Peoples Banner
David City
Missouri River
Great American Desert
Nebraska lawmakers face tax error and back-up plan
A Nebraska story notes a $5.5 million overestimate in cigaret tax revenue for 1974 75 and urges restoring a 13 percent state personal income tax rate via LB606. It also praises fiscal staffs for admitting error and calls for passage of Stahmer's back-up plan to fund hard-wired needs.
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Nebraska
Appropriations
Appropriations Committee
Omaha
David Stahmer
Legislature Rejects Nebraska Income Tax Increase Push
Nebraska lawmakers stand opposed to raising the income tax from 11 percent amid debate over 13 percent proposals and the governor's plan to fund state government, with candidates Marvel Lewis Burbach Carpenter Beermann Johnson Swanson weighing in on rates and fiscal needs. The outcome could affect the 1974 election dynamics as June balance projections loom.
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Richard D Marvel
Hastings
J James Exon Exon
Marvel
General Fund
Frank Lewis
Bellevue
Exon
Lewis
J W Burbach
Crofton
Terry Carpenter
Scottsbluff
State Board of Equalization
Carpenter
William E Peters
Allen J Beermann
Ray ‘Ac Johnson
Wayne R. Swanson
Treasury
Burbach
Beermann
Johnson
Swanson
Public Service Commission
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Orpheum
Frank Partsch
Asia
National Geographic
Robert Kohn
Cleveland
Southern Panhandle
U.S
Korea
Shin
Melvin Paul
Statehouse
Nebraska Press Association
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