Area's Ag Prospects Improved by Rain After Dry Spell
Reported two day forecast of more rain showers across the Nebraska Panhandle and northeastern Colorado boosts soil moisture. The latest storms curbed drought fears, revived winter wheat prospects, and may lift farm income in a three state area as plains crops begin to green up.
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Nebraska Panhandle
Colorado
Weatherureau
Plains
General Farm
Sidney Trade
Drouth
Sidney News History Note From 1963 Issue
The item notes Sidney Nebraska’s local press lineage tracing to 1873, marking Western Nebraska’s oldest newspaper with its June 3 1963 issue. It reiterates the publication’s long tradition in Sidney, Nebraska.
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Western Nebraska
Sidney
Nebr
Pope John XXIII Dies After Long Illness At 81
World mourns as Pope John XXIII dies at 11:49 a.m. Sidney time. The Pontiff fought a valiant battle, ending in a deep coma at age 81. Angelo Cardinal Roncalli, the future pope, led a life of humble origins and global reach, shaping Catholic thought and urging unity.
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Pope John XXIII
Sidney
Maly
Bergamo
Venice
Angelo Cardinal Roncalli
John XXIII
Buried Mother is Dead Four Children Left
Mrs. Kenneth Kidder aged 35 died in a local hospital after burns from an apartment fire on Tuesday. Her husband, 35, died Wednesday. Fire trapped four children who were in the East Omaha apartment. Michael 18 months and Gregory 10 months were carried out unconscious, Michael was in fair condition and Gregory was discharged after a day. Pat 13 and Jeff 8 were outside the building. Funeral services for the father were held Saturday as relatives cared for the children.
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Omaha
Kenneth Kidder
East
East Omaha
Idder Ha
Sidney
Nather
Michael
Gregory
Tye
Gregory Wass
ME Kidder
Pat
Jeff
Weather Outlook for Pari Ot
Partly cloudy to unsettled forecast with scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly after noon and evening. Temperatures range from a low of 45 to 55 degrees and a high near 70 to 80 degrees.
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Pari Ot
Cable TV Threat Triggers Council Action On License
At a special meeting The Collier Electric Co argued the microwave license renewal for Sidney must ensure quality TV reception amid protests by rivals. The council authorized a petition of intervention to the Federal Communications Commission and may send witnesses to Washington. city cites holdings of over a quarter million dollars and regional economic impact.
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Collier Electric Co
Sidney
Larry Clinton
Federal Communications Commisson
Washington
Tom Coffey
Fleming Says Spenders Face Tough Hurdle
Senator George H Fleming, returning to Sidney for Memorial Day, warned the Nebraska Legislature faces rough treatment for bills on education tourism medical aid and other big expenditures. He noted the demise of the income tax proposal may signal broader tax reform needed to fund the next biennium and relieve property taxes.
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Nebraska
George H Fleming
Sidney
Ins
Band Toeether
Sen Fleming
Hwever
Bluffs Field Leads Nebraska Oil Drilling Activity
The Nebraska oil scene centers on Scotts Bluff County's Cedar Valley Field where significant development signals a major new oil field underway. Local reports indicate this is the sole notable drilling activity in the state at present.
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Nebraska
Scotts Bluff County
Cedar Valley
Stramit Plant Open House Set for Dalton Saturday
The Midwest Stramit Corporation in Dalton will open its wallboard plant to the public Saturday June 8 from noon to 4 pm. Visitors can view the Matin operation and all wallboard making stages. Pearle Finigan Nebraska Agriculture Director will speak at dedication and Lions Club will provide refreshments. A dinner at 6 pm at the Dalton Legion Hall accompanies the event.
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Midwest Stramit Corporation
Dalton
Dalton Lions Club
Wheatbelt Public Power District
Pearle Finigan
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Legion Hall
Dean Hiner
The
Concern
Area Praised For Goodwill Donations
Residents of Sidney and Potter won praise for a May 21 donation drive to Goodwill Industries of Denver. The collection totaled 3 480 pounds and will sustain 15 handicapped men and women for a week according to Rev John W Payne executive director.
