Editorial Page of The Sidney Telegraph
The Sidney Telegraph, Cheyenne County official weekly paper, publishes editorials. It describes its status as Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper founded in 1873 and notes styling as Nebraska Press Association general excellence award winner. The paper operates from 830 11th Ave in Sidney, Nebraska and is a member of the Associated Press and Nebraska Press Association.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska Press Assn
Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
11Th Ave
Sidney
Nebraska
Western
The
Astociated “Press
Nebraska Press’ Assn
War lessons from May Day parade forecast global conflict
The speaker argues future wars would kill nonmilitary people and spread to every homeland, breaking past geographic constraints. He warns World War II would devastate civilization and calls another war possible due to insanity driving leaders.
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Russia
Moscow
Red Tape Hinders Foreign Visitors to the United States
The article argues that visa and health checks, residency proof, and references create heavy hurdles for foreign tourists. It asserts immigration controls affect both travelers and immigrants, discouraging international visits and harming the balance of payments. It calls for easing procedures to boost cross border tourism and mutual understanding.
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America
United States
New Light On Yalta And Russia In War Endgame
Hanson Baldwin argues new readings of Yalta show how intelligence on Japan’s Kwantung Army influenced the push to keep Russia in the war. He notes a minority view that Japan’s main forces were elsewhere and that reliance on Moscow affected postwar outcomes.
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Yalta
Hanson W. Baldwin
Russia
Japan
Kwantung Army
Manchuria
Price of Freedom Reflections on Liberty and State Power
A columnist argues Americans relish freedom yet many prefer paternalism. Art Linkletter’s point is cited as proof that people both abroad and at home resist self rule. The piece notes decades of expanding federal reach, claiming it reflects public demand more than government coercion.
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Art Linkletter
Congo
Far East
Your Senator LB134 Seeks Constitutional Convention
Voters are urged to contact their state senators about LB134 which calls for a Constitutional Convention. The notice asks readers to share their definite opinion to guide the senator's vote when the bill reaches final decision.
Kennedy farm bill seen as brighter by editors
The Denver Post argues conservatives and the Farm Bureau push stale anti Kennedy farm program lines. It notes past futile tinkering under Benson and Freeman aiming to curb boom bust while facing market realities and rising surpluses. The omnibus plan uses supply management with farmer quotas to align production with demand.
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Denver Post
Farm Bureau Federation
Kennedy Farm
Eisenhower
Ezra Taft Benson
Elysian Fields
Agriculture Secy
Orville Freeman
Congress
Kennedy
The Harvest Is On Door To Door Home Improvement Warning
The Nebraska Lumber Dealers Association warns homeowners about costly home improvement scams. It cites Better Business Bureau findings of high dissatisfaction and misleading contracts, urging buyers to verify references, materials, financing terms, and read contracts before signing.
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Better Business Bureau
MEA Trayan Across Puzzle Clues
A compact word puzzle list with numerous clues across and down including Pillar English letters lines trans actions chop Charles Lamb Hindu garment being P J timber row seaweed etc. The grid fills common crossword style with varied definitions and word lengths.
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Charles Lamb
P. J
Priest
The Car Death Trap Debate on American Driving
A speaker argues Americans value life yet flout traffic laws and speed limits. He contrasts prudent behavior with dangerous driving, condemns drag racing and public road recklessness, and warns that fast cars bring grave responsibilities.
Health Hints Youth Fitness Involves More Than Physical
Health hints emphasize youth fitness as a total concept involving body, mind, and spirit. It urges active participation, balanced habits, and wholesome activities to develop future leaders and healthy adult lives across society.
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America
Letter Box Editor thanks Sidney Telegraph for tax information help
Editor and Publisher Sidney Telegraph express gratitude for assistance in disseminating Federal income tax filing period information. Praise cooperation with local media, noting better informed taxpayers and earlier, more accurate returns. Hope for continued strong relationship and thanks again for practical help.
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Sidney Telegraph
Public tornado warning system urged in Nebraska Panhandle
Scottsbluff Nebraska April 27 1961 public tornado warning system operates as before urging public tornado reports to the Weather Bureau at Scottsbluff. Citizens alerted to call collect and provide storm sightings. guidance offered to organize local warning systems to save lives in potential tornado events. Edgar L Van Tassel Meteorologist in Charge.
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Scottsbluff
Nebraska
Nebraska Panhandle
Weather Bureau
Edgar L van Tassel
Budget Hearings Shape Nebraska State Spending Path
Nebraska budget committee finishes agency hearings as lawmakers weigh how to balance spending with tax capacity. Senator Richard Marvel urges prudent levels, avoiding arbitrary cuts while aiming for affordable, effective operations.
Change in Attitude Toward Life After Death Research
The public grows more open to scientific study of life after death as space exploration moves from fiction to possible reality. The Psychical Research Foundation aims to test survival after death, while skepticism remains, yet scientific progress has shifted attitudes toward inquiry into ultimate mysteries.
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Psychical Research Foundation
Federal measures urged to strike at organized crime
The article argues for national laws to curb organized crime, led by Attorney General Kennedy's push for three new bills and five from his predecessor. It cites bans on interstate travel for illicit activities, use of interstate wires for betting, and interstate shipment of gambling forms, noting bipartisan support.
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Department of Justice
Congress
Kennedy
Justice Department
Roosevelt and the era of reform rise in the White House
The article recalls Theodore Roosevelt rising to the presidency sixty years ago and reshaping national policy. It notes his fight against railroad mergers and rebates, consumer and lands regulation, food inspection, and conservation. It credits his moral tone and anti-corruption impact and places him among the nation's notable leaders despite partisan flaws.
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United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Uncle Sam
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Mark Hanna
White House
Hall of Fame
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