Editorial Page Biography of Sidney Telegraph
The Sidney Telegraph is Cheyenne County’s official weekly paper with Monday Wednesday and Friday editions. It is published by The Telegraph Printing Co. in Sidney Nebraska and is Western Nebraska’s oldest newspaper established in 1973.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska Press Assn
Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
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Rural urban growth plan studied in Lodgepole meeting
A Lodgepole gathering of farmers and merchants forms a committee to study forming a rural urban organization to boost southern Nebraska Panhandle economy. Wheat Belt officials Charles Ham and Gene Leinemann named chairman and secretary as board members back the effort. The group aims to reverse Nebraska’s long population decline through collaboration.
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Lodgepole
Nebraskan Panhandle
Wheat Belt
Nebraska
Another Burial Needed For the Peace Corps Critique
The author argues against the Peace Corps calling it a failed venture to place youthful envoys abroad. They praise American youth but oppose sending young volunteers, claiming risks to both country and Peace Corps volunteers outweigh potential benefits.
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Tractors For Freedom Committee
Peace Corps
Peace
United States
O. K
Muffled Thunder and Weather Woes Stir Human Sympathy
Meteorologists may try muffling thunder to ease nightly disruption. While no cost data exists, thunder storms rob millions of sleep yearly, frighten babies and pets, and cause power outages at inconvenient times, leaving breakfasts ruined and uneasy minds.
Aviation milestones mark half century of progress
The article notes that in late June 1931 Wiley Post and Harold Gatty began a world flight finishing July 2 at Roosevelt Field in eight days, 15 hours and 51 minutes. Post later circled the globe solo in seven days 18 hours and 45 minutes. It recalls Graf Zeppelin’s 12 and a half day record, Rogers death in 1935, and Charles P. Rogers’ 84 hour transcontinental trip in years ago, highlighting 50 years of aviation progress.
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Harold Gatty
Roosevelt Field
Post
Globe
Post-Gatty
Will Rogers
Alaska
Charles P. Rogers
New York
Pasadena
Red Mail Sub Hmm? Editorial Reprint From World Herald
The Omaha World Herald editorial criticized cumbersome government as alarmingly tragic and titled Red Mail Sub. The piece is reprinted with strong agreement, aiming to provoke readers to reflect on bureaucratic flaws.
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Omaha World Herald
World Herald
Red Mail
Congress to end free Moscow propaganda mail
As Congress debates higher first class and air mail rates, Soviet propaganda is routed free to U S schools. The House Un American Activities Committee says hundreds of thousands of Communist publications reach colleges and students. Representative Bow proposes charging Moscow propaganda and ending taxpayer funded delivery.
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Omaha World Herald
Congress
Soviet Russia
U.S
Uncle Sam
United States
House Un-American Activities Committee
Bureau of Customs
New Orleans
U. S
San Francisco
Frank Bow
Rep. O
House Appropriations Committee
Free World
Moscow
Russia
Tax Study Will Replace Action in Nebraska Session
The Nebraska unicameral nears adjournment after a record-length session without decisive tax reform, approving a $30,000 interim study. Commentary notes repeated tax studies rarely yield results, contrasting with Colorado plans for a special session to abolish property tax and cut inventory taxes after a projected surplus.
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Nebraska
Cornhusker
Marvin Lautenschlager
Grand Island
Colorado
State Senate
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Lincoln Journal editor urges unity for state growth at Lodgepole meeting
About 83 farmers ranchers and businessmen met at Lodgepole to discuss an area development program under the federal Area Development Act. A mid July follow up was planned with emphasis on linking rural and urban sectors to expand markets for agriculture and curb population loss.
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North Platte Telegraph
Lodgepole
Nebraska
Jack Hart
Lincoln Journal
Hart
Wheat Belt
Commerce
Agriculture
Monsoonlike Rain Hits Nebraska Panhandle Swamping Sidney
Five years ago heavy rain moved in since Saturday causing street floods when storm sewers failed. One and a half inches fell in two hours flooding Illinois Street and washing away trash cans. Residents worry about crops as farmers question wheat and beets. Sidney sees rising water behind dams and a heart attack death in New York. Two new doctors planned to open in Grimm Clinic mid month. Boy Scouts from Troops 90 and 83 returned from a week at Laramie Peak, Wyoming, with several named scouts.
