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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1961
Page
14
Dick Cory brother of Dr Max Cory was named a chemistry scholar at Colorado State College in Greeley this summer. He will receive National Science Foundation support covering fees travel and other reimbursements totaling over 775 dollars.
March and April moisture improved the Sidney area's prospects after a dry winter. Government observer Dave Ells cited 5.50 inches of precipitation since October 1, with more at the Sidney airport. Despite relief, farmers warn that subsoil moisture remains low and six to eight weeks of rain are needed for spring crops to mature.
Cheyenne County savings bond sales totaled 66625 last month, raising the first quarter to 349421, 28 percent of the 1961 county quota. Bond chairman H G Spearow notes extended Series E bonds offer a 3 3/4 percent annual rate, encouraging long holders to keep bonds for another decade for higher value.
An Ardmore Oklahoma bookstore robbery yielded only a single item a heavy dictionary valued at 40 dollars. The thief reportedly used a hike to reach the store and carried away the 25 pound book.
Lawrence Dyer was indicted in Amarillo on charges of violating the Dyer Act, which makes it a crime to receive or conceal a stolen vehicle in interstate commerce. The case centers on alleged interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle.
The Burlington Railroad seeks reduced freight rates on wheat shipped from Nebraska and Colorado to Gulf Coast points. Producers Transportation Committee members say lowered rates would boost Nebraska wheat competitiveness against other regions, with emergency action proposed to apply to the 1961 crop. Reductions would lower Lincoln from 68 1/2c to 60c per hundredweight and cut multiple cities’ rates accordingly.
National Library Week runs April 16 to 22, 1961. Reading enriches the mind and spirit and increases knowledge. Use and support your library year round and build a home library. For a fuller, richer life read.
The will of John H Caywood, who died January 1 1961 at Broken Bow, Nebraska, was declared valid by District Judge Clarence Beck overruling contest. Memorial Hospital of Sidney stands to receive a portion, with about $20 000 bequests to the hospital and Memorial Rest Home. The estate faces delayed closure due to a note payable in 1964. Court orders show a waiver of a jury and probate validation with the will admitted.
Hi Plains Airways owner C E Watts seeks Civil Aeronautics Board approval to serve Sidney and other Kansas Colorado Nebraska towns with a smaller twin engine Aero-Commander service. He argues Frontier Air Lines may discontinue and CAB recognizes small cities need economical, frequent service. Watts requests speedy hearing and citizen letters of support.
Government figures show the combined social security trust funds rose by over 500 million dollars in 1960, totaling more than 22.5 billion. The number of monthly beneficiaries exceeds the entire 1830 U S population, with continued growth expected for 50 to 75 years. Taxes will rise in 1963 1966 and 1969 to cover payments.
Nebraska hard red winter wheat furnishes 55 percent of flour for a new bread set to go on sale in Belgium. Richard Lewis of the Nebraska Wheat Commission notes a promotional agreement with Great Plains Wheat and the National League of Belgian Bakers. Theodore Fiedler in Rotterdam says the loaf, wrapped with a special design, will carry a wheat-identifying trade mark and be promoted across Belgium.
Senator Fleming of Sidney welcomes the Legislature approved redistricting plan as best for western Nebraskans. The plan, roughly along Route 8, may be altered if Congress reapportions Nebraska. Western senators oppose extending the Third District from the Wyoming line to the Missouri River.
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