Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page Overview
The Sidney Telegraph, Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper since 1873, publishes Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. The Telegraph Printing Co. Inc. operates at 830 11th Ave in Sidney Nebraska, and the paper is the official Cheyenne County newspaper with AP and Nebraska Press Assn. memberships and awards.
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Sidney Telegraph
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
1Lth Ave
Sidney
Nebraska
Western
The
Associated Press
Nebraska Press Assn
Cheyenne County
Eisenhower proposes new 65 and older medical aid program
The article critiques a federal plan to provide hospital and medical care for citizens over 65, arguing private insurance should handle such coverage. It warns of a growing bureaucracy and cost, and urges public opinion input before congressional action. It notes concerns about fairness and administrative feasibility.
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Eisenhower
Carl Schurz and the Independent Voter Tradition
A historical sketch notes Carl Schurz died 1906 and spurred reprint of his abridged autobiography. It highlights his 19th century leadership of German Americans, Civil War role, and shifts among parties, stressing his independence in voting and reform advocacy.
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Carl Schurz
Schurz
New Republican Party
Spain
Missouri
Hayes
Grant
Horace Greeley
GOP
James G. Eldine
Grover Cleveland
McKinley
Bryan
Philippines
Service Above Self Ernest Worden Honored for Longevity on Library Board
Ernest Worden, who retired from the library board after nearly fifty years of service, exemplifies public spirit among Sidney's longtime residents. The note thanks him for his willing, conscientious work and behind the scenes effort that supports a progressive library.
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Ernest Worden
Library Board
Sidney
Worden
Royals Embrace Change as Tradition Yields to Modern Roles
A European royal criticism notes that modern monarchies abroad adapt by breaking tradition. Crown Prince Akihito and Princess Margaret are cited for marrying or taking work outside expected royal duties, signaling a shift toward functional, era-driven roles.
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Britain
Japan
Akihito
Margaret
Arid
Europe
Lincoln petition seeks broad tax base via constitutional reform
The state legislature would be forced to broaden the tax base if a Lincoln petition drive succeeds. Proponents, led by Robert B. Kramer, push for a two percent sales tax and up to four percent income tax, replacing property taxes on intangibles and most household goods under 2000 dollars. If approved, equalization would shift to county responsibility, easing statewide tax tensions. The deadline to file signatures is July 7, with organizers confident in reaching the goal.
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Lincoln
Robert B. Kramer
Scottsbluff
Senate
Nebraska
Farmer for Tax Vote in Nebraska Reflects Broad Tax Base Debate
The Nebraska Farmer argues that financing reforms through a broader tax base could ease property tax burdens on farmers. It contrasts Nebraska with Iowa and Illinois where tax bases expanded and real estate taxes rose less, urging unbiased study and noting a petition for a constitutional amendment to adopt sales and income taxes.
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Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Linois
Dim Chances For Wheat Bill
Lincoln Star reports blunt verdict from Carl Bruns of Nebraska that Congress will not pass wheat reform this year. Senate blocking the bill backed by wheat growers and other farm groups highlights Democratic failure to meet Eisenhower’s farm program challenge. The plan would set national wheat demand, allocate quotas to farmers, and buy surplus at parity to cut stocks. Southern Democratic opposition cripples the proposal and party prospects in wheat regions this fall.
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Carl Bruns
Chappell
Neb
National Assn
Congress
Senate Agriculture Committee
Eisenhower
Senate
Nebraska Library Services Act Extension Sought
Nebraska representative Don McGinley told a subcommittee that the Library Services Act is expiring next year and urged a five year extension. He cited 494,593 Nebraskans lacking local library service and outlined program gains under the act.
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Nebraska
Don McGinley
McGinley
Subcommittee On
Special Education
Real Space Chase Reflections From Lawrence Sunday Sun
Dr Atkinson attended the International Federation for Documentation meeting in Warsaw last September. He notes Soviet copying of the American system and a trend toward decentralization, warning that haste could reverse progress in science.
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Lawrence, Mass
Sunday Sun
Russia
Atkinson
International Federation For Documentation
Warsaw
Poland
Memorial address set for North Platte by Gen. Morrow
Seven decades ago Gen Morrow accepted an invitation to deliver the memorial address at North Platte on May 30. A new tree shaded walk and bench seating will host visitors for band concerts. L D Jones left for Kearney to work his land, having broken ten acres on his claim.
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Gen. Morrow
North Platte
L. D. Jones
Kearney
Fort Sidney
Sidney
Methodist Church
Long Branch
J. S. Wright
Belmont flume repairs and local activites reported
Five years ago a thirty two foot section of the Belmont flume at Pumpkin Creek failed. James Burns to inspect ditches below Cedar Creek and teach new Swedes water use. Smith Bros. captured six gray wolf cubs near their north side ranch. A hobo influx grows. households supply handouts. Telegraph delays due to weak battery. a new battery is charged. Mike Tobin called to Cheyenne as his brother John, in town, suffers a stroke. Rev Miles builds a large water wheel at Pease yard for pumping and irrigation.
