Editorial page of Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper
The Sidney Telegraph, established in 1873 and an AP associate, serves Cheyenne County Nebraska. Published three times weekly by The Telegraph Printing Co. at 830 11th Ave Sidney. This page presents editorials and local commentary reflecting community concerns and regional issues.
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Western
Nebraska
Associated Press
Nebraska Press Alsn
Cheyenne County
Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
11Th Ave
Sidney
Supercommercial TV raises threat to commercial advertising
Nebraska Broadcasters Association members in Sidney should study an editorial in Broadcasting Magazine Sept 18 titled Supercommercial TV. It argues McCall's Patterns uses public service grants to gain hundreds of hours of TV exposure via National Educational Television stations for home sewing instruction. It claims this blurs lines between education and commerce, urging regulation to prevent private enterprise from being disadvantaged.
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Nebraska Broadcasters Assn
Sidney
Broadcasting Magazine
McCall’s
Broadcasting
McCall's
ETV
A Year Of Controversy In Sidney
A year full of disputes and bitterness in Sidney yields signs of progress. Debates over the army ammunition depot, Western Nebraska Vocational Technical School, and the I-80 interchange with Big Springs reflect local tension with state and federal officials. Despite losses and disagreements, the community remains hopeful and committed to moving forward without lingering distrust.
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Sidney
Army
General Services Administration
Western Nebraska Vocational Technical School
Vo-Tedh School
State Department of Education
Big Springs
Way Is Cleared for Nationwide Farm Bargaining
Agricultural Secretary Orville Freeman backs a national plan for collective bargaining among farmers, praising the National Farm Organization and allied groups. He argues unity is needed to lift farm prices, noting urban pricing differs from farm realities and urging improved market income without resorting to strikes or government withdrawal.
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Orville Freeman
Omaha
Freeman
National Farm Organization
NFO
National Wheat Growers Assn
National Grange
Mr. Freeman
Letters to the editor prompt highway debate and thanks
Unsigned letters critique state highway plans favored by Governor Tiemann and Hosack, urging a new Panhandle road now to boost western Nebraska tourism and economy. A Fellow Far Western Nebraska Gentleman calls for state action amid perceived neglect and a reader thanks Sidney for campground amenities in a brief exchange.
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Panhandle
Tiemann
John Alves
Highway curve sparks calls for reform and ambulance depot
A Nebraska reader vents on Highway 19 bypass faults, noting deadly curve issues since July, urging ambulance services and wrecking depots on site. He criticizes state and federal highway bureaus for poor planning and excessive signage, citing wasted funds and dangerous conditions near Sidney and the Big Springs junction.
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Highway 19
Sidney
Big Springs
Foster Place
South Hill
Shade
Leon A. Lafler
Traveling salesmen seek peace with Hanoi misstep
Ashmore and Baggs met Ho Chi Minh and other North Vietnamese ministers believing they held a State Department franchise to pursue peace talks. They drafted a letter with Bundy proposing reciprocal restraint easing bombing cessation, a move contradicted by official Johnson policy. Rusk denied involvement, labeling the secret letter unsigned by government as nonbinding.
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Hanoi
State Department
Chi Minh
Harry Ashmore
The
Center For the Study of Democratic Institutions
Miami News
William C. Baggs
Center
North Vietnam
United States
Messrs Ashmore and
Baggs
William P. Bundy
Johnson
South Vietnam
Mr. Ashmore
Mr. Baggs
State Rusk
Rusk
Ashmore
Mr. Rusk
Messrs
Mr. Bundy
Omaha World Herald
Back slaps not best for choking victims
Nebraska Extension safety specialist Rollin Schnieder cautions against back slaps for choking as they can push the object deeper or cause it to shift. He advises calming the victim, lowering the head to aid coughing, and avoiding finger dislodgement when the object is at the back of the throat. If choking continues, seek medical care immediately. mouth to mouth breathing may help until aid arrives.
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State Board of Education
Allen P. Burkhardt
Norfolk
United Press International
Burkhardt
Association of Nebraska Taxpayers
Stand Board of Education
Grand Island Independent
Lincoln
Rollin Schnieder
University of Nebraska Extension
Schnieder
Civil Service eyes 3500+ federal positions in new exam
The U S Civil Service Commission will fill more than 3500 entry level openings across the General Accounting Office DoD and Internal Revenue Service among others. Starting salaries range from 6387 to 7303 with advancement prospects. eligibility hinges on education and experience plus scholastic achievement. College seniors and graduates may receive appointments pending required courses. Details and forms from LaVerne Couch at Sidney Post Office.
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Internal Revenue Agent
U.S. Civil Service Commission
General Accounting Office
Department of Defense
Internal Revenue Service
A. H. Sonntag
St. Louis
U. S. Civil Service Commission
LaVerne Couch
Sidney Post Office
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