The Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Note
The Sidney Telegraph is Cheyenne County official newspaper published every Monday Wednesday and Friday by The Telegraph Printing Co. in Sidney Nebraska with AP association and Nebraska Press Association membership.
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The
Sidney Telegraph
Nebraska
Associated
Associated Press
Nebraska Press Assn
Cheyenne County
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
Llth Ave
Sidney
Sioux Depot’s Economic Role in Nebraska and Colorado
The Sioux Army Depot, led by Col. Stanley W. Smiley, paid nearly four million dollars in payroll last year, making it one of the state’s largest employers and injecting more than five million dollars into regional commerce in 1962. The depot’s long‑standing economic value, seasoned labor force, and 1942 heritage are noted, with new Minuteman missile program work potentially preserving a permanent regional role and saving several million dollars for the defense effort.
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Nebraska
Colorado
Stanley W. Smiley
Sidney
Minuteman
United States Air Force
Longer School Year Promotes Efficient Use of School Resources
The article argues that farm based scheduling keeps U S schools idle for four months yearly wasting facilities and staff time. It advocates extending the school year to reduce overcrowding and better utilize teachers and equipment, noting economic and logistical benefits of 11 month operation.
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America
Red Cross marks its 100th birthday and fund appeal
The American Red Cross celebrates a century of relief work founded in Geneva. Cheyenne County Chapter leads March fund drive outside Sidney and Sioux Army Depot with Rudy Munderloh as county chairman and many volunteers. The theme Always There With Your Help encourages generous support for the 1963 fund appeal.
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American Red Cross
Geneva
Switzerland
The
Red Cross
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Sioux Army Depot
United Fund
Rudy Munderloh
Remembering Dr. Leo J. Thomas A community servant
Dr. Leo J. Thomas died last Saturday leaving a legacy as De Molay Dad for 25 years and a Red Cross volunteer who closed his medical practice during World War II to serve. He was a dedicated citizen whose many good deeds helped improve the community and he will be remembered for selfless service. Our sympathy goes to his family.
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Leo J. Thomas
de Molay
Thomas
Red Cross
If Nebraska Started Over Tax Reform Should Include Income Tax
In a hypothetical reset of government finance Nebraskans would fund streets schools police and other services with user fees and progressive taxes. The piece endorses LB 612 a flat rate income tax proposed by Senators Bowen and Stalder citing the McClelland study as a guide to correct property heavy burden.
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Nebraska
Bowen
Stalder
Med School Debate Delays Nebraska Medical Expansion
The Lincoln Star reports Senator Terry Carpenter supports halting state funds for expanding the University of Nebraska College of Medicine until medical professionals reach broad agreement on modernization. Accreditation fears loom as the state medical association remains divided, hindering public confidence and legislative action.
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Terry Carpenter
University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Doctors of
Nebraska
State Medical Association
Carpenter
The Rugged Individual
A young man grows up in public housing and uses many government programs from school bus to lunch, farm loans, and SBA credit. He serves in the army, marries a nurse, buys a farm with FHA help, builds a ranch with G I loans, and later protests government spending and taxes while affirming rugged individualism.
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Stanton Register
State University
State
G. I
Department of Agriculture
Nebraska Maintains Capital Punishment After Committee Action
The legislative panel moved to keep capital punishment on Nebraska law, rejecting abolition. Proponents cite deterrence and justice, while critics note its infrequent use and rising difficulty securing first degree murder convictions. The piece suggests a shift toward life imprisonment as the prevailing trend.
Reds Tip Their Mitts
The column mocks communist propaganda and actions abroad, noting repeated errors in their use of riot and sabotage to unsettle democracies. It argues these failures reveal communism as hollow and sterile, contrasting with leaders like Betancourt and incidents such as hijacking ships and blowing oil wells.
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North Platte
Venezuela
Betancourt
United States
History of the Cowboy from Navajo Times tale
Ken Clayton narrates the evolution of the cowboy from Cortez to the Civil War era, noting horses and cattle arrival, horse stealing lore, and frontier life. The piece contrasts early rough, bearded riders with later cinematic image, highlighting ruggedness, homespun attire, and whiskers.
