Do Nothing Congress or Spendthrift Legislature
The piece labels the 85th Congress as a do nothing outfit for taxpayers while detailing its record of high spending and extensive appropriations for offices and foreign aid. It critiques labor policy, executive power, and a supposed election-year hurry, noting Rep. A L Miller’s stance for solvent government and the Nebraska delegation’s conservative path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A .L. Miller
Nebr.r
Executive Branch
Supreme Court
Congress
Miller
Nebraska
85Th Congress
Remembering the 1930s anti chain-store fight in The Freeman
Julian H. Handler argues the failed plan to tax corporate chains harmed independent merchants. He says the push to tax chains suggested independents were inefficient and needed government brakes, urging instead resourcefulness and cooperation under free competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Freeman
Julian H. Handler
Independent
Wrong Scene At Cheyenne Missile Base Incident
A young man at the Cheyenne missile base construction site sat in the path of a 12 ton truck, was hospitalized with a crushed pelvis and may be disabled for life. He claims religious opposition to war as his motive. The piece questions his choice of protest and suggests Moscow as a venue for his views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Moscow
Oil competition and service standards contrast Moscow with the United States
The piece argues Moscow's state owned oil system with few service stations yields poor service, while the United States has about 180000 service stations and intense competition. It notes 12000 oil firms across production, refining, and transport, with competition extending beyond price to service and research to improve products and market position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
American Petroleum Institute
Nebraska voters to decide on legalized Bingo this November
Idle Thoughts argues Nebraskans are inconsistent about gambling. It compares Bingo to horse racing, noting large $30 million wagering and track risks, and urges fair consideration of legalization before moral panic. The piece defends Bingo as safer than tracks and calls for thoughtful, balanced judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Metropolitan
Caponé
Psychologists Advise Moon Trip Needs Female Companion
The essay humorously argues space travel requires a girlfriend and comforts for the traveler. It imagines fears about rocket reliability and return, while joking about companionship, gin, and martinis, and notes potential Cold War espionage concerns on the moon.
Men Need Love and Companionship Even in Space
The speaker argues that a man’s happiness in space mirrors home life and stresses the importance of love and a supportive wife. He notes most men seek marriage for companionship and responsibility and jokes that if sending a man to the moon, he should be accompanied by his chosen partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Moon
Marilyn Monroe
Grandma Moses
Betty Crocker
Teddy
Lunar
Saturn
Jupiter
Outer Space
US Middle East policy driven by oil and strategy
The piece argues U S focus in the Middle East centers on preserving oil reserves and the Western alliance. It contends Britain and the United States act to prevent Soviet gains, viewing the region as a key bridge between East and West and essential to NATO’s survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Middle East
England
Europe
NATO
Joseph Alsop
Kremlin
Far East
Letter Box sparks clash over Miller Benson press reports
Ogallala editor accuses a reader of falsifying coverage about Rep. Miller urging President to accept Benson's resignation. The letter cites press releases and a World-Herald note about Higgins payroll and defends Miller criticism as aiming to protect Republican strength. The page also includes a reader note about a ball game and Ravinia visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Higgins
Rep. A. L. Miller
Ezra Taft Benson
Rep. Miller
Lee Benson
Benson
Congress
Omaha World-Herald
Higgins
AL. Miller
Roster and social notes from Sidney era activities
The roster lists expected first practice responders Lloyd Johnson Ralph Witters Harry Bonham LaVern Thomas Hammond McNish Sam Mc Cleneghan Ambrose McCann Weldon Stewart Dale Clark plus material names Walter Closman Frederick Berggren Udell Ward Jack Sparks Lyle Carlson Jack Stevens Conrad Glanz Clifford Davis Lewis Borcher Jack Bowman Robert Graham Donald Million William Chambers James Hiett Bill Davis Geraldine Pitman marries Dr VC Norine of Tonasket Washington. Other items mention typhoid fever Ali Greenlee and local events, floods, a bicycle party to Camp Fuller, a 55 year old birthday, Tobin's opera house, and lodgepole and Readville references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Johnson
Ralph Witters
Harry Bonham
LaVern Thomas
Hammond McNish
Sam McCleneghan
Ambrose McCann
Weldon Stewart
Dale Clark
Black
Walter Closman
Frederick, Berggren
Udell Ward
Jack Sparks
Lyle Carlson
Jack Stevens
Conrad Glanz
Clifford Davis
Lewis Borcher
Jack Bowman
Robert Graham
Donald Million
William Chambers
James Hiett
Bill Davis
Geraldine
W B Pitman
Dalton
VC Norine
Tonasket
Washington
Omaha
Virgina Barlow
Gerald Pitman
Sidney
Nebraska
Franklin Dedrick
Abott Slayter
Dick Barger
Stevens Martin
Camp Fuller
Five Years Ago School Opens in New Gurley Building
