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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1965
Page
2
The Sidney Telegraph is published three times weekly by The Telegraph Printing Co Inc at 830 llth Ave Sidney Nebraska.
The Sidney community funds face a moral test as the United Fund seeks 15 000 to 16 000 but trails its goal at about 70 percent. Meanwhile the high school band trip to the Tournament of Roses is nearly funded, with around 18 000 needed and progress strong. The editorial argues the town should elevate United Fund support to match the band effort and reexamine local giving priorities.
A reader defends Sidney Postoffice staff led by Postmaster Leo Gorman, praising courteous service and efficiency. The letter denounces Postmasters General for cutting service and raising rates to balance the budget, arguing the agency serves the public and should prioritize service over fiscal reports.
The Lincoln Star notes that the quality of school boards will determine LB301’s success as 19 service units aim to provide guidance counseling health and education programs. Backers argue parity for small districts, while critics warn of potential state control amid conservative board membership.
The Lincoln Journal reports that Dr. Donald L. Kreycik of North Platte lost federal accreditation for unethical practice, including allegedly certifying cattle blood tests without samples. The piece questions state leadership under Pearle Finigan and Gov. Morrison, citing Doerr’s claims of political interference and urges objective veterinary inspection to protect Nebraska’s livestock industry.
The Lincoln Star critiques U S policy that blocks wheat sales to communist nations. It notes Canada plans to sell about 224 million bushels to Red China for 403 million dollars, arguing such deals enrich agriculture and show the policy’s futility. It warns free nations profit at America's expense and that starving the Reds will not yield submission.
A reflective piece laments the shift to copper-filled quarters and modern money. The author recalls the dignity of silver dollars, warns that inflation erodes trust and social standing, and argues currency should uphold fiscal responsibility despite technological and economic changes. The tone blends nostalgia with skepticism about contemporary finance and forges a moral plea for enduring monetary standards.
Stan Freeman accepted in civic music series opening. Keenan Ranch oil bid hits 58 per acre. Jacqueline Cochran wed to Donald Masur in November rites. Rex Wolvin recalls Antarctic expedition with VFW group. Remodelling and local projects pepper the era through 1920s and 1940s items.
U S Welfare Commissioner Ellen Winston hails Medicare as potentially the greatest boon to child health in America's history, noting up to 75 percent federal grants for care of preschool and school age children in low income areas and a 50 percent boost for maternal and child health clinics. Progress has been made but care of needy children remains a national disgrace, requiring state and local action in cooperation with the federal government.
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Dr Henry Smith Leiper discusses global inequality and religious sharing. He notes 60 Americans and about 200 others would be well off while most others lack education or resources. He highlights Americans spending $850 yearly on defense versus under $4 to share faith locally.
Editor Sidney Telegraph receives heartfelt thanks from the District VI Nebraska State Education Association Executive Committee for the successful 1965 Convention with praise for all activities and cooperative weather. Other brief items recount local oddities of bolts and keys as collected incidents.
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