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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1965
Page
2
The Sidney Telegraph, Western Nebraska’s oldest newspaper founded in 1873, operates as an Associated Press associate member and Nebraska Press Association member. It serves Cheyenne County as the official local newspaper, guiding regional discourse and community notices.
An editorial condemns a proposed resolution criticizing Nebraska newspapers for bias in tax debates. It argues legislators overstep by probing press opinions and mergers, notes Omaha World Herald and Lincoln papers defend free speech, and cites mergers as economic responses. Editor adds lawmakers declined action, reaffirming trust in Nebraska Legislature.
The 1964 GOP splits over the Free Society Association with Ray Bliss warning it could siphon party funds while Barry Goldwater insists Bliss is mistaken. The piece notes past ideological groups damaged the target party and highlights the unlikely breadth of support Goldwater seeks, including some ADA members. Also reports on Heythrop college opening ecumenical theology to non Catholics and non Catholic lectures.
Reprinted from The National Observer the piece argues against a mass panic over nuclear war and civilizational collapse. It cites Kennedy Khrushchev and Pope Paul while noting wars persist and weapons do not alone cause conflict, urging restraint and rational policy over alarm.
A compact clue list featuring Across and Down entries with short hints for words such as plant exudation for half boot and various geographic and botanical terms. Includes names like Scarlett and Gorin, plus abbreviations and classic crossword-style prompts.
A reader recounts a serious 16 year old injury from a two vehicle collision and describes Highway 30 west of Kimball as narrow, bumpy and with water filled ruts. The writer urges immediate action: warning signs, reduced speed, dangers when wet, and faster interstate construction to save lives.
Alliance Times-Herald argues Nebraska should widen taxes via a two percent sales tax paired with the income tax. It urges restoring George Gerdes’ 2 percent sales tax bill, backing a referendum by Omaha figures to reveal voter sentiment and pressure 26 senators to revive sales tax. The piece ties broader tax broadening to savings for schools and local governments while warning voters may reject higher taxes.
Chadron State Park unveils a new multi use camp costing about 100000 dollars. It includes an octagonal dining hall and recreation building, three flexible barrack cabins, and concrete block construction. The complex replaces the CCC era group camp from the 1930s, with the auditorium remaining removed or relocated.
Kimball city council proposed a budget of 136700 dollars, about eight percent above last year, to be raised by taxation. General funds rise 17500 dollars while cemetery, fire maintenance, park, road, social security, and street lighting show decreases. Increases came from Park & Recreation Board 2500 and Swimming Pool 2700 with other funds steady.
Beginning Saturday June 26 a new star route delivers mail from Sidney through Lodgepole and Sunol to Chappell Earl Roth won the star route contract The service operates Monday through Saturday with no mail on Sunday Arrival in Chappell is 8 40 a m Schedule lists incoming mail at 6 20 a m 8 40 a m 9 20 a m 4 42 p m and outgoing at 8 45 a m 3 30 p m 5 00 p m with air mail and first class offerings
OSHKOSH rapid rescue by two youths and lifeguard Bruce Eddy saves Bill Petty, son of Mr and Mrs Bill Petty, after a face mask filled with water caused him to sink. Mark Guerin, Tommy Workman, and Rick Custer entered the water. Lifeguard and Dr Harold Rounseberg aided and arranged hospital care that night.
CHADRON The Pine Ridge Job Corps center near Chadron will open August 8 after a delay from the planned July 15 start due to numerous bid delays. The project timeline shifts reflect procurement hurdles and scheduling adjustments for the center.
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