Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Note on Publication
The Sidney Telegraph, Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper since 1873, announces its association as an AP affiliate and Nebraska Press Association member. Official paper of Cheyenne County, published Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 830 Eleventh Ave Sidney Nebraska.
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Cooperation Noted in Missile Road Upgrades Plan
The Defense Department plans to spend over eight million dollars within the next year to upgrade nearly 170 miles of roads in Cheyenne County Nebraska and neighboring areas to support Minuteman missile sites. The work focuses on upgrading existing roads to handle heavy traffic for maintenance and readiness, with Cheyenne County receiving over one million dollars. Local officials, including the Cheyenne County Commissioners, are praised for cooperative handling during defense construction, and officials note these upgrades will benefit farm-to-market routes long term.
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Wheat referendum appeal to wheat farmers to vote Tuesday
The newspaper urges all wheat farmers to vote in the upcoming wheat referendum on Tuesday. It argues the result will shape the industry for years, notes both sides’ predictions may or may not come true, and emphasizes the right to a secret ballot and personal responsibility to voters and families.
Dove Bill Dies Again in Nebraska Legislature
The proposed law to legalize killing mourning doves dies in the Nebraska Legislature again amid protest. Supporters argue doves are defenseless, while opponents voice sympathy and predict the bill will recur next session and be defeated.
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How To Succeed The Egging Co in western Nebraska open house
How To Succeed The Eyeing Co began as a small western Nebraska venture and drew hundreds to an open house last Sunday. The Egging brothers built a plant on a local farm that has become a significant regional industry, illustrating how community support and faith in ideas can foster local business success and publicity.
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Retail committee earns praise for Sidneys sale event
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce retail committee did outstanding work preparing for a recent employee sale. Stores offered real values and drew hundreds of shoppers, expanding Sidney’s trade area reach.
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Intolerable Incompetence in Thresher Inquiry Calls
Editorial urges full congressional probe into Thresher submarine disaster and broader naval construction flaws. It cites backwards valve installations and faulty hull components at Portsmouth yard, warning that even a single bad part endangers lives and national security.
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Shades Of The '30s Reconsider Welfare Costs And Crises
The Nebraska State Journal notes the shift from private relief to rising government welfare costs. It cites Illinois 1961–64 relief expenditures at 612 to 701 million, legislative deadlock over caps, and federal surplus food aid. Chicago faces acute issues due to minority concentrations and education gaps, urging efficient, fair welfare management to avoid bankruptcy. warns against old dole but stresses reform.
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Chicago Daily News
Real Estate Talk Sparks Caution on Dirt Cheap Deals
In Portage, Pa., the Journal notes real estate agents warn buyers and sellers about overhyped prices and cheap concessions. The piece underscores negotiation dynamics, market volatility, and the persistence of wary optimism in property deals.
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Crossword Puzzle Clues Mixed List With Answers
A compact list of across and down crossword clues including musical symbol prairie dog gazelle attribute secret agent concerning soft drink small ear shark Italian abbreviation for more, and other standard crossword items such as prohbit, den, and diacritical mark. The text resembles a themed puzzle entry with numerous misspellings and broken phrases.
Mother's Day: A Personal Dispute Across 32 Years
A reader argues Mother's Day is overstated as a commercial ploy while urging constant daily respect for mothers. He cites 32 years of marital disputes with his wife over the holiday and advocates simple, steady acts of kindness rather than one yearly observance.
Every day should be Mother's Day says devoted writer
A columnist reflects on prolonged devotion, family trust, and kindness. He argues daily acts of care improve relationships, notes mothers' humanity and faults, and suggests the world would benefit if everyone offered encouragement and help. He hints that Father’s Day looms next month and to begin planting hints.
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Greeting Card Guild
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Nebraska Education Television Bill Faces Restudy Clash
Lincoln digest reports the education committee amended the educational television financing bill removing a proposed property levy and allowing state funds for establishment and maintenance if approved. Debate centers on Omaha’s share of services and efforts to assess the network, with Sen Marvel and Dr Miller opposing a restudy amid a months-long survey.
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Nebraska State Committee On Educational Television
Richard Marvel
Hastings
Paul Miler
Oamda
Miller
Omaha
Jack McBride
Marvel
McBride
Morrison
Public Works
Dear Folks column by Frances Craig recalling community life
Frances Craig shares updates from Sidney, noting humidity, cold snaps, and frozen lilacs. She honors Marie Nicholson leaving Central Grade for South Ward School, praises Mabel Nielsen, and recalls BPW ties. She discusses a mental health class, a humorous “Dear Abby” riff, and regional notes on tax, railroad assessments, and a Nebraska South Dakota border fishing agreement.
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Marie Nicholson
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Panhandle Mother by Betty Knicely They're Only Kids
A mother-narrator questions heavy outside projects pushed on junior high students. She notes educational trends create stress, reduce leisure, and cut into time for play and family. She argues creativity should breathe, not be forced into endless assignments.
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Panhandle
Betty Knicely
Religious Survey Starts in Chadron
The Ministerial Association sponsors a Chadron religious survey to count persons affiliated with each body. Teams will cover Chadron and call rural residents with listed phones this week. Later this year Hay Springs and the Chadron Hay Springs area will be surveyed. results will be released when complete.
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