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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1960
Page
4
The Sidney Telegraph, published three times weekly by The Telegraph Printing Co. in Sidney Nebraska, bills itself as Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper founded in 1873. It notes AP association and Nebraska Press Association membership with multiple awards.
The piece argues for broadening the tax base in Nebraska and questions whether a sales or income tax can replace property taxes. It emphasizes the need for answers on revenue, administration costs, future rate changes, and impact on industry before any plan gains support. The editorial urges responsible proposals with clear calculations.
The article argues city dwellers misperceive farmers plight noting two main issues: producers miss out on full national prosperity and production misalignment with markets. It cites a Kansas farm wife claiming unpaid labor is the greatest subsidy as Americans buy food with fewer work hours, since farmers bear about 25 percent of the grocery bill.
Stan Matzke of the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District says public power accounts for about 16 percent of Nebraska's electrical energy. He spoke at the 25th anniversary REA banquet in Sidney and urged a balance of 25 percent public to 75 percent private.
George W. Spayth of New Jersey has patented a device to straighten bent parking meters. The article notes the common sight of bent meter poles and the rush to market the Spayth straightener as the public reaction of astonishment and amusement grows.
The Norfolk News argues Chester Bowles as Democratic platform chair aims to calm party rifts over a watered down Civil Rights bill. Critics warn such moves may both appease and alienate factions, risking a hollow political gesture rather than real reform.
Early 1960 census reports show Nebraska failing to gain population as predicted. Scottsbluff and Fairbury lag behind forecasts while Chadron may rise about 10 percent to exceed 5000. Counties especially Dawes show declines signaling broader agricultural population loss and calls for legislative action to attract industry.
The Wall Street Journal reports a federal study showing farm land values, after six years of steady rise, faltering on a plateau with long term performance uncertain. From November 1959 to March 1960 the national average was 110.50 per acre, 171 percent of the 1947-49 average, with total farm land at 127.8 billion dollars and 1.1 billion in taxes. The report notes a 3 percent rate of return last year, lowest in 20 years, and argues that bigger farms do not guarantee better returns. success rests on management and intensified production.
The forthcoming replacement of Gen Nathan Twining by Gen Lyman Lemnitzer as chairman of the joint chiefs is seen as an opportunity to improve coordination among the Army Air Force and Navy. While rivalry can spur performance it should not hinder defense. Lemnitzer is urged to use his influence to reduce friction and cut costs.
The National Geographic Society notes nearly two million animal species classified by biologists, a figure seen as a partial catalog of planet life. Gardeners face thousands of yard pests. entomologists estimate up to four million insects may inhabit one acre of moist land.
A Senate bill led by Sen. Thomas Hennings would require mail order firearm sellers to file purchaser reports accessible to local police. The measure aims to deter juvenile crime by providing investigators with a way to track who buys revolvers and pistols without limiting constitutional rights.
Sidney Rotary Club hosts a 30th anniversary event at the Country Club with a Ladies Night program. Seven charter members remain active including Marius Christensen and Leon Fine. The article also notes DeMolay Sweetheart crownings, Jaycee honors in Grand Island, school board changes, a proposed underpass project, and ongoing discussions for a federal grant.
Sidney Nebraska is praised for its wheat fields and prairies in a 194? travel piece by Robert Clark of Sidney. The writer extols the friendliness of its 4000 residents and notes its location on the Lincoln Highway about 100 miles from North Platte and Cheyenne.
Max Baer heavyweight boxing champion was shot near the heart during a radio broadcast yesterday afternoon and was listed in critical condition after an operation planned immediately to aid his condition. The incident occurred during a scene where Baer was to be shot by a blank cartridge. Cheyenne County faces a deep relief burden with the county board voting to end its lifeline Wednesday morning, prompting Sidney City Council to convene to plan local work projects for the unemployed. A large city crew is laying a cable line for a new street light system on Tenth Avenue between Linden.
