Robert Lee Sidell
Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 8 January 1952, page 1
Gaming and other vice conditions in Newport were at the lowest possible ebb over Monday and Monday night, Police Chief George Gugel advised City Manager Oscar Hesch Tuesday. The city manager and Mayor Robert L Sidell as well as commissioners pledged themselves against any return of former unfavorable conditions in the city.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 17 October 1952, page 1
In a proclamation issued Friday by Mayor Robert L Sidell, Newport citizens were asked to join with the nation in observing "Cleaner Air Week" next week. Mayor Sidell asked citizens and business and industrial firms to join in the nationwide campaign to eliminate pollution and fouling of the air through smoke abatement program.
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Kentucky Post, Thursday, 29 January 1953, page 1
For a period of more than a year Mayor Robert Sidell and city commissioners have been following a quiet program of elimination the houses of prostitution in Newport. The city officials are determined and will not relent. Any resistance will be met with prompt response from the police.
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Kentucky Post, Friday, 22 January 1954, page 1
Newport concluded its fiscal year of 1953 with an operating surplus of $39,452. Hesch told Mayor Sidell and commissioners the amount of $25,000 and more will be required during 1954 when the redevelopment program is inaugurated.
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Kentucky Post, Tuesday, 30 March 1954, page 1
To meet the pay hike and other provisions, Mayor Robert L Sidell stated a 10-to-15 cent tax rate increase would be mandatory to raise the $63,000 in new revenue to meet the firemen's pay boost. A pay boost and a shorter work week can be given firemen.
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Kentucky Post, Saturday 12 February 1955, page 2
Observance of National Defense Week by all Newport residents was urged Friday by Mayor Robert L Sidell of Newport. Mayor asked that the American flag be displayed during the week on all public buildings and at business, civic and patriotic organizations and on private homes.