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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1962
Page
16
Collected notes feature Dennis Madden showing rattlesnakes to Potter School pupils, a humorous tale of a farmer losing teeth to pigs, Mrs. Ackerman’s European trip memories, ex‑Sidney resident Don Livoni’s Denver area development plans, Dr. A L Miller campaigning for Seaton, a Waldo Dearing baby girl, and Virgil Dean reporting Noah Dean’s 80th birthday farm update.
An anticipated hard freeze did not materialize in Sidney last night with readings from 31 to 32 degrees. Harvest progress is two thirds complete but safflower quality and yield are below recent years. Sugar beet harvest proceeds in Lodgepole Valley. Ovid factory reports no tonnage data. Corn and sorghum harvests gained momentum. moisture and storage conditions improve. Winter wheat remains in good condition with adequate feed supplies across the region.
The State Education Department plans a survey of high school seniors to measure interest in technological training after graduation. Assistant Commissioner Celia Stanley notes Milford’s Vocational Technical School will expand from 496 to 750 students next year, but many potential applicants are deterred by waiting lists. The survey may guide locating a second state trade school in Western or Central Nebraska, with communities in Scottsbluff Sidney Ogallala North Platte and Grand Island seeking the next facility. Guidance counselors will report likely candidates, interests, abilities, and finances to map regional need.
The Air Force signals an advanced Minuteman ICBM with longer range and heavier warhead. Plans for about 200 silos in western Nebraska, southeastern Wyoming, and northeastern Colorado may outpace assembly. Upgrades include 20 percent accuracy gain and airborne surface control centers to deter surprise attacks.
Kimball County High School District voters approve a $915,000 bond for a new high school by 995 to 494, with absentee and disabled ballots pending. The tally, though finalized, follows a long campaign and repeated failed attempts since 1960, reflecting district needs from growth and aging facilities. Tahitians who once rubbed roses as affection now kiss on both cheeks when meeting or part.
Educators from across Nebraska will attend an all day discussion on teaching salaries in Kearney. The Nebraska State Education Association conducts the event to promote realistic starting salaries and upgraded salary schedules for skilled, long term teachers. Dr Kirk Sorensen, research director of the 14,600 member group, will lead the program.
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