Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Note
The Sidney Telegraph, Western Nebraska's oldest paper since 1873, is the official Cheyenne County publication. It is published every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by The Telegraph Printing Co. in Sidney Nebraska with Associated Press and Nebraska Press Association membership.
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Stepchild gets more say than blood relative on I80 plan
A Nebraska reader recalls pressing for a straight I80 split at the Big Springs interchange to Colorado, only for the federal Bureau of Public Roads to veto within 24 hours. The piece questions highway equity, cites Sen Hruska and Rep Curtis, and ends asking why 180S is favored over 180.
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Gibraltar referendum reaffirms British status by landslide
The Gibraltar vote shows 99 percent favoring continuing under British rule, despite Spain and the UN committee lacking recognition. The result strengthens Britain’s negotiating position, while fears over civil and religious liberties under potential Spanish control persist among residents.
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Nebraska editors note growth in western agricultural research
As Other Editors See It discusses encouraging developments in agricultural research in western Nebraska and the Platte Valley to strengthen University of Nebraska programs. Reorganization of Scotts Bluff Station to include Northwest and High Plains labs at Alliance and Sidney is proposed alongside active work at the North Platte Station. Nebrasksa Stock Growers Assn. members are urged to back a research ranch aligning with North Platte Station plans.
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United Front for Farmers Grows Across Groups
The Nebraska State Grange leads a push for coordinated farm action to control marketing and gain better prices. Farm Bureau NFO and wheat groups back delaying production to lift prices, seeking a united front though achieving consensus on methods remains tough. Reprinted from The Lincoln Journal.
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Plan to Offer Local College Agriculture Credits Near Home
The Lincoln Star reports a plan enabling students in nearby areas to earn their first agriculture credits at a local college, with a pathway to transfer to Lincoln for final years. The idea notes about 300 students leaving yearly for education in neighboring states and cites strong local researchers and educators at nearby Stations.
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Obliterate Custer in TV show accused of distortion
Keith County News protests a TV program titled Custer calling it historical distortion. It argues Custer should remain in history books not on screen, praising Indians and warning sponsors and the network for bad taste and profiteering from his name.
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Safety upgrades planned for Interstate highways
Nebraska joins 11 states with the U S Bureau of Public Roads to add safety features to the four lane Interstate system. Breakaway signs wider overhaul signs and redesigned guard rails aim to divert cars from roadside obstacles, reducing hazards even with minimal traffic.
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A Penny Saved Governor Tiemann Skips Conference
The Nebraska governor, Torbert Tiemann, will save taxpayers 3500 by not attending the governors conference in the Virgin Islands. The editorial argues the action is political flimflam and suggests the state could better benefit from the time spent seeking new industry.
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Modifications to Big Springs I 80 Interchange
The Bureau of Public Roads approved changes to the Big Springs Interstate 80 interchange. The published drawings show only a new third lane on the approach to the gore and a two lane split as the highway curves west toward the Panhandle and Wyoming. Overall the alignment remains a straight path toward Colorado, despite objectors and state officials seeking alterations.
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Eligibility for H S deferment after turning 24
The guidance notes that turning 24 before college entry disqualifies a H S student deferment as of July 6, 1967. A 24th birthday at induction means no H S deferment, but a full-time undergraduate status may qualify for I S classification until the end of the academic year. BOOST NEBRASKA!
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Conservation Emphasis For 1968 ACP Announced By Freeman
Secretary of Agriculture Or ville L Freeman outlines the 1968 Agricultural Conservation Program focusing on setting goals and improving multi purpose use of soil water and woodland. Hans O Jensen notes increased emphasis on aiding family farms and public responsibility to sustain farm land and resources for future generations. ACP funds conservation on over 2 million farms by sharing costs to boost outputs and environmental benefits.
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Terry Carpenter switches again to Republican in Nebraska Panhandle
In Scottsbluff Nebraska politician Terry Carpenter formerly Democrat and then Republican has become a Republican again. He would not confirm plans to seek party office in the May 14 primary and declined to name a preferred Republican presidential candidate. He did say he is currently favorably inclined toward Ronald Reagan.
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Walter Siverly dies at 80 in Kimball Nebraska
Walter H. Siverly 80 of Kimball died Saturday evening at Kimball Hospital. Born May 6, 1887, in Hamilton County he married Ella Rowedder in 1914. A railroad worker with Union Pacific he lived in Carrol Lodgepole Broadwater Bushnell and Kimball. Survived by wife three sons Harold LeRoy Alvin three daughters ten grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services at Allen Funeral Home Kimball.
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Phone Relay Stations In Nebraska And Regina Route
American Telephone and Telegraph Co announces radio relay stations as part of the Bell System long distance network. The Dalton site, two and a half miles west of Dalton Nebraska, will feature a 1200 square foot precast concrete building on a poured foundation and a 125 foot tower to be erected in December. Construction begins this month. An Angora site and other relays on the Regina Canada Sutherland Neb route are planned.
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Alliance names Hilary J Lassek welfare director
Hilary J Lassek, 28, moves from Lincoln to Alliance to take Box Butte County Welfare Director post long held by retiring Mrs Warren Maxwell. Maxwell stays two weeks to train successor after resigning last January. Lassek is a University of Nebraska alum 1964 BA humanities veteran with overseas service in Germany and a Red Cross worker at Bien Hoa Vietnam. He spent the past year with the Lincoln Job Corps Center.
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Chadron Airport Reopens With Frontier Jet Service
Chadron Municipal Airport reopened after renovations expanding to a 6,000 foot runway. Frontier’s 580 jet propeller plane inaugurates daily Convair service with northbound flights at 12:36 p.m. and southbound at 2:46 p.m. DC-3s also operate two additional daily runs. A ribbon cutting honored the occasion with Frontier officials and Chadron officials present.
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Angus Tour Planned For Three Days In Nebraska
A three day Angus tour sponsored by Northwest Nebraska Angus Association and Cherry County Angus Association will begin Wednesday September 20 at Hay Springs. The route runs north from Hay Springs to Mission and White River, S C, north of Valentine, marking the first year the tour is jointly sponsored and extended from a one day event.
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Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
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Letter Box Debates over Big Springs junction rise
A Sidney Telegraph reader laments delays and alleged double talk by the State Engineer regarding the Big Springs junction and interstate plans. The letter accuses officials of bias against western Nebraska, calls for Bureau of Public Roads scrutiny, and offers to testify at hearings. It also includes a感谢 to Gordon's Wrecking Service for parade float support.
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