Editorial Page overview from The Sidney Telegraph
The Sidney Telegraph is Cheyenne County's official newspaper with a long history since 1873. It is published on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays and is a winner of the Nebraska Press Association General Excellence Award.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska Press Asen
Sidney ‘Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
Lith Ave
Sidney
Neraska
Western
Nebraska
Associated Press
Nebraska Press Assn
Sentimental Journey on a Father's First Day at School
A father sends his young son to school and contemplates the vast possibilities ahead. He savors a rare moment of insight before daily duties pull him back into work and routine, leaving behind a fleeting pledge to learn and guide his child.
Pawns In The Congo Collide Over Independence Power
The Congo faces a turbulent transition as Belgian troops are replaced by a UN force in Katanga while lumumba Tshombe Nkrumah and Toure maneuver for influence. The Congolese people number about 13 million and are not yet ready to govern or build an economy.
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Congo
Katanga
United Nations
Britain
France
U.N
The Population Explosion Debate in American Thought
The piece argues that the United States faces a real population growth issue. It cites doubling of the population in the first half of the century and a 48 million rise from 1940 to 1960, warning growth could reach one billion by 2050 if trends continue.
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Asia
Latin America
United States
Return of Discoverer XIII Highlights Space Milestone
The Discoverer XIII capsule reentered after 17 orbits at 18000 mph, deployed a parachute and splashed down in the ocean to be recovered. The piece notes the achievement as a step toward human spaceflight, tracing humanity's ascent from caves to potential manned missions.
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Hawaii
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A compact listing of crossword clues across and down including Greedy person slander word of assent and many more with entries like India Indian artery nostril and common crossword terms such as parched thirsty and calumny. The puzzle also includes measurements and character clues typical of a vintage newspaper crossword page.
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Myself
Before You Leap into a Stock Scam Warns SEC
The SEC details a case of alleged fraud involving National Photocopy Inc a phantom company with a one dollar per share par value investors bought stock without any assets or real business. The piece cautions readers to beware high risk offerings and to avoid buying a pig in a poke.
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Securities and Exchange Commission
National Photocopy, Inc
National Photocopy
SEC
Dangerous Scheme Risks Unpledged Electors in South
The Louisiana Democratic organization backs Kennedy Johnson by a slim margin, while unpledged electors could trigger a House vote to decide the president. A deadlock would favor civil rights promises and push parties to unite, with few Southern states likely to adopt the plan. Tennessee rejected it. Texas may align with Johnson.
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Louisiana Democratic Organization
Kennedy - Johnson
House of Representatives
Kennedy
Nixon
Tennessee
Louisiana
Texas
Johnson
Back to School Week Sets Chadron Education Tone
The article honors the annual reopening of Chadron’s schools as a central event for the community. It notes Chadron’s unique education landscape with a city school system, a parochial school, and a state teacher college offering Kindergarten through college levels, making Chadron an educational hub in Western Nebraska.
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Chadron
Chadren
Nebraska
Bridgeport Lumber Co. manager to retire after 40 years
Bridgeport Lumber Co. yards head William F. Hamilton will retire effective September 1 after forty years in Bridgeport. He began 49 years and eight months ago at Curtis and other highline points. Robert L. Dugger will assume the manager role at the start of the month.
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Bridgeport
F. F
Fred) Hamilton
Bridgeport Lumber Co
Hamilton
Curtis
Robert L
Bob) Dugger
Hemingford WNUCC Meeting Seeks 275 Seats Sept 6
Hemingford Chamber director Allison Johnson notes strong interest for the Western Nebraska United Chambers of Commerce event in Hemingford on Sept 6. Dr. Kenneth McFarland, titled The Nation's Foremost Public Speaker, headlines returning to a prior local triumph. The WNUCC marks its 10th anniversary with 275 seats allocated across 35 member towns. tickets close Sept 1.
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WNUCC
Hemingford
W. Allison Johnson
Hemingford Chamber of Commerce
Nebraska United Chambers of Commerce
UNUCC
Kenneth McFarland
St. Bridget’s Hall
Aeschbacher to Speak on The Old West at Plains History Meeting
Dr William Aeschbacher director of the Nebraska State Historical Society will address the Plains Historical Society on August 27 at 2 pm at Mary Lynch School. His talk Where is the Old West will cover current West writing and Kimball County's place in western Nebraska. He holds posts with the Mississippi Valley Historical Association Truman Library Civil War Centennial and National Pony Express Centennial Association. His Hyannis childhood and cattle industry studies in the sandhills are noted.
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Kimball
William Aeschbacher
Nebraska State Historical Society
The
Plains Historical Society
Mary Lynch School
West
Kimball County
Nebraska
Aeschbacher
Mississippi Valley Historical Association
Truman Library
Registration At Chappell High For 1960 61
Devel County High School opens with registration for the 1960 61 school year. Principal James Robison will meet students and parents Aug 29 to Sept 2 from 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm on weekdays in the old building’s principal office. Kindergarten and elementary pupils have separate arrival points.
