Eisenhower to Seek Second Term in Surprise Announcement
President Eisenhower declared he is available for a second term marking a decisive end to weeks of uncertainty after his September heart attack. He will address the nation at 8 p.m. Mountain Time via major networks to explain his decision. Republican leaders hailed the move as good for Americans while Democrats questioned electability. Financial markets reacted with a surge in stock prices as investors anticipated the political shift.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
GOP
Leonard Hall
Paul M. Butler
Adlai Stevenson
New York Exchange
Bill Ritchie Dem Leader Dead At 68 In Nebraska
William Ritchie 68 longtime Nebraska Democratic leader died last night at Omaha Veterans Hospital from a stroke. He ran for governor in 1932 and 1954 and for U S Senate in 1942 and 1952, defeating Pat Heaton Sr in the 1934 primary in Sidney, later losing to Gov Victor Anderson. he formerly supervised Cheyenne County schools and lived in Sidney.
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William Ritchie
Nebraska
Omaha Veterans Hospital
Mr. Ritchie
Pat Heaton, Sr
Sidney
Victor Anderson
Ritchie
U. S. Senate
Cheyenne County
Lois Ham First Woman Candidate Files for City Council
Mrs Lois Ham the first candidate to file for Sidney city council and likely the first woman to seek a council post is the Wheatbelt Public Power District manager's wife. The Hams moved to Sidney in 1950 with three sons aged 17 12 and seven living at 187 East Drive. Active in American Legion Auxiliary CES Toastmistress PTA BPW Rural Youth and the March of Dimes campaign she aims for orderly town growth. Primary election for four nominations is Tuesday March 13.
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Lois Ham
Charles
Wheatbelt
Hams
Sidney
East Drive
Ham
American Legion Auxiliary
CES
Toastmistress
PTA
Bell Facilities In Sidney Are Being Beetfed
The Northwestern Bell telephone expansion in Sidney aims to support rapid home construction fueled by oil and gas growth and strong wheat crops. The project adds conduit and cable, removes poles, and upgrades lines at a cost over $36,000, increasing connected telephones from 2,580 in 1952 to 3,649 in town, with rural lines bringing the total to about 4,100.
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Sidney
J. R. Miller
Northwestern Bell
Miller
Forum Group II Organized in Sidney Town Hall
Sidney's Town Hall Forum formed Monday night with 14 attendees who signed a charter making it a legal organization. Walter Cork elected president with J. L. Thorpe as vice president and Frank Balderson as recording secretary. The group plans debates on controversial local issues and aims to nominate well-qualified candidates in local elections.
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Sidney
New Town Hall
Walter Cork
J. L. Thorpe
Frank Balderson
Platform Cork
Cork
N. W. Ladegard
Herbert Nelson
A. J. Jorgesen
E. O. Ladine
Carl Crouse
George T. Burr
Thorpe, Balderson
Ralph Olsen
J. W. Vaughn
C. A. Story
Henry Baeckel, Jr
Leon Lafler
Weed Fire Near Sidney Quelled By Firemen
Sidney firemen were called out shortly before noonday to quell a weed fire two miles south of Sidney.
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Sidney
Sidney’s Construction Over Half Million This Year
City Inspector Richard Land reports permits issued since January total an estimated 641 366 dollars, about a quarter of last year’s peak. The 13th Ave underpass adds about 381 666 dollars to the value, with total project cost near 500 000. Twenty one houses are under construction, seven completed, and notable permits include a 38 000 remodeling of an Ohio Oil warehouse into a two story office. A new armory planned at 185 000 and possible additions such as a bank and hotel, exceeding 300 000 in value, are on the list.
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Richard Land
Sidney
13Th Ave
Ohio Oil Co
the Oil Company
Goodbye Debts Bond Burning in Sidney Hailed as Fiscal Strength
Sidney freezes 1 280 000 of paid up bonds in biggest bond burning in city history. City Clerk Tobin announces all prior obligations met with prepaid status. Bonds listed include electric system revenue 772 000 airport 33 000 sewer 184 000 and others dating from 1938 to 1955. Local authorities view the move as proof of Sidney’s fiscal health.
