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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1970
Page
7
The 1971 Cheyenne County commission will include Lodgepole Potter and Dalton with no Sidney representation. The piece argues Sidney residents did not consolidate voting power and that this outcome shows democracy works when citizens participate. It suggests the population center in Sidney influenced turnout and Pew.
After the November election Nebraska voters opposed several major races and amendments. Voters blamed economic issues and government policy while GOP divisions shaped outcomes as Gov. Tiemann lost and Sen. Hruska faced a tough race against Morrison. The piece notes the public’s desire for accountability in a ballot box.
The piece argues Nebraska should limit ballot amendments to avoid voter fatigue. It notes 15 to 17 proposals, questions the wisdom of so many, and suggests a constitutional convention if possible, urging lawmakers to constrain amendments per election.
The piece condemns rock throwing and violence aimed at the president and his limousine, arguing such acts are unpatriotic. It stresses that while criticism is allowed, attacks against the president violate the Constitution’s spirit and should be punished and prevented, with recalls or laws as needed.
The opening concert of the 1970-71 series drew a wide audience from teens to former citizens in a warm, congenial atmosphere. The crowd appreciated new music, sharing an evening of sound and understanding, signaling rich cultural rewards ahead.
An office chatter turns nostalgic as coworkers debate Ruby Keeler’s appearance on Dick Cavett’s program. Confusion over Keeler’s identity prompts lighthearted reminders of classic film stars from a bygone era.
In a May 25 1857 letter preserved in the State Archives Burt recounts his 1856 journey from Northampton to Nebraska Territory. He describes Council Bluffs and Omaha arrival, river crossings, and Westward topography noting soil, timber, bluffs and springs. He weighs West versus New England life, valuing land opportunity over wealth and praising intellect over money.
Dr Libor Brom, a Czech-born author and professor, warned on the University of Colorado campus that Czechoslovakia’s fate offers a blueprint for peaceful takeover by Nazis and Communists. He described terror, executions, and loss of liberty under occupation and warned of a vanishing democracy worldwide. He also cautioned about marijuana’s dangers and its effects on the nervous system.
A dense list of crossword clues and numbers ranges across many entries from small objects to actions. The page groups clues by across and down numbers with varied topics from animals to tools and verbs.
Dick Schaffer of the Tourism Division says Nebraska could boost attendance with more state promotion. Visitors rise at Scottsbluff Monument Stuhr Museum Chimney Rock and Henry Doorly Zoo as road travel increases. He urges a national advertising campaign and a larger biennial budget to unlock tourism potential.
Nebraska Extension Service aims to be the best in the nation as Dr. John L. Adams outlines a push for higher staff qualifications and stronger federal support. He notes top six national ranking, a new personnel evaluation system, and a praised reporting system.
An editorial notes a Senate subcommittee report estimating at least 21.5 million deaths under communist regimes since the early 1900s with a cautious view it could rise by 50 percent. It argues democracy with enlightened aims can meet equality goals while preserving freedom and wealth to aid humanitarian ends.
President Nixon orders low lead or unleaded gasoline for federal vehicles and urges governors to follow. The move aims to cut auto emissions, pressure oil firms to produce high-octane unleaded fuel, and push auto makers toward smaller engines. Oil firms face higher processing costs to deliver unleaded fuel, but officials agree a total switch will benefit air quality and public health. The question now is speed of the transition.
Sam Thompson, Harvard Business School graduate, was an executive earning 16500 annually before being dismissed with 150 colleagues as aerospace and defense cutbacks hit hard. The unemployed include PhDs and white collar researchers facing months without work as pay gains shrink. The piece notes wider jobless trends, psychological impact, and suggestions like cross training to repurpose aerospace talent for pollution and mass transit work.
American Telephone and Telegraph introduces Regular Picturephone in Pittsburgh downtown. By 1971 see as you talk will link callers in major cities, with intercity calls possible if Manhattan joins. Monthly fee 160 dollars for 30 minutes, plus 25 cents a minute after. High costs limit home use until the 1960s. businessmen praise the new face to face communication.
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