Building the Panhandle features in Western Nebraska gas use
Editorial argues Huntsman Field gas fuels Bridgeport Oshkosh Lewellen and Scottsbluff, boosting North Platte Valley industry and Nebraska Panhandle growth. Urges Western Nebraska Chamber of Commerce to pursue panhandle wide development, warning against selfish community interests.
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Cheyenne County
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Huntsman
Bridgeport
Oshkosh
Lewellen
North Platte Valley
Scottsbluff
Nebraska Panhandle
Panhandle
Western Nebraska Chamber of Commerce
Come now Val get your tongue out of your cheek
The piece notes Governor Val Peterson opposes a salary boost bill for the Governor and other officials, fearing backlash if it appears self serving. It mocks his hesitation while arguing that even he or a ditch digger deserves a raise, urging candidness about worth.
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Val Peterson
Val
School district consolidation urged in Nebraska
The Telegraph argues for cutting Nebraska’s 6,800 school districts, noting Cheyenne County examples like Dalton and Lorenzo. It says voluntary redistricting may fail and legislation should enforce reductions, accepting short-term pain for long term financial efficiency and progress.
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Telegraph
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Dalton
Lorenzo
Fathers Deserve Credit For Newborn Joy and Role
A writer argues that fathers are often overlooked after childbirth. He recalls the hospital wait, the pride when news arrives, and urges a public embrace of fathers as equal contributors to birth and family life, not mere background figures.
Insurance for all servicemen act passes House
By unanimous vote the House passed the Servicemen's Indemnity Act of 1951 granting automatic $10,000 insurance to all armed services personnel from active duty start to 90 days after discharge at no cost. Within a year after discharge veterans with service connected disabilities may apply for insurance with premiums specified in the act.
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House of Representatives
Armed Services
Insurance bill debated to provide U S death coverage
Debates on a proposed measure highlighted that if the United States offered life insurance for deaths occurring while coverage is in force, it could have saved over 600 million dollars in administration costs from 1940 to 1949. Many dependents currently lack insurance benefits.
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United States
Whats My Name and a Political Rant from the Classifieds
A reader letter on the Classified Ad Page brands a prominent Illinois St figure as nonrelated to Major Bowes, mentions Lodgepole roots, Rotary, Chamber, American Legion, and Masonry, and notes two sons with one in service. It targets US policy toward Russia, China and Brannan eggs purchases, criticizing leadership and calling for tougher, smarter American representation. The piece cites Dr Phillip Jessup and references Teheran Yalta Potsdam.
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Sidney
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American Legion
George
Phillip Jessup
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Congress
Russia
Malik
Gromyko
Teheran
Yalta
Potsdam
REDS
Germany
Britain
France
Veterans Administration staff need vs World War II insurance output
The VA states it has 15,860 employees to service a given number of policies, while Metropolitan Life would have used only 343. The Administrator of Insurance doubts manpower during an emergency to operate the insurance in force in World War II. A big powers conference is developing.
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Veterans Administration
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New Letterhead Design Offered by The Telegraph
Advertisement notes that The Telegraph offers fresh letterhead design services in one or more colors. It promotes a concise, professional rebranding option for businesses seeking a polished stationery upgrade.
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Card of Thanks From the Niekum Family
The Niekum family expresses deep appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness flowers and sympathy after the death of husband and father George Niekum. Your support helps bear our sorrow and will be gratefully remembered.
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George Niekum
Niekum
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