Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Highlights Local News
The Sidney Telegraph serves Cheyenne County as Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper founded in 1873. The paper is published three times weekly by The Telegraph Printing Co. Inc. in Sidney Nebraska and is affiliated with The Associated Press and the Nebraska Press Association.
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Canada Edges Toward Backing Nuclear Arms Policy
Canadian politics edge toward a Pearson led government as Diefenbaker is likely to exit. A Liberal minority government may push for NATO and United States defense ties, despite mixed party sentiment against nuclear weapons.
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Lester Pearson
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Southern civic group urges patience on integration
A southern state civic organization argues that integration troubles would ease if northern Blacks and whites stay at home and let the south work out its own integrating difficulties. It contends the south has had a century to integrate with little progress and that northern sympathy is not enough to solve the problem.
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Poor Training Tools in Vocational Education Reform
The article argues that under the 1962 Manpower Development and Training Act the retraining effort is hampered by underfunded and outdated vocational schools. It calls for a national skills inventory and a vigorous upgrade of programs to reflect modern job needs, noting misallocation of funds to farming training.
Navy Denies Thresher Debacle Fueled by Shipyard Rumor
Opinion asserts the United States Navy resisted admitting a mistake after the Thresher disaster. It notes doubts about whether the sub was ready for its Atlantic tests and reports that twenty two more submarines like the Thresher will be built. The piece predicts a likely court inquiry will whitewash negligence.
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Why Ask Questions About Nebraskans Budget Beliefs
The passage argues Nebraskans favor balanced budgets pay as you go governance and conservative politics with less foreign aid reliance on individual initiative. It asserts belief in a sound dollar anti Communist stance and marriage sanctity making polls unnecessary. It questions the value of public opinion surveys in light of presumed known views.
Old West Comes Alive Across the Southwest in Modern Attractions
The Lincoln Star notes the rise of western theme experiences from Six Flags near Dallas Fort Worth to Phoenix and Tombstone Arizona. Tourists can witness recreated gunfights fakery train robberies and frontier relics with artificial blood and live reenactments.
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Six Flags
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Fort Robinson
Sidney
Golf Gains Statute As Community Asset
Ogallala benefits from grass greens at the Ogallala Country Club boosting membership and play in 1962. Planned clubhouse work would provide rest rooms showers storage club room pro shop and golf cart facilities. The project is pitched as a substantial community asset needing support.
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Keith County News
Ogallala Country Club
Ogallala
Only People Want This Bill in Nebraska Legislature
Senator Clifton Foster predicted LB112 would be killed in committee as critics argued a partisan legislature would threaten Nebraska’s nonpartisan system. The Government and Military Affairs Committee initially favored bringing the bill to floor, then reversed to kill it 5-2 amid GOP and Democratic opposition.
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Robert Denney
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Republican Women’s Federation of Nebraska
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Onehouse
Picayune
Not Callous To Needs: Social Security Health Care Debate
A Port Huron Times Herald letter argues critics of Social Security health care proposals are not callous to elderly needs. The author likens the Administration plan to brain surgery with an axe rather than a scalpel, urging careful consideration of medical policy.
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Dear Folks from Frances Craig A breezy note on life and travel
Dear Folks recalls a windy day at the American National Bank Drive In in Sidney as two windows shatter and a look at a campus course in mental health at Sterling Junior College. The writer reviews the Academy Awards and TV Guide Awards, praises Ethel Merman, and notes a family trip to North Platte with Bradley and Packie enjoying Frontier Airlines with a frontrow view and pilot introductions.
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American National Bank
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Sidney
Greeley
Sterling Tunior College
Ethel Merman
Genuus
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Richard Chamberlain
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Frontier
North Platte
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Packie
Tow truck owner promotes service with bold sign
A Nogales, Arizona tow truck owner uses the tail gate of a service truck to advertise his business. The sign invites potential customers to summon the tow truck for their next blowout.