The high school schedules a busy week with Baccalaureate services class night and commencement. Forty two seniors will receive diplomas next Thursday at the Methodist Church with attorney Guy Chambers of Lincoln delivering the commencement address. Clips list includes Lewell Anderson Mildred Anthony Ross Barker Minnie Badziong Martha Brauer Leslie Bentley Mae Breternitz Katherine Brown Deloras Carleton Pauline Clarkson Violet Cradit Blanche Dermain Edith George Leora Hafer Edna Hammond Anna Hammer Vera Harr Marvin Hiett Elaine Hiett Robert Hornaday Willie Jones Luther Kahse Inez Moore Elma Nelson Lloyd Nelson Shirley Nelson Florence Oberg Sidney Podle Jeanette Puthoff Ruth Shaw Ralph Spearer Israel Snyder Melvin Sweet Kenneth Thompson Kiram Weavers Clifford Wait Edna Weissman Jennaine Whittaker Chester Worden Marjorie Wright Rose Zalesky Cara Zimmerman. Followed by Parent Teachers Association officers Mrs. Kahl president Miss Clifton vice president Mrs. Borland secretary and Mr Horn treasurer. Three grade school students Stanley Rabe Wayne Gain and Hammond McNish gave readings.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce elected Gus Wellner as president and re elected Jack McCleneghan as secretary at its annual meeting on Wednesday night. A.M. Oberfelder and bride returned to Denver after a bridal trip and will reside in Denver at the Savoy with the groom's parents. The weekly runaway involved a school house team. no damage occurred. Improvements include new houses by John Oldershaw and John Owens and new sidewalks on Railroad street. F Bush of the city laundry and R.E.L. Jackson Son expanded with auto trucks for deliveries. Mrs. John Tosky returned from California and will visit here and in Morrill County with her children. Mrs. Frank King and daughter Katherine left for Omaha Humansville and Kansas City to visit relatives.
Lumberman E J Sweet plans a Sidney enterprise to manufacture cement brick paving stone and building blocks using ordered molds. The school board met Saturday electing Principal C C Danforth and assistant Minnie E Chase with several grade teachers named. Marshal Doran reports hoboes from jail at work on the property.
A midnight prowler shattered the back door glass of A. Péase & Sons, entered the store, and stole three revolvers and several pocketknives. He traded some knives at the railroad yard, then fled. captured later at Newcastle, Wyoming, with stolen items. Deputy Sheriff Washburn pursued him.
Wm Sheidley a former Cheyenne cattleman now shipping cattle from Texas to Montana passes through Sidney. Jennie and Edith Oder shaw host 35 young people for birthdays. Annie Babb leaves for Iowa with Carrie Eckert. UP bridge gang relaid hotel porch floor. Lillie Chowins out after weeks. Idaho Ike Gutfreund considers moving to a drier area. Ora Fitch birthday party at Lute Fitch home with many attendees. School closes next Friday amid dust storm updates. Fred Dawson starts a soda fountain.
Seven decades ago Ogallala Nebraska reports a herd of about sixty buffalo resting thirty miles south. Farmers weigh herd law as barbed wire changes fencing. A baby in a round house captivates onlookers as a road inspector vehicle replaces old velocipedes. Military notes list Tenth Cavalry to Arizona and a new Fort Sidney bath program.
A new economy model jet pump designed for shallow wells up to 25 feet promises up to 760 gallons per hour for suburban and farm homes. Fully automatic, moisture resistant, with plastic inner parts to reduce corrosion, it primes quickly and runs with minimal homeowner attention.
Farmers and their cooperatives set new records in Farm Credit System use in 1959. Borrowers totalled $4 billion, up $599 million from 1958, with loans outstanding reaching $4.4 billion. Production credit associations lent $2.5 billion to 331,500 farmers, a 14 percent rise, while long term land bank loans to 52,000 farmers totalled $572 million. Cooperatives and banks also posted gains, with bond sales reaching $3.8 billion.
Raymond Beaty, a 17 year city firefighter, faced an abrupt stop to his retirement dinner at No. 66 Engine House as a general alarm factory fire broke out nearby. He remained calm amid the disruption and understood the duties of his department.
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