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Good Old Days 05-22-15

Compiled By Delaney Uhrig

These stories from the past first appeared in The Sidney Telegraph. Original writing is preserved, though some stories were shortened for space reasons.

50 years ago

May 24, 1965

'Tornadic Winds Hit Hardest At Lodgepole; Threat Of Flooding'

Operation "Deep Soak" was in effect over the weekend dumping from .8 to 5 inches of rain in the Southern Panhandle area, accompanying tornadic winds and sharp thunder and lightning.

More was in store today as the Scottsbluff Weather Bureau issued a severe weather warning to be in effect from noon until 7 p.m.

Many eyes were on the...

 

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