Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Highlights Nebraska Award
The Sidney Telegraph, Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper founded in 1873, notes its editorials from Cheyenne County and announces a twice winner of a General Excellence Award from the Nebraska Press Association.
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Che Sidney Telegraph
Cheyenne County
Sara Ay
Nebraska Press Aasn
Sidney Telegraph
The
Telegraph'Printing'Co
11Th Ave
Sidney
Neer
Nebraska
Associated Press
Nebraska Press Assn
Come Home Mr McGinley Warns Against Washington Bureaucracy
In a hometown plea, readers urge former congressman Ivan McGinley of Ogallala to return to western Nebraska after a defeat in the November election. They caution against accepting a federal appointment and encourage him to resume law practice and avoid long-term Washington ties.
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Ivan McGinley
Ogallala
McGinley
Kennedy
Potomac
Washington
Nebraska
Mr. McGinley
World Herald urges cutting foreign aid and aid to troops abroad
The Omaha World Herald questions why 4 billion dollars in foreign aid persists while servicemen abroad must stay away from family. It argues for substantial cuts to foreign expenditures and criticizes continued funding for UN and Congo programs, urging a balanced approach before debt and discontent undermine the nation.
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Omaha World Herald
World Herald
Eisenhower
Kennedy
United Nations
Congo
Sam
Political meteors rise Kennedy among presidents
The piece places John F Kennedy on a rapid ascent from state legislator to Congress to Senate with a swift presidential trajectory. It compares him to Grover Cleveland and Garfield as a remarkable political ascent. It also notes upcoming nuclear submarines bearing Polaris missiles and a bold motto.
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Polaris
Travel caution masking wider foreign policy reckoning
The travel editor argues Eisenhower's curbs on military family travel signal broader limits on civilian travel and foreign aid. The piece notes a four billion dollar annual deficit from travel and aid, urges rescinding the order, and criticizes burden sharing among NATO allies and the UN Congo venture.
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New York Times
Eisenhower
America
Kennedy
United States
France
Germany
Britain
NATO
U. S
Uncle Sam
United Nations
Statistics Show Farm Incomes vs Costs Under Gov Budget
Charles Marshall of the Nebraska Farm Bureau notes farm program needs to weigh costs against prices. He cites 1947 to present figures: gross agricultural income up 2.5B, farm family expenses up 8.9B, net income down 6B despite higher gross. He compares rising population, industrial output, national income, and federal growth and taxes over 25 years.
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Charles Marshall
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
United States
Chain of Lakes Proposal Faces Tax and Cost Questions
The Nebraska Farm Bureau opposes the Interstate chain of lakes project citing potential tax rises. State Sen. Lewis Webb labels the plan as mosquito ponds while highway department and state engineer officials weigh pumping versus scraping costs and site acquisition, urging further investigation before any decision. The project could boost recreation and gasoline tax revenue despite tax increases, with broad recreational support noted.
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Mel Steen
Grand Island
North Platte
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Lewis Webb
Lake McConaughy
Farm Bureau
Highway Department
Game Commission
John Hossack
Chain of Lakes
Platte
Nebraska
McGinley ends district press ties after election
Congressman Donald F. McGinley cancels district newspaper subscriptions and asks outlets to refund prepaid issues. He had subscribed to stay connected with constituents but after losing re election he shows little concern for district needs with his term ending next year. A 65 cent check was sent as the public relations price in this move.
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Western Nebraska Observer
Donald F. McGinley
Fire destroys 35 yard barn on Tom Allington farm near Sunol
Two boys playing with matches blamed for a spectacular early morning fire that razed a 35 yard barn on the Tom Allington farm near Sunol. Firefighters arrived too late to save the structure but kept flames from spreading to nearby buildings.
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Tom Allington
Sunol
Skc
Sidney
Harvey Vizina
North Ward
Cheyenne County
Butler Brothers
Ben Franklin System of
Ilinois St
Safeway
West Illinois St
Catholic Daughters of America
Sidney Group
Local historic site changes as 15 years pass
L L Lockwood buys the two story 940 Tenth avenue from the McIntosh family and plans to move his jewelry store there after year’s start. The USO occupies the ground floor and County Attorney R P Kepler’s offices are upstairs. Cheyenne County loses pioneer Daniel Herboldsheim er known as Dan Heimer at 88. John Armstrong, Union Pacific lead car inspector, loses right foot in 13th avenue crossing accident. Fremont music clinic draws Sidney high school students for all state event. Trinity Lutheran Church to install Rev Henry Monnich as pastor, succeeding Dr W T Kahse who moved to Oklahoma. Monnich family arrived from Schuyler to Sidney.
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L. L. Lockwood
Tenth Avenue
McIntosh
USO
R. P. Kepler
Cheyenne County
Daniel Herboldsheimer
Dan Heimer
John Armstorng
Union Pacific Railroad
13Th Avenue
Telegraph
Fremont
Sidney High School
Bob Duis
James Wamsley
Patsy Montgomery
Pam Kinne
Muriel Story
Dick Ayala
Donna Doran
Kathryn Ells
Phillis Maheffey
Wendell Belieu
Rita Bond
Ruth Livingston
Grant Mathews
Trinity Lutheran Church
Henry Monnich
W. T. Kahse
Oklahoma
Monnich
Sidney
Schuyler
Silver and Golden Anniversaries Mark Schmidt Family
In Bronson the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Schmidt Jr. hosted celebrations for two anniversaries. The elder couple reached fifty years of marriage, a golden anniversary, while the younger pair marked their silver anniversary. Separately, drought and dust clouds crossed western Nebraska as regional weather hints at a harsh winter ahead.