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West Indies Federation Formed by 19 Island Colonies
In 1938 nineteen island colonies united to form the West Indies Federation, a political union aimed at regional self governance and cooperation across the Caribbean. The coalition brought together diverse territories under a shared framework to advance economic and political collaboration.
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Chappell Juniors Plan Seat Belt Campaign for 1963
The Chappell Junior Chamber of Commerce approved a seat belt campaign in their regular meeting. Belts, capable of 6000 pound test weight, are nylon with steel buckles and monogrammed and on sale at Bower Service Station on April 6 and sold April 7 13 20 and 21. Larry Rahe elected president with Barton Reichman Reichman Dayton as secretary treasurer Gar finer Tenz Freman and Arnold Johnson named to director roles.
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Chappell Junior Chamber of Commerce
Bower
Larry Rahe
Barton
Dayton Reichman
Bob Garfiner
Darrell Tenz
Pesident
Bo Freman
Arnold Johnson
Nebraska High School Rodeo Queen Entries Close May 15
Entries for the Nebraska High School Rodeo queen contest in Harrison must be filed by May 15 with June 1 closing for all other entries. Rodeo runs June 6–9 in Harrison with six performances and finals for the top 10 in each event on June 9 afternoon. Hollenbeck Brothers of Long Pine provide stock. all-around saddle by John R Jordan. all-around cowgirl saddle by Abbot Banks.
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Kimball to Sell Carpenters Office Equipment to Kimball firm
Mrs. Wilma Carpenter announces the sale of Carpenters Office Equipment of Scottsbluff to Western Office Supply of Kimball. The store will keep its name and staff. Kenneth Casey Clinger remains manager and will relocate to Gering with his family. Tom Southard joins the Kimball staff as Mrs. Carpenter retires after over 20 years in business and plans to move to Florida.
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Wilma Carpenter
Kenneth ‘Casey” Clinger
Gering
Tom Southard
Chappell Lions Sell Brooms for Sight Conservation
The Chappell Lions Club launches a second year broom sale to fund eye surgery cornea transplants glasses and eye treatment for those unable to pay. Broom making provides work for the blind, benefiting many with renewed sight.
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Essay challenges half interest in Pepsi-Cola bottling firm
Edward Essay asks Nebraska Supreme Court to overturn Box Butte District Court ruling that his mother Martha Essay owns half of the Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Alliance. The district decision followed Martha Essay’s action to invoke the suit.
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Pushy Parents and a Fat Dancer in a Childhood Fable
A reflective tale recalls a fat neighbor girl pushed by her mother to be a toe dancer and the narrator with allergies who faced a different path. Both endure judgment and misunderstanding, finding resilience as they grow into normal adults despite parental pressure.
Ownership Dispute Over Alliance Bottling Firms Reaches Supreme Court
Martha Essay challenged a putative agreement allegedly granting her mother a half share in Alliance Pepsi Cola Bottling Co and Standard Bottling Co. The brief argues the agreement is invalid or that the partnership ended by its own terms. The Box Butte District Court under Judge A W Crites mostly ruled for Martha Essay, prompting the Supreme Court appeal.
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Chadron to Rapid City Bus Service Set to Start
Black Hills Stage Lines of Norfolk will begin through bus service to Chadron and Northwest Nebraska on May 6 with a run to Rapid City. Terminals open May 7 after earlier plans to cover Omaha to Rapid City were delayed by terminal arrangements.
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Chadron
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Black Hills Stage Lines, Inc
Norfolk
Doyle Busskohl
Busskohl
Black Hills Stage Lines
Rapid City
Omaha
Igor Sikorsky Demonstrated First Practical Helicopter
Igor Sikorsky unveiled the first practical helicopter in the United States during 1999, marking a milestone in aviation history and aircraft design.
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flood control dams dot morrill county
Morrill County farmers have installed 15 flood control dams in two years with 10 more planned. The effort aligns with progress in the Gering Valley watershed project. The Wildhorse Watershed north of Bayard has one district and three structures planned, including completed erosion control dam north east of Bayard.
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