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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1969
Page
11
The Cheyenne County reappraisal aims for fair valuations using scientific methods. A protest window ends May 10, with forms available at the county clerk. Owners should file at the courthouse if dissatisfied, using the democratic process to voice grievances before tax bills arrive.
The Supreme Court narrows residency limits for welfare, allowing claimants to move to another state without waiting for a period of continuous residence. Applicants must certify ownership absence and lack of relatives to support them before benefits begin. Some pundits foresee a trend of beneficiaries following favorable conditions across states. The ruling adds a mild tremor to recent landmark decisions.
Fourteen U. S. Senate members petition the attorney general to probe possible illegal collusion after 14 major oil firms boosted prices by about a cent. They cite record profits and tax advantages as factors. Judgment awaits Justice Department findings, but the move gives motorists a starting point for concern.
A signed campus letter mocks the older generation as students threaten to seize control of academics. The author boasts holding the dean hostage, burning a water cooler, and planning self grading while demanding funds and independence from administration and alumni. The piece satirically details parallel conflicts over free inquiry, campus control, and a planned Paris summer project.
The Travelers Insurance Companies annual highway accident booklet analyzes 1968 as an especially tragic year. It notes 55,300 deaths in auto crashes and 4,400,000 injuries nationwide. Economic losses reached about 13.5 billion dollars, reflecting widespread suffering and waste.
Washington reports indicate Defense Department officials push for emergency authorization to fire anti ballistic missiles by field commanders in a nuclear attack. They argue time to obtain presidential approval is insufficient, citing Pueblo and EC 121 incidents. Critics warn of eroding civilian control and dangerous precedent.
Nebraska City News-Press flags friction between State Superintendent Floyd Miller and the State Board of Education. With Miller clashing on key policy issues, officials push to replace him as the board asserts control over direction. The piece argues the system itself is flawed.
Nebraska Rep. Dave Martin stood alone in opposing a 36 million dollar water pollution measure that also funds 62 million dollars for education. He argued against diverse education funding, while joking about river water safety near the Platte and Missouri rivers.
Nebraska Farm Bureau details LB 1357 proposing creation of natural resources districts by merging about 150 soil and water, watershed, mosquito districts into larger units. Districts would cover 500 to 6000 square miles with 30 to 50 districts statewide. Boards of 5 to 15 members elected nonpartisan, tax authority up to two mills, bonds, eminent domain, and broad programs from erosion control to wildlife and recreation. Critics warn vast scope may overburden volunteers and slow progress.
A letter argues farmers must fix prices for their wheat and other products rather than rely on buyers. It praises farmer-led groups like NFC and NFO, cites Capper Volstead Act, and urges action on price setting to curb dependence on politics and taxes. Morrill County NFO meetings are announced. a second letter commends local newspaper staff and cautions tax revaluation concerns in Cheyenne County Nebraska.
A letter to the editor urges protests against a new reappraisal, criticizing the Brandt plan and urging participation before the May 10 deadline. It laments state tax overreach into real estate, praises local volunteers, and thanks Sidney merchants for raffle prize donations for the band dance on April 26.
Local Sidney Telegraph listing offers scratch pads suitable for office use or home organization. Includes bulk pricing and contact details for ordering at the Sidney business location.
Everyday cornstarch from the grocers shelf aids spring cleaning. It coats painted walls to protect them, cleans windows with a starch solution, and helps refresh linoleum, tile, and wallpaper. A 50 50 cornstarch and cornmeal mix cleans furs, while a cornstarch paste removes stains from upholstery and fabrics.
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