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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1946
Page
8
Editorial notes the film industry’s growth and prestige over two decades while warning that television poses a existential threat. It argues Hollywood’s foresight as it channels heavy investment into TV to guard against future shifts, praising movies as a symbol of American free enterprise and mass cultural impact.
The piece recalls past wars from 1914 to World War II era, noting American unpreparedness before Pearl Harbor and urging lessons learned. It argues for strong armed forces and warns against selfish nationalism and pacifism, stressing vigilance and readiness as security.
The Labor Department reports May hourly earnings at 1.07 and June 1.08, but June weekly earnings are 41 cents below May due to shorter work weeks. The piece cautions readers to verify facts amid labor disputes and avoid biased interpretations.
The editorial cautions that a free press, while exposing facts and aiding civilization, cannot guarantee world peace. It warns against overblown claims that unrestricted news can solve global conflicts and notes that press freedom can also amplify partial truths and propaganda.
Dr. Herbert V. Evatt, Australian External Affairs Minister, says the United States is justified in withholding atomic bomb secrets until a global control system is agreed. He argues releasing the full secrets without such a system would be an act of stupidity and danger to world peace.
Reader mail for a humor column compiles off color stories and gags. A parade of jokes references misprinted love and theater lore with names such as Bilbo Jane Russell Roddy MacDowell and Yale finance drives. The writer notes the nuisance but shares sample lines and captions to illustrate the mail flow.
The Telegraph Printing Co offers adding machine paper and other kinds of paper while stocks last. With shortages across the market, customers are urged to stock up now as supplies remain fairly complete.
Shirley and Sharon Brown hosted the Future Workers club at their country home on Tuesday evening July 30. Eight members described seams and finishes while Rosemary Peetz attended as a guest. New assistant leader Mrs Russell Keep shared sewing ideas as the group discussed garment completion and fair demonstrations. Beverly Story led singing after the business meeting and lunch followed. Sharon Brown reporter.
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