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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1971
Page
1
A heartfelt tribute from a longtime partner to editor Jack Lowe, praising his 46 years guiding public trust, reporting county fairs, government actions, and community milestones. The note credits him with integrity, accuracy, and a lasting newspaper legacy.
Cheyenne County Attorney Don Tedesco reactivated five Sidney men’s narcotics charges after the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled the former law unconstitutional and upheld a stricter felony statute. Complaints and amended informations were filed against Lafler Swanson Lopez Stark and Allison with preliminary hearings slated soon.
FDA recalls Bon Vivant Vichyssoise soup after botulism illness and one death in Westchester Spa New York. Nebraska stores reportedly may have stock with possible contamination. Sidney supermarkets did not carry the brand.
Dr James Bentley named the new vice president of administrative affairs at Chadron State College by President Dr Edwin C Nelson. Bentley holds degrees from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the University of Iowa. In other changes Dr Larry Tangeman becomes vice president of academic affairs and Dr Donald Deselms becomes vice president of student affairs.
Area residents who were at Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941 are asked to call 254 2631 before 6 pm or 254 2363 after that time to share recollections. The search is conducted by the VFW American Legion and Fox Theatre in connection with the showing of Toro Toro Toro at the Fox.
Dick Schaffer of the State Game and Parks Commission will coordinate the annual Wild West Show at North Platte starting July 31 under a joint effort with the Economic Development Department. Auditions for riders drivers dancers musicians and cowboys and Indians begin July 12 with a tour planned through the Southwest and Far West after North Platte hosting.
Sally Lou Warner of Bushnell won the bathing suit event at the Miss Nebraska Pageant in Kearney. Peggy Neel of Gothenburg captured the talent competition and is identified as Miss Kearney State College, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bille Neel of Gothenburg.
The Cheyenne Count National Farmers Organization will hold its July meeting a week earlier than planned due to harvest activity. The gathering is set for 8 30 pm Monday July 12 at the National Guard Armory with a strong turnout urged.
Dr Chris A Bitner of Sidney has been re elected to active membership in the American Academy of General Practice. Re election shows completion of 150 hours of approved postgraduate medical study in the past three years. The AAGP, founded 1947 and based in Kansas City, supports continuing medical education.
Sam Countryman an air traffic control specialist with the FAA will move July 26 from the Sidney flight service station to the Scottsbluff station. His wife will teach at IH district 36 next term while he relocates and his FAA career began in 1956 in Kansas City. He also served in World War II and worked for Continental Airlines before joining FAA and later served in Dickinson.
Members of the Sidney summer band are asked to report for band practice at 7 pm Tuesday July 13 in the Sidney Junior High band room. Director Larry Pippitt explains the date change due to a conflict with a Band Auxiliary meeting.
Taxpayers may speak at a 8 o clock school budget hearing at the Jr High on proposed 1971 72 budget of 1 628 012 with a four mill net increase after adjustments. A 7 30 pm storm sewer bond hearing at city hall precedes moves toward a 300 000 project to solve northside drainage with bonds payable 366 mills rising to 263 mills over ten years and potential referendum on general bonds. The Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas rate case may see a 42 percent hike closer to the 1968 request.
Five Korean flour milling representatives tour Nebraska wheat production and marketing sites from Holdrege to Lincoln. They visited farm operators, a cooperative elevator, irrigation facilities, and saw crops and harvest operations before meeting Gov. Axon and Agriculture Director Kreuscher.
The Panhandle Community Action Agency boards new leadership meets in Cheyenne County to set programs for Head Start health and nutrition training, housing aid and migrant family support. Dr L R Whitaker chairs, Speed George vice chair, with officers and county reps guiding a fresh start after prior upheaval.
Cheyenne County fair parade organizers urge entries from organizations and business firms countywide. An entry blank appears in this issue of The Telegraph.
Representative Charles Thone of Nebraska introduced bills to raise the annual Social Security earnings limit from 1680 to 4000 dollars. He touted programs dubbed Green Thumb for men and Green Light for women to provide part time work for retired citizens and said he would push “expansion of US and similar programs” for community contribution.
North Platte Nebraska hosts auditions beginning July 12 for the revival of Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World. The run runs July 31 through August 29 with plans for a 30 city tour. features include riders, rope work, trick riding, and cavalry scenes.
Forecasters warn the weekend will bring hot conditions after a spell of cooler, pleasant weather. The FAA flight service station reports moisture traces midweek. Temperatures ranged from 54 to 75 on Wednesday, 48 to 77 on Thursday, and 57 to 74 by noon today.
John Gottschalk, president, announces new editorial and sales assignments after Jack H. Lowe retires as editor of The Sidney Telegraph. Frances Craig remains news editor. John Colone Marcel McGee Steve Kadel join the staff. Lowe will contribute features. Over 60 staff unaffected in format and local Cheyenne county coverage.
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