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Belmont
Pumpkin Creek
James Burns
Cedar Creek
Smith Bros
North Side Bluffs
Mike Tobin
Cheyenne
John
N. H.’ Miles
Pease’s
B. A. Jones
Sidney Nebriana local notes 35 years ago and beyond
Local items recount weather, new postmaster at Lisco, sheriff activity, street work prep, and lighting plans in Sidney. Obituaries note Nicholas Mahr and Dr. Witham. theft and car theft reports include an Overland car passage. A film star sighting, a high school tribute to Dr. Barger, and a bridal shower highlight community life.
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Bordwell
Burlington
Electric Light Company
Rose St
Sidney
Gapen
Denver
Metropolis
Igt
AB. Knox
Lodgepole
Illinois Street
Ed Ward
Carl Davis
Richard Arlen
Omaha
Hollywood
California
Dr. F. A. Barger
Sidney High School
Dr Barger
Kathryn Grabill
Denver Auto Tourists Stranded On Lincoln Highway Detour
A party of eleven cars from Denver spent Sunday evening in Sidney after veering off the Lincoln Highway. They praised the road to Sidney but warned of mud and gumbo west of Big Springs, then resumed toward Cheyenne. John Witters, a Scottsbluff bank employee, is ill with typhoid fever amid a Scottsbluff fever outbreak reported as twenty five cases locally and fifty by a traveling man.
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Denver
Big Springs
Tie Siding
Wyoming
Sidney
Lincoln
Cheyenne
Chappell
John Witters
Scottsbluff
S. P. Witters
Community notes on events in Sioux County
Residents mark Victory In Europe day with measured reaction stores closed and streets empty as churches held services. Military personnel arriving at Sioux Ordnance Depot join two new troops to be activated May 14. Dean Clark crowned Job's Daughter Pal at city auditorium Pal Dance with attendants and Beverly Story presenting gifts.
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Sidney
Chamber of Commerce
Methodist
Council of Church Women
Japan
Sioux Ordnance Depot
H. J. Preble
Dean Clark
Job
Pal
City Auditorium
Thomas Kokjer Jr
Stanley Perry
Bill Wehmiller
Louie Sebold
Carl Schmidt
Beverly Story
Bethel
Dusty spring haunts western Nebraska with hay fever flare ups
Five years ago western Nebraska faced a dusty spring causing widespread hay fever like symptoms. In Sidney the dust darkened the afternoon, recalling 1934 s severe dust events. The news also notes Sidney High School Band fundraising for Enid Oklahoma and local building renovations including the Doran Building on Illinois Street.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Panhandle
Sidney
Sidney High School
Enid
Okla
Youths Remove Eyesores in Dayton Neighborhood Operation
East Dayton youths with two adult supervisors form teams of eight to remove about 25 derelict sheds fences and barns in the East Dayton Urban Renewal area. The city plans demolition of around 500 eyesores in the next three months as part of the renewal drive.
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Eyesores
Dayton
Ohio
East Dayton
Boy Taxidermist Aims High In New Jersey
Michael Valerio a 16 year old Mansaquan New Jersey sophomore is a qualified taxidermist with diploma after two years of study and a 10 month course He prefers stuffing alligators to baseball and dreams of becoming a doctor His current goal is to catch and mount a marlin for his portfolio
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Mansaquan
N. J
Michael Valerio
Michael
Dillinger notoriety not linked to Wy state pen guard
John Dil linger, a guard at the Wyoming State Penitentiary, is clarified as having no relation to the infamous 1930s outlaw John Dillinger. The note separates local correction from sensationalized headlines.
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Badman Rawlins
John Dillinger
Wyoming State Penitentiary
Badman
Wyoming researchers seek natural fly attractants for better control
University of Wyoming researchers led by entomologist L. D. Haws study odors that lure flies to feeding and breeding sites. They aim to use attractants with residual insecticides to reduce spraying risks, testing gases from manure to identify compounds that strongly attract flies for safer, targeted control.
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University of Wyoming
L. D. Haws
Hans
Rubber Tires Boost Farm Profits for Southern Growers
Semi pneumatic tires aid southern farmers by maximizing rubber’s stable flex, reducing soil buildup, and allowing work after rains. The design improves seedbed prep and planting depth, saves days in the growing season, and enhances germination and emergence by pressing seed into moist soil and conserving moisture.
Rubber press wheels cut farm work days for Evans
Fred Evans of Boyle, Michigan reports that pneumatic rubber press wheels on his 1,200 acre farm improved efficiency in a recent survey. He claims savings of four to five working days per season from the rubber-tired wheels and faster, better terminations and yields.
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Fred Evans
Boyle
Mies
Evans
Firefighters Use Moving Boxcar To Stop Cotton Fire
In Johnson City Tennessee a Southern Railway boxcar loaded with cotton bales caught fire away from a hydrant. Firemen unhitched the car and rolled it to a hydrant where the blaze was extinguished.
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Johnson City
Tenn
Southern Railway
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