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John Schmidt, Jr
Bronson
Nebraska
Bayard
Steve Martin
Sidney
Robert Jones
Irene Baker
Lucia Thorpe
Jeanette Larson
Mickey Green
Bill Tewell
Gwendolyn Jorgenson
Sidney Chappell football game ends in 6 6 tie at Chappell field
In a Thanksgiving clash, Sidney and Chappell high schools battled to a 6 6 draw on Chappell field. A secret lodge in Sidney, accused of milk theft, dissolved after police arrested thirteen youth members of the Official Milk Swipers. A Sidney group forms a local National Rifle Association club with forty members.
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Sidney and
Chappell High Schools
Chappell
Sidney
OMS
O.M.S
National Rifle Association
Turkeys and Travels Mentioned in Midwest Notes
N G Brewer and wife enjoyed a 33 pound turkey with Mr Brewer's brother in Hillrose Colorado. Joseph Oberfelder returned from Excelsior Springs Missouri after a pleasant stay. Florence Parks returns to LeSeuer lumber desk after vacation. Roy Greenlee takes over at Jackson nation store. Emma Engel back in Bloomfield Nebraska after Engel Rhode wedding visit. G W Cunningham visited Kimball to see daughter and family after California year. November precipitation in Cheyenne County recorded at 0.7 inch with 0.25 inch snowfall. 23 clear days and 7 partly sunny. Mrs Lawrence celebrated 85th birthday December 28 with family and respect. Dalton dance drew many Sidney youths. C S Radcliff won best waltz award.
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N. G. Brewer
Cheyenne County
John Fische
Er. Sweet
Lawrence
Dalton
Sidney Boys
C. S Radcliff
Stetson's Uncle Tom's Cabin Company at Tobin Opera House
The Uncle Tom's Cabin company performed Monday night at the Tobin opera-house before a well filled audience. The production was praised as first class with an excellent band and orchestra, reflecting the strength of the touring troupe.
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Stetson
Uncle Tom
Tobin
Geo. L. Fawcett
Lodgepole
State University
Crete
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Lena Ottenman
Haiston
Mittlestadt
Cheyenne County
J. W. Harper
Clerk Leslie Neubauer Joins County Treasurer Office
Leslie Neubauer has been added to the clerical force in the office of County Treasurer Greenlee during the busy season as personal taxes are paid. Personal taxes are delinquent after December 1 and many seek to avoid the interest penalty.
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Leslie Neubauer
Greenlee
Doran and Bettenberg Union in Catholic Ceremony
65 years ago Henry T. Doran and Miss Katie Bettenberg were united in holy matrimony at the Catholic church with Rev. Father McCarty officiating. relatives traveled from the ranch to attend, Thanksgiving was observed with services and dinners, and local residents engaged in daily affairs amid a cold week and office closures.
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Henry T. Doran
Katie Bettenberg
Father McCarty
H. V. Redington
Henry Doran
Caesar Neubauer
C. Roth
Omaha
Sidney
A. R. LeSueur
Pease
Ottawa
Canada
George Scherer
Potter
Remarkable Wind Storm Strikes on Thursday Night
A strong wind storm swept Thursday, escalating through the night with buildings groaning and objects blowing about, likened to a New Mexico blow. Sunday School convention planned for Sidney on December 17 and 18, 1885 with organizers listed. The Rink hosted a pig race drawing a large crowd. multiple heats ended in piles and a drawn pig. The U P 1away company 13 is grading from street. ice house relocation noted near the track. Denver schoolhouse dedication announced for December 9. Fritz and Johnsons dancing class organized, meeting next at Masonic Hall. A waffle recipe suggests pecans for serving with maple syrup.
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New Mexico
Sidney
L. Stevens
E O Lee
A A. Ricker
Julia Shelton
Keith County
Pine Bluffs
U P 1Away Company
Telegraph
Denver Junction
Fritz and Johnson
Masonic Hall
Insects Endure Extreme G-Forces in Space Stress Tests
USDA entomologists report insects tolerate high g forces better than humans and may yield biological data from space. Tests show 50 percent survival for flour beetles at 20 600 g for 73 minutes while other species show lower tolerance. Maximum speed reached in 90 seconds with 3 minute deceleration. Survivors appeared normal, studies continue on other stresses like high vacuum.
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USDA
Unique Program Explores Forestry Genetics At State College
North Carolina State College researchers show pines vary in genetics like corn or cows, with loblolly pines differing in cellulose yield. Tree breeding could transform forestry as hybrid crops did farming. Nickels for Know-How funded by farmers supports this research and other projects at the college.
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N. C. State College
Pulp and Paper
North Carolina
State College
Splicing Woven Wire Fences and Glacial Earth Change
A simple spot splice method uses a pipe threaded through loops twisted in wire ends and driven into the ground with a cap to keep the wire from lifting. The article notes the last continental glacier began to recede about 30,000 years ago and lowered the Great Lakes region crust by up to 600 feet. It also states Americans open about 60 million cans of cod daily.
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Great Lakes
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