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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1958
Page
5
Dr Thomas and Dean Wilson travel to Omaha for the 67th Nebraska Lumber Merchants Assn convention. Thomas, a past president, will attend the past president dinner. Wilson says the trade exhibit is one of the largest in Nebraska with over 2000 expected for February 19 to 21.
Alliance Panhandle Rural Electric seeks a 375,999 loan from the Rural Electrification Administration to expand the PREMA system. About 42,000 would fund 26 miles of line for 89 potential customers. the bulk, 313,000, funds system improvements, with the remainder for transmission facilities and other needs.
John William Meeker, a Scottsbluff fourth grade teacher and driver training instructor from near Mitchell, died in Scotts Bluff County after his car collided with a farm truck driven by Raymond Strey of Sunflower. Meeker failed to see the truck as he pulled from a side road, and the impact sheared the truck’s front wheels.
Police Chief Howard Platter asked the mayor and council to add at least two officers and a second patrol car. He cited crime prevention and thanked the current department, while Mayor Ira Humphreys and Councilman George Osbeck praised past efforts and questioned the need for more staff.
A five man Kansas Nebraska wheat team led by R L Patterson and J H Dean visited Peru and Brazil to survey mills and bakeries. They reported Peru imports two thirds of its wheat from the United States and praised port facilities for bulk grain handling. In Peru the Lamolina Experiment Station advances wheat quality and usage of U S imports. In Brazil they halted at Sao Paulo en route to southern wheat regions, noting climatic limits may cap harvests at about half a million tons. The group encountered both small plots and large farms demonstrating modern American methods.
A report notes mills and bakeries operate at reduced output due to a wheat shortage. Some envision a flour black market as Brazil strives for self sufficiency amid adverse growing conditions, rapid industrialization, and a population over 60 million.
Cheyenne County heard three hearings on alcohol over-indulgence. Robert E. Warthen of Scottsbluff pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, was fined 100 dollars, costs 5.25, and his Nebraska driving rights suspended for six months. He was remanded to jail until the fine is paid. Percy L. Moses of Deadwood and Luther L. Wright of Hot Springs faced intoxication charges, were fined 25 and 5.25 dollars in costs, and placed in sheriff custody pending payment.
Local elevator sources reported a wheat price of 1.80 dollars per bushel today. The figure reflects current market levels and may guide trading decisions for farmers and merchants.
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