Sidney Telegraph editorial page description and history
The Sidney Telegraph, Cheyenne County's official newspaper, is a long running Western Nebraska paper founded in 1878. It publishes Mondays and Wednesdays and is an Associated Press associate member and Nebraska Press Association member with multiple Nebraska Press Association General Excellence Awards.
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Nebraska Press Assn
Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
11Th Ave
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Nebraska
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Associated Press
Do Not Abandon U S 30 In Nebraska Highway Debate
In a column urging against moving the Interstate around Brady to bypass U S 30, the author argues that halting U S 30 would hurt towns farmers and businesses along the Lincoln Highway legacy route. The piece warns freeway travel is not always desirable and stresses continued U S 30 utility and traffic.
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Nebraska
Brady
Big Springs
U. S. 30
Bold Christmas Plan Rumors Stir Family Phone Reform
A father of five plans to end home telephone woes by giving each child a private numbered phone in a back hall booth. Private property with one rule no long distance calls. After Christmas the mother can join in PTA and card club calls without delay. Fire alarms and doctor calls will still come through.
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P.T.A
Card Club
Susie
Brenda
Sally
Joan
Blame Where It Belongs In School Bus Tragedy
After the Greeley Colorado bus crash, scrutiny focuses on a 23 year old driver with no prior experience handling such responsibility. He faces possible neglect charges if guilty, but the lasting impact lies on those who entrusted the role. The driver bears part of the blame for the deaths of twenty children, while the school board also shares responsibility for the risk.
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Greeley
Colo
Board of Education
Migration By Canoe Seeks Warmth On Mississippi Adventure
Des Moines man Gary Grandstaff, age 23, heads south in a motor powered canoe along the Mississippi River toward the Gulf coast. The journey blends youthful daring with the season’s chill as he chases sun and adventure in winter.
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Gary Grandstaff
Des Moines
Mississippi River
Gulf Coast
Gary
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Helis
Dearsay
Meeting Jackie Kennedy Aims For Youthful American Influence
The writer expresses admiration for Jackie Kennedy as a figure of beauty intellect and charm capable of guiding public opinion worldwide. They praise her perceived awareness of people's needs and note she stands as a powerful national symbol, while reflecting on America's self critique and cultural drift.
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America
Jackie
Great Nation Guided by Faith and Purpose
A reflective address celebrates American resilience and spiritual rootedness. It asserts longstanding vigilance against hidden powers and emphasizes sober self-critique, responsibility, and belief that human reason alone cannot solve all issues. The speaker envisions prudent, purposeful renewal.
Letter praising Jackie Kennedy and capitalism voice
The writer extols Jackie Kennedy as a symbol of strength within a high society ridiculed by foes. He defends capitalism as a confident system and urges leadership with culture and courage. He imagines meeting her, praising her poise, character, spiritual depth, and notably her horse sense.
Power of the slogan never to be underestimated
The line from the magazine emphasizes that bold branding and memorable phrases can shape perception. It cautions against underestimating the influence of a concise message in campaigns, media, and public discourse.
Extremism In Labor After AFL CIO Merger
Six years after the AFL and CIO reunified, Walter Reuther warns that efforts to purge extremists from labor ranks have failed. He cites interruptions to missile defense construction and warns of looming storms for the U S economy from Communist bloc pressure and the expanding Common Market. The coming adjustments may lower wages and profits.
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AFL
CIO
Re-United
Walter Reuther
Moravian Bethlem Orchestra First US Symphonic Effort
Moravian settlers in Bethlehem organized the first United States symphony orchestra. Seven years later the ensemble expanded to include violins cellos and a bass, with a pair of violists tubas and winds, reflecting early colonial musical ambition despite sparse archival detail.
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United States
Bethlehem
Tod Fou
Sidney Nebr Band to lead presidential parade entry
Five year ago item reports the Sidney High School Band chosen as Nebraska's official entry for the presidents inaugural parade in Washington D C on Monday Jan 21. Confirmation given by Joseph Wishart Nebraska's inaugural parade commit tee member.
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Sidney High School
Nebraska
Washington, D. C
Joseph Wishart
Cheyenne County Hospital Board
Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital
Sidney Plans Ice Skating At Vacant Lots For Winter
A north wind ended Sidneys warm spell as the weekly wash hung out amid a disagreeable day. Lions President Glen Spearow said the club and utilities board will flood two vacant lots at 10th and Newton to provide ice skating for children this winter. The Legion Park pond is dry due to low creek water, and Christmas decorations will be skipped this year after delays securing evergreen rope. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 610 welcomed a large new member class at Tuesday night’s meeting.
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Lions
Glen Spearow
Sidney Utilities Board
10Th
Newton Streets
Sidney
Legion Park
Chamber of Commerce
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Fourth district Legion and Auxiliary vote convention plan
Twenty five years ago the Fourth district American Legion and Auxiliary voted Tuesday to hold their 1947 convention at Mitchell after a red letter meeting in Sidney. The Legion elected no officers, Commander Lawrence Schwartz carrying over for another year. The auxiliary named Mrs Goldah Anderson of Scottsbluff president and Mrs Ruby Hutchison of Sidney vice president. Ten towns will be represented in the district one act play festival to be held here today. Afternoon towns performing are Lodge Pole Big Springs Gering Lyman and Kimball. Evening performances are Chappell Scottsbluff Sidney Potter and Bridgeport. Judges announced the winning play and six outstanding boy and girl actors. Byron Weston and Dorothy Lipke named most outstanding actors. Sunday Denver Post carried a photo of Ferne Poquette nominated for queen of the freshman class at Greeley State College. Poquette and six others competed with Gloria Jones of Greeley winning.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Mitchell
Sidney
American Legion
Lawrence Schwartz
Goldah Anderson
Scottsbluff
Ruby Hutchison
Lodge Pole
Big Springs
Gering
Lyman
Kimball
Chappell
Potter
Bridgeport
Jim W Cochran
Doris Elliott
Currie Anderson
Byron Weston
Dorothy Lipke
Denver Post
Ferne Poquette
Ed Poquette
Car crash injures Bud Robineau and Henry Clark near Gurley
35 years ago Bud Robineau manager of Western Nebraska Oil Company based in the city suffered serious injuries when the automobile he rode in skid and turned on the highway between Gurley and Dalton. Henry Clark of Denver sustained painful injuries, Pat Smith another employee escaped with minor bruises. Rohinese suffered five fractured ribs and a bad scalp wound. Clark had a dislocated shoulder and a sprained shoulder. Dr. Jo Ro Taylor planned executon, with mentions of hospital limitations.
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Bud” Robineau
Western Nebraska Oil Company
Henry Clark
Denver
Gurley
Dalton
Pat Smith
Ol Company
Wien
Gar
Clark
Winese Draken
Pling
Jo Ro Tay'or
A Christmas Morning Image With Local News From Sidney
A festive description of a child’s Christmas dream contrasts with a roundup of 55 to 75 year old local items. The notices cover a successful Episcopal church fair with $250 gross, Idaho equal suffrage, school closures, camp reports, post office plans, and local movers in Sidney Nebraska with remarks on business and growth.
Panhandle Mother by Betty Knicely Let Me Talk!
Two men who read a book on conversation try to apply its rule of drawing others out. They compliment, question, and steer topics from promotion and hobbies to foreign aid and farm programs, then retreat home to discard the book as a guide to talking about themselves.
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Panhandle Mother
Betty Knicely
Perso
Son-Bank
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