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Nebraska Panhandle
Sidney
Illinois St
Sidney Sidney Oberfelder
New York City
Joseph Oberfelder
Sidney High School
Grimm
J. Cornelius
Ogallala
Robert Benner
Thermopolis
Wyo
Laramie Peak
Don Hofer
Cecil Herbert
Robert Nelson
Darrel Roberts
Terry Girardot
Ronnie Papka
Keith Hruska
Mike Mahrer
Larry Pfeil
Merle Swanson
Clinton Dorwart
Steve Janda
Jim Sheppard
Mark Anderson
Floyd Crouse
Marvin Farmer
Roy Alvares
Bob Snow
Jimmy Billeter
Legion marks first anniversary with July open house
The American Legion observes its first anniversary next Monday night July 8 with an open house at 93914 Illinois Street upstairs for veterans families and guests. The event features royal entertainment and treats as the public is welcomed.
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American Legion
Illinois
Ilinois Street
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Sidney
Daniel Black Horn
Pine Ridge
S. D
Highway 26
Scottsbluff
Black Horn
New business building rises on Neubauer property in Sidney
A dark brick structure replacing the Neubauer residence adds to Sidney’s downtown bustle. Nine new buildings are under construction or planned as vacant lots fill before winter, including the Sidney Mercantile and post office area, with strong lease demand.
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Neubauer
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Olson's Grove
Town
Dale Champers
J A Curkss
Albin Olson
Robinson
Lorenzo
Henry van Vikenbury
Foington
Miarigore McGawn
Seone Ma
Okttz
Vmperative
Ponion
John Seifer
Overland
John
Sidney Mercantile
McIntosh
Owens Garage
LeSucuer
Heavy Rains Hit Western Nebraska and Pool Rescue Recalls Beach Vigil
Over the past week Western Nebraska received heavy rainfall led by Lodge Pole Valley. In Sidney a 14 year old boy saved 11 year old from drowning at the country club pool where water reached about 10 feet. A large crowd watched boxing bouts during Krueger's Lake Legion celebration with Buddy Portz defeating Kid White by kayo. Charles D Green oversees the Delegate office duties in Dalton while editor Dey Ermand vacations in Wyoming.
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Lodge Pole
Harry Bonham
William Bonham
Billie Miles
Bonham
Sidney Country Club
American Legion
Krueger's Lake
Buddy’’ Portz
Sidney Whirlwind
Kid’ White
Fort Morgan
Portz
White
Charles D. Green
Dalton
Dey Ermand
Wilds
Wyoming
Celebration Recalls Civil War Surrender at Vicksburg
The report notes horse races including 400 yard and 200 yard events with winners Milt Os good first and W. Krueger second, then Johnny Treinen and Jimmy McDaniels sharing first and second money. A. B. Johnson attended the Sidney July 4th celebration, reflecting on forty three years since marching into Vicksburg after a twenty nine day siege.
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Sidney
AJ Guernsey
Leo Osborn
Johnny Quinn
Irving Oberfelder
Gilbert
Fred Dresser
Katie Treen
Emma Wittig
Guls
Helen Bassett
Leona Oberfelder
Glenn VanGorder
Ernest Stuht
Jack Aldrdge
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Milt Osgood
W. Krueger
Johnny Treinen
Jimmy McDaniels
A. B. Johnson
Mr Johnson
Vicksburg
Cheyenne County Old-Fashioned Reunion At I N Ware's
Twenty miles north east of Sidney Cheyenne county held a large reunion at I N Ware's with a grand meal, candy distribution, horse racing, fireworks, dancing and music by Lowe, Pierce, Smith, Mrs Bratz, Mrs Marquis and Miss Thompson. Sheriff aided children with candy as attendees enjoyed a long celebration and return home happy.
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Cheyenne County
I. N. Ware
I. N. War
Sidney
Graber
Schuler
Ware
Henry Leiner
Will Chowins
Lowe
Pierce and Smith
Bratz
Marquis
Thompson
G A R Camp Fire Night In Sidney Draws Community Crowd
Skating rink hosts G A R lodge event with decorated stage, tin cups, and pans as F H DeCastro presides. Speakers include Rev. John Babcock and Col. Brashears, music by 21st Infantry band, dancing, bean soup and coffee served. Reports note good rains, crop prospects, and local moves.
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G.A.R. Lodge
Sidney
GAR
F. H. DeCastro
A.S
Sidney Post
John Babcock
Ickes
Col. Brashears
Praire
Guy
Stewart
Dakota
Davis
Street name changes across paths described in archival notes
An archaic street name note outlines shifting names from Rue Saint Honore to Rue du Faubourg Saint Honore and related segments across Paris streets. It mentions avenues, parcels, and separated lines near a floor plan or montage, with fragmented terms like Terres and As nue duo Raoule Cape Camac.
Panhandle Mother laments left handed daughter and parenting critics
A humorous column by Betty Kanicely voices guilt over raising Nancy a lefty. The piece cites a doctor’s view that left-handedness stems from parenting and confesses worry about societal bias while defending the girl’s abilities and independence.
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Nancy
Balu
Theday
Lefty
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