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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1947
Page
2
The Telegraph is registered at Sidney Nebraska as second class mail matter. It is published at 11th Avenue and Tinois Street Sidney weekly on Tuesday and Friday mornings. The staff includes Editor Advertising and Business Manager Society Editor and Circulation Manager.
The Bridgeport News-Blade laments an increase in circular mail filled with racial and religious hatred. It warns against a repeat of the anti-Christian era and Ku Klux Klan persecution after World War I, urging Americans to defend the four freedoms and prevent division among neighbors who fought side by side in war.
The Nebraska Legislature enacted a community property law seen as fair by many but criticized as discriminatory favoring higher earners. Observers urge Governor Peterson to call a special session to repeal before September 7, warning it could become a lawyer’s paradise if left standing.
The piece recalls wartime era hotels bars and payouts around Sidney as Sioux Ordnance Depot rose. It notes 30 million dollars poured into the project and hints at influence and favors tied to contracts while not proving dishonesty against Hughes or Roosevelt. Senator Ferguson is urged to investigate all wartime expenses.
The council supports bond issuance to improve the park, noting its wide use and value to Sidney residents and the surrounding area. Improvements would require extra property taxes, potentially about $1 per $1,000 of valuation, to finance a larger swimming pool and enhanced facilities.
Gov. Dwight Green of Illinois told the Illinois Flying Farmers that airports will become as important as public highways to progressive communities in the next few years. The remark, reprinted, argues against those in Sidney who oppose municipal airport development and likens their stance to opposition once seen to roads and cars.
A compilation of quips and opinions on politics culture and daily life from a periodical. The piece includes remarks on soap ads circuses silent radio moments delusions about happiness money and public figures while noting a local business selling no trespassing signs.
Calcutta pool plans altered to offer more ticket holders a share in winnings during the annual championship golf tourney at Sidney Country Club. Auction of a pool by P. J. Heaton will allocate 26 percent to owners of players, 15 percent to the pool fund, with 50-50 division last year. Details on flight structure, payout schedules, and round deadlines provided by Mr. Greenlee, plus weather contingencies and forfeiture guidance. Desk blotters in colors available at THE TELEGRAPH.
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