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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1965
Page
10
Radivoje Dyordjevic, now 53, recalls taking his son to school 25 years ago and sought his own high school diploma. He enrolled again to take the exams at the same school, with his son now serving as the examining professor, easing the elder man’s nerves.
A six hour district court jury verdict in Sidney found in favor of Clarence Bills in a suit against Officers John Bauer Jr. and Gerald Brestel for assault and battery during his July arrest. Damages totaled 67.45 for medical costs clothing and related losses, while Bills sought 10,000. Jury retired after 3:10 p.m. Wednesday and returned Thursday morning. The case debated how much force police may legally use.
Sidney Police Chief Sol Willis said the jury verdict in the Clarence Bills case was a disappointment but would not affect department policies. He described the award as trivial, affirmed faith in the jury system, and pledged continued impartial enforcement with excellent morale. Mayor Dorwart added no criticism of police or jury.
Pope Paul VI closed the Ecumenical Council with an announcement that the Friday meat ban would be lifted. He urged peace and spoke to those in Communist lands, addressing those unjustly silenced and deprived of rights, urging good and piety.
Three cases of nonvintage Lawson Black Label champagne sold at the Sporting Club Knightsbridge to raise funds for Red Cross. The sale brought 300 caineas to the auction, about 8 pounds 15 shillings per bottle, far above normal retail. The anonymous buyers sparked remark from Capt. Mark Cogley who noted the vast mark up.
Supt. Russell Pedersen and Sidney school board members Jack Knicely and John Underdown joined fellow educators at the National School Boards Association area conference in Denver on Monday and Tuesday. The theme was The Challenge Facing Lay Control of Education, with discussion focused on the roles of local boards in guiding district policy.
Alumni of St Patrick's Academy met at the school to organize participation in the Ursuline nuns Golden Jubilee arrival celebration in Sidney planned for spring 1966. John Schmitt named chairman with three aides.
Mrs John Webb hosted the Sunol Garden Club workshop and cookie exchange at her home on a Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs A J Fenske Mrs Rollie La Grange and Mrs Jimmy Jensen of Ogallala Also noted were county officials meetings Mrs A A Fenske traveled to Omaha for a three day Nebraska County Officials Association session and La Vera Gade flew to San Francisco for business.
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