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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1969
Page
17
Great And Gallant American looks back at Dwight D. Eisenhower, noting his dual roles as WWII hero and U.S. president. The piece recalls the era he helped define, the wartime spirit, and the shift to new political and social forces after his presidency.
Chronology lists major health events for former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Beginning Sept. 24, 1955 with a heart attack in Denver, the record details repeated illnesses and surgeries including intestinal inflammation, various heart attacks at Augusta, Palm Desert, and Walter Reed, a gall bladder operation, an intestinal obstruction surgery scheduled for Feb. 23, 1969, and notes his gradual recovery after August 1968 events.
Rudie Nelson of Harrisburg born June 20 1885 in Saunders County Nebraska died Thursday night. He moved to Western Nebraska in 1916 and bought a farm 29 miles south of Scottsbluff in Banner County in 1917 where he lived 52 years. He married Frances L Vanda January 7 1920 at Sidney. Survived by widow a son A Rudyard Nelson of Harrisburg a daughter Mrs Dave Mecklem of Lyman a sister Mrs Frank Rosland of Wahoo seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services held this morning.
A concise chronology from birth on October 14, 1890 in Denison Texas to death on March 28 1969 in Washington D C. Highlighted milestones include West Point graduation July 1 1916 Allied command roles in World War II D Day June 6 1944 German surrender May 7 1945 supreme commander in Europe 1950 and presidency inaugurations January 20 1953 and January 21 1957. The record also notes retirement from the presidency and other key posts.
The Game Commission recognizes ten new Master Angler winners led by Don ald E. Adams of Cody with yellow perch and rainbow trout entries. Other honorees include Dave Wagner of Sterling Colorado, Eugene Darnstaedt of Sidney, Rodney Lamp of Chappell, Allen Southard of Big Springs, Lyle Sawarzke of Crofton, and Glen Cruise of Dalton for catches such as rainbow and northern pike from waters including Valentine Refuge Red willow Island Lake Lewis and Clark Lake Whitney Lake and Otter Creek with weights ranging from 1 pound 5 ounces to 17 pounds 8 ounces.
Congressman Dave Martin of Nebraska's 3rd District says inflation is America's main issue and that higher interest rates and a 10 percent surtax have not deterred major businesses from expanding. He urges keeping the surtax and notes deficits, urging fiscal responsibility into 1969 and 1970. A final line suggests a home cleaning tip about linoleum and tile shine.
Secretary of Agriculture Clifford M. Hardin will start a nationwide grass roots listening effort to probe rural thinking. The Lincoln Nebraska conference on April 12 at the University of Nebraska Union marks the first in seven sessions designed for farmers and rural interests to express concerns and suggest future farm policy actions.
Alliance City Schools principals report the district pays $2 per pupil for Nebraska Educational Television but secondary and elementary use is limited. Full ETV Council membership costs $3,764 for 1,882 students. 40 televisions and new video equipment exist, with only partial use. School officials consider dropping Nebraska ETV and may switch to Denver Colorado programs at $2 per pupil, or $1,870 for elementary use.
Nebraska politics and education clash as Sen. Terry Carpenter labels S. H. Brauer’s NSIA power in the State Board and Legislature as largely ineffective. Brauer’s push for school consolidations and unit reductions faces opposition amid state funds and equal opportunity concerns.
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