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United States
Cortez
New World
Mexico
West
Frontier Cowboys and Farmers Change Southwest Realities
An historical view of the Chisholm Trail towns shows rough law and order, gunfighting myths, and the shift from cowmen to plowmen as barbed wire, vigilante justice, and new crops reshape Arizona and New Mexico in the late 19th century. The Hash Knife era giants and rustlers mark a violent frontier giving way to settlement and legal change.
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Chisholm Trail
Law and Order
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Winchester
Colt
Supreme Court
Aztec Land and Cattle Co
Nebraska state government spending questioned as 600 percent rise
A Nebraska opinion piece argues that while budget scrutiny is sound, claiming a 600 percent rise in state government over 20 years inflates the truth. It contrasts inflation, economic growth, and actual expenditure increases, urging balanced discussion with accurate context.
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Sen
Richard Marvel
Sen. Marvel
Nebraska
Wake Up America course on Communism planned in Dalton
Letter from Mrs Boyd Wiest urges Dalton residents to attend a Communism course led by Superintendent Francis Cortney of Sundl starting April 1, following a February session at Sunol. The writer warns of Communist influence and urges parents to participate to protect the country and children.
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KSID
Francis Cortney
Sundl
Dalton
Sunol
Six drivers enter sulky class at Western Horse Show
In Denver AP reports five drivers won ribbons in the two wheel sulky class at the National Western Horse Show. One competitor tumbled from his seat and punched the judge, leading to his removal from further competition.
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Denver
Lyman-Richey to Supply Gravel for Missile Bases
Bridgeport firm Lyman-Richey Sand and Gravel Corp under Bernard Adams wins a government contract to furnish all sand and gravel for seven missile bases in the tri state area. Shipments originate from New Raymer and other points in Nebraska and Colorado with Kimball as main contractor. The company plans continuous operation with at least 20 workers, starting by April 1 and continuing through spring and summer to avoid freeze ups.
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Lyman—Richey
Bridgeport
Lyman-Richey Sand and Gravel Corporation of
Bernard Adams
Tri-State
Protect
New Raymer
Colo
Sidney and Kimball
Nebr
Wheatland
Chugwater
LaGrange
Pine Bluff
Wye
Morris
Knudson
Kimball
Adams
Lyman- Richey
Kimball Highway 29 to Get New Asphalt Surfacing
A new three inch asphalt surface will be laid on 19.4 miles of Highway 29 from Kimball north four miles to Harrisburg this spring. Bids are sought by the Department of Roads with openings set for March 28. Traffic will be diverted to a single lane during paving using 47,850 tons of asphaltic concrete and large quantities of asphalt cement and oils for prime and tack coats.
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Kimball
Highway 29
Harrisburg
Department of Roads
Low Rent Housing Loan Approved for Pine Ridge Indians
The Public Housing Administration approved a loan to build 76 low rent homes for the Oglala Sioux on Pine Ridge Reservation. Total project cost nears $1.6 million with a government loan of $9,987 per dwelling to the Oglala Sioux Housing Authority for site, planning and design.
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Bushville
Public Housing Administration
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Oglala Sioux Housing Authority
Civil Defense Set Up in Chadron Approved by Council
Chadron approves a city Civil Defense survival plan presented by Robert C. Beers. The plan, developed with Dawes County cooperation, assigns a control center to the Chadron Police Department with an alternate at Chadron State College.
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Chadron Chadron
Chadron
Chadron Civic Defense
Robert C. Beers
Beers
Dawes County
Chadron State College
New Brochures Issued Advertising Route 26
Oshkosh area leaders publicize Nebraska Highway 26 efforts with new brochures and a growing member base led by Mel Jacobson and John Bretz. The annual meeting to elect directors and officers will be held in Bridgeport on April 2 at 7 pm.
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Oshkosh
Nebraska Highway 26 Association
Highway Group
Scottsbluff
Marie Harms
Scottsbliff
Mel Jacobson
John Bretz
Jack Nerud
Allen Lockabill
Ligco
J. L. Kats
Lewellen
Ogallala
Highway Board
Hghway
Bridgeport
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the Cowboy
Ken Clayton
Navajo Police
Window Rock
Navajo Times
Clark Fuller
Jstang
Uteman
Nebraska State Journal
U.S
McClelland
Marvel
State Chamber and Associated Industries
Lodgepole, Neb
Sidney, Nebraska
Boyd Wiest
Nebraska Panhandle
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