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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1960
Page
14
City police chief Ernest J. Kauffman tendered his resignation after five years in office. The effective date is April and he plans to retire soon, thanking the mayor and city council for their cooperation. If a new chief is hired he will cooperate. otherwise he will remain until May 1.
Morrill County Judge Robert D. McFarland was arraigned in district court on a contempt of court charge filed by the Nebraska attorney general's office. The information, announced by Rush Clarke, alleges McFarland attempted to obstruct the proceedings in the Rhodes case. Clarke planned further contempt action over McFarland releasing Rhodes on habeas corpus.
Omaha announces the 1960 Easter Seals drive from March 17 to April 37 with a nationwide appeal. Hedda Hopper chairs the National Easter Seal campaign and Johnny Kern, 10, of Bismarck, is named the 1960 Easter Seal Child, and will visit the White House and appear on network media.
How ard P Wade, district manager of the Omaha office of Dun & Bradstreet, Inc., reports 225 manufacturers wholesalers and retailers in Sidney in the January 1960 reference book. The book omits some service and professional firms, so the true number is higher.
The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District voted to rescind 1.416 million of the Rural Electrification Administration loan for its Canaday Steam Generating Plant near Lexington after completing all project work and settling all debts. The district provides irrigation storage for 250000 acres and operates three hydro plants of 18,000 kilowatts each plus the Canaday unit, which began in 1958.
Nebraska Game Commission staff report that quail hunters in 1959 averaged 45.5 birds per hunter, up from 35 in 1958. Despite higher daily bags, a smaller share hit bag limits, reflecting last year’s raised limits.
In Elizabeth New Jersey two policemen run a community judo course with about half the students being women. Patrolman Ralph G Frochlich notes the class helps women feel safer walking at night.
Eleven towns and four labor groups seek a rehearing and stay on the Nebraska Railway Commission decision allowing the Chicago Burlington & Quincy to discontinue passenger Trains 41 and 44 between Lincoln and Alliance. A hearing is set for 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15 in the Capitol.
A historical account of the 19th century rail war between Jay Gould of the Union Pacific and Charles Perkins of the Burlington. It covers Nebraska expansion from 1869, partnerships to control traffic, and the 1882 Denver connection that shifted transcontinental routes.
Legislative Sidelines warns that centralization driven by the NEA could federalize school funding. It cites Murray-Metcalf bills and a Benson Omaha protest of 2600 parents as a push for federal aid. The piece argues only one government funds education and federal dollars raise taxes locally.
Panhandle county assessors meeting in Alliance voted unanimously to oppose retroactive penalties for unreported state land leases in 1959 and 1960. They urged setting lease value at annual payments and noted many counties have not taxed the leases, though a law exists.
Overseas teaching assignments in Army operated schools for American children in Germany France Japan Okinawa and Korea for 1960 61 interviews in Kansas City Missouri February 26 27 28 at the US Army Engineer District Office 911 Walnut St. Vacancies include elementary teachers two year experience desired school librarians guidance counselors and dormitory supervisors with starting salaries over 400 monthly plus rent free quarters round trip transportation and summer vacation. Requirements bachelor degree 18 professional education credits two teaching years minimum age 23 maximum 60. Women must be single without dependents. Contact the Personnel Branch 911 Walnut St Kansas City Mo Baltimore 1 7090 Extension 678.
Nebraska reports a long term decline in oil and gas lease activity on state school lands. 10 year leases generate 50 cents per acre rent with bonuses possible, while 1950 52 peak saw 1 279 leases over 702 505 acres yielding over 857 000 for two years.
A S Glik barg president of Pacific Inter mountain Express announced a contract to P G H Construction of Salt Lake City for a general freight terminal in Salt Lake City. Construction starts on a 12 acre site at 65 South Redwood Road with a 275 employee office and shop complex to be ready by June 15 1960. PIE serves 3100 points on a 24000 mile western motor freight route network.
Seventy trumpeter swans and 14 cygnets counted at the federal wildlife refuge near Jackson Wyoming this winter. Ten years ago only five swans were recorded and the population has risen steadily since 1925 when US trumpeter swan numbers fell to 73 prompting government protection.
Broadwater School District 128 plans a $30,000 bond issue to fund a hot lunch program fire protection system library improvements a modern science lab athletic equipment and related items. PTA led push for election after public meeting and committee review amid accreditation issues.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces openings for Financial Representatives in the Federal Housing Administration. Positions nationwide require travel with entrance salaries of 7030 and 8330 yearly. Candidates need thorough banking or finance knowledge with consumer credit focus and at least six years progressive experience, with education credits possible. Applications via Mr LaVerne Couch Sidney Nebraska or the Civil Service Commission in Washington DC until further notice. Some cooks use milk sugar glaze for yeast rolls.
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