One good reason Nebraska should push for more Defense Dept activity
An editorial argues Nebraska loses three dollars to Washington for every dollar received and urges residents to pressure Senators and Congressmen for greater Defense Department involvement. It highlights Sioux Ordnance Depot as a potential regional economic booster for western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado and urges continued citizen mail campaigns to influence allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Defense Department
Sidney
Colorado
Our Wonderful Heritage and the Westward Trek
A reflective piece recalls the Missouri to Oregon wagon journeys of spring and summer. It notes the lure of gold, dangers from outlaws and Indians, and the hardy settlers who opened the frontier while cherishing the heritage they left for future generations.
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Missouri
Oregon
Sidney
Black Hills
Great Plains
Mountains
West
United States
WMCC aided $400000 annual state parks funding for 10 years
The Western Nebraska United Chambers of Commerce led the LB408 effort to create a state parks levy and new divisions. If Governor Brooks signs, the plan adds 13 hundredths of a mill replacing current $170000 from the general fund for the parks over a decade. The bill, passed 31 to 7, creates a separate Division of State Parks and allows reclassification and expansion of the system with eight parks and 42 recreation areas.
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Alliance Daily Times-Herald
Nebraska
Commission
WMCC
Monroe Bixler
Lincoln
Bixler
Fremont
Game Commission
Wncc
Chadron State Park
Fort Robinson Park
wNuce
Teri
Brooks
Broadway shows face high failure rate amid postwar slump
Richard Maney writes that 11 plays or musicals perished within three weeks of opening and 19 were canceled before reaching 100 performances. He notes a grim five year trend with only one in six productions likely to succeed, signaling a discouraging season ahead.
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Richard Maney
New York Times
Community physicians key in cancer control says ACS VP
Dr. W Kenneth Clark of the American Cancer Society says the community physician is essential for cancer control. He warns that without a cancer-conscious generalist the specialist may come in too late. The Society estimates 75 000 of 255 000 cancer deaths could be prevented by earlier detection and treatment.
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W. Kenneth Clark
American Cancer Society
Sidney business deals mark five year look back
Five years ago two major Sidney transactions were reported including the sale of the Hahler Garage property on Jackson Street to Jek Manufacturing Co of Alliance by Joseph and Julius Hahler. Ernest Knackstedt and family sold The Yendis Cafe to Vernon and Eileen Schwartz of Crawford who plan to take possession Saturday.
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Sidney
Hahler
Jackson Street
Jek Manufacturing Co
Alliance
Joseph
Julius Hahler
Ernest Knackstedt
Vernon
Eileen Schwartz
Crawford
Schwartz
Noah Wolkers
Sidney High School
Janet Shuman
Janice Weber
Frank Oliverius
Railway Express
Lodgepole High School
Dixie Dykman
Marvin Hokom
Miss Dykman
Oberfelder
Bonita Bartels
Jane Rowan
Gurley High School
Longtime Sidney businessman Henry T. Doran dies at 72
Henry T. Doran, active in Sidney public life and business for fifty years, died at a local hospital after several weeks illness. He was seventy two at death and had lived in Sidney since age six, the oldest active local businessman and longtime county resident.
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Henry T. Doran
Sidney
Mr. Doran
Rain Ends Cheyenne County Drought With 1.50 Inch Total
Rainfell across Cheyenne County this week, with rainfall Thursday in Sidney bringing totals near 1.50 inches. C H Feldman, president of the Wheat Production Control association and wheat allotment committee chair, withdraws his candidacy for county commissioner. Police court summons issued to over 20 drivers in a drive to curb speeding behind fire apparatus while responding to alarms. City officials seek study of a curb and gutter program to improve street maintenance and preservation.
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Cheyenne County
Sidney
C. H Feldman
Cheyenne County Wheat’ Production Control Association
R. E. Roche
McClellan Sees End Of Rackets Committee Work
The Lincoln Star notes Senator John L. McClellan of Arkansas expects the Senate Rackets Committee to wrap up this summer after exposing abuses in labor and management. The column praises his leadership, cites bipartisan tensions, and argues investigations should inform remedial legislation rather than serve propaganda or punishment. The future use of the evidence rests with Congress.
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McClellan
Lincoln Star
John L. McClellan
Ark
Congress
Senate
Senator McClellan
Increased Leisure Time Boosts Sporting Goods Sales Nationwide
The Alliance Times-Herald notes rising leisure time and incomes fueling a boom in participation sports. Outlays for sporting goods and boating reach billions, with 4.3 million golfers, 10000 retailers, and related gear driving a national recreation surge as summer vacation begins.
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Alliance Times-Herald
America
Sidney Students Shine At State Music Contest And Track Meet
Sidney participants excel at Lincoln contest with Lois Hardy earning excellent on piano and Carolyn Kennedy good on violin. Sidney track team placed fifth at Alliance with Jack Sparks winning broad jump in 19 feet 4 inches, a new record. The democratic central committee recommended W. Leroy Larson for permanent postmaster in Sidney. Federal grand jury selections announced in Omaha include A. S. Hardy of Sidney.