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Sidney
Gordon Tobin
Tobin
Fire Department
Kings Daughters offer clothing to needy families
The Kings Daughters announce available clothing in good condition for men women and children for those in need. Applications are accepted Saturdays 1 to 5 p.m. in the basement of the city auditorium where a representative will assist. If unable to visit, contact Mrs. Rena McCleneghan at 5755. The group runs year round aid with a Christmas focus and relies on public generosity for support.
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Kings Daughters
City Auditorium
Rena McCleneghan
The
Weather Update Forecast Fair Tonight Then Cloudy Tomorrow
Continued fair tonight with increasing cloudiness tomorrow. Low tonight around 20 degrees. High tomorrow between 45 and 50 degrees.
First Cubmaster In Sidney Honored
The first Cubmaster in Sidney, J. Hammond McNish, was honored at the Blue and Gold banquet of Cub Pack 85 at the Methodist Church. McNish, a Sidney attorney, recalled starting the program in 1933 while a high school senior and Boy Scout Troop 90 member, noting Sidney now has more than 200 Cubs.
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Sidney
Methodist Church
McNish
Boy Scout Troop 90
Truck Turned Over Blocked Highway 19 Near Dalton
A semi trailer truck driven by Henry Schmitz, 32, of Anselmo, rolled over on Highway 19 just north of the Dalton limits, blocking the road from 5:30 am to 8:00 am. The tractor rested on its right side in the left ditch. Nebraska Safety Patrol estimated damage at $1,500 and investigated.
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Highway 19
Dalton
Henry Schmitz
Anselmo
Seven Seek Sidney School Board Seats in Biannual Caucus
Seven candidates were nominated for two six year terms on the Sidney School Board at last night’s bi-annual caucus. Nominees include Wayne Bauerkemper Elmer Ladine Lester Landmesser Paul Hakes Milton Nissen James Edwards Herbert Nelson. Two men were nominated for Sidney police judge, Glenn Greenlee incumbent and Leon Lafler. Nominees Hakes and Nissen surprised. Olson and Agnew retire after long service. Voters will not decide yet. primary March 13. General election ballot April 3. The top two vote earners will fill Olson and Agnew seats.
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Sidney
Wayne Bauerkemper
Elmer Ladine
Lester Landmesser
Paul Hakes
Milton Nissen James Edwards
Herbert Nelson
Glenn Greenlee
Leon Lafler
Hakes
Nissen
Lending Case Near Decision in Nebraska
A civil suit in Grand Island argues that Grand Island Finance Co and General Credit Corp charged excessive illegal interest on notes from 1954. The Estate of Burel Kinney seeks to cancel interest and principal under the Nebraska Small Loans Act. Two Grand Island actions total $18,124.60 with $2,190.57 in interest. another $10,000 note carries $1,200 interest.
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Nebraska
Burel Kinney
Grand Island Finance Co
General Credit Corporation
Kinney
John Kuns
General Credit Corp
Lee Hagemeister Named President of Flying Farmers
Potter resident Lee Hagemeister was elected president of Nebraska Flying Farmers and Ranchers Assn at a Holdrege meeting. He previously served as vice-president and hails from a long line of pilots, with daughter Jean Ferguson as last year’s national queen. His brothers Dean of Potter and Bruce of Hemingford are licensed pilots.
