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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1949
Page
2
The Telegraph, a semi weekly newspaper, lists J G C Bush and Jack M Lowe as publishers. The item notes the paper’s editorial leadership and publishing run during the period.
Editorial hails federal approval of a grade separation crossing for Sidney's north side. Over thirty years of effort culminates with $700,000 earmarked by federal highway funds, awaiting city state railroad and federal design details. If delays avoid, construction could start in 1950, with city paying only half condemnation costs and utility relocations.
A Houston Press interview with a railroad spokesman notes rail travel is safer than any other fast transport. He argues proposed safety laws would empower regulators, while 1948 train fatalities were at a 61 year low and most deaths stemmed from highway crossings or trespassers on tracks.
A year in review notes two defining events for Cheyenne County in 1949 the oil discovery that dominated headlines since May and the Blizzard of January that led to a prolonged winter saga. Also highlighted are an underpass funding in Sidney and the City Manager election.
A 1950 outlook warns of further steel price increases driving up overall living costs. Industry sources insist boosts are essential to sustain steel production, while critics see little chance for inflation to ease, especially hurting fixed incomes. The piece ends with a grim line about the persistent underdog facing hardship.
The Nebraska and Colorado attorneys general James H. Anderson and John Metzger attract attention for stirring public affairs. Both are described as stormy petrels with strong headlines ambitions and apparent gubernatorial prospects.
The Nebraska game commission reported a record antler spread of 3714 inches for a buck bagged in the season that closed Friday. The deer weighed 172 pounds and was taken by Miss Mary Lou Dodd of Crawford. The final tally showed 494 deer killed and 1500 licenses issued, with ranchers and hunters praised for their cooperative effort and the season noted for no accidents amid widespread community support.
A Pacific island community weighs a coin operated laundry amid Tahiti’s escape from modern life. Apple Tree Legal opinions permit cutting branches and roots from a neighbor’s tree that intrude on your land and removing fallen fruit, with fruit and branches returned to the neighbor’s yard and no objection if the neighbor enters your yard to fetch apples.
The article argues mass production creates abundant high quality goods at low cost and mass distribution delivers them nationwide. It notes American brands reach even remote towns, with competition ensuring fair value. The retail store represents the personal link between consumer and economy, linking production to daily life.
Williams J. Morse, a leading soybean developer, retires after 42 years at the U S Department of Agriculture. His work transformed soybeans from a curiosity into a major food feed and industrial crop. The crop now yields about 200 million bushels annually with diverse varieties and uses.
Sidney Freshman cagers restart workouts Wednesday at 1 PM on the Junior High court Coach Ray Maley plans scrimmages with Junior High and Yo-Ag quintets over a three day span. About twenty boys compete for a traveling squad for the Jan 4 Peetz game against ninth and tenth graders.
Hundreds use the IDEAL income tax record system described as the easiest and most satisfactory for any business. Buy your book for 1350 records and receive a complete stock may include the requested record type. Order now to avoid delays during the early year rush as The Telegraph advertises.
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