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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1976
Page
4
On July 2 1776 the Continental Congress in Philadelphia formally adopted a resolution for independence from Britain declaring the Colonies free and independent states. The vote was unanimous except New York abstained.
Bob Hope plans a Fourth of July TV special to enliven viewing with a 200th birthday salute to America. The program features Ed McMahon and Doc Severinsen in costume, Debbie Reynolds as Mary Hartford, and a host of guest stars including Sammy Davis Jr and the Osmonds. Hope predicts a strong Nielsen share as working Americans stay home for holiday viewing.
Editorial policy states unsigned letters will not be printed and pen names or initials require the writer’s name and address. Letters critical of others must be signed by the author’s real name and the Telegraph reserves the right to condense letters.
Mildred Elwell Sidney Sculpture Coordinator invites Nebraskans to a 7 30 p m dedication at the west bound rest stop east of Sidney. The event honors 200th birthday with highway officials assisting parking and a route via Sunol interchange.
A rotating list of donors includes Sidney Bicentennial Committee and Cheyenne County groups plus Cap It Bridge Co Lincoln and Metro Paving Co. Nebraska Roads and City of Sidney officials contributed as did banks, schools, and local clubs. A typesetting error claimed motorcycling in the city park is banned. officials clarified roads are open but grass driving is forbidden with signs coming.
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