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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1971
Page
7
The Sidney Telegraph criticizes the Strode welfare theft verdict, noting a seven year sentence and one year to parole. It argues the American legal system protects defendants, questions the severity given the crime, and warns against undermining due process in favor of harsher punishment.
The speaker announces Phase 2 of The Lowe Plan to restore respectability to the dollar with a $1,000 monthly subsidy for people over 65. He claims broad support, cites AFL-CIO figures, and notes Congress has not acted on Phase 1, leaving Phase 2 uncertain amid inflation concerns.
The article notes a rising trend of long time purebred cattlemen liquidating herds to retire or pursue new bloodlines and ideas. It argues progress forces adaptation and celebrates ranchers willing to cross breed and experiment to sustain beef quality amid market changes.
The editorial questions postal self sufficiency as the Postal Service plans higher rates including a potential penny increase for first class letters. It argues mail remains a public service that should be federally funded rather than profit driven and critiques taxpayer burdens.
The Nebraska Dept of Roads chose a south of the Platte routing for I-80 ten years ago. Today the completed east to Lodgepole and west to Kimball corridors cut travel time, boost tourism, and spur business in Sidney.
Congressman Dave Martin spoke to a veterans meeting in Alliance urging recognition of Russia's growing strategic power while the United States bears costs from Vietnam. He warned of sea, space, and influence gains by Russia and China as Nixon seeks engagement with Peking to gain time for recovery.
A study led by Arnold Ruhnke of the Nebraska Association of County Officials warns that counties are nearing constitutional tax limits at twice the prior rate, threatening services and prompting consideration of a constitutional amendment to allow county manager systems and centralized administration.
Report from Washington notes a Senate setback with a 41 to 27 vote dissolving the Foreign Aid Program for the year. Total aid to date nears 143 billion since 1948, once humanitarian, then global, now criticized as wasteful and costly. Critics warn of anger among recipients and call for ending the program.
The Western Nebraska Technical College reports enrollment from 72 communities in six states. The paper notes potential creation of a Panhandle college district under 1971 legislation, implying a property tax mill levy shift and broader regional support for trade and vocational education.
Lincoln Nebraska Gov J J Exon pushes for 2 percent sales and 13 percent income tax rates for 1972, accusing a Republican majority on the State Board of Equalization of blocking action to wait for federal tax reform. The board split 3-2 with Beermann Johnson Swanson urging delay and Peters and Exon pressing for earlier rate setting. Governor warns of a real bind if rates are not set before Congress acts, while Republicans argue delaying avoids rushed decisions and confusion for taxpayers.
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