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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1947
Page
11
An editorial laments the nation’s reliance on the telephone for daily tasks and newspaper operations. It notes the ease of using a cheerful “Number Please” voice and the disruption when phone service falters. The piece questions whether being so tied to the phone is beneficial or detrimental.
The obituary recalls Henry Ford as more than a great inventor and business leader. It credits him with popularizing the horseless carriage, aiding munition supply, shaping wage and labor policy, and fostering labor peace. It praises his honesty, faith, family values, and wealth management.
Santa Clara County California markets industrial plans to attract business emphasizing cooperation over direct contributions. Officials say encouraging firms to relocate relies on sound advertising and a policy that many cities can emulate. The aim is a stable labor market and mutual benefit without costly incentives.
The article warns that Tito's regime aims to curb intellectual freedom by a law on publishing and state control of education. It suggests censorship of books and foreign works unless approved and cautions that government or church control stifles progress, urging vigilance in America to prevent similar moves.
E C MacArthur president of the National Association of Soil Conservation Districts urges 1,750 districts in the United States to unite for nationwide soil conservation. He warns that during high floods the Mississippi carries away soil equivalent to a forty acre farm and stresses topsoil is vital to America's living standards.
The United States invested 341 billion dollars to preserve freedom and prevent Axis dominance. It is estimated the nation might spend about 31.5 billion more to aid world recovery after the war’s devastation, a chance to safeguard the fruits of victory.
A humor piece narrates letters about handing a column to the wife while the husband jokes about illiteracy and domestic life. It riffs on editor’s columns, fish stories, and imagined rebuttals from readers.
Herbert Ross Glassburn born September 23 1875 at Valparaiso Nebraska died April 8 1947 at Lodgepole Nebraska aged 71 years 6 months 15 days He lived in Wheeler Cheyenne and Antelope counties farmed near Sunol and Edgepole and is survived by his wife Maude six children two sisters a grandson and many relatives The funeral was held at Lodgepole with Rev George Randall and interment at Sidney Nebraska on April 11 1947
The Garden County News in Oshkosh has been bought by William and Charles Greenlee. J. B. Briggs announces he is stepping down after eleven years as publisher last week.
Mr and Mrs Joe Deaver express gratitude to friends and neighbors who aided them during Mr Deavers hospital confinement.
The article notes the 1947-49 budget request of approximately 65 million, far above the current 44 million. It cites rising costs, an increased assistance load of 16 million for the biennium, and 160 new road cases monthly. It argues tax burden totals 281 per person yearly, split among federal 216, state 29, and local 36, with exemptions affecting equality.
The speaker argues for an income tax that would include all individuals, advocating 100 percent coverage of the population as the framework for a universal levy. The remark envisions broad participation without exemptions, aligning tax policy with universal inclusion.
The Glad Gals 4-H Club met March 28 with Mrs. Joy Hood as leader and nine members present. They worked on a sewing project and were served refreshments by Mrs. Robinson. The April 11 meeting was postponed to April 18 at Joan Pittam's home, reported by Lynda Kay Hirshberg.
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