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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1968
Page
3
Congressman Dave Martin criticizes the Presidents Commission on Civil Disorders for focusing on what it did not provide rather than offering concrete solutions. He highlights the report’s blame on whites, scant critique of Negroes, and its call for large programs on jobs education housing and a guaranteed income.
Hollywood gossip reports Will Hutchins and Chris Hutchins divorcing after attempts at reconciliation. He notes no custody conflict and may not hire an attorney. Hutchins is set to play Dagwood in the Blondie TV series with Pat Harty as Blondie.
Tickets on sale for the Sidney High vocal department production of Oklahoma on March 15 and 16. Adults $1, students 75 cents, no door tickets. Cast includes Jo Ann Owen, Harvey Herman, Debi Thayer, and Donna Cornelius. Production led by Duane Nichols with DeVonne School of Dance choreography and community orchestra involvement.
State Patrol investigated several weekend auto mishaps. A Gurley man, Paul E. Poeschke, 28, was charged with driving while intoxicated after his car rolled off a Sidney area road. ice was a contributing factor. Other incidents near Sidney and Sund involved slick roads, minor damages, and no injuries.
Mead Nebraska University hosts Tractor Power and Safety Day at Field Laboratory on July 25. The event, titled Mechanize for Better Farming, includes demonstrations on fire control laser use irrigation equipment planting and harvesting gear tractor upset and helicopter ambulance use. A hydrostatic vs conventional tractor comparison and a noon parade of new tractors are planned.
Alliance Senator George Gerdes urged uniform state taxation of Nebraska motor vehicles with all revenue to the state. At a Legislative Council meeting, he suggested up to 20 million dollars annually could fund highway programs or be distributed to subdivisions for street work, while noting current local tax variation harms equity.
The Sidney Public Schools Board of Education holds a regular meeting at 7 45 p m in the junior high building. The agenda focuses on reelecting teachers and staff and reviewing non teaching salaries.
Cole reports on Rev Frank Gunter, formerly in the lumber business, now pursuing whittling as a hobby and his involvement in Montel Vista community matters.
A minor traffic mishap occurred Saturday at 3 09 p m resulting in about $20 damage to the cars involved John A Herrera Jr of Heriston Ore was driving north on 13th and turning left onto Illinois when his car collided with one driven by Chester Walters of Sidney making a right turn from Illinois onto 13th
In Durban South Africa Trevor Walkes Voandoat Circle Country Club hosted a challenge match won by Walkes. Gary Player suffered a bilharzia episode delaying a key tee shot as officials confirmed the waiter had not been tested. Player retook the shot from the lane but dropped a four while Wilkes finished three.
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