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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1966
Page
1
A federal county by county tabulation shows Cheyenne County has more business firms than many areas of similar size. Local establishments range from small to large and payrolls in private business and industry have risen about 56 percent over the past five years despite regional setbacks.
Census Bureau reports based on 1965 payroll tax data indicate rising employment and payrolls across the nation. In Cheyenne County payrolls hit a record 7,972,000 dollars, up 56.2 percent from 1959, signaling strong business activity and growth.
Local payroll totals reach $5,104,000 with a 35.2 percent Nebraska gain and a 30.6 percent national average. Census figures show 2,083 privately employed workers, 95 percent of businesses have under 20 employees, and the five year growth aligns with a national boom now five years old.
A three day tornado dust storm ended around 4 PM Saturday with thick indoor dust and widespread damage. Winds peaked at 67 mph, ground blizzards reduced visibility, and temperatures plummeted then recovered into the weekend. Sidney reported glass damage, knocked others off balance, and one man was thrown from a garage door by a gust at 4:30 PM Thursday.
The Sidney Telegraph will feature its Spring Fashion edition on Wednesday highlighting 1966 ready to wear for all ages. With Easter early this year spring buying has started and will quicken with warmer weather. Scan Wednesday's ads for guidance on Easter parade attire.
A resident was taken to Memorial Hospital with a fractured thumb and facial injuries after a gusty storm. Sioux Army Depot reported minor damages to roofs and siding, with power cuts mitigated by emergency generators. Frontier flights were canceled from Thursday through Saturday amid low visibility and high winds. Dale Kindred noted thick dust reduced visibility to the room.
The Sidney Rotary Club will observe World Understanding Week in March 2026 with three ten minute talks by Rotary Exchange Students recently returned from abroad two from Argentina and one from Australia. Members will join in the theme by singing two Australian songs Waltzing Matilda and God Save the Queen tapes of this will be sent to the Rotary Club at Henley Beach Australia which is hosting a Sidney exchange student.
Fire Chief Harvey Vizina faced gale winds Saturday while driving east on the south approach to the Sidney overpass at 2 10 p m A west bound truck passing him created a gust that swung his 1963 Chevrolet into guard posts on the south side No injuries were reported damages totaled 450 to the car and the loss of two guard posts
City officials delay remodeling at the Sidney sewage treatment plant pending a decision on locating a new meat packing plant nearby. The potential plant could raise sewer project costs by about 45000 dollars and would handle up to 300 thousand sheep annually near Union Pacific tracks and sale barn. A March 8 meeting with engineers and local business groups is set to decide the path forward.
About $225 in damages were reported after a two car crash in Sidney Saturday night at 10:30. Barbara A. Herrman of Salt Lake City was parked heading east at the 13th and Illinois light when struck by eastbound Ray Taff of Sidney. Taff faced driving while intoxicated charges.
Nebraska Safety Patrol reports two weekend accidents near Sidney. At 1 15 a m Saturday a 1950 Chevrolet driven by Ralph Bryant struck a 1959 Ford driven by Patricia Knigge after Bryant parked on the shoulder and pulled onto the highway. Bryant later contacted at his home. Damage totaled 425. Charges likely. At 12 30 a m Sunday a 1955 Chevrolet driven by Paul Burns lost control when a tie rod failed, crashed through six guard posts and rolled, leaving passenger William Suit with head and arm cuts requiring stitches. driver uninjured and car demolished.
George Jung age 70 longtime Potter area farmer died Sunday at Memorial Hospital after four days in care. Services set for Wednesday March 9 at 2 p.m. from St Pauls Lutheran Sidney with Rev G H Boehnke officiating. Burial Greenwood cemetery. Born August 23 1894 in Venedy Illinois to Jacob and Mary Jung. World War I veteran. Married Mable Kells August 12 1923 in Venedy. Moved to Nebraska July 1924 locating on a farm northeast of Potter. Survived by wife two daughters five sons three sisters one brother and 20 grandchildren. Memorial to St Pauls Church. Craig Mortuary in charge.
Fair with southerly winds 20 to 30 mph this afternoon. Tonight and Tuesday will see increasing cloudiness with lows near 20 to 30 and highs 40 to 50. Five day outlook calls for average temperatures 3 to 10 degrees above normal, then a warming trend followed by a turn to colder conditions with highs 50 to 60 and lows 15 to 25. Little or no precipitation expected. Courtesy Frontier Airlines.
Western Nebraska farmers push for looser 1967 wheat acre limits as Agriculture Secretary Freeman considered easing. Panhandle producers in Cheyenne and surrounding counties seek more acres with input from Davey, Jensen, and local ASC leaders. Washington hints at a five to seven million acre boost to 1967 wheat allotment.
ABC’s The Thin Blue Line portrays life in a large city police department. Sidney Police Chief Sol Willis urges residents to watch Channel Five at 9:00 p.m. to understand policing from lost cat rescues to jewelry store robberies and the broader law enforcement world.
Friday March 11 is the final day for Nebraskans to file with the secretary of State for the 1966 general election contests. The primary election is scheduled for May 10.
Cheyenne County residents bought over $100 thousand in U S Series E and H Savings Bonds in January, reaching ten percent of the 1966 goal. Region 16 along with seven western Nebraska counties posted solid start totals led by Morrill Deuel and Scotts Bluff with varying percentages toward their regional goals.
Nebraska plans three miles of Interstate 80 construction at the Nebraska Wyoming line to connect the Wyoming I-80 with U S 30. State Engineer Hossack said openings could reach from North Platte to Omaha by year end with at least 59 miles of I 80 opened and more than 25 million dollars in contracts or right of way purchases. The 478 mile system was 48 percent complete and expected to reach 60 percent before year end if weather allows.
J D White Real Estate Agency of Scottsbluff reported the sale of an 80 acre irrigated farm belonging to the Langhofer Estate of Bayard to Henry Jerger Jr of Bayard for 54500 or 681 per acre. Alex Schneider served as salesman and auctioneer.
Sen. Carl T. Curtis, 60, a Minden attorney and conservation Republican, formally filed for a third term to state officials. He pledged to "stand on my record," a record that stretches 27 years from the House to the Senate amid national attention.
Lincoln Nebraska Electric Generation and Transmission Co operative representing 23 rural districts offers to build a high voltage transmission line from Grand Island to North Platte if no agency acts. The offer to the State Power Review Board backs an integrated grid from Segall near Scottsbluff to North Platte with Stegall to Sidney work underway and a substation north of town. Tri State Generation and Transmission is handling the Sidney to Stegall leg with a plan to connect to North Platte. Platte Valley Public Power and Irrigation District originally requested the line but later urged postponement.
Cheyenne County License Bureau reports 40 to 50 requests daily for new plates after the March 1 deadline. To date 8,658 plates have been issued for trucks cars and farm vehicles, 200 fewer than last year at this date. Seasonal users and latecomers may still license second vehicles as plates progress with letters through G, with E F and G remaining.
David Schobert is named local chairman of Teens for Tiemann to promote Republican nomine N. Tiemann. Susan Knicely and John Jones assist him as the group seeks teenage volunteers to join the committee.
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