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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1946
Page
8
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Editorial argues Sidney must condemn airport property and approve bonds in April to build a top western Nebraska port within a year. It warns Cheyenne county residents will fly their own planes soon and may vote for alternatives in Sterling or Scottsbluff if Sidney delays. The piece stresses air travel growth and the city’s must-do status.
The Telegraph notes returning G I s seeking to rent improved farms to settle as citizens but finds fewer farms available. It cites a shift to large-scale wheat farming, gobbling up family farms. Economists debate remedies, urging landowners to subdivide holdings for national and long-term self interest.
A Holdrege daily feature reports rapid business construction and major residential additions driven by the town’s growth. In contrast Sidney shows little new building and limited prospects. The piece urges local groups to study Holdrege’s approach and pursue similar methods through proper channels.
North Sidney residents urge a non grade crossing over the Union Pacific right of way. They call on the two city councilmen to initiate action after the airport bond issue. The crossing could be built with Sidney covering the cost via a general bond issue while funds are available.
The speaker urges prompt approval of a crossing in Sidney, stressing it is a top postwar project on the Chamber of Commerce list. Indebtedness should be kept low and the north side should act now to prevent another bond issue taking priority.
Franklin Hornaday, a Sidney native, stars in a concert and opera performance that underscores his rich talent and hard work. The hometown crowd cheers the tenor as he advances toward a bright future in a field where few reach lasting prominence.
The piece argues price control via OPA is unpopular and imperfect. It notes crooks exploit loopholes while ordinary workers must resist temptation to disobey to secure essentials. The message urges self discipline and collective effort to defeat black markets and price scalping for the nation's sake.
The piece notes the Brooklyn Dodgers travel by Pullman for the varsity and by bus for the second string. It warns against mutiny or charges of a caste system from the Be aved Bums of Flatbush.
The National Safety Council will lead a May fundraising drive using the Green Cross emblem to promote accident prevention nationwide. Ned H. Dearborn stresses home, farm, factory, and street safety, noting wartime and postwar accident tolls and urging public education and broad community safety programs.
The Goshen county effort shifts from fines to jail time for intoxicated drivers. Offenders face jail while families receive relief funds, with officials arguing prevention saves far more than the cost of public aid after accidents.
The author Jack Lowe reflects on a lifelong love of music despite a family history split by a banjo buried behind a fence. He recalls siblings in home forms, visits by musical aunts, and a dad without an ear for music. He dreams of boogie woogie and laments missed chops, college flings, and a shotgun future for his daughter’s suitor.
A short remark notes that achieving a feat at an older age is impressive, reflecting on the challenge and celebration of perseverance despite time.
Maple Grove community notes recount visits and gatherings. Mr and Mrs Harry Stately with daughters called on the Albin John son home Wednesday afternoon. Ed Miles and daughter Alice dined with Julia Rasmussen Wednesday. Vern Sharman attended a church shower for Miss Waite.
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Bondegard and family called on Mrs. Gene Pyle at the Taylor Hospital in Sidney Sunday. Arthur Stoll and family dined at John Sick home. Rev. and Mrs. Clark of Chappell visited afternoon. Leonard Bond and family were dinner guests at Fred Wieble home. Harold Hauke of Lincoln visited Leland Farrells. Will Span and family dined with Tom Span. James Jacobs spent Sunday and Monday at James and Wayne Campbell homes. George Niemann of Hebron stayed several days with Richard Bartling. Jack Oades of Lexington visited Vernon Bartling Friday night. Gerald Breston and family were supper guests at Raymond Hixon home. Fred Kastens and Orville Kastens with Paul Wieble hosted Sunday guests near Dalton. Mrs. Dennis Walsh accompanied Clifford Christenson to North Platte Tuesday. Otto Johnson of Lisco and Rosa Stevenson of Gresham called at James Campbell home Sunday.
Mrs. E. Hill was seriously ill, improved, and home by Saturday. Sunol High School students joined a Lodge Pole Music contest. Mrs. Edwin Misegades and baby arrived from France. The E. E. Hannah family moved to a farm southeast of Sunol. Miss Glenis Fenske returned from Auburn with sister Naomi from Ames College. Rueben Miller heads to Green River Wyoming for Union Pacific dispatcher work. The Misegadis and Whitmire families shared meals with neighbors. Lt. Lavern Seda visits before overseas duty. Paul Booth family and Josephine and David Booth visited J R Boyers in Dix with J R Boyer of Sidney.
The Telegraph Printing Co advertises adding machine paper and various papers in stock, noting scarcity elsewhere but claiming their shelves remain fairly complete. Stocking up is advised for those running low on supplies.
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