Human Rights Day Observed Worldwide Dec 10
Observance marked by Presidential proclamation in the United States and 80 other nations. It commemorates the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN General Assembly.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1955
Page
10
Observance marked by Presidential proclamation in the United States and 80 other nations. It commemorates the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN General Assembly.
Sidney High School is among 98 Nebraska schools recognized by the University of Nebraska Department of English for qualifying a high proportion of students for the advanced freshman English course. This is its first year of recognition. Two Sidney graduates qualified for English 3: Thomas Moore Gidland and Reba June Kinne.
Hopkins of Dalton a wheat farmer pleaded no contest on three counts of income tax evasion before Federal Judge James A Donohoe in Omaha. Assistant US Attorney William C Spire said that during three years Hopkins paid only $1644 in taxes while the government says $11024 was due. Judge Donohoe postponed sentencing Hopkins. An unrelated note mentions bald eagles living up to 15 years in captivity.
Clarence P. Wickham of Sidney has been appointed company clerk at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. As recruit petty officer he will wear a miniature insignia badge during the remainder of boot camp. He was chosen for leadership shown in recruit training. Also notes motorcycle accidents claim about 1,000 US deaths yearly and Iowa as leading beef cattle state with 82 head per square mile.
The East Ward Brownies met November 29 and December 6 at 1705 10th Avenue. Edith Ann Golden presided with Marilyn Atkins taking roll. Dorothy Connor handled dues. Members drew names for Christmas gifts and new Brownie uniforms arrived. Terri Crawley provided refreshments. reporter Karl Snooner notes a Dodger southpaw pitcher living in Hollis selling cars in Brooklyn.
Elizabeth Bell estate heirs and unknown claimants warned of a mortgage foreclosure filed November 18 1955 in Cheyenne County Nebraska District Court by Sidney Federal Savings and Loan Association. Defendants must answer by January 2 1956. Attorneys Martin Davis Mattoon. Also note Texas bowler Hazel Kirsch missed a perfect game scoring 298 after eight pins on final ball.
A local car dealer urges buyers to test drive the 1956 Plymouth jet-age model today. The promotion highlights modern styling and performance with dealer incentives for early purchasers.
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