Sidney Telegraph editorial page overview
The Sidney Telegraph, Cheyenne County’s official newspaper, publishes Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. It bills itself as Western Nebraska’s oldest paper, founded in 1873, and is an associate member of the Associated Press and a Nebraska Press Association member.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska Press Assn
Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
11Th Ave
Sidney
Nebraska
Western Nebraska
The
Associated Press
Optimism Rises in Sidney With Development and New Jobs
Sidney shows signs of revival as area development programs with Wheatbelt Public Power District spark diversification for on farm jobs. safflower growth, Western Nebraska Express Co. freight permit, Hometown Products expansion, and a reopened Sidney Beef Co. plant signal growing opportunities. A revived sale barn and California investment add to hopes for steady employment and stronger trade, urging local citizens to unite for sustained progress.
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Sidney
Wheatbelt
Nebraska
ICC
Western Nebraska Express Co
Denver
WNX
Homtown Products, Inc
Afeway
Safeway
Homaid
California
Sidney Beef Co
Peaceful Atom Still Opens Nuclear Power Paths
Dr C Rog ers McCullough, former AEC expert, spoke at a national muni cipal law officers meeting about small unmanned underground nuclear plants that would store heat underground and need annual attendance. He noted such plants are not imminent and that large plants still struggle to beat fossil fuel costs, but the potential for peaceful nuclear power remains.
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C. Rogers McCullough
Atomic Energy Commission
McCullough
Goodbye Fins A 1962 car fins trend ends
A 1962 automobile trend shows the tail fin styling fading from most models. The once ubiquitous chrome fins are largely gone with only a few stubbed remnants on some makes. The shift ends the flamboyant era that once drove cartoonists to exaggerate the design.
Rights to work preserved as unions debate continues
A newspaper editorial defends right to work and opposes compulsory agency shop rules. It notes the Kansas ruling upholding right-to-work and warns future Supreme Court vacancies could alter the balance. The piece stresses individual choice to join or not join unions or chambers of commerce.
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Chambers of Commerce
U. S. Supreme Court
Kansas
Nebraska
U.S
Indiana
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Kennedy
Supreme Court
Chamber of Commerce
A Two Way Street in Local Newspaper Support
The Catskill Mountain Star argues that a newspaper serves the public but relies on advertising for three quarters of its income. It urges sponsors to place ads when seeking free publicity, noting both advertisers and residents must support the paper with ads and subscriptions to keep the paper strong and local.
Hunt And Survive in Chadron Record Editorial
The Chadron Record urges safer hunting practices as deer dove quail and other game seasons begin. It lists common accident causes such as carrying loaded guns in cars and crossing fences and advises two hunter parties for deer and birds. A final rule stresses never pointing a gun at anyone to avoid tragedy.
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Dixie
Mid-West
Now The Cash Card A New Payment Idea From Alliance
A Washington DC promoter proposes a cash card to replace credit cards. Buyers purchase the card with cash and gain discounts at participating stores, claiming average credit charges cost families $132.40 yearly while paying cash could yield $187 in discounts. Retailers like the plan to cut credit overhead and cash handling. The idea faces American attachment to credit, so widespread adoption may take time.
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Alliance Daily Times Herald
Washington, D. C
On The Beach And Into The Cellar
Life Magazine editorials push for resumption of nuclear tests while Life also features a thoughtful analysis of sunburn dangers. The piece contrasts bold advocacy with cautionary health commentary in a single issue.
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Life Magazine
Life
Advertising and the loss of female mystery in modern life
A columnist laments advertising’s naked display of the female form, arguing it erodes mystery and gender balance. He traces shifts from taboo lingerie ads to full color depictions, notes dangers of distraction and morality debates, yet confesses ongoing appreciation of beauty and desire.
Across and Down Word Puzzle Clues
A mixed list of crossword style clues across and down with numbers and partial phrases for fish poles trudge condense moisture death notice not matched Scotch anger and more, plus corresponding down clues including Gypsy husband sash differentiates ardit etc.
Panhandle Mother by Betty Knicely in Big City Story
A Nebraskan traveler recalls Washington sights and history with awe and humor. She contrasts marble grandeur and federal tours with small town life in Sidney, Nebraska, expressing pride in home and identity. The narrative blends travel impressions, artifacts like an FBI target souvenir, and affection for Nebraska.
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Panhandle
Betty Knicely
Washington, D. C
Washington
America
United States
Ben Franklins
John Adameses
Alexander
Mount Vernon
Blair House
FBI
Elliot Ness
Nebraska
Sidney
World War II weapons scrap auction in Memphis
Twenty three weapon carriers costing the Army 2.25 million dollars in World War II were auctioned for about 900 dollars each. They were sold as scrap to four dealers who planned to salvage engines and transmissions for smelting.
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Memphis
Army
Rochester
Rochester Police Department
Safflower Industry in Sidney Urged to Save Local Economy
A Sidney reader urges the city to attract safflower processing plants, arguing the crop offers vast agricultural potential. He urges outreach to General Mills and P.W. Co to secure a plant, grow safflower, create local jobs, and keep value from leaving Cheyenne County.
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Sidney
Telegraph
Safflower
P.w.co
General Mills
Sitney
Cheyenne County
Four-State
P.V.O
Editor praise for Nebraska handicapped placement efforts
A letter from Earl Ahern of the Labor Department commends Sidney Telegraph for promoting National Employ the Physically Handicapped in Sidney Nebraska. It credits the editorial and promotions with fostering a favorable climate for placing handicapped individuals and notes the humanitarian and financial benefits. Also mentions outdoor cooks who char coal broiled frankfurters in aluminum, about 10 minutes.
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Sidney
Nebraska
National
Earl Ahern
Department of Labor Division of Employment
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Catskill Mountain
Chadron Record
New York Post
Elvertsing
United
Irish Lake
AP Newsfeatures
Mansfield
Ohio
Mansfield General Hospital
Nebr
Jack Lowe
Sidney, Near
Jack
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