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Chappell Chappell
Devel County High School
James Robison
Chappell Elementary
W. M. Wiest
Oshkosh Industry Expands As Sealander Aligner Spreads
Oshkosh industrial activity surges as the Sealander Aligner gains momentum. Two dozen more employees added last week and expansion plans include moving manufacturing to Oshkosh with parts produced in Denver. Bell Laboratories in New York ordered a capacitor stud. Units placed in California Denver Chicago. an oil firm in California ordered 15 aligners for full system rollout. District distribution regions set: northwest Rocky Mountain California Nevada southeast north central and additional eastern districts under setup.
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Oshkosh
Bell Laboratories
New York
David ‘Townley
California
Denver
Chicago
Townley
Northwest
Rocky Mountain
California - Nevada
Southeast
North Central
Lewellen Garden County Fair Set For August
Lewellen will host the Garden County Fair August 25 to 28 with Summit rodeo stock, Mile Hi Amusement Co rides, and five carnival rides. Thursday entry day features a parade and evening activities. Friday hosts open horse races and 4 H sale. Saturday includes open barrel race and cow cutting events. RCA rodeo and dance. Sunday closes with horse show and square dance.
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Lewellen
Fair Board
Summit Rodeo
Mile Hi Amusement Co
Denver
RCA
Nebraska wheat prospects in Alliance visit by Hartman
U S Agricultural Attache James P Hartman, formerly of Longmont Colorado, toured Alliance last week with Senator George Gerdes and Nebraska Wheat Growers Assn leaders. They discussed expanding Ireland’s wheat market and rail freight rate cuts to 81 cents per 100 pounds to the West Coast to boost Nebraska sale prospects and noted Hartman’s prior posts in India Australia. Dinner host Gerdes and attendees Dr and Mrs William Colwell, Mr and Mrs Jack Manion, and Don Kreader joined the event.
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Alliance
James P. Hartman
Longmont
Colo
U. S
Ireland
Dublin
George Gerdes
Nebraska Wheat Growers Assn
Hartman
Nebraska
Canada
Australia
South America
Gerdes
Orient
India
USDA
William Colwell
Hay Springs
Jack Manion
Don Kreader
Dalton
Pioneer Parade Honors Sheridan County 1885 Settlers
Mrs. Elmo Winston notes fourteen living settlers from 1885 across Rushville and Hay Springs including Pearl Van Vleck Edgell Wright Nettie Ziegler Ed gar Parks William Fisher Fred Skoda Charlie Skoda Rex Evans Luther Denton Chadron Mrs Lila Robins Arthur Hotz White Clay and Bills McCray Alice Lundy Forrest Hunter Hay Springs These pioneers will be recognized in Tuesday’s parade and must register at the Hospitality Center in Travelers Hotel before noon.
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Rushville
Elmo Winston
Sheridan County
Pearl van Vleck Edgell Wright
Nettie Ziegler
Edgar Parks
William Fisher
Fred
Charlie Skoda
Rex Evans
Luther
Charlie Denton
Chadron
Lila Robins
Arthur Hotz
White Clay
Hay Springs
Bills McCray
Alice Lundy
Forrest Hunter
Winston
Travelers Hotel
Girl Passes Driver Test in 1926 Rolls Royce
On her 16th birthday Patricia Jean arrives in style at the Denver driver license center to take the test in a Rolls Royce owned by her husband.
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Denver
Patricia Jean Eees
Letters From Readers Describe Hospital Stay and Voting Debate
A reader recounts an unplanned 13 day stay in Sidney Nebraska after his mother in law suffered a heart attack while visiting relatives en route to Missouri. He praises local care and visits from Dr Benner Rev Wells RN Meyers and others and endorses Oregon hospitality. A second letter argues for lowering the voting age to eighteen, asserting 18 year olds are well informed and capable of electing officials, challenging claims about maturity and voting responsibility.
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Your Fair City
Missouri
Sidney
Hasen
Benner
Cheb
Indoor cookout feeds McAlester jail prisoners
Gas service failure at the McAlester city jail left inmates without meals until Police Captain Bob Oliver used his outdoor cooking gear to prepare the prisoners meals.
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Mcalester
Okla
Bob Oliver
Humus Mystery Study Underway at Oregon State College
A three year research project funded by the National Science Foundation is under way at Oregon State College. Dr. J Lowell Young will study humus from Northwest soils and compare it with samples from other regions to determine how humus influences soil structure fertility and water retention.
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Oregon State College
National Science Foundation
J. Lowell Young
Usda Agricultural Research Service
OSC
Northwest
Young
Coordination urged for optimized chemical pest control
Dr. Walter M. Carelton of the Agricultural Research Service urged coordinated efforts between biologists and engineers to study how chemicals move from applicator to target. He stressed basic research on particle behavior, aerodynamic and gravitational forces, and other factors to improve deposition, reduce drift, cut costs, and minimize residue hazards.
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USDA
Walter M. Carelton
Agricultural Research Service
Rattlers Bring Mascot Rattle to RAF Squadron
In Okeene Oklahoma rattlesnake hunters who search the nearby hills staged a roundup for the 66th Fighter Squadron of the Royal Air Force. The pilots call themselves the Rattlesnake Squadron and hoped to obtain a rattler as a mascot, receiving three snakes by shipment.
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Air Okiene
Okla
66Th
England
Royal Air Force
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