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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1964
Page
2
The Sidney Telegraph is published every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by The Telegraph Printing Co., Inc. at 830 11th Ave, Sidney, Nebraska.
Education is expensive yet an investment in the future. The piece lauds graduates from eighth grade to graduate school, praising education as vital to national welfare and civilization and wishing them success as future leaders.
A World Herald cartoon shows a two headed monster of Rockefeller and Lodge opposing Goldwater in a Stop Goldwater movement. It argues Nixon is the better GOP choice for the 1964 ticket and could lead the ticket, possibly with Goldwater as vice president.
In western Nebraska spring weather winds are common and not unusual. Longtime residents say wind has always been part of life, and recent windy weeks resemble past decades. Weather naturally fuels local conversation as people compare current breezes with history.
The Bell System plans a June launch of Picturephone links between New York Washington and Chicago with single public installations per city. Calls must be booked in advance and a three minute Chicago to Washington chat could cost about $21. Early use will be limited and expensive, but corporate demand and rapid adoption in cities are anticipated as rates fall.
The Nebraska newspapers report wheat price shifts with a July 1 start for a new law cutting government sale prices to about 1.30 to 1.35 per bushel, a drop from 1.80, plus a 47 cent-a-bushel payment for acreage reduction. Farmers push for higher support and grain groups urge a 10 cent boost. Rio rail and air travel notes discuss railroads as vital to economy. Senator Pell argues for faster passenger rail with a 100 mph minimum, aiming to cut Washington New York time to just over two hours. Great Plains Wheat, Inc. touts four marketing focuses and optimism from rising yields and export leadership.
A recent Belafonte performance included two white men in the chorus prompting discussion on integration. The incident raises questions about the openness of the entertainment industry and whether inclusive casting has completed a full arc or entered a second phase of progress.
A historical newspaper puzzle page presents a two column clue list. Across clues include Great Gypsy and Arab sea port with multiple abbreviations and foreign terms, while Down clues cover pastries debit discounts and animal names along with archaic spellings.
My grandfather lived in bib overalls as a creed not a costume. He was a godly man who mocked change, valued honest toil, and shaped a sense of self by simple attire and steadfast opinions. He argued that one’s image mattered less than character, while grandmother recalled a colorful past and clash over his wardrobe.
About 85 Nebraska representatives visited New York for a Waldorf Astoria luncheon with New York businessmen. Governor Morrison praised Nebraska as stable and debt free, urging ongoing statewide promotion to attract business. He credited Nebraskans and boosters for telling the state story widely.
Reader cites LIFE Magazine February 7 1964 piece The Fearmongers calling out fear driven anti communist networks. Quotes claim anti Catholic and segregationist ties linking Birch Society Welch and Hargis with extensive fundraising and recruitment ads after Kennedy death.
New season brings heavy lilac blossoms after a cool spring and late May freeze last year caused buds to fail. Perfumed air and loaded bushes mark a brief, beautiful flowering period boosted by Nebraska pride.
Economical US Department of Agriculture plan 7139 features a rectangular layout with large rooms and extensive storage. Includes living room coat closet kitchen work clothes storage lavatory, basement laundry, adjoining patio near kitchen and carport, plus storage in carport. Obtain working drawings for 75 cents from University of Nebraska Extension.
The American Cancer Society estimates about 290000 will die this year from cancer and notes more men than women die, a ratio near 55 to 45. Early detection and prompt treatment could save many lives. annual health checkups are advised to reduce the death rate.
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