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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1958
Page
2
An editorial argues that rural road upkeep matters for farming and commerce. It cites Cheyenne County as a model of cost effective roads and warns against overreliance on federal funds which could bankrupt county road budgets.
Sidney residents are urged to trim trees to protect trees, reduce traffic and pedestrian hazards, and improve street lighting where foliage blocks illumination. Citizens are encouraged to follow the suggestion as it gains traction.
The editor questions an emergency permit for Frontier Air Lines to run a single daily flight Omaha to Casper. The piece argues the service likely won’t solve northern Nebraska passenger needs after train disuse and doubts the route can be profitable, suggesting a Denver Sidney Cheyenne Casper alternative.
An article extols the polio vaccine as a man made miracle that trains the body to fight the disease with weakened virus doses. It explains how three shots prompt antibodies, possibly causing only mild fever or sore throat before the immune system wins. A call to take polio shots is issued.
Farm Equipment Institute members cooperate with the National Safety Council to promote safety during Farm Safety Week observed July 26. A new leaflet Safe Tractor Operation will be free from local dealers and broad promotional materials will reach thousands through magazines and TV spots on 500 stations.
The editor argues the United Nations is ineffective due to Soviet and U S veto power. He compares its decline to the League of Nations and notes Western actions in the Middle East and Lebanon. The piece criticizes idealism in international governance and suggests major powers bypass the UN.
A convalescent narrator recalls Teddy Roosevelt’s bold, aggressive era. He chats with two retired friends about how Old Teddy would handle foreign leaders, Dewey, and the need for decisive action, contrasting past vigor with modern diplomacy.
A reflective column laments the pace and path of progress. The author contrasts moments of regret with stubborn hope, urging readers to consider how time shapes choices and collective future.
Attorneys L M Clinton and J H McNish announce a new law partnership with offices in the Duis Building. Clinton has occupied nearby space since 1947 and both plan adding two rooms soon.
Fifteen years ago Ol Sol scorched Sidney with a 103 degree high, after 100 on Monday and 97 Sunday per government recorder Dave Ells. The 4300 resident population was noted during a school census. A Union Pacific switch engine failed to claim right of way against a larger eastbound freight, with crew escaping unharmed as the trains clashed. Capt and Mrs Vodre Willoughby visited from Lexington, and Ada Livoni left for Denver to work at Remington S A testing guns. The period also notes hospitality at the Tompkins and Dimery homes and a harvest assist by a local farmer. 35 years ago Lieut R L Maughan crossed Sidney at 145 advancing toward a dawn to dusk continental flight, while Sidney parking shifted to side spots and two new bands formed in Weyerts and Lodgepole. An exclusive women’s ready to wear store was planned by Miss Edna Granneman and Nellie Niemeller, with Dr Samuel Light directing the Sidney Community band. Rev Henry Ives will leave Sidney to become rector at Scottsbluff, with a replacement to be chosen. A car crash at Colton injures multiple riders, including Ray Breternitz and Miss Margaret Beard, while several others escape with injuries or shock.
25 years ago passengers on the Union Pacific Portland Rose train were jostled when a main driving wheel pin failed and automatically set the air brakes. Train men called it miraculous the speeding train stayed on tracks. Sidney golfers failed to place at the Evergreen Colorado invitation with all locals knocked out before quarterfinals. C W Smith was the only Sidney entrant to reach top flight before elimination.
The Woman's Club library committee has secured enough books subscribers and a donated lot for a Carnegie library. A. K. Greenlee offers land west of the Stewitts building to the YMCA or library committee. Final formalities remain before plans advance. A recent electrical storm caused a severe house fire near the school. Mrs Schroeder and three children head to Ashton Idaho for the summer. Delila Dyke visits from Oregon. Sund Friend Dickenson of Lodgepole reports a horse killed by lightning.
L G Lowe and Dr Mantor came back Thursday from oil fields near Casper where a Sidney company shows interest. Mrs Walter left after visiting Mrs B Tobin and returned to Rock Springs. Dr H E Mantor and wife with Mrs Essig also returned from Casper after a fishing party and report weary but amused by trout and dried beef.
Friends and neighbors gathered at Mrs. Mary Stevenson’s home last Saturday for a birthday surprise presenting a fine rocking chair. Attendees included J. E. Hart and several ST Crosstown residents and families. the event marked a festive community pattern.
The World’s Fair directory ends operations declaring gates closed on the first day of the week. C D Essig reports on the fair’s holocaust and vivid sights. Kasper Wolf hosts cigars for the birth of a fine boy.
Five hundred Indians from Indian Territory head toward Pine Ridge agency and will travel via Sidney in about a week. Company F of the Fifth Cavalry is ordered to await their arrival and herd them during the journey from Sidney to the agency.
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