Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Overview
The Sidney Telegraph, a Western Nebraska paper founded in 1873 and the official Cheyenne County newspaper, publishes editorials and notices three times weekly from Sidney Nebraska. It operates under The Telegraph Printing Co. Inc. with AP association and Nebraska Press membership.
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Western
Nebraska
Associated Press
Nebraska Press Alsn
Cheyenne County
Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
11Th Ave
Sidney
U Thant and the UN A Critical View of Its Failures
The piece argues U Thant may quit as UN secretary general reflecting a broader view that the United Nations has failed to restrain major powers. It criticizes U Thant’s perceived frustrations, veto power, Western European cooperation, and funding issues, urging resignation and questioning the UN’s value. The author cites U.S. wars since World War II and calls for a two way street in world diplomacy.
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U Thant
United Nations
United States
Europe
France
Mr. Thant
Anonymous Safety Experts Urged to Reveal Identities
Opinion piece questions the anonymity of national highway safety experts whose forecasts of holiday fatalities are cited by news agencies. The writer protests hidden authorities and demands disclosure to assign praise or blame. The column attacks Washington inflation efforts and accuses LBJ of contradictory fiscal rhetoric while predicting escalating airline strikes if concessions fail.
Inflation, marriage trends, and wartime policy critique
A dated editorial argues federal policy fuels inflation through wage hikes while wartime priorities and economy demand cuts. It cites Census Bureau projections on marriage age shifts postwar baby boom, predicting about half a million women delaying marriage and various social outcomes.
Letter Box Dear Editor: Western Nebraskans reflect on national turmoil
A Nebraska writer argues that sparsely populated western areas are insulated from Kennedy Johnson era reforms and social unrest. He warns that neglecting racial housing issues will touch all America, urging civic responsibility and unity with the creed I am my brother's keeper. Leon A. Lafler
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Nebraska
Kennedy
Johnson
Mason Dixon Line
America
Sidney
East St. Louis
Leon A, Lafler
Capitol News Secretary Of State Serves As People's Notary Public
George A. Meister of Columbus is the Democratic candidate for secretary of state in the November 8 election. Republican Frank Marsh of Lincoln seeks re election. The article outlines the duties and scope of the Nebraska secretary of state office including business filings, lobbyist registration, ballot administration, campaign finance reporting, and records management. It notes staff size, salaries, and additional roles such as civil defense and pardons board membership.
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Secretary of State
People’s Notary Public
Lincoln
Nebraska
Dean Rusk
Corporations and Elections
Nebraska Civil Defense Survival Plan
State Board of Equalization
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
George A. Meister
Columbus
Frank Marsh
Chance For Easier Life Is Challenge To Check Status
Nearing age 65 prompts many to review Social Security and Medicare benefits. Claire Schunemann urges proactive contact with local offices, noting Thursday evening access in Scottsbluff and the need to enroll three months before turning 65 to avoid delays or higher premiums. Hospital coverage begins at 65 with timely enrollment.
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Medicare
Claire W. Schunemann
Scottsbluff
Federal civilian payroll grows despite cutback study
Rep. Dave Martin noted in his weekly newsletter that 436 thousand civilians have been added to the Federal payroll since 1960. In July 2,785,129 civilians worked for Uncle Sam, up 47,082 from June, figures released by the Joint Committee on the Reduction of Non-Essential Federal Expenditures. He said the committee has its work cut out and shows no progress yet. He vows to fight the trend as long as he serves.
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Dave Martin
Uncle Sam
Joint Committee
Crossword Clues Puzzle Fill In Answers
A list of across and down clues with partial words and misspellings for a cryptic style crossword. The grid references include color of cafe au lait, hooded cloak, constellations, and various common nouns, verbs, and descriptors to solve.
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Cafe Au Lait
End rolls of newsprint for sale at Sidney Telegraph
End rolls of newsprint offered for sale at 25 cents each or 5 for $1.00. Ideal as picnic table cover or paint drop cloth. Visit The Sidney Telegraph office at 5639 1lth Ave for sales books or other office forms.
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Veterans remain personally liable on GI loans after sale
Nebraska veterans who bought homes with GI loans are reminded they stay personally liable for notes and mortgages until full payment or VA release. VA official Charles St J Chubb warns against accepting offers to cover back payments and urges contacting the mortgage holder or VA Loan Guaranty Division before transferring property interests. He notes VA guarantees and direct loans in Nebraska and emphasizes the veteran’s ongoing responsibility if another payer cannot cover the debt.
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Nebraska
Charles St. J. Chubb
Lincoln
Chubb
Wheat Research Pays Dividends in Nebraska
Dean E Frolik of the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture and Home Economics says Nebraska earned more than six dollars in wheat income for every dollar of state tax spending on wheat research in 1966. About 24 million of an estimated 217 million in wheat income credited to five new varieties from the university breeders Drs John Schmidt and Virgil Johnson. The state tax budget for wheat work at the university this year was about 40 090 dollars.
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E. F. Frolik
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture and Home Economics
Nebraska
John Schmidt
Virgil Johnson
Frolik
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