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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1966
Page
2
The piece argues postal deficits are worsened by rising junk mail and subsidies for unsolicited circulars. It calls for raising junk mail rates to curb waste and deflate the deficit, while noting printed matter for public information should travel cheaper. It asks why private interest mail should enjoy first class subsidies.
Americans face rising medical costs driven by higher hospital construction wages and materials, staff shortages, and rising interest rates. Technology improves care but demand for services grows sharply, signaling continued cost pressure despite some drug price relief.
A household notes a 37 cent saving in three weeks by choosing cheaper brands and trimming frills. The author praises thrift in line with a White House edict and urges Washington to follow suit to curb inflation. The piece blends self mockery with a call for broader spending restraint.
Editorial views on expanding Interstate travel in Nebraska with proposed luxury rest stops or "road ranches" at strategic points. The piece cites the Lincoln-Omaha rest area as a sample and questions funding, urging pursuit to boost tourism, while noting optimism among farmers about agricultural policy shifts but citing Hans O Jensen of ASC warning against overproduction and ignoring current programs.
Steven Spencer of 1306 Dodge St urges consideration of a bicycle highway to prevent accidents between cyclists and motorists. He notes cost but frames lives saved as priority and invites further safety ideas in the Telegraph.
The Memorial Hospital and Home board approves expenditure of at least 175000 for expansion and improvements. The hospital relies solely on patient care revenue with no tax or foundation subsidies. Ten years of growth reflect a dedicated board and prudent management as a community asset.
The Telegraph admits it failed to adequately cover the district high school music contest held in Alliance. The apology cites insufficient reporting of Sidney and area performers, pledging better coverage in the future after receiving reader feedback and calls.
The Ft. Sidney Colonels chorus impressed at the state AAUW convention and again plan a TV appearance on Channel 3 at Sterling next Friday. The group is praised as top notch ambassadors for Sidney, bringing publicity and pride to the community.
A tribute to Dr James Thayer citing a Sunday Omaha World Herald write up. The note lauds his talent in music and his ability to balance work with creative output while expressing admiration for his energy.
A Farm Bureau Information Director outlines projected federal treasury outlays and the widening share of Americans dependent on federal checks. By end of 1967 some 5.8 million federal employees will share 35.3 billion, with 20.7 million on Social Security by mid 1967. Veterans, retirees, aid recipients, and Medicare enrollees form a growing safety net, signaling an expanding welfare state. Projections show 1967 federal spending over 175 billion and surpassing 200 billion by 1969.
American Farm Bureau Federation President Charles B. Shuman spoke at Cornell University in Ithaca on April 13, blaming President Johnson’s expansive spending for inflation that raises farm costs and depresses real income. He cited farm expense growth from 26.2 to 30.3 billion since 1960 and 21/2 billion in 1965 subsidies, urging viewers to see inflation as the real driver behind rising prices and hurtful government policy.
Nebraska State Historical Society recounts the 1869 disappearance of Nelson Buck and his survey crew after moving from Red Willow and Frontier counties toward the Colorado line. Accounts describe hostile Indians, departure of some men, camp signs near Beaver Creek, and a cavalry search near Danbury with found papers and a letter to a victim.
Nebraska farmers and allied groups challenge the Johnson administration after Secretary Freeman cites falling farm prices and actions aimed at market adjustment. Ray Davis of Potter defends Freeman as a true champion while urging farmers to defend prices themselves with four concrete points on income, price adjustments, the role of transporters and retailers, and the bargain nature of food.
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