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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1959
Page
8
In Sidney's Country Club area, residents are urged to move cars from narrow streets to driveways to protect playing children. The editorial argues voluntary action by homeowners is preferable to city legislation to prevent injuries or fatalities from cars backing or darting drivers.
The Nebraska Oil and Gas Commission named Sidney as its field office site for hearings and appointed a full-time director. The move marks Sidney’s enduring role in state oil history as it enters a new era of maturity amid the state centennial year celebrations and the industry’s growth outlook.
William Dobler reflects on National Newspaper Week and the role of journalists in seeking truth. He likens reporters to giants of character, notes the profession gathers facts from every life facet, and asserts newspapers must print with accuracy and independence.
A reader writes to President Truman, pledging to reduce living expenses and buy bonds, but demands government spending cuts and responsible actions in return. He warns that despite his support he will not continue to back costly policies without visible gains and accountability from Washington.
Senator Carlson of Kansas lauded railroads for moving this year’s wheat harvest without a car shortage. He noted that despite ideal but short harvest conditions, grain receipts at many centers reached record or near record levels.
Norfolk motorists must carry licenses as state troopers use a new law to perform spot checks on vehicles. Officers will detain cars with obvious faults or suspended licenses to protect law abiding drivers and remind renewals are due by month end.
A scanned crossword puzzle lists numerous clue prompts and partial answers across multiple rows and columns. It includes hints for words like Moccasin Circle of light Palm leaf pine apple and names like Stitt hats, Stitt, Alnus, and various abbreviations. The page presents a dense set of wordplay clues spanning geography, language, and culture.
The Associated Press has won 16 Pulitzers over 26 years for coverage from wars to science. Names include Kirke Simpson, Francis Jamieson, Howard Blakeslee, Louis Lochner, Larry Allen, Frank Noel, Frank Filan, Daniel De Luce, Joe Rosenthal, Hal Boyle, Eddy Gilmore, Relman Morin, Don Whitehead, Max Desfor, John Hightower, and Eisenhower trip reporting. The era covers events from the Unknown Soldier burial to Little Rock school integration.
Jack Lowe extols Lucerne and Swiss hospitality, praising Lake Lucerne scenery, polite precise people, and peaceful life. He notes Zurich Basel as clean industrial centers with smog challenges, and imagines returning to rent a villa by the lake for effortless living.
Washington reports Gen. Douglas MacArthur becomes the nation's highest ranking living military figure following Gen. George C. Marshall's death. At 79, MacArthur has not held active duties since 1951 when President Truman removed him from Korea command. Only five star officers Bradley Nimitz and MacArthur remain among the nine appointed under World War II legislation.
A San Diego used car lot advertised itself as the "Poor Man's Friend" with bold i signs attracting customers. Across the street a rival dealer countered with signs calling himself the "Everybody's Friend." Nearby, during the Korean War, a heli copter from the heavy cruiser USS Helena earned the nickname "Last Chance Taxi" for extensive rescue work of downed pilots.
Editors note the departure of C V Price after 12 years as director of the Nebraska Resources Division. Price helped raise Nebraska’s industrial profile, growing workers from 46,000 in 1949 to 66,400, and attracting new plants. His retirement ends a pivotal chapter as Nebraska eyes further industrial diversification.
A historical overview traces the development of press freedom from early colonial days through Zenger and Croswell trials, highlighting Andrew and Alexander Hamilton and the evolution of legal protections for truthful reporting against government criticism. It notes the Dark Ages of Journalism, the Sedition Act, and Milton’s Areopagitica as key milestones.
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