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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1960
Page
5
An editorial reflects on death, time, and purpose as a new decade begins. It muses on planning versus fate, urges having meaningful goals, and playfully imagines future eras and lunar travel in 1960. The tone is contemplative and forward looking.
The piece argues the Eisenhower administration pressured labor and management to settle the steel strike, praising Nixon and Mitchell for a settlement. It claims political maneuvering will boost labor gains, raise steel prices, and fuel inflation, portraying politicians’ actions as the old American system.
National Park Service plans Mission 66 a long range program to expand facilities and conservation. Secretary of the Interior Fred A. Seatori endorses intensified lines and coordinated action to advance park development and preservation for Americans in this generation and beyond.
A spoof advertisement touts Dr. Barbara Moore a dietician and vegetarian who allegedly shed 14 pounds in seven days. The piece notes she walked 873 miles from Edinburgh to London during the seven day period, about 27 miles per pound, as a humorous caveat.
Puzzle lists across across clues including geography plants and animals with many numbered answers. The grid references common crossword style, blending languages and terms like Jap and Tatar militiaman.
A Nebraska University journalism department Who’s Who misspells the author’s fame as an alumnus. Renowned British press writer Rene MacCail once praised him as the premier American farm scene guide. He recalls presenting American farming life to millions.
The speaker admits a limited international presence yet recalls personal triumphs. They reflect on old sayings about self-promotion, fearing they have hidden their light under a bushel and downplaying their achievements.
Five years ago Linda Solis was the first baby of 1955 born at 9 25 a m to Mrs Monica Rodriguez in Cheyenne County. A winter storm brings snow across the Great Plains with 2 inches depth at Sidney noon and .07 inch water equivalent.
A veteran journalist recalls a day in the publicity department when Don Ameche queued for an assignment while a starlet shot a war promotion. Ameche reportedly resisted power plays, fearing accusations of shouting Heil Hitler.
The narrator recalls turning down a Betty Grable tour after choosing family over film work. He notes sending humor to Tom Dewey, who replied about public appearances, and mentions a White House invitation he declined due to table setting details. The tone mixes showbiz memories with presidential brushstrokes.
A veteran journalist recalls FDR’s 1933 Farm Belt tour and Sidney stop, noting dust filled air and emotional moments. He praises his career, lists fellow reporters in the New York journalism circle, and reflects on fame, pay, and the question of riches.
Plans for a editors tour of Sioux Ordnance Depot were nearly complete per War Manpower Commission director Francis Hiner. Nebraska senator Ray Babcock joined the 1945 session opening in Lincoln as 266 new vehicle licenses issued, the largest first day total in county history. Janet Miles, Yeoman first class in WAVES, is Sidney’s first WAVE enlistment. Mr Rocha to receive MD. listed in Who’s Who 1944 45. Cheyenne County welcomes in the new year with zero Fahrenheit and light snow recorded by officials.
Fire early Saturday caused heavy damage to the L. S. Price family home at the intersection of 12th Avenue and Linden Street. Smoke and water ruined structure and fixtures. In Fort Morgan near Denver, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Hardy were injured when their car overturned while returning from Denver. Arthur Hardy Jr and Lois Hardy sustained minor injuries including a bruised leg and back and cuts. The crash happened as they tried to avoid a horse in the road. the car rolled into a ditch and overturned three times.
Notes recount a festive close to 1924 at Hardy’s hall with Gra bill’s Mercymakers and hopes for 1925, a large Maley family Christmas reunion in the city, health updates for Mrs. J. J. McIntosh, Dr. Roche and Dr. Witham’s Christmas visits, a fire loss near Lodge Pole destroying a garage and cars, and Burli ngton side track work by Mendell & Nichols plus a 65-car wheat train brought from the west as the season ends.
Two young men wait in the county jail as officers develop the case linking stolen horses to John Gillespie and John Fischer. Horses traced to Grand Island were unloaded to a dealer and most shipped abroad, with two odd in condition remaining to form the final link. The principal suspect remains at large, but the jailed pair are believed to know his movements.
Rumor of the Sidney land office closure is unfounded as Kin kaid bill entries require continued operation. Cheyenne county enjoyed a breezy spell while North and east Nebraska endured a severe blizzard disrupting rail service and communications. Restauranter Yaegle narrowly escaped a gasoline heater fire. firefighters arrived too late. A dance is planned next Friday at Gymnasium Hall.
The piece notes the Daniel McAleese grocery sale to James McMullan and Dan McAleese’s withdrawal from active business. It lists local exchanges, appointments, ads, and social items, then details a national hospital room rate survey showing wide regional variance with Memorial Hospital Sidney at 12.50 dollars per semi private room, and cites 1958 admission figures from the American Hospital Association.
A freight train south of Lodge Pole snapped several links in deep cold. The rear brakeman used his pants to lash two cars together, allowing the train to reach Sidney safely. The note credits the Star clothing house pants and mentions community helpers, a Christmas tree, skating rink plans, and local happenings including a frozen finger incident and a newborn in Camp Clarke.
State Health Department explains its public health role and services funded by taxes. Emphasizes prevention and a shift from bacterial to viral diseases while noting ongoing control measures for smallpox dysentery diphtheria and typhoid.
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