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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1947
Page
2
The piece reflects skepticism about a full scale probe of General Lee in Italy. It contrasts a pompous military culture with personal family anecdotes about West Point relatives. The narrator muses on hierarchy, duty, and the possible consequences for subordinates.
The editorial argues the United States should help build international peace mechanisms but criticizes blanket “attack on all” claims. It cites US Civil War as a historic restraint, contrasts Axis aggression with India’s potential conflict, and urges a strong peace organization to deter Hitlerian and Japanese crimes while noting no police power can prevent all wars.
A compact essay argues selfishness as the core source of global trouble. It illustrates with a single-self oriented man and a family group, then extends to communities and nations, urging personal restraint to enable cooperation and civilization. The piece ends by framing personal choice as civilization’s measure.
Premier Eamon de Valera argues Ireland’s neutrality and Soviet actions undermine Russia’s claim as a peace loving nation. He notes Russia did not enter WWII until attacked and accuses Moscow of aiding Germany before that. The remark echoes concerns of many in the United States.
Miss Margaret Johnson of Lara mie Wyoming visits Sidney with Miss Anna Olson. Miss Vernice Brestel of Chap pell spends weekend in Sidney with sister Miss Orpha Brestel. Miss Charlotte Campbell of Pair bury visits Aunt Lizzie Campbell. Miss Alta Jane Scott of Custer South Dakota, who taught in Sidney last two years, will teach in Longmont Colorado this year. Judge Joseph Oberfelder departs for Lincoln to lecture at the state fair. A B Hutchinson of Weyauwega Wisconsin visits brother E. D. Hutchinson. Junior Kirkman of Scottsbluff visits Sidney with sister Hazel Kirkman. Richard and Elizabeth Babcock of Lincoln visit sister Ruth. Mr and Mrs intend to spend a year in the south. B A Lathrop and Leroy Martin drove to the area for telephone line work, slaughtering ducks that interfered with the line. Mrs G F Galle and Teressa return from Omaha.
Mrs. Jack Kneeland formerly Miss Edith Hockerson, called the child violinist in Nebraska, opens a violin studio in Sidney after studying with August Molzer of Lincoln. Also noted: Rev. Kilburn reassigned as Sidney Methodist pastor at the 1924 Nebraska conference in Lincoln.
Mrs Ratchcliff and daughter Geraldine Lancaster arrived Sunday from York Nebraska for a two week visit with Mrs Ratchcliff’s brother David Huff and sister Mrs Halston and families. Mrs John Eckert and two children from the Ickes post office came last Saturday to visit relatives. Transportation improvements noted as an electric lighted car go. Superintendent Mrs Starks returned Friday from a ten day western tour joined by Mr Stark. They visited Denver Salt Lake Ogden and Cheyenne. J L Nesbitt of Franklin Penn looked after land in the county on Wednesday. Secretary of War Garrison and party will be in Sidney Friday transferring from Burlington to Union Pacific on an official army post inspection.
Ernest Kruse turned over his residence Monday to the owner. W F Busse Weyerts merchant and H H Hippen, substantial local rancher, were in Sidney yesterday. W M Puller left for the West Monday evening to attend the National Irrigation Association convention in Ogden. J J Parks and family will occupy...
Mrs andorf visits friends and plans a fair trip. Twist and Moreland of Deep Holes finalize proof Tuesday. William Ackerman returns from a western trip and rents a creamery to store furs for shipment. Sheriff Trognitz returns from Pennsylvania. Ed Moss of Orange, MAgs, visits son in law Rev Newton. Bullock and Barlow of Lodgepole were Shiney visitors Thursday. Net Wire of Greenwood will visit south MN Nebraska and locate in Thayer county Tuesday.
Gel Mertin plans a near Fort Robin move seen as a genuine western lad with strong odds to succeed. Con Werlich, ex Kennard and Simpson bookkeeper, arrives from the east to friendly welcomes. Supt. Bob saw travels the road briskly the past week. Henry Tusler and wife visit Black Hills. Mrs. Tusler guests of John and Mrs. Cessna at Rapid City. Mr. Tusler continues on business and pleasure.
A Sydney office supply graph marks a notable step in ongoing tech discovery as researchers identify new connections. The discovery involves EDC analysts and teams presenting data linking equipment to efficiency gains in local operations.
Chadron Clips led Western Nebraska League with a 22 to 4 seven inning victory over Sidney. Al Lawson struggled as Chadron piled up 12 hits and 14 runs in the first inning before Roy Thomas and relief help steadied Sidney’s mound work. Abernathy and Bauman limited further scoring as Chadron cruised to the win.
Local store announces broad availability of typewriter and adding machine ribbons for standard makes and models. Customer needs covered with continuous stock and ready-to-ship items.
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