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Lee Hagemeister
Potter
Nebraska
Flying Farmers
Holdrege
Nebraska Flying Farmers and Ranchers Assn
Hagemeister
Jean Ferguson
Dean
Bruce
Hemingford
Nominating Ballots In Four Villages Totals Set
Cheyenne County villages caucused last night naming candidates for school boards and village offices. Dalton Village trustees for two-year terms include incumbents Lyle Rabe Eugene Hartman and Gus Kragel facing Fred Rathman Jr Lawrence Miller and Pat Connelly. Ward races for District 91 C include Watchorn Weed for three-year terms, Jess Allen and Allen Stikker for Dalton ward five, and police magistrate nominees W L Chichester Rex Carey. Lodgepole slate lists multiple nominees for village and school board terms, with write ins possible where openings exist. Gurley candidates for village trustees one-year term include Tabor Brandt Jim Troid Join Bruce and Harry Handley. Unfilled seats require write ins.
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Dalton Village
Lyle Rabe
Eugene Hartman
Gus Kragel
Fred Rathman, Jr
Lawrence Miller
Pat Connelly
John Watchorn
Raymond Weed
Dalton
Jess Allen
Allen Stikker
W. L. Chichester
Rex Carey
Lodgepole
Lloyd Bondegard
Ase-Kripal
Roscoe Bills
Crence Meyer
Floyd Wise
Dale
Wise
E. K. Yanney
Bud Markel
Don Brown
Dale Wise
George Whitney
Fred Enevoldsen
Rudy Dedic
William Sheets
Don Enevoldsen
Harold Steele
Kenneth Rose
Harvey Nelson
Tabor Brandt
Jim Troid
Bruce
Harry Handley
Earl Lessig
Joe Henry
L. R. Hilty
Kenneth Ewert
Dan Rowan
Herman Frerichs
Leo Egging
Floyd Miller
Dolan Larson
Harold Draper
City Considers Nine Hole City Golf Course Plan
Sidney council members and Sidney Country Club officials discussed a proposal to transfer club property for a nine hole municipal golf course. The plan, needing state approval and public vote, would study financing via park bonds or park levy while keeping the course run by the city with access for non members.
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Sidney
M. L. Merritt
Mike Selzer
Ed Swanson
C. B. Dorwart
Country Club Board
Nebraska
Fes Country Club
Country Club
L. M. Clinton
J. Fred Thompson
Bond Purchases Soar At Declaration Time
Thousands of dollars have been spent in Cheyenne County this month for government savings bonds, with agents noting a push to avoid personal property taxes. Declaration time for property and inventories starts tomorrow, and taxpayers face a perjury risk for fraudulent disclosures. Deputy assessors spread across Sidney, Potter, Dalton, Gurley, and Lodgepole to handle declarations, due by April 20.
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Cheyenne County
Gish
Sidney
Carol Strong
Ann Hammond
Marie Maher
Jerry Fisher
Potter
Farmers Co-op
Elmer Seyfang
Dalton
Graff Insurance Agency
Clara Lindsey
Gurley
Walcott
Lindsey
Lodgepole
Elsie Carleton
117 Road Deaths Listed Since 1943 in Three Counties
Since 1943, 117 motor vehicle fatalities are recorded in Cheyenne Deuel and Kimball Counties by the Nebraska Safety Patrol. Cheyenne 64 deaths, Deuel 27, Kimball 26. Highest yearly totals were 12 in Cheyenne (1952) and 7 in Deuel (1952). Kimball's max is four. No Kimball deaths in 1945. Most fatalities occurred on Highway 39.
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Cheyenne
Deuel
Kimball
NeBraskat Safety Patrol
Sidney
Duel County
Kimball County
Cheyenne County
Deuel County
Highway 39
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Bill Ritchie
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Mrs
Bell
J. Hammond McNish
Nebraska Safety Patrol
Bill Mutter
Soi Conservation Service
CAP
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Navy
Thompson
Olson
Agnew
Kuns
American Legion
Sidney Legion
Jack King
Charlotte Ann Dorwart
Don Brunzell
Carol Gonzales
Lance Barker
Miss Gonzales
Barker
Thompson Phot
District Legion
J. C. Penney
Sidney Post No. 17
Alliance
Scottsbluff
Legion
St. Patrick’s
St. Pat’s
Harry Lindley
Sydney Finch
United States
Roy Gish
Fred Herrington
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