Editorial Page of The Sidney Telegraph
The Sidney Telegraph is Cheyenne County's official newspaper published three days weekly. It highlights Western Nebraska affairs and offers AP and Nebraska Press Association affiliations.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska Press Assn
Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
11Th Ave
Sidney
Nebraska
Western Nebraska
The
Associated Press
Who Should Lead Tourism in Nebraska Legislature
The Legislature plans interim studies on tourism promotion to clarify who controls funding and authority. The Game Commission and Gov. Morrison's office have roles, with the Governor creating an unpaid committee and a Resources Division involved in related work. Clear coordination is essential for effective tourist promotion and Nebraska’s growth.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Game Commission
Mel Steen
Commission
Morrison
John Kelley
Nebraska Resources
Lincoln
Auto seat belts urged by makers and health groups
Five top auto makers join with the National Safety Council the American Medical Association and the U S Public Health Service in a campaign for widespread seat belt use. Experts say about 5000 auto deaths last year could have been prevented by wearing belts, and the push could spark broader auto safety engineering efforts in Detroit and beyond.
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Detroit
National Safety Council
The
American Medical Association
United States Public Health Service
The Cities Face 1960 Fiscal Deficit Challenge
The article argues American cities will run a 1960 deficit near 35 billion dollars, with 33 billion in outlays and only 18 billion in local tax income. It cites state and federal aid as partial relief, warns of poverty in urban areas, and urges bold action to fund essential services like water, police, and fire protection amid urban growth.
Childhood reminiscences of a simpler era and its joys
A retired observer recalls a boyhood spent outdoors with few adults guiding play. He describes open spaces, homemade games, and rough humor, contrasts with modern concerns, and laments lost freedoms while acknowledging risks and the need for child welfare.
State Farmers Showed Russia How To Develop Winter Wheat
Nebraska wheat growers transformed a Russian Turkey Red crop into a robust winter wheat industry. Florell notes gains began with 1870s 1880s Mennonite seed introductions and accelerated through milling advances deeper planting drill and University of Nebraska science. By 1901 Nebraska shifted to winter wheat and rose to a leading producer.
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Russia
Lincoln
Khrushchev
Nebraska
America
Nebraska Wheat Commission
Robert Florell
Florell
J. Sterling Morton
State Board of Agriculture
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Turkey
Department of Agriculture
Kansas
Commission
Crossword Puzzle P a ACROSS and DOWN clues
A readable crossword clue list with across and down entries including definitions for liquor draft likely slang, courage, various objects, and plant, animal, and place names. The puzzle presents numerous indexed clues such as 1 Across Draft of liquor colloq and 41 Across Eskimo knife with related down clues and definitions.
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Palm Lea
Indifferent Nebraskans on Tourism and Heritage Value
An editorial from the Custer County Chief discusses Nebraska tourism funding and the need to educate residents about local historical and recreational sites. It cites the Niobrara river ride near Valentine and Pioneer Village in Minden, arguing preservation of heritage sustains pioneering spirit and statewide pride.
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Custer County
Nebraska
Joe R. Seacrest
The
Nebraska State Journal
Seacrest
Niobrara River
Valentine
Pioneer Village
Minden
United States
Nebraska Property Owners Face New and Added Taxes
The 1960 Nebraska tax report shows property owners pay 13 million dollars in new taxes this year, bringing total new taxes to 189 million. The analysis argues a sales income tax would have replaced property taxes and notes property taxes rose from 45 million in 1940 to 189 million in 1960, with 20 straight years of increases.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Hitler collection valued at 50000 by Army officials
Andrew Livi of Jamestown New York owns a Hitler related collection including a .22 pistol monogrammed items a toy dog and several letters with Hitler signatures valued at about 50000 by Army officials.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Andrew Livi
Adolph Hitler
Hitler
Senators Define State Tourism And Study 17 Topics
Lincoln reports that Nebraska senators plan 18 months of interim study on 17 topics, including taxation, tourism funding, railway commission laws, state retirement, public power, and gasoline tax distribution. The Legislative Council will form committees, with July 26 as a key meeting to assign members.
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Lincoln
Legislative Council
Railway Commission
Commission
Sarpy
Cass
Dougas
Curtis Agriculture School
Erix. Diers
Gresham
Nebraska
Dwight Burney
Hartington
Sesson
Sesson Burney
Critien
Lawmakng Frevess
Len Jack
Romans
Ord
Board of Control
Department of Public Welfare
Department of Public Institutions
Frank Morrison
Nebraska Republicans Seek Limited Federal Role in Nation
Rep. Martin argues Fourth District Nebraskans favor limited federal action, stressing self reliance and fiscal restraint. He notes western Nebraskans dislike humanitarian spending that burden future generations and prefer capitalism and local/state solutions over big government.
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Washington
Nebraska
Travelers purse found thanks to Sidney officers
A visitor thanks Captain Roy Bauer and officers, Bagby Texaco Station, and Green Lantern restaurant for returning a forgotten purse. The note praises Sidney’s courteous police and American integrity after a loss on June 9 and a successful return home.
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Roy Bauer
Bagby Texaco
Green Lantern
Sidney
United States
Solomon kept 700 women from being old maids
A Sunday School class discussion led Linda Allen aged 11 to quip that King Solomon kept 700 women from becoming old maids, prompting the teacher to note the unexpected punchline from a young student in Norman Oklahoma.
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Norman, Okla
Linda Allen
Baltimore Woman Finds Personal Matchbook After Banquet
A Baltimore woman who attended a Washington banquet sat beside a Russian Embassy official and later discovered a personalized matchbook in her purse bearing only the name Nikita Krushchev printed in English in red ink on a golden background.
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Baltimore
Baltmore
Washington
Nikita Krushchev
Tall Redwood Reaches 304 Feet in Humboldt Park
A redwood in Humboldt Redwoods State Park near Pureka California rises about 304 feet, likely the tallest known tree. The measurement highlights the park’s famed sequoias and contributes to ongoing interest in record heights among coastal redwoods.
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Humboldt Redwoods State Park
Pureka
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Capitol News
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Martin
Dave Martin
Fourth District
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