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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1958
Page
7
The editorial argues Sidney will be tested as Frontier Air Lines begins service. It notes local airport facilities exist despite criticism and questions whether five passengers daily can keep the route viable. It urges community support to meet the airline’s schedules and timetable expectations.
Editorial attacks Gov. Anderson and state officials for delaying interstate highway routing through central and western Nebraska. The piece argues the decision must be made now despite political changes, faulting Anderson and the State Engineer for dragging their feet and urging decisive action.
An editorial quotes quotes on U S and Western reaction to Soviet moves in Berlin and Berlin blockade threats. It notes Russia may push further for recognition of East Germany while Western resolve to avoid retreat and refrain from recognizing the East German regime is seen as crucial. The piece cites editorials from Illinois Journal and remarks on Mao Zedong.
A reflective piece extols John Barleycorn as the undefeated all time champion of fights with friends and foes. It contrasts him with historic pugilists like Dempsey Sullivan and Corbett and warns against challenging him while praising moderation and responsible enjoyment. The essay likens Barleycorn to a powerful yet sociable force shaping fortune wars and social life.
The Citizen's Committee for Reorganization of the Executive Branch dissolves. Its final report notes 63.9 percent of the second Hoover Commission recommendations adopted, with economies projected at over 3 billion dollars annually. Hoovers estimates insiders say seven billion dollars in savings traced to the first commission.
Robert P. Kennedy, chief counsel of the Senate Rackets Committee, in FH National magazine warns that the worst elements of the American labor movement form an unholy alliance. He predicts it could dominate the United States within three to five years by seizing transportation unions to halt truck movement, block ships on coasts, and embargo goods by trains and planes.
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Lincoln reports the State Board of Education backs renaming the Milford Trade School to Nebraska Vocational Technical School to reflect its mission. Directors cite student sentiment and a 38 week year amid enrollment drop and tornado repairs. The piece also covers Nebraska election figures, state budget requests, and historic Army Engineers notes.
First Lt. George Kersey from Lockbourne Air Force Base bailed out of an F 86L jet moments before it exploded over Lawrence County. Medical aid arrived quickly after Mrs. F B Wanger alerted authorities she spotted the falling plane and parachute. Kersey is recovering with neck injuries in an Air Force hospital.
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