Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Highlights Nebraska's Oldest Paper
The Sidney Telegraph, Western Nebraska’s oldest newspaper founded in 1873, serves Cheyenne County as its official paper. It is an Associated Press associate, Nebraska Press Association member, and a four time winner of the Nebraska Press Association General Excellence Award. Published Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 830 11th Ave Sidney Nebraska.
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Watershed plan urged after Sidney floods
The editorial argues a watershed control project for the Sidney Draw and west valley area is needed after recurring floods along Lodgepole Creek. It notes water intrusions into Osage Newton Maple and Linden streets, warns of possible greater damage, and urges Soil and Water Conservation leaders to push the plan with city and farm leaders backing it.
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No School Services Debate on Prayer Ruling Remains Relevant
The Supreme Court's decision bans a coordinated school prayer as a religious exercise while urging awareness of God in public life. It upholds the separation of church and state and argues against constitutional amendments to overturn the ruling. Religious services can occur outside public schools without restricting worship rights.
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Nixon Chooses California Governorship Despite Morton Precedent
The piece reviews former vice presidents who sought or held high office, noting Levi Morton’s path from banker and envoy to vice president and New York governor. It contrasts Morton’s career with Nixon’s ambition for California governor, implying Nixon may repeat Morton’s rare ascent without reaching the White House.
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Richard M. Nixon
Levi P. Morton
Benjamin Harrison
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New York
Alabama Claims Commission
France
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Thomas C. Platt
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Wall Street
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Grover Cleveland
Mark Hanna
William McKinley
Nixon
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California
Strike A Blow For Friendship In Chadron
The Chadron Record urges Northwest Nebraska communities especially hotels restaurants and service stations to welcome summer tourists headed for the Seattle Worlds Fair. It argues friendly treatment and local information will encourage visitors to return, boosting regional economic welfare. The Highway 20 association is promoting Chadron as a main route to the fair.
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Move For Power Grab in Nebraska Legislature Reapportionment
The Nebraska League of Municipalities votes to sue in Federal Court to force population based reapportionment of the Legislature and to block a proposed amendment. It warns that strict population representation would empower Omaha and Lincoln, potentially giving urban centers control over state government. The article notes no reapportionment since 1937 and cites the rural 43rd district as vulnerable under city-led weighting.
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Vote Against Nebraska Affects Sugar Market Shift
The U S House approved a bill 319 to 72 expanding American sugar raisers share from 55 to 63 percent by reallocating Cuba's portion. Nebraska lawmakers Dave Martin Glenn Cunningham and Phil Weaver supported, while Ralph Beermann voted no, drawing criticism for opposing a measure seen as Nebraska benefiting policy.
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Financial Stabilizer FDIC credited for calming stock fears
An FDIC economist argues the agency prevented widespread panic by securing bank deposits, helping sustain postwar prosperity. The piece notes public confidence and argues FDIC is among the better New Deal inventions, though praise may be debated.
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Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues
A compact crossword style list of across and down clues with varied wordplay including archaic spellings and puns. Includes terms like Medie val money and syllables of hesitation, plus notes on related names and items such as Hebrew lyre and flax fiber.
83 Years Ago Headlines Urge Local News Flashes
The piece recalls a depot scene with hackmen and hotel runners awaiting the 11 40 train as a prankster burns hats with sun rays then flees. It notes Red wood City jail opening, California trees, Colorado joining the union, McElroys Short Horn calves, Indian crossings near Lodge Pole, wool shipments from Sidney, and local business plans including Oberfelders Co. Rose Street block plans, Cincinnati House sign, Marshall Miles in police buttons, a heavy rain, Camp Clarke post office opening with D W White, and Wellsville not abandoned.
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California
Redwood City
Jonah
Colorado
Galaxy of States
McElroy
Lodge Pole
Sidney
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Raynolds & Wallace
Oberfelders& Co
Rose Street
Moore
Cincinnati House
Marshall Miles
Camp Clarke
D. W. White
Wellsville
Sidney school to hire new term corps of teachers
The Sidney school will open with Miss Goodrich as principal Miss Calhoun as assistant Mrs Rogers of Lodge Pole as intermediate and Mrs E O Lee as primary educator. A horse ridden by Henry Doran threw him causing brief unconsciousness with no serious injuries. Dr Keltner the dentist was pranked by local boys who hung two foot iron pincers on his sign. Driving Park association awarded Hupp & Pulver the contract to build the park fence with a $30 per share assessment to cover costs and work to begin soon.
