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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1958
Page
4
The piece laments U S policy on abducted Americans by Cuban rebels and other groups. It argues U S support for Castro and weapon supply worsens risks, noting threats from Armenians East German captors and general State Department secrecy. It calls the era’s diplomacy for being out of step and ineffective.
A Nebraska opinion piece notes plentiful mourning doves this year and explains a kill or seize law where shooting one costs the shooter his gun and wallet. The author blames lobbying by women and questions lawmakers knowledge while urging sportsmen to push for hunting.
A Nebraska region feels the impact as the Chicago and Northwestern ends passenger trains amid accusations of phony bookkeeping and financial losses. Publisher Gene Kemper notes railroads cannot keep all routes profitable, just as newspapers rely on news matter alongside ads.
The piece laments missing the chance to invest in flag manufacturing as Alaska becomes the 49th state and Hawaii trails with a 50th star. It argues savvy Americans foresaw the market and bought in earlier, leaving the narrator lamenting late entry and lost profits.
An editorial reflects on Nebraskan attitudes toward legalized gambling. It notes nearly twenty million dollars wagered at Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha, contrasts with fears about bingo legalization, and argues for voter choice on the November ballot while acknowledging mixed views on horse racing and bingo.
Five years ago a Cheyenne County group joined 59 to travel Friday night from Alliance to the third annual Boy Scouts of America Jamboree at Newport Harbor Irvine Ranch Santa Ana California. Listed scouts include William Hagemister Potter Rodney Hahler Douglas Harlan Robert Hendricks Robert Ivie Larry Lobe Derald Pittam Glenn Yarney Earl Barnes Dale Dodds Wally Namath Clarence Wickman Roger Worrall with T R Tillotson of Sidney as assistant.
Josephine Radcliffe and Ray Babcock won the mixed foursome tournament with a 41. Betty Simodynes and Paul Martin were close behind at 43. Al Mueller posted a remarkable 66 for eighteen holes, including nine putts from two to nine feet. Sixty-eight units in Sioux Villa Sidney nearing occupancy. Dorothy Thornburg and Pat Connelly visited Sidney for the weekend. K A Wolcott of Scottsbluff stayed with them.
County officials expect about 75000 dollars from oil payments on the Lincoln highway within a year but major road work like improving No 19 hinges on securing more funds. The council deferred bids for five blocks of curbing and gutters on West Illinois Street, hoping federal aid makes concrete paving affordable for property owners.
The swimming pool on Fred Stuht’s property in southeast Sidney closed to public use on a Wednesday. Ben Balk becomes Sidney’s new night watchman, succeeding Virgil Atkins who filled the vacancy after Elmer Bowman was discharged last month. Atkins resigned last week for a higher paying railroad braking job.
A dense crossword puzzle page lists Across and Down clues with numbers and definitions. The compile includes terms like windmill sails and Roman barrier beside many others, inviting solvers to fill the grid.
Sheriff McDaniel hosted a reception giving lodging and refreshments to ten. Four hoboes broke into a freight car and another into a boarding car. A Sidney man wanted in Casper for forgery faced legal action. others paroled or awaiting sheriffs. Town contentment follows as plans for a church rest room and local events unfold.
Dudley L Simms of Charleston West Virginia was elected International President at the Lions International 41st Annual Convention in Chicago Illinois. Lions International, with 577000 members in 91 countries, is the world’s largest service club. last year clubs completed over 171000 community service projects.
Pvt Andrew R. Kaus age 23 son of Mrs Frances M Kaus of 2210 Elm St Sidney has arrived in Germany and joined the 534th Armored Field Artillery Battalion at Bad Kissengen Battery A. He entered the Army last November and arrived in Europe in June 1953 and is a 1954 graduate of St Patrick's High School.
Antwerp lies 55 miles up the Schelde River in Belgium and ranks as one of the world’s five busiest seaports despite garbled text in the source.
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