Five years ago the district planned opening the new Gurley school on August 31 in a $247 000 building. Patrons graveled roads and the parking area, an Opel House was held in the new building as a prelude to dedication. Bids for Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital were due September 29. Dora Flucie began duties as county home extension agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gurley
Opel House
Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital
Sidney Telegraph
Jack H. Lowe
Cheyenne County
Dora Flucie
C.l
Doran Farms
Dorman
Detrot
Mich
Diana
Daniel
Lincoln
Seward
Omaha
J & Mahr
Washington, DC
Interstate Commerce Commission
Notice of West Point appointment and local incidents
Fifteen years ago Donald Craig, son of Mr and Mrs H P Craig, was named alternate appointee to West Point by Senator Wherry and ordered to Lafayette University for a year. Arthur G Mudge, navy radio man first class, died in a Japanese prison camp. A Dalton home burned with contents including canned goods. Sidney club championship featured two elimination matches as Clark Grieve and G H Doran advanced. Two Kansas youths crashed after sleeping on a motorcycle near Sidney. The Plancks moved into Sidney. Fifteen year ago items also noted. Thirty-five years ago Leonard Noyes suffered a concussion and Leon Fine opened a ladies wear store. Jorgensen bought a hunting dog. A four-year-old broke an arm near Lorenzo. Anton Kripal narrowly escaped injury at a rail yard. A J Emerick visited Alliance. Hubert Bockstadter was shot in the left hand. Two bridges and one culvert washed out by a heavy cloudburst north and west of Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Craig
H P Craig
Kenneth Wherry
West Point Military Academy
Craig
Lafayette University
Easton
Arthur G Mudge
Navy
Jean Osborn
M W Osborn
Fred Schuler
Dalton
Sidney
Clark Grieve
Kansas
Forrest Planck
Leroy Willey
7Th Ave
Leonard Noyes
Allen Brockway
Leonard
Moton Leon Fine
A J Jorgensen
Mr Jorgensen
William
Otto Raddatz
Lorenzo
Anton Kripal
Union Pacific
J D Emerick
Alliance
C P Chambers
Hubert Bockstadter
Eminent Scientists Tour Medicine Wheel Then Fossil Dig Near Sidney
Forty scientists travel by special train to Sheridan Wyoming to survey the Medicine Wheel claimed as the oldest man-made monument. Afterward they explore Nebraska and South Dakota bad lands where Princeton University digs Titanotherlians fossils. Coach Leo P. Black forecasts a strong football season with Captain Ed Christofferson leading the Sidney Maroons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Wyo
Nebraska
South Dakota
Princeton University
trans-Missouri
Leo P. Black
Lincoln
Ed Christofferson
Sidney High School
Maroons
Lodgpole Old Settlers Picnic And Town Events
I R Barlow announces the Lodgpole annual picnic for old settlers to be held in the Park next Thursday with James L McIntosh as chief speaker. A ball game between picked teams, Commissioner Barlow and Rube Lisco as captains is planned. The Lincoln state fair on Sept 15 features Luberati's band ten opera stars and eight vaudeville acts, plus a record speed program and fireworks. D M Reider had a stove explosion injuring his face at the telephone office. a district superintendent prevented a larger fire. Catholic Church dedication at Kimball presided by Bishop McGovern with several priests in attendance. Mrs John White to act as organist. Miss Mabel Wallick 12 in the Telephone exchange. Othel Wright under quarantine with her family. Mrs Anne Bird and baby visit from Greeley, Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I R Barlow
Lodgpole
James L McIntosh
Barlow
Rube Lisco
Lincoln
Luberati
D M Reider
Reider
Kimball
McGovern
Cheyenne
Duffy
Kearney
Father Link
Father Blum
Father O’bern
Scottsbluff
John White
Mabel Wallick
Nccessothel
County Committee Delegates Named for State Convention
The Democratic county central committee appointed CP Chambers Frank Rihn and J J Mc Intosh as delegates to the state convention with Jo M Adams as alternate. The Cheyenne County Agricultural Society elected Geo W Jenner IL A Ganson A K Greenlee and John Daughtery as officers and directors for the year and set a fair for October 12 and 13. A revolver accident injured Lehman’s son but he is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Central Committee
CP Chambers
Frank Rihn
J J McIntosh
Jo M Adams
Cheyenne County Agricultural Society
Geo W Jenner
IL A Ganson
A K Greenlee
John Daughtery
L A Ganson
Sig Gutfreund
H A. Jones
John Lehman
Ed Gorman
Lehman
Borgquist
H D. Bradford
Wellsville
W J Maneeley
England
Urbach
Eddie
Omaha
Hans Albert
Comstock
Chimney Rock
Nebraska women urged to unite for rights at Hastings reunion
A Hastings reunion of veterans spurs a bold call for Nebraska women to demand voting juries and other civic rights. The note lists activities denied to women and urges a rip roaring conference to press for life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mke Sanders
Ed Duryee
Nebraska
Hastings
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Lively
Jhl
Chicago
St. Bernards
Ogallala, Nebraska
Sidney, Nebraska
Mr Higgins
Fred Thompson
Windjammer
White Sox
Red Sox
Ted Williams
Jim Rivera
Ravinia Music Festival
Symphony
Chicago Symphony
J. Haskell
Ali Greenlee
Lou Dillon
Readville
Mass
Sidney George Dworak
Tobin
Frank Oliverius
Mary Mike
James Rucker
Wm Mike
Prosperous Ranchman
Lodgepole
Max Kern
Joseph Oberfelde
John D Vearn
Arthur Oberfelder
Oberfelder Lake
Black Hills
McFadden
Rose Street
Chestnut
Noble Reds
Kansas Pacific Road
Messrs
Doran & Tobin
Mirs Hughes
Fort Collins
Colo
Wales
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