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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1960
Page
2
A Cantigny War Memorial Museum exhibit on the First Division presents authentic World War I battles in a dramatic floor setting. The museum honors the Cantigny action and invites visitors to feel present at historic campaigns of the First and Second World Wars.
The document lists payments and social security remittances totaling 2260.34 for the Gasoline Fund and a broader fund recap. It itemizes salaries for numerous individuals such as M. M. Inhelder, Harold Haack, Lyle Kurth, Arthur Lenz, and Elmer Martin, plus supplies from American Marietts Co. and other small disbursements. The summary totals general, road, bridge, gas, rural mail route, and fair funds, totaling 17158.79 with broader budget figures and lines for emergency and soldiers relief.
Monthly statement shows fees earned and disbursed by county offices for September 1960. Totals remitted to county treasury include 417.00 from Clerk of District Court and 1 503.65 from County Clerk, 944.25 from County Judge, and 7 875.00 from Sheriff, totaling 2 943.65. Culverts bid went to Cheyenne County Lumber. lumber bid to Thomas Lumber. Lila Morris appointed Clerk of the County Court. Meeting adjourned until November 1, 1960, or special call.
Public notice lists measures to be voted on November 8 1960 including ballot titles and texts of constitutional amendments proposed by the 1959 legislature specifying the amendments up for voter approval and related procedural details.
The 1959 Legislature proposes Amendment No. 1 to authorize measures and procedures to insure continuity of governmental operations in emergencies from enemy attack or threat. Ballot options: For or Against.
Proposed amendment to Section 29 of Article III authorizes the Legislature to provide by law for temporary succession of offices after attack or threat, extraordinary sessions, changes to quorum requirements, temporary seats of government, and related emergency measures, with public vote in November 1960. Also mentions stock voting rights for preferred stock.
The proposed amendments to Article XII sections 5 and 6 of the Nebraska Constitution aim to require stockholder voting by for directors or managers by shares with cumulation or proportional voting rules. It allows for cooperatives to limit share ownership and voting and permits preferred stock to have no voting rights. It also restricts stock or bond issuance to money paid, labor performed, or property received for corporate purposes.
A Nebraska farmers group led by Robert Rauner claims Vice President Nixon's farm proposals echo the Benson farm program already in effect. Rauner, a Gurley wheat farmer, asserts the analysis shows no new policy beyond current measures.
The passage outlines necessary public records actions and procedures to ensure government continuity during enemy attack or imminent threat. It states the Legislature may adopt measures and must conform to the Constitution except when impracticable or causing undue delay.
The Kennedy and Johnson Committee, representing Nebraska farmers statewide, released a statement by Mr. Rauner. It analyzes Nixon's position arguing for a long term price support based on prior year market averages and favors the Old Soil Bank Plan with a payment in kind until the surplus is depleted.
The text states that stock or bonds cannot be valued higher than the actual value when labor was performed or property delivered. It declares fictitious increases of stock or indebtedness void. All stock must have a face par value with equal par value across a corporation, though preferred stock may differ in par value.
A constitutional proposal outlines a different method of taxing livestock and provides for reciprocal and proportionate taxation of livestock located in the state for only part of a year.
The text presents Article VIII Sec 1 proposing state revenue through taxation to be levied uniformly by valuation on tangible property and franchises with exceptions for motor vehicles and livestock. It allows alternate methods for motor vehicle taxes and outlines allocation, real property value standards, and continued existing laws until changed.
A proposed constitutional amendment would authorize the Legislature to prescribe by law the manner of contesting elections for the executive offices. The measure outlines legislative authority to set procedures governing challenges to executive branch elections.
The statement argues that providing him crops would sustain a market surplus and push prices down. It suggests a policy aim to stabilize supply and lower costs, reflecting tensions over agricultural pricing strategies.
Section 4 requires that the returns of elections for executive officers be sealed and sent to the Secretary of State, directed to the Speaker who will open and publish them in the Legislature. The person with the highest votes for an office is declared elected. if tied, the Legislature selects. Contests follow applicable law.
Proposed Amendment No. 5 would allow the Legislature to create bonded and licensed warehouses for goods in transit within the state and destined for final outside destinations. It would exempt such goods from ad valorem taxes while stored in these warehouses or storage areas.
The Legislature proposes amending Article VIII to create section 2A. It would authorize bonded and licensed warehouses or storage areas for goods in transit within Nebraska that are destined for outside the state. It also allows exempting such goods from ad valorem taxes while stored there.
Ballot measure seeks to allow election of more than one county judge in a county and to form county judge judicial districts. The summary notes 0 votes against and outlines a plan for multiple judges and districting.
The statement compares the effect to the Benson Program, noting no substantial difference. It suggests the current approach remains unchanged and reinforces continuity with the established framework.
Home rule charters authorize acquire and lease of real and personal property for manufacturing and industrial use. Bonds are revenue bonds not general obligations and secured by lease revenues and mortgage on the property. Taxable to private use, condemnation not allowed, and operation limited to leasing.
Respectfully submitted notice from FRANK MARSH 7 Secretary of State published three times in the weeks beginning October 17 24 and 31 1960.
The text outlines a 1960 framework for elections of county judges every four years, district formations allowing multiple counties, fixed salaries by the Legislature, and a proposed legislature salary cap of not more than 200 dollars per month. It ends with a vote prompt for It Against.
A 1960 notice outlines Article III Section 7 proposing two year terms for legislators with noon on the first Tuesday in January after general elections. It states nonpartisan nominations, a salary not exceeding 200 dollars monthly, travel expenses for sessions, and no other pay or perquisites for legislators or their staff. FRANK MARSH Monday October 17 24 31 1960.
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