Sidney Telegraph Editorial Page History and Facts
The Sidney Telegraph, Western Nebraska's oldest newspaper founded in 1873, operates as Cheyenne County official paper. It is an Associated Press associate, Nebraska Press Association member, and is published Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays by The Telegraph Printing Co. Inc. in Sidney Nebraska.
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Governor backs Sidney for second Nebraska trade school
Gov. Morrison publicly supports using Sioux Army Depot facilities for a proposed second Nebraska trade school if lawmakers decide one is needed. He would oppose new buildings or equipment spending, urging funds go to faculty and administration instead. Sidney is touted as the logical location due to existing depot resources.
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Two Years Since October 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis
A retrospective look marks two years since the Cuban missile crisis tense week in October 1962. The confrontation influenced the test ban pact, clarified the Moscow Beijing split, weakened Castro, and boosted free world resolve against Soviet aggression, shaping global peace hopes now viewed as strengthened.
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Peking
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Latin America
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The Big Stretch Garments Rewrite Fashion Limits
The piece notes stretch fabrics reshape comfort and wardrobe, with sales projected near a billion dollars this year. Strech garments like diapers baby wear to suits elbows address, promising ease and bounce back under stress. It contrasts current trends with past wasp waists and stiff collars.
Do Away With Highways, Says Nebraska Petroleum Group
An editorial in the Nebraska Oil Jobber magazine accuses the Nebraska Department of Roads and the Advisory Highway Commission of neglecting highway maintenance costs and funding. It argues that maintenance on the Interstate and state road system is underfunded and that calls for gas tax increases are blocked by industry and political interests. The piece warns candidates who favor higher gas taxes and urges a shift from building highways to conserving tax dollars, urging Nebraskans to demand better roads.
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Nine Foot Sewer Ditch Cave-In Nearly Kills Lodgepole Owner
Larry Hillman, owner of Lodgepole Heating Co., narrowly escaped death when a nine foot sewer ditch he was digging caved in on Monday. The incident follows a day of local notes including farmers joining the Nebraska Association of Wheat Growers, a late-night sighting of cattle in Sky Manor, and plans by City Manager Murrey Fuller to press runway talks in Lincoln.
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George Hillman
Lodgepole Heating Co
Cheyenne County
Nebraska Association of Wheat Growers
City Auditorium
Leonard Moseman
Manor Rd
Moseman
Plains Drive
Sky Manor
Murrey Fuller
Lincoln
Sidney Airport
Wright
Mitchell
C. S. Radcliffe
George Kavanaugh
Scrub
Burlington
Sidney
J. W. McDaniel
Fremont
Letter to Sidney Telegraph on state appointive system debate
A letter responds to Kenneth Nienhuser and defends the NSIA and NSEA campaign against amendment 300. It argues 27 states use appointive systems versus 23 elective, and notes eight states use a Nebraska-like appointee method. It mentions Michigan, Illinois, and future adoption timelines. It addresses amendment wording about legislative qualifications.
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Nienhuser
State School Board Group To Consider Resolutions
Nebraska educators push for state support for public schools funded beyond property tax. Resolutions call for income or sales taxes, oppose an elected State Board of Education, support junior colleges, and seek more vocational-technical schools including Milford. They urge district redistricting authority, transfer rights to accredited districts, and stronger teacher retirement while keeping remaining school lands for public education.
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Milford
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Association
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State Committee
State Board of Education
Money Well Spent by Woolworth Ad Push
A. F. Male, national advertising director for the F. W. Woolworth Co., says over 95 percent of the firm’s ad budget goes to newspapers and expenditures have surged 1300 percent since 1954. Prior to 1954 the company spent little on ads. A nationwide expansion made newspaper advertising essential to meet competition and grow business. What works for Woolworth will work for any retailer.
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Crossword Puzzle Clues From Acros Down List
A condensed clue list appears with numerals 1 to 47 across and down, including hints like Delight, Mulch, Exist, Birchbark boat, Twin crystal, and Mr. Van Winkle, plus down clues such as Proportion, Nettle, Egret, River barrier imp, Fuegian Indians, and Lampreys, forming a dense word puzzle readout.
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Farmers Home Administration head criticised for political speech
A public speech by Howard Bertsch, administrator of the Farmers Home Administration, at the State Cornpicting Contest sparks critique. The letter notes Bertsch cited Goldwater and Johnson era politics, urging concern over agency impartiality and political content from a federal official.
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Treasure Island
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Rolland
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Cal Barnhart
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