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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1968
Page
2
A discussion on how urban societies struggle with waste. As throwing away and burning face limits, cities explore distant landfills, landfill use for recreation, offshore trash airports, and plants that turn waste into scrap metal and compost. New methods mirror old ingenuity amid rising volumes.
A Mesa letter critiques Nixon and the 1968 election as protest driven, questions Vietnam policy, warns of a weak national stance, and worries over future state constitutional changes. It cites amendments on county consolidation and special elections, criticizes the Committee for Economic Development, and thanks Cheyenne County for supporting Project Youth with editor Frances Craig. The writer Virgil Y Knackstedt signs as director.
A Thanksgiving message by Lady Frieda Maria Widstrand of Sidney Nebraska urges gratitude to God, patience, and prayers for service members and world peace, celebrating faith, family, freedoms, and American life. Cheyenne County SWCD Board thanks attendees of the annual meeting banquet and lists sponsors and participants. New York Capline announces activation of the crude oil pipeline moving up to one million barrels daily to midwest refineries.
The Nebraska-Wyomin Wheat Growers convention left questions about soaring costs and low prices unanswered. The editorial pins blame on government surplus, Washington politics, and a silenced farm voice, urging President Nixon to act and press for a stronger farm policy and a capable Secretary of Agriculture.
Two scholars debate the university’s function amid Columbia and California events. Barzun argues against activist roles, warning such involvement could destroy scholarship. Kerr counters that universities must address broad social and urban problems and serve society, not just elites. The piece notes America’s rising emphasis on higher education and calls reflection on campus and off.
The Denver Post editorial condemns Colorado State University students who barricaded a campus building to block Dow Chemical interviews during a Vietnam War protest. It argues the act was self righteous and immoral, and urges students to learn from the episode for true college worth.
The Wall Street Journal argues Nixon’s farm pledges are the least extensive in 36 years and foresees a gradual shift toward less government in agriculture. It notes uncertain farm support, a likely mix of continued price supports and acreage controls, and a move toward free market approaches over time. Lincoln Star references indicate broad goodwill from farm voices.
Bernie Camp notes that 1621 harvests were modest yet celebrated with venison, duck, eel and corn bread. Massasoit’s 90 guests joined the feast, and the celebration evolved into a yearly tradition leading to Lincoln’s 1863 national holiday declaration. The first Thanksgiving may predate Lincoln by weeks with October festivities and outdoor cooking.
A 1886 letter from J Sterling Morton to his sons recalls the first Thanksgiving in Bellevue during 1854. He remembers a simple dinner in a log cabin with his wife, guests scarce, and the colonial frontier life and future growth of Nebraska. He praises his wife and urges his sons to honor her teachings and prayers for success.
Sidney Nebraska readers receive a letter from a civic leader defending Jack Lowe against a columnist’s accusation of being average. The writer lauds Lowe as a principled husband, adviser and Christian gentleman, crediting him with superior qualities and divine favor.
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