Enrollment trends push U S colleges toward capacity
The article notes about two and a half million full time students in accredited colleges, with 2,367,451 at 1,045 institutions last year and total enrollees near 4.21 million. Dr. Garland Parker forecasts 1963 totals around 4.4 million as more returns come in, foreseeing 18 year olds rising 20 percent in 1964 and 12.5 percent in 1965, signaling looming demand for facilities and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland G. Parker
University of Cincinnati
Parker
Cincinnati
Lincoln’s shift from anti-slavery to emancipation explorer
A book by Benjamin Quarles argues Lincoln as a young man favored transporting Blacks to Africa. He pivoted to anti-slavery after pro slavery moves like Texas annexation and Cuba plots, Missouri Compromise repeal, and opening territories to slavery spurred war and political victory.
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Lincoln
Benjamin Quarles
Morgan State College
Baltimore
Africa
Texas
Mexico
Cuba
South
Divorce Polls Signal Limited Impact On Rockefeller Nomination
A national poll shows about 80 percent do not view a presidential candidate's divorce as a voting barrier, suggesting Governor Rockefeller's divorce and remarriage may not derail his bid. Analysts warn polls are imperfect and may not predict long term voting choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
GOP
Mrs Kefauver Declines Tennessee Senate Run
The widow of Sen Estes Kefauver, Nancy Kefauver, said she will not seek the Tennessee Senate seat, noting she is not trained or qualified for public office. While described as naturally strong, she admits she would not run, earning respect for her candor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Lfe
Kefauver
Washington
Tennessee
Senate
Nancy Kefauver
Reason For No Elephants
The Mebane North Carolina Enterprise notes that many American families have not owned elephants because they were not offered one for $1 down and $1 a week, highlighting a humorous sales pitch.
Critics weigh grain deal with Russia and federal pay raises
A double-portion editorial cites The Chadron Record and The Lincoln Star. It argues selling grain to the Soviet bloc undermines Cold War aims and questions the value of pay raises for Congress, federal judges, and top officials while noting wage disparities and the need for judicial impartiality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Cuba
United States
Canada
Berlin
Pearl Harbor
Chadron
Federal District Court
House
California
The
Lincoln Star
Dallas protesters target U N Ambassador with spitting attacks
Those in Dallas who hit and spat on U N Ambassador Stevenson claimed patriotism. The piece notes the incident and the taunting public reaction amid ongoing publicity and unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
U. N
Stevenson
Across and Down Puzzle Clues Highlights
A published crossword clue list with Across and Down items including names like Mussolini and Moham rupees medan and common terms such as corral hindrance and arrow poison. The puzzle features numbered entries across first and down next with various lengths and letter hints.
Sidney man among 1913 Nebraska team honored at Lincoln luncheon
John Elwell of Sidney attended a Lincoln luncheon honoring members of the 1913 Nebraska football squad before the Colorado Nebraska game. The week brought other notes from Cheyenne County including a $75,000 hospital drive, oil finds near Lorenzo, school bond votes, storm damages, and community events.
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John Elwell
Sidney
Nebraska
Lincoln
Cheyenne County
Ralph Fleming
Lorenzo
Ohio Oil Co
South Side
O. J. Weymouth
J. R. Miller
N. W. Bell
Out Of Old Nebraska Old Timers Remember Vivid Mirage
The piece recalls seeing rare mirages in Nebraska during the 1860s and 1870s described by Fred Stolley in Hall County history and Isaac Newell in Clay County. It notes the prairie’s openness and atmospheric conditions creating lakes, large landscapes, and distant buildings appearing oversized and displaced.
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Nebraska
Fred Stolley
Buechler
Hall County
Grand Island
Wood River
Father
Loup
Clay County
Isaac Newell
Sidney Telegraph praised for progress and beauty
A reader agrees with a letter praising a previous insert and highlights the Sidney Telegraph’s new form. Frieda M. Widstrand contributes a poem and religious essays. the note underscores pride in Sidney Nebraska’s growth, churches, schools, and housing amid a top line for the Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Telegraph
Frieda M. Wid Strand
Sidney
Gee
Frieda M. Widstrand
17Th Ave
Sidney Neb
Problems of Renewal
Dorothy Day of the Catholic Worker critiques urban renewal in a Harper book Loaves and Fishes. She argues slums are torn down for housing projects the poor cannot afford and there is insufficient housing remaining for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dorothy Day
The
Catholic Worker
Harper
Christmas Seals Fight TB and Respiratory Diseases
Public health message notes that tuberculosis greatly diminished over decades and credits Christmas Seals for fighting TB and other respiratory diseases with community support and donation drives.
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Western
Associated Press
Nebraska Press Assn
Mrs. Kefauver
Mebane
N. C
Enterprise
Corral
Holland Commune
Envy
Bequeath
Mussolini
Algerian
Fr. King
Palestine Seaport
Compass Point
Fia
Fai
AP Newsfeatures
St. Paul
Potter
Dalton
Lodgepole
Sunol
Bronson
Cheyenne County Victory
Elizabeth Ryan
Milwaukee
Wisc
USC Club
Uncle Sam
Santa Claus
Nebraska Panhandle
Western Nebraska
Panhandle
Federal Land Bank
Omaha
City Auditorium
H. Robineau
City Athletic Club
Sidney American Legion
Thirteenth Cavalry
Ft. Russell
Cheyenne
American Express
Red Cross
I. L. Pindell
George Parks
Parks
Fundingsland
Peetz
Ed Puthoff
Kyle
Eli Henderson
Kimball
First National Bank
Tobin Opera House
Shore Acres
Ada Heist
Tobin
Wm. Stuht
Charlson
E. J. Sweet
Mike McLaughlin
Dickerson
Bill Cody
North Platte
Joe Oberfelder
la Grippe
Messrs
Tobin & Trognitz
Lawrence’s Fork
Lange Brothers
Storo
Gisl Doors
Nco
Wilieyv
Samuel Paul
Old
David N. Bickford
Thank You
Mrs
Jerry VanNatter Sr
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