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Sidney
Lincoln
Lois Hardy
Carolyn Kennedy
Alliance
Jack Sparks
Omaha
U. S
Hoyt
A. S. Hardy
Sidney Gains in Long Distance Calls and Local Developments
The article notes Sidney becoming a key long distance hub as calls with Grand Island rise from 24 to about 40 daily after a new two wire copper circuit was added. It also covers local business moves, mail delivery daily route changes, a new depot crew arrival, high school graduates, a theatre visit, a harmful horse accident, a high school graduation at Tobin Opera House, a costly fire in the Black Hill barn, and Dan McAleese’s stone building contract.
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Sidney
P. C. Cunningham
Grand Island
Sevice
C. B. McDonald
McDonald Motor Sales Company
Ford Agency
Salt Lake City
Ford
Burlington
Shipman
Myrtle Johnston
Frank Lally
Vivian de of Minam Onberg
Herman Brauer
Franklin Hornaday
Evelyn Nelson
Opal Fitch
Christina Biers
Dwight Frankeberger
Paul Vath
Evelyn Johnson
Laura Rudd
Curtis Jolliff
Roy Chambers
Helen Hinricks
Ruth Baker
Stewart McMillen
Anna Badziong
Stanley ‘Baker
Lucille Hower
Deoma ‘Hade
Kathryn King
Francis Matteson
Lawrence Davis
LeGrande Worden
LeRoy Oberg
Richard Mansfield
Ivan the Terrible
Mr. Mansfield
Russell Dedrick
Studt Pastures
Russell
Tobin Opera House
Nanie ‘A. Anderson
Fannie G. Bergman
Harriet W. Radcliff
Lena L. Otteman
Black Hill
Tobin Corner
Knox
Dan McAleese
Duggan & Gates
45 Years Ago in Sidney and Surroundings
The page recalls 45 years of local life in Sidney with F A Bush buying Sidney Steam Laundry and land, Mother's Day church celebrations, car sales, a marriage license, local baseball, teaching changes, a wedding anniversary, and community notes. It mentions the U S Senate approving a Missouri River bridge at Omaha, prairie land prices, Mennonite land seekers, Pumpkin Creek post office talk, range horses, and local civic projects.
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F. A. Bush
Kearney
Sidney
Dan McAleese
Bush
Livoni and Son
Maxwell
Bridgeport Cutomers
Herman Miller
Weyerts Settlement
Gesina Scharrel
Potter Cubs
Sidney Deer
Potter
Fair Grounds
Carl’Ruther
Sund
Peter Poetz
Frei Peetz
Rutner Ranch
Braham
United States Senate
Missouri River
Omaha
Friends
Prairies
Cheyenne County
Colorado
Pumpkin Creek
Horse Creek
Frank Bratton
Ed Fitch
White River
G.A.R. Lodge
S.F.D
Foreman Sweet
Cowboy Dick Bean killed in tragic wagon accident
Ogallala Neb May 8 65 years ago Dick Bean veteran cowboy was run over by a team and killed instantly while delivering lumber to a ranch on a steep hill toward North River. He was sober when leaving town and found dead in the road shortly after the accident.
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Ogallala
Neb
Dick Bean
Plains
North River
the Telegraph
Chas. Callahan
O. D. Lyon
Richard Bartlemess
Fort Sidney
California
Sharmer
Sidney
Chambers
Martain College of Oratory
Hyde
Myrtle Hiett
F. Nieman
Plattsmouth
Resignation of Bovey Ends Four-Year Penitentiary Controversy
Governor Brooks demanded Warden Bovey’s resignation over alleged mismanagement. the Board of Control found the charges insufficient and Bovey resigned after a week of dispute. Deputy Warden Greenholtz named acting warden. Bovey to remain in residence until July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin “Paul
Statehouse
Nebraska Press Association
Lincoln
State Penitentiary
Ralph G. Brooks
Joseph Bovey
Brooks
Board of Control
Charles Leemart
John Greenholtz
Bovey
Robert Conrad
Gov. Brooks
Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee
Joe T. Vosoba
Wilbur
Harold Stryker
Rising City
Vosoba
Collective bargaining for agriculture faces limits and risks
The piece argues that a move toward legally binding collective bargaining for farming would mostly affect small operators and faces practical hurdles. It notes livestock cannot be stockpiled for bargaining, consumer power could undercut higher prices, and a voluntary cooperative approach among farmers is likeliest to succeed.
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United States
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Alex Benzel
W. W. Schulz
Arnold Braasch
Bronson
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Sidney Business
Cheyenne County Salvage Committee
The
Telegraph
Union Pacific
Ed Gerlach
Hemingford
Joe Miles
18Th Ave
Gerlach
Farmers Co-Operative Elevator
John Pavlat
Lodgepole
Whitehouse
Episcopal Church
Noah Walters
Rock Springs
Wyo
Libbie Paviat
McLernon
Denver
W. F. Paine
Land Department
Union Pacific Railroad
China
Capitol News
Max Towle
Browle
Robert Crosby
State Water Pollution Control Council
T. A. Filipi
Filipi
Republican Party
Richard E. Speirs Jr
Terry Carpenter
Scottsblad
Carpenter
Bernard Boyle
By Bernie Camp
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Texas
Alaska
Seychelles
Indian Ocean
Ethel Barrymore
Captain Jinks of
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