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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1951
Page
2
The piece cites U S News and World Report noting inflation and taxes erode purchasing power. It shows 1939 living costs, current required incomes, and tax bites on raises, with middle-class Americans facing growing financial pressure and Congress scrutinizing spending.
The paper defends its coinage blizzardous as a bold stylistic choice and asserts the right to alter language. It questions Colonel McCormick changing spelling standards and vows to keep expressive diction in headlines.
Cheyenne County residents support tuberculosis research through Christmas Seal sales opened Nov 19 and running to Christmas. Mrs. Helen Ballew, chairwoman, notes science tracing TB causes and spread, tools like X ray and tuberculin, drugs, and ongoing efforts by the National Tuberculosis Association and affiliates to fund 29 investigators in 12 states and D C with a cent of each sale directed to research. The sale promotes hope for conquering TB, which remains a leading killer among ages 15 to 35.
A 1949 Oldsmobile sustained about 150 dollars in damage after a collision with a semi truck at an intersection in Gurley at 5 10 last Wednesday afternoon. Henry Ewers 70 of Gurley drove the Oldsmobile while Jeno A Battacillo of Cliff Coles operated a 1951 GMC truck with trailer. The truck belonged to Platte Transport Corporation of Sidney. the truck suffered no damage and no injuries were reported.
Legislation termed balance of power laws requires approval by a majority of the opposing chamber. If passed by the senate or the house, the measure must gain majority consent from the other body to become law. This cross-chamber requirement governs enactment timelines and legislative strategy.
A collage of witty vignettes touches on Fascism, taxes, politicians, Hollywood comparisons, consumer prices, romance, drinking, and everyday foibles. It lampoons public figures, gender roles, fashion costs, and wartime attitudes with sharp, era-tinged humor.
Dan Duncan will become president of the Sidney Jaycees after the December 4 election for the 1952 slate. He will succeed retiring president Carl Christ Jr who joins the board. Other officers elected include Jack Knicely first VP Frank Mattoon second VP Lowry Lindell secretary Bob Hassle treasurer and Dan Smith ay Wehde Ferris Preble and Dean Wilson named to two and three year terms respectively. state president Jim Helzer of Chadron praised the Amer icainism program and Jaycee activities statewide.
Mrs Wm Breternitz praises the Telegraph after advertising a house for rent in the Friday issue. She reports positive results from the classified ad and expresses satisfaction with the reach and response generated by the paper’s publication.
Citizens flocked to the Bakery with questions about a house after a graph and a notice, Mrs. Breternitz said they received at least 50 phone calls and 50 visitors. The scene underscores the impact of Telegraph Want Ads.
A brief note from The Telegraph describes repurposing leftover sweet potatoes by mashing, forming into small portions, coating with bread crumbs, and browning in fat on both sides for a quick second serving.
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