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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1936
Page
2
An independent newspaper published at 932 Tenth Avenue Sidney Nebraska issues Friday mornings for Sidney Cheyenne County and Western Nebraska. Subscription rates payable in advance with telegraph news include one year postage paid zone one and outside zone one over 50 miles.
A cleanup order on outstanding 1935 corn loans is being prepared by federal officials as details for a loan program on the recent yield are set. About a million dollars remains unpaid under the last program, with farmers allowed to sell one third of their corn at seal bid to pay off loans due to higher prices.
Department of Agriculture officials opposed any sugar tariff increase to shield domestic producers. They responded to Senator Borah urging higher duties, with Secretary Wallace contending higher import duties boost supplies from insular possessions and push domestic sugar prices down.
Virginia Democrat Senator Carter Glass, asked about voting for Roosevelt, said he had no other idea and might speak for Roosevelt despite doctors advising against it. Roosevelt began his western tour after a night of intensive conferences.
The national league pennant chase tightened as the New York Giants moved into a tie for first with the St. Louis Cardinals, while Chicago trailed by 30 points.
Governor Alf Landen launched a political campaign swing in Roosevelt's home state with a Chautauqua address denouncing the expansion of federal machinery to sustain the current administration. He warned the propaganda dangers of unchecked government power and urged voters to support his platform.
The Republican nominee in a speech called for freedom of the press radio and education. He framed these freedoms as essential to democracy and urged supporters to defend these rights across society.
Warden Best uncovered a secret escape plan by five convicts at the Colorado state prison. Guards, alerted by a tip, surrounded a building under construction and seized two automatics and 100 rounds of ammo. The men were moved to solitary confinement, aiming to seize the warden and demand freedom. The warden warned that lives would have been lost if the plot had not been stopped.
Death before a firing squad at Moscow ended the careers of sixteen confessed conspirators, many formerly high in Bolshevik leadership. They were convicted just over 24 hours earlier and executed after a terse Kremlin statement said mercy appeals were declined by the Central Executive Committee of the Soviet Union.
American embassy officials took up with the Polish government reports that Dorothy Atkinson wife of a Minneapolis businessman had been sentenced to one year in prison for currency violations. The embassy confirmed her arrest but had no official word on the sentence and sent a representative to investigate.
Thomas R. Greenwood of Denver was sentenced to from one to 14 years on a charge of passing bad checks. Diplomatic proposals to curb brutality in Spain's civil war were discussed in communications between France and England. The British foreign affairs committee reportedly considered the proposals, which originated among diplomats accredited to Madrid now at Hendaye, led by the Argentine envoy to Spain.
Primary elections in Mississippi, Michigan, and another state drew voter attention on Tuesday. Veteran Senator Pat appears prominently amid results and campaign activity as races tightened and party nominees shifted.
After campaigns in several states, Harrison backed New Deal policies while facing former Governor Senator Nett Comnor for the nomination. In South Carolina the contest split New Deal backers and critics, while California centered on Social Security and local issues.
Herbert Thomas, 16, of Fairfield California, fired a small calibre rifle into a tree where Billy Ramirez, 9, was playing. The shot fatally struck Ramirez during the incident.
Hitler issued a decree extending compulsory national service from one to two years, expanding the German armed forces to about 700,000 to 800,000 men. The 1914 class currently in training will serve another year, while men in older classes or volunteers will be released.
Thurston L Kinch a young Colorado Springs flyer recovered in hospital from injuries after his glider crashed soon after takeoff from Pikes Peak. A treacherous wind drove the craft into a chimney on the summit and then to the ground as Kinch sought speed time aloft and altitude records.
A bedraggled gray and white cat was released in Denver after a three day confinement sealed in a wall. the owner ordered the wall torn down following the cat’s cries. Spot the spaniel helper of an Atlantic City lifeguard died from heart trouble after saving a man from drowning, his efforts continuing to aid rescues before his death. A Lincoln farmer reported finding cryptic notes around the farm and called in deputies.
Sheriff gears up to investigate a curious clue found among scattered notes. A line mentioning a prize hints at a treasure hunt. Authorities recall a nearby boy scout camp where scouts are said to stage treasure hunts, prompting further inquiry.
Mrs Esther Hilda Olson of Seattle Washington confesses to murdering her daughter Rose after an argument over home comforts clothing and meals. The young girl's body was found mutilated in a shallow grave alledgy details indicate an axe and bread knife were used.
Omaha police detained two men accused of swindling attendees at the Legion convention. They allegedly took 150 from National Guard members. Officers found two loaded dice and 165 in their possession. The money was returned to the victims and the pair were booked for investigation.
Merle Vogt of Madison died from injuries after his car overturned and pinned him and his wife. He suffered a fractured skull and was taken to a hospital. His wife escaped with minor injuries.
Kjalmar Peterson of Askey Minnesota takes oath as state executive succeeding Gov Olson who died last week. Former lieutenant governor Peterson steps into leadership amid a changing political moment as Minnesota mourns the governor's death.
The speaker cited a long illness in his acceptance speech and said he would do his best for his term, long or short. With the present term expiring in January, observers take the remark to imply he may run again when the term ends.
Jean Weedin seven years old of Grand Island died in a Kansas City hospital after surgery to remove a brain tumor. She was suddenly stricken blind, the first sign of the tumor. Dr. Weedin rushed her to Lincoln and Omaha, where specialists advised transferring her to Kansas City.
France searches for ways to match Germany’s growing military might as socialists argue Hitler plans to invade over wheat fields in the Russian Ukraine. They accuse him of using a crusade against the red peril to justify war.
Market quotations list wheat at 1.62 corn at 1 cats at 37 barley at 68 hens at 4, pounds up No 1 13 No 2 8 under 4% No 1 13 No 2 5 leg horn hens No 19 No 24 springs 442 up No 1 15 No 2 10 springs un-
The report lists numbers for various poultry strains and products including der 41, Leghorn, old roseters, colored and butterfat 31 with eggs 19. Details show multiple entries per category and counts across different grades and weeks.
Mr and Mrs Lee Bischoff and their son Richard of Waunda spent the weekend as guests at the home of Mr and Mrs C W Richards.
W. L. Adams suffered from gas so bloated his heart skipped beats after meals. Adlerika cleared the gas and he can now eat anything and feels well. Western Drug Company promotes this remedy.
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