Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Note on Oldest Nebraska Paper
The Sidney Telegraph, founded in 1873, is Western Nebraska’s oldest newspaper and the official paper for Cheyenne County. It publishes Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from The Telegraph Printing Co. in Sidney Nebraska and is an associate AP member within the Nebraska Press Association.
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Solid Step Forward in Cheyenne County Road Build
The new paved road south of Gurley links U S 385 with The Egging Co plant and promises all year driving for farmers and residents. Cheyenne County Commissioners William Smith Albert Fenske and Douglas Boyd are praised for building a safe, durable farm to market route and setting a pattern for future county road projects. Carl Olson is also thanked for early support, reflecting stable fiscally sound county government.
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Egging Co
Cheyenne County
William Smith
Potter
Albert Fenske
Sundl
Douglas Boyd
Sidney
Carl Olson
Court House
Nebraska tax rule hurts small taxpayers emphasis on common sense
The piece urges Nebraska tax administrators to apply mercy to small returns and avoid $25 penalties for tardy or minor errors, noting early enforcement flaws in a new sales tax. It argues quarterly payments for small filers and calls for practical admin practice. It also discusses UNICEF’s Ethiopia food aid and social security concerns.
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Sidney
Why Farm Prices Cannot Be Raised Without Upsetting the Nation
A reader questions why farm commodity prices cannot rise substantially without harming the economy. The letter argues for a sound market base for farm products, criticizes prices below production cost, and urges prioritizing the farmer over foreign producers, noting concern over living costs and international agreements.
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Department of Agriculture
Nebraska School Aid Faces Fate as Tax Relief Hopes Dim
Nebraska’s new state aid to schools may be doomed before it starts as educators and school boards weigh its impact. Experts warn property tax relief is unlikely at first since initial funding covers only 25 million of an estimated 67 million annual goal. About 10 million offsets existing taxes on household goods, leaving 15 million to be distributed, with any relief competing with higher education costs.
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Nebraska
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Newspapermen Don't Make News They Just Report It
Bernie Camp argues that news covers the unusual, not moral judgments. Reporters gather facts and leave judgments to readers, noting that censorship would curb access to all news, including what some call undesirable.
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Congress
Washington
Lincoln
Nebraska School Aid Plan Faces Tax Relief Pressure
The Legislature links aid eligibility to modest per pupil cost limits and warns further cuts if local taxes fail to deliver relief. Sen Jerome Warner argues tight controls may widen if taxpayers are dissatisfied, while supporters urge acceptance and expansion of the program in 1969.
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Jerome Warner
Waverly
Nebraska
Lincoln Journal
Road surfacing critique in Cheyenne County letter to editor
Leon A. Lafler criticizes Cheyenne County road work referencing a 4 1/2 mile Egging road project. He argues current county boards waste funds, notes 100000 cost versus 35000 prior prep, questions experiment claims and urges highway bureau oversight.
Ex Priest Sees Revolution Needed for Church Modern Age
Charles Davis former English Catholic theologian and ex priest argues in his Harper & Row book A Question of Conscience that the Roman Catholic Church must undergo a revolution to modernize. He contends the church’s structure stifles social involvement and clings to antiquated language.
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New York
Charles Davis
Harper & Row
Buffalo Auction Brings High Bids in Nebraska
At Valentine Nebraska a U S Fish and Wildlife Service sale of two buffalo drew buyers who valued the pair at as much as 925 dollars. The animals will join breeding herds after the public auction with prairies and distant South Dakota in the background.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
South Dakota
Across and Down Word Puzzle Clues List
A compact set of crossword style clues with across and down entries including female lobster rope fiber and many other definitions across 1 4 8 11 12 13 14 16 18 19 20 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 38 41 42 44 45 46 47 and down 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 29 30 32 33 35 36 37 38 39 43 49 with clues like chapeau self importance relative twilight and more.
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Nebraska highway study gains support despite commission doubt
Nebraska officials generally support the manage ment phase of a major highway study while voicing concern over a proposal to abolish the State Highway Advisory Commission and create a nine member Roads Department management panel. Gov. Tiemann backs long range planning and questions replacement for the commission. The study calls for six year planning, deputy directors, and a senatorial committee between the highway department and Legislature.
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Melvin Paul
Statehouse
Lincoln
Nebraska
State Highway Advisory Commission
Roads Department
Norbert T. Tiemann
Tiemann
Jules W. Burbach
Crofton
John W. Hossack
Jerome Warner
Waverly
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Highway Department
Hossack
Nebraska hunters set record antelope success rate in 1967 season
Rifle antelope hunters in Nebraska achieved an 87 percent success rate during the 1967 season with more than 1,400 of 1,625 licensed hunters taking antelope. Pheasant shooting hours run from half an hour before sunrise to sunset.
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