Narrowing A Loophole In Oil Depletion Tax
The Johnson administration moves to tighten the oil and gas depletion allowance amid industry opposition. Treasury and IRS proposals aim to curb billions in tax benefits, drawing praise from Sen. Proxmire while facing heat in oil regions. The outcome could affect risk taking to find new reserves.
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Denial Of Free Speech In Presidential Campaign
The piece denounces systematic heckling of Vice President Humphrey across the campaign trail as a violation of open debate. It condemns protesters who shout down speakers including Rusk McNamara and Hershey, arguing such interruptions undermine democracy and the electorate's duty to judge candidates.
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Hire the Handicapped
October highlights the need to hire handicapped individuals who are reliable and productive yet many remain unemployed. Government pensions help, but fail to provide pride and dignity found in work, as National Hire The Handicapped Week urges rehabilitation and equal opportunity for all citizens.
Integration Gap in South Holland Schools Faces Limits
A federal desegregation plan in the South Holland area shows uneven enrollment this fall. Of the predicted 2,850 students only 2,564 attended, with most absentees now in white attendance at parochial and private schools. The pattern illustrates national concerns over racial integration and equal opportunity.
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South Holland
Chicago
Farm groups clash over marketing and prices in Nebraska letters
Readers defend the National Farmers Organization arguing it can raise farm prices through collective bargaining. They cite 665 000 hogs marketed under contract with minimum price guarantees and large cattle sales, urging wheat growers to join for better prices amid drought risk.
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Sidney
National Newspaper Week Message Examines The Written Word
A 1968 tone editorial urges newspapers to embrace competition from TV news, defend the permanence of the written word, and stress accuracy, responsibility, and public trust as vital to history. It celebrates editors, publishers, and journalists shaping history through informed reporting and catchy headlines.
Forty Years Of Politics Haven't Solved Farm Problems
Editor's Note by Bernie Camp argues that long running farm price support programs failed to aid small farmers. He critiques political overspending, production controls, and the cheap food appeal, noting farmers adapted with more inputs and nature responded, while price supports extended to 1970. He suggests cutting back broader agricultural services.
Protein Decline In Wheat Still Is Big Problem
Nebraska state agricultural statistics show about 54 percent of this year’s wheat, roughly 55 million bushels, will have a protein content of 12 percent or higher. Last year nearly 70 percent reached that level. Northeast Nebraska has the highest average protein. northwest the lowest. Average test weights range from 60.6 pounds in the central district to 62.3 in the southeast. About 63 percent weighed 62.0 pounds or more. In Louisville, seventh graders were told to write essays on future occupations. one boy aims to be a dentist like his father, hoping his equipment is paid for by then.
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NFO
Lincoln
Nebraska
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Louisville
Parents blamed for youth gun use in Wisconsin
In Prairie DuChien Wisconsin the Courier-Press argues parental fault for youths ages 12 to 18 taking guns into the hills to shoot. It cites Wisconsin Reckless Conduct laws and warns of fines up to 200 dollars or six months imprisonment for careless use. Authorities note youngsters have long roamed hills and waterways, but current generation shows recklessness with firearms.
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Crawford County Sheriffs
Wisconsin
Valley Expressway debate shapes Nebraska expressway plans
Charles Greenlee notes Nebraska eyes expressways with two main options from Ogallala toward the North Platte valley to Wyoming and I 25. The state DOT favors a North Platte valley route with Sidney to Bridgeport or Ogallala to the northwest. Valley towns push for the diagonal route to better serve eastern and western Nebraskans and connect with I 25.
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Nebraska Highway Advisory Commission
Scottsbluff
State Department of Roads
North Platte Valley
Sidney
Bridgeport
Garden County
Lewellen
Broadwater
Henry
Dalton
Gurley
Alliance
Charles Greenlee
Garden County News
New Record Budget Demands Surge in Nebraska Agencies
State agencies including Peru State College Kearney State College and Chadron State College seek multi million dollar increases for the 1968 69 biennium with the Health Department also doubling its request. Officials warn spending vigor exceeds prior approvals prompting calls for state planning and fiscal restraint.
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Kearney State College
Chadron State College
State Board of Health
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Scottsbluff Star-Herald
Battle Of The Sexes In Shipboard Hiring
The National Maritime Union sent five men to waitress roles and two women to waiter posts on an ocean liner after three shipping lines offered seven openings. Employers refused all seven, citing lodging limits, and the union filed sex discrimination charges. An arbitrator now handles the dispute amid broader calls for a legislative overhaul.
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National Maritime Union
Omaha World Herald
Agriculture Drives Lower Food Costs and Consumer Share
Agriculture's progress cut food costs relative to income lowering inflation pressure. U S consumers spent 17.7 percent of disposable income on food last year, with most for marketing and services. Farmers received about 5 percent of disposable income.
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