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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1966
Page
2
The Sidney Telegraph notes it is Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper founded in 1873 and serves Cheyenne County as the official publication. It lists Associated Press association, Nebraska Press Association membership, and publication schedule Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from The Telegraph Printing Co. in Sidney Nebraska.
The piece contrasts Alliance and Kimball Chamber outcomes with Sidney and Ogallala. Alliance membership dropped from 300 in 1965 to 201 this year, and only 74 of 201 members replied to a policy questionnaire. Kimball fared better when oil boom times boosted business, but slumps hurt the Chamber. Ogallala enjoys strong commerce and cheerful mood, while Sidney recalls earlier prosperity from the 1940s to 1960s. The note also praises Nebraska Educational Television, anticipates adding it to Sidney’s cable system, and argues educational TV can offer a needed change from commercial fare.
District of Southern California and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power with two large private utilities would oversee a massive desalination project costing about 445 million dollars. Kuchel’s measure would authorize federal agencies to provide 72 million of that. The project aims to advance desalting tech beyond local needs, signaling a future national role for desalination as water challenges grow nationwide.
An essay explores how sports shape ambition and character, noting coaching pressures and the rise of money in athletics. It contrasts winners and losers, praises skilled mentors, and laments a culture fixated on trophies while imagining personal heroics. It ends with reflections on ordinary people and the urge to pray.
The piece argues against a universal retirement age for lawmakers, noting incumbency and seniority aid effectiveness. It cites 81 year old Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr. and 35-year-old Mrs. Margaret Heckler as contrasts in discussing whether long tenure benefits constituents. It urges addressing the issue of aging in Congress as legislative complexity grows.
A proposed giant sea water conversion plant to be built on a man made island off Orange County California would produce about 150 million gallons of fresh water daily, enough for major cities like Boston or San Francisco. Senator Kuchel backs federal support arguing it would double global salt water conversion capacity and also generate substantial nuclear-powered electricity through reactors proposed by the Metropolitan Water.
Editorial notes mid October poll by World Herald on proposed Nebraska constitutional amendment banning state property taxes. Among those decided, most would vote against the amendment, but undecided voters range 40 to 51 percent. Authors argue voters will think, not automatically reject tax measures, and caution a constitutional padlock on one tax while others rise.
President Johnson proposed suspending the 7 percent investment tax credit to rebalance the economy. Farmers would still receive a tax write-off of 1050 by investing in new equipment, aiming to boost production. Critics warn it sets a precedent and may cause capital overextension or lingering surpluses, risking broader economic stability.
The National Observer argues that critics of cutting federal spending claim states and communities cannot cover essential programs. President Johnson challenged this view by calling governors to join the inflation fight and urging reduced state spending and cutbacks on state financed programs.
Navy Secretary Paul H. Nitze told the Radio Television News Directors Association in Chicago that live television coverage of bombing strikes against Communist targets in Vietnam could be technically feasible from a Seventh Fleet carrier in the South China Sea. He cautioned about serious questions but believed the public would benefit from seeing events unfold.
The Nebraska Safety Council urges driver reexamination every four years and annual vehicle inspections at state-approved private garages. It backs raising license age to 18, harsher penalties for repeat offenses, and driver retraining. Legislators consider a Nebraska Bureau of Investigation under the Justice Department.
A Sidney reader urges local merchants to attract all potential customers, noting a Sterling Colorado family chose lower priced brands over Sidney stores. The letter backs fair advertising and suggests merchant cooperation to address perceived shopper loss and retain trade in Sidney.
An advertisement invites readers to visit The Sidney Telegraph at 830 Lith Ave for all printing needs. The notice emphasizes one stop shopping for printing services and materials.
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