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Sidney and Potter
Goodwill Industries of
Denver
John W Payne
Goodwill Industries
Sidney
Potter
No Inquest Planned In Two Driver Auto Crash
Cheyenne County Attorney John Peetz says no inquest will be held into a two car head on collision on Highway 365 north of Dayton that killed William Key Wilson and Sarah P. Wilson both 65 and 72. William Wolf 34 and Persis Wolf 37 of Colorado Springs were injured and taken to Pioneer Memorial Hospital. The Wilsons were en route from Kadoka to southwestern vacation spots while the Wolfs were bound for Alliance for Cattle Capitol Sprints racing. Weather was wet but clear with good visibility. Wolf's car belonged to Jack S. Miller of Colorado Springs. The Nebraska Safety Patrol led the scene investigation assisted by local officers and relatives named Harold Weller.
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John Peetz Jr
Cheyenne
South Dakota
Dayton
Wiliam Key Wilson
Sarah P. Wilson
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Wilsons
Kadoka, Sr
Pueblo
Phoenix
Galyveston
Ihe Wilson
Wolf
Wolf Cereal Processing Co
E J .Wiotschwar
Nebraska Safety Patrol
del Shipley
Shipley
W W Schulz
Sherff Kermit Brumbaugh
Peeetz
Cheyenne County
Harold Weller
Kadeka
Dak
Glen Weller
Sidney
Wilsons Die In Dalton Area Auto Crash
Funeral plans for Mr and Mrs Willam Key Wilson victims of a fatal auto collision north of Dalton are pending at Hall Funeral Home Phillips South Dakota. Services and burial are expected in Kadoda South Dakota, the couple’s hometown. Survivors’ names could not be learned.
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Willam Key Wilson
Dalton
Hall Funeral Home
Phillips
Se Dak
W. E. Gehrig
The
Gehrig and Son Funeral Home
Kadoda
Dak
Wilson
Cattle Killed in Highway 30 Wreck Near Sidney
An evening crash on Highway 30 four miles west of Sidney involved a stray cattle herd and a truck. Three cattle perished valued at 420 dollars. the truck sustained 150 dollars in damage. Patrolman Del Shipley reported driver Richard Lenman of Portland was uninjured. cattle belonged to Llmer Gabel.
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Highway 30
Sidney
del Shipley
Richard Lenman
Portland
Ore
Llmer Gabel
63 Concerts Start Tuesday At Bandshell
The first summer band concert of 1963 will be held Tuesday June 4 at 8 p.m. at the Legion Park bandshell directed by Sid Phelps. The Sidney High School wind orchestra will perform all concerts except the final one featuring senior high and beginning band selections. If rain delays occur the program moves to next week.
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Legion Park
Sid Phelps
Sidney High School
Wheat Farmers Will Get What They Asked For Say Senator
Senator Ellender, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, opposes a new wheat farm aid program to replace Kennedy era policies. He argues farmers should plant as they wish under current support levels and cautions price supports may fall to about 125 a bushel next year if acreage is reduced.
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Washington
Allen J. Ellender
D-La
Senate Agriculture Committee
Old Soil Bank
Kennedy Filender
Agriculture Committee
Congress
Recent Rains Boost Sidney Livestock Market
The Sidney Livestock Pavilion manager Dave Truss and stockmen report rains lifting cattle demand. Buyers postponed stockers but returned, driving fast sales as 32 black heifers sold at 136 dollars each and cows and calves at 175. Prices are expected to rise further with stronger offerings.
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Dave Truss
Sidney
Mr. Truss
4 H Picnic Planned For Sunday June 9
The 4 H picnic will be held Sunday evening June 9 at the 4 H building on the fairgrounds starting 5 p m. Lyle Burton assistant Cheyenne County Agent invites all Cheyenne County 4 H members and anyone interested in 4 H work to attend. Groups should bring food and table service while kool aid will be provided.
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Fairgrounds
Lyle Burton
Cheyenne County
Koolaide
Burton
Sid ney suffers widespread street light blackout Sunday
Sidney reports a complete failure of street lights starting around 10 PM Sunday, with mid morning Monday still unresolved. City electrical supervisor Willis King described a large area from 10th Avenue east to the Union Pacific tracks north to Burlington tracks south, including the 13th Avenue underpass. Crews labored through the night but could not determine the cause as yet.
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Sidney
Willis King
King
10Th Avenue
Union Pacific
Burlington Tracks
13Th Avenue
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Fleming
Birkere
Seg Fleming
Len Fleming
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Necracka
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Stramit Plant
Pope John
Pickary
Catowice
Vatican
Rome
Luigi Cardinal
John
Paolo Cardinal Marella
Paul Emile
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