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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1959
Page
2
The editorial condemns deliberate vandalism south of Sidney where a highway sign was defaced by gunfire. It argues such acts stem from a sadistic impulse with no personal gain and urges reporting of those responsible to authorities before the cruelty escalates to more serious crimes.
The Nebraska Legislature debates painting all state cars to resemble Safety Patrol vehicles. The writer argues the plan is a ploy to mislead the public, while advising drivers to maintain safe speeds to avoid arrests, regardless of patrols.
Lodgepole and coach Duane Freeman guide the Panthers to a state basketball berth, joining Scottsbluff and Ogallala as western Nebraska entrants. Residents praise the team’s effort and wish them luck facing Lincoln’s top talent this weekend.
A column notes Gov. Ralph Brooks speaks boldly and shows confidence after months in office. He reshapes appointments from the Anderson era, promising activity at the state house and a dynamic early tenure.
The Telegraph backs removal of tabs on Nebraska vehicle plates. Tabs are flimsy, easy to steal, and wasteful. Taxpayers deserve a full yearly set of plates, not a wartime economy measure kept in peacetime. Legislature should end tabs and provide annual plates.
A Montana department store president declares if forced to one advertising medium he would keep newspapers. He calls newspapers the total selling medium and would board up displays and drop other selling efforts, while continuing an aggressive newspaper investment.
An insurance company introduces a policy for people over 65 promising income during illness and hospitalization. The piece argues longer lifespans change retirement norms and public attitudes, noting older citizens push past 50 or 60 seeking work and meaning amid shifting economic and social expectations.
A reflection on morale and usefulness, noting that aging or feeling unwanted can erode confidence as one faces inaction and lack of opportunity. The text compares the danger of a broken heart to the risk of stagnation and unfulfilled purpose in later life.
The passage argues that a new insurance policy was created to boost confidence and extend life expectancy. It claims experts predict broad sales as people buy policies, feeling pride and independence with each monthly premium renewal, a belief reinforced by moral support for older citizens.
A speaker extols insurance firms risking millions by betting that people over 65 can live longer. He predicts life expectancy tables will extend by four to five years once the idea spreads, arguing belief in the aged makes mortality less certain.
The piece notes Khrushchev’s conditional acceptance of a foreign ministers meeting on Germany with three Western and three Communist nations. It argues the agenda must be broad, covering German reunification, not just Berlin’s status, and notes Khrushchev’s softened tone could allow more reasonable dialogue, with a potential April start lasting two to three months.
Governor Ralph Brooks should keep Rolland Harr as head of the Nebraska State Aeronautics Department. Republican appointee Harr has built one of the nation’s finest air feeder services during a crucial development period. State Sen. John Cooper agrees there is no reason to replace Harr and every reason to keep him.
The columnist argues no nation seeks world war to prove a political point. He cites Red China and the Soviet Union as dictatorial powers whose leaders may be driven to war to save face, warning this danger threatens global destruction.
A columnist argues that Red China and the Soviet Union push toward conflict while major powers state varied desires to avoid war. Nations including the United States Britain France West Germany East Germany Nasser Egypt India and the Near East are assessed for their willingness and capacity to fight. The piece notes Berlin tensions and fears 400000 more births amid potential destruction.
Five years after a severe dust storm era the region still faces sporadic snow flurries and high winds reaching 72 mph. The district saw civic and academic events including first and second places in the American Legion oratorical contest and local school winners from Sidney and St Patrick's Academy. Police reported a break in at Dr J B Pankau’s Dalton office with narcotics theft.
Fifteen years ago Mrs. Parker Nelson dies in Alliance hospital from polio, first Sidney area death in years. C R Thomas to assume Sidney mayoral duties after caucus. Dr. Roche not on ballot for first time in 14 years. 1943 4-H champion Betty Peters noted. Evelyn Davis arrives in Australia as Red Cross staff. local service members include Freddie Clinton, Lumb Musil, Richard Atkins, and Lt. Robert Jones. reunions occur as Cpl. Lyle Mowrer meets old acquaintance in London.
Several hundred rabbits and five coyotes were killed Sunday by Cheyenne County marksmen in a wide roundup spanning about a hundred square miles east of Sidney. Nearly 2500 corn hog contracts were signed by western Nebraska farmers by week’s end per Lincoln reports. Mayor Herman Schroeder inspected a new Union Pacific train exhibit Monday. An automobile party visited Broadwater Lisco Oshkosh Sunday along the North Platte river. Mr and Mrs C S Radcliffe and Mack Radcliffe of Broadwater left yesterday.
Merle C. Green longtime Sidney high school coach and assistant principal will become Kimball county high school superintendent next September. His wife will join as domestic science and physical director, with potential replacement Beulah Grabill as physical education instructor and coach for high school girls.
Marshal Stuht with county board order removed the worn plank walk east of the courthouse yard and installed a gravel path. The change drew mixed feelings with many preferring the old improvement not replaced by a new plank walk. The Buttin ski club forms among Sidney youths from the Athletic Association and plans a minstrel show. Charlie Burton sold his home near School yard to J J Parks and rents space in Fred Lehmkuhl building. Peter Nelson of Lextorp and Florence Herboldsheimer of Potter wed in Sidney with Rev. Leamer officiating. bride is daughter of Daniel and Mrs Herboldsheimer of Potter.
Seventy five years ago the Mexican Central railroad was completed extending over twelve hundred miles from El Paso Texas to Mexico City linking the capital with US trade centers Chicago and St Louis. Land speculate rs visited Chappell and expect railside land openings to reach Sidney by April while local ranchers face voting day jokes about long rides to polling places. Opera notes at Cheyenne praise Madame Gerster and Patti visits spark crowds as Hillsdale residents plan ranch locations and a Kentucky belle heads east with Tim O Leary returning soon.
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