Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Highlights Local Heritage
The Sidney Telegraph, founded in 1873 as Western Nebraska’s oldest newspaper, serves Cheyenne County as official county paper. Published Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from The Telegraph Printing Co. in Sidney Nebraska.
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Nebraska
the Associated Press
Nebraska Press Alsn
Cheyenne County
Sidney Telegraphs
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
11Th Ave
Sidney
Loss To Sidney As City Manager Coffey Resigns
Sidney loses City Manager Tom Coffey as he resigns to take a similar post in Ft. Collins Colorado after six and a half years of notably capable leadership. The writer lauds Coffey for businesslike, responsible administration and the Coffeys as fine citizens wishing them well in their new venture.
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Sidney
Tom Coffey
Ft. Collins
Colo
Coffey
Food aid debate fuels farm state resolve in 1960s letter page
The Kernels and Chaff letter column urges expanded U.S. food aid to fight hunger and stagnating production. Figures like Senator McGovern and Senator Mondale advocate larger programs while critics push back against foreign aid cuts. The piece links farming prowess to global influence and urges Nebraska readers to support aid efforts.
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U.S
Johnson
McGovern
South Dakota
Senate
Senator Mondale
Minnesota
Mondale
Congress
Nebraska
America
Nebraska grid law tested over public interest concerns
Ominous reports warn at least one public power district will use legal maneuvers to delay the statewide electric grid created by LB764 set to take effect July 1 1966. The piece urges court review of constitutionality while cautioning against deliberate delay to foil the will of the 1965 legislature. It also notes potential moves to empower the Nebraska Power Review Board if delays persist. A separate note discusses proposed tourist promotion funding models for Colorado and comparisons to Nebraska.
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Consumers Public Power District
Loup River Public Power District
Platte Valley
Nebraska Power Review Board
Regulatory State Power Commission
Nebraska
The
Lincoln Star
Morrison
Loup River
Shortage of diaper service workers sparks government training plan
The Labor Department will spend $141,854 to train 700 jobless workers in diaper service amid a shortage. An industry official notes few want to start at the bottom, while diaper wearers remain particular about service and diaper use.
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United States
Labor Department
North Platte Telegraph Bulletin
Defense Department
Carpenter
Sidney history notes span decades in local roundup
A compiled snippet covers events from 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 years ago. Topics include Dale Carnegie course start dates, theft at the American Legion, new school staff, Old Settlers Day leadership, Dalton Festival queen, DDT remarks, oil discovery near Craig Colorado, local politics, obituaries and county education finances, and changes in mail service and transportation.
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Dale Carnegie
Sidney American Legion Club
Sidney Public
Max Casey
Roger Eppley
George Hinn
John Nordell
Minnie Kelley
Bushnell
Old Settlers
Lodgepole
Delores Klinge
Dalton
Frontier Refining Company
Cheyenne
Wyo
M. H. Robineau
Sidney
Moffatt County
Colo
Craig
Butler
Miller
Washington
Frank Pavlat
Maryland
J. L. Tewell
Paul L. Martin
Jack H. Lowe
Across and Down Puzzle Clues Mixed With Names and Terms
A list of crossword style clues across and down with numbers and segments including names, abbreviations, colors, plants, and locales. The fragment presents a jumble of cryptic style hints such as Degrade, Turmeric, Pollen bearing organ, Adriatic wind, and Scot river alongside appears to be a puzzle page with missing answers.
Nebraska Education Board Tightens Standards for Schools
Nebraska state education leaders move toward stricter guidelines for both private parochial and public high schools. The State Board of Education adopted higher standards for unaccredited schools and plans to set minimum rules for roughly 1,900 rural elementary schools. Some small high schools may close if they cannot meet the new requirements, which cover teacher prep, course sequencing, libraries, and classroom offerings. The plan aims to improve student learning, with only light criticism from advocates.
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Melvin Paul
Statehouse
Lincoln
State Board of Education
Nebraska
Education Department
Frank Landis
Landis
Prison Cells Turned Darkroom For Miltenberg Club
In Miltenberg on Main West Germany the local photography club leased two prison cells as a darkroom after learning the facility is rarely full. The move followed negotiations with city authorities. The Telegraph Printing Co Inc advertised print editing services at 83 Fifth Avenue.
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Miltenberg-On-Main
West Germany
Letter to the Agnostic Probes Faith and Proof
The letter from Jim Phelps of Sidney argues with an agnostic about Christianity and eternal judgment, citing Hebrews and John 3 16 to defend belief. It contrasts faith with observable science and urges reliance on biblical verses for salvation.
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Jim Phelps
Sidney
Sharavathi Hydroelectric Project Shows PL 480 Impact
The Sharavathi Hydroelectric Project in India, funded in part by PL 480, is the largest such investment yet and aims to relieve the power shortage. It will add over one million kilowatts when all 10 generators are in operation in 1968 69, boosting Mysore’s output by 50 percent and energizing irrigation pumps to lift farm production. U S PL 480 funds will total 121 8 million of the 210 million project cost.
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India
Sharavathi
Mysore
U. S. PL
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Sidney Telegraph
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the Telegraph
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Wash
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Ray Spiker
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Ethel Lyngholm
Nebraska State Normal School
Charles Krueger
Otto Block
Cozad
Phoebe Panabaker
Presbyterian Church
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C. M. Wright
Mr. Wright
F. B. Johnson
F.S. Stowe
Knox
Tobin
International Bioscope Company
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Roland Gray
Wagner Brothers
L. A. Ganson
New Mexico
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Kile
Deadwood
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Dumas
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Friend
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Clear
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Scottsbluff
Rural Rehabilitation Corporation
State Education Department
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Sidney, Nebraska
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Nebraska Wheat Commission
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