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Fourth of July mischief and local incidents at Sidney
A fort Robinson demolition workman was struck by a 25 cent coin from the ceiling. Rehabilitating adobe buildings yielded silver coins totaling dollars. At a ranch celebration, Frank O Kane injured by a faulty 32 caliber revolver. Heat waves and hot winds harmed crops. A largeiday crowd attended Swan Dedrich’s Fourth celebration fourteen miles east of Sidney. Cattle shipments from Utah arrived at Potter. A rubbish fire at Laughlin’s barber shop was tamed. 55 years ago a baseball ground plan and grand stand funded. Lightning killed two horses near Will Hoffmeyer’s property. Water Nelson’s marriage drew a festive Sidney welcome. A salacious courtroom case ended with the defendant discharged.
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Fort Robinson
Frank O’kane
Swan Dedrich
Sidney
Messrs Adams, Radcliff and McIntosh, Jr
Utah
Mr. Adams
Potter
Frank Pierson
Laughlin
Morrow
W. S. Bodman
W. E. Swaizlander
Will Hoffmeyer
South Divide
Charlie
Water Nelson
Mrs. Nelson
Osgood
Uncle Joe
Nelson
Fire at Beauty Parlor Near Moore's Studio Sparks Damage
Fire at a wooden building housing a beauty parlor near Moore's studio broke out around 11. Mrs. Chambers escaped stock loss but suffered wrist burns. The scene was beyond repair. Nearby residents and visitors share family news as local foot traffic and draft-age travelers are noted, with Uncle Sam close on their heels.
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Moore
Chambers
Chris Livoni
Davison
Guy V. Doran
Kansas City
Gapen
F. A. Gapen
G. V. Doran
Otto Hink
Earl Kratz
Wyoming
Sam
Byrd Leads Transatlantic Flight From Tosevel Field
Commander Richard Evelyn Byrd and three companions departed from Tosevel Field at 5 24 03 am on the path to Europe. Aerial fog and storm delays were overcome as the America crossed the English Channel 200 yards from Ver Sur Mer France, 175 miles west of Paris, landing near the coast with aid from a pneumatic raft. The crew endured rugged seas and limited visibility to complete the trans Atlantic attempt. A separate item notes the opening of the Methodist Community church at Gurley with a dedication service next Sunday featuring Rev. T E Smith and other prominent attendees.
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Sidney marks 25 years after Independence Day celebration
The Nebraska town hosted a July 4 and 5 event drawing about 5 000 visitors from three states. Gov Roy Cochran headlined a parade and an all-day program with fireworks ending at 9 p m. Traffic was heavy with cars counted from 28 counties. Mrs John Livoni was bitten by a rattlesnake but survived after serum treatment. Old Fort Sidney remnants and a sightseeing visit by Mr and Mrs George McCaughna were noted.
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American Legion
Roy Cochran
George McCaughna
Los Angeles
Detroit
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Seventh
U. S. Cavalry
James Forsyth
McCaughan
Old Post Row
Old Fort Sidney
Old Sol
Nebraska
John Livoni
Courageous mother saves child in roadside crash on highway
An eye witness recounts a dramatic 15 years ago rescue between Lodgepole and Sunol. A mother drove a car at high speed along a steep embankment, kept the child from being lost as the door swung open, dragged through mud, then returned to safety atop the highway. The adult praised her instinct, strength, and faith, noting only God helped them survive.
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Telegraph
Lodgepole
Sunol
Ivat
Sidney
Storms Fail To Halt 1957 Wheat Harvest In Panhandle
Five years ago heavy snow fell in the southern Panhandle over the weekend but the 1957 winter wheat harvest pressed on westward. Storms caused flash flooding and sewer overflows in business and residential areas as water poured into an underpass and cars were pulled out. Torrential winds reached 60 knots at the Sidney Airport CAAS station. Also noted are Miss United States contestants in Long Beach and Sidney public school news with Mel Everingham becoming assistant superintendent and high school principal, succeeding Albert Nimtz.
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Carolyn McGirr
Long Beach
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Mel Everingham
Nebraska
Albert Nimtz
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