This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1958
Page
2
An editorial reprinted from another paper discusses freshmen at an Illinois college who lack basic preparation. It argues responsibility lies with the student for not applying themselves in high school, while also noting calls for system reform and discipline may be warranted. It cautions against excuse and emphasizes personal accountability.
Sid ney seizes on public funded drives to expand local industry. Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital and the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel already provide payrolls in the thousands monthly. A new rest home addition to the hospital aims to create ten to twenty jobs and boost local suppliers, strengthening humanitarian service and employment opportunities.
Nebraskas farmers grow wary of congressional delegation for not backing the farm bloc on farm policy. Voters predict possible Democratic gains in the next election while Republicans face pressure to align with farmer sentiment. The independent stance among Nebraskas farmers signals firm scrutiny of Washington votes.
The House Labor Subcommittee rejected hearings on Eisenhower proposed Taft Hartley amendments by a 4 3 margin citing labor management inquiry delay. McClellan Committee findings prompt calls for reform while 16 states already have right to work laws. California race tests public support for Knowland plank. It remains essential that reform occur at the state level.
Editorial argues automakers spend heavy ad dollars on television at the expense of newspapers and magazines. It notes agencies favor TV for efficiency, dealers resent loss of local reach, and car sales lag despite splashy TV campaigns. The piece calls for broader local media support and admits sour grapes over the shift.
A brief economic note from Milford discusses that free markets move in curves not straight lines. It notes a current downward trend but cites rising defense spending increasing the national debt ceiling to 280 billion dollars. Credit easing and other maneuvers aim to lift a sagging economy, potentially sparking renewed inflation.
Victor Riesel notes a rough battle as Ford General Motors and Chrysler prepare for talks with the United Auto Workers. Reports suggest stockpiling as many as 4 million cars and Walter Reuther building a $50 million strike fund. Both sides could mount a lengthy shutdown.
The President's $73.9 billion budget for fiscal 1959 is itemized as $47.1 billion for national security, $16.4 billion for benefits, $7.9 billion for interest on the debt, and $2.5 billion for general government. Revenue is estimated at $74.4 billion from individuals $38.5 billion, corporations $20.4 billion, excise taxes $9.3 billion, and other levies $6.2 billion.
In Fiverton Wyoming a ranger warns that government has grown beyond comprehension and cannot regulate itself. He fears even small ties to public schools could let the sprawling state apparatus creep into education, threatening autonomy and control.
Officials indicate American plans to develop a nuclear powered merchant fleet within five years. The program focuses on propulsion research and industry collaboration to enable extended range and stacked energy capacity for cargo vessels.
The speaker jokes about visiting Washington to hobnob with bureaucrats and promises a fresh viewpoint on top government decisions. He recalls a prior trip, imagines being mistaken for James Roosevelt, and praises money’s power while predicting insider access, intrigue, and the capital’s influence.
Representative Miller reports brighter signals in the national economy for January 1958 with higher personal income and wage disbursements, record construction spending, and retail sales up five percent from the prior year. He urges careful study of foreign aid and tax cuts, notes plans for surplus grain use in industrial alcohol, and supports a proposed highway post office route to Nebraska along the Northwestern Railroad if a passenger mail train is cut.
Letter argues the push to extend high price supports for wheat keeps the government in farming affairs. It questions whether lowering supports is the right fix for surpluses and warns that Cheyenne County could lose a million dollars in wheat funds. The writer cites farm organizations and contrasts wheat, cotton, and beef sectors while urging shared sacrifice for a sound dollar.
Members of Butler High School Honor Society are sending old magazines overseas as ambassadors of the American way. They target uncommitted nations like India and Indonesia and have established contacts with students there. Mailing costs are raised by passing the hat in classrooms.
A compact crossword style list with Across and Down clues covering varied wordplay and definitions from brilliant colors to geographic hints and small artefacts across a themed grid. Includes numbered entries from 1 to 125 for Across and 1 to 54 for Down, with several overlapping terms like Dutch commune seaweeds and eastern potentates implied by standard puzzle conventions.
Fire Chief Harvey Vizina uncovers a 1878 constitution and by laws of Hook and Ladder Company No. 1. The document details roll calls, fines, uniforms, and duties, showing early civic duty and social hub role. A 1925 edition updates rules as Sidney evolves from hand to motorized equipment and expands the department.
A local letter expresses heartfelt thanks for birthday cards letters calls gifts and good wishes noting how they brightened the day and encouraged the writer to keep moving forward A Brownie Troop 80 meeting was held March 26 at Charla Colling's home with 12 members one visitor Jamie Spearow leading and Easter hats crafted from paper plates Nancy Knicely brought treats Deanna Clarkson reported
A reader in Sidney on March 28, 1958 rebukes an editorial's lack of objectivity on the rest home issue. He praises some contributors while arguing the plan harms families, weakens the nation, and shows intolerance. He cites personal views, mentions World Herald claims, and notes Johnny Jordan coaching Notre Dame to the NCAA tournament four times in seven years.
Rockford Illinois sheriff Leonard A Friberg says no padded cells will be used in Winnebago County jail after a grand jury urged funding for at least two such cells to handle mental patients. He tells County Judge Fred J Kullberg that a jail is no place for those people and they should go to a hospital with a security section.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.