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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1969
Page
9
Lawrence Thompson of 1100 22nd won last week's 300 first prize in the Christmas Bonanza. Second prize of 100 went to Mrs. Earl Cruise of 1345 Palomino, shown at the left in front. Sylvia Worster of 508 12th, in the front right, is a 10 dollar winner.
The Constitutional Revision Commission, authorized by the Legislature, opens debate on whether Nebraska should revise or streamline its constitution. Proponents urge simplicity and flexibility, citing 64 amendments in the last decade, while opponents warn that removing constraints could erode minority rights and open spending excesses. Discussions cover county debt limits, right to work, and whether the Legislature should be partisan or nonpartisan. The outcome hinges on the quality of elected representatives and ongoing citizen involvement.
Multiple brief Christmas requests from children in Sidney Nebraska. Kim Grimes asks for Crissy doll or PJ Barbie doll. Tammy, Robby DeGaugh, Gary, Tammy and Jerry VanNatter list toys including bee bee gun, racing set, football gear, cash register, Hot Wheels, dolls, trains, tracks, and a house coat. Santa is urged to say hello to Rudolph.
Nebraska State Education Association Executive Secretary John Lynch warned that a constitutional amendment allowing state aid to non public school students could signal the decline of free public schools. He urged K-12 district reorganization to prevent a dual school system and unequal educational opportunity.
Washington reports an armada of boxcar trains bound for the Great Plains to move this year’s bumper grain harvest. Nebraska will receive sixteen trains averaging 125 cars, with at least six headed for other midwestern states. Origin is the combination of actions by the agriculture department ICC and the American Railroad Association.
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