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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1950
Page
2
In the debate over a City Manager form of government, a misconception spread that installing a City Manager would lower electrical rates. The contract with utility bondholders prevents rate reductions beyond those in effect in 1938 until bonds are paid, a process lasting years. Rates now are about the same as 1988, and no official, managerial or otherwise, can trigger a substantial rate cut.
The Alliance bid for a 150 million dollar Air Force Academy aims to gain favor amid competition from over a hundred areas. Advocates argue Alliance offers practical location, existing city-owned land, and regional economic benefits for the Panhandle and Western Nebraska.
The Board of Public Works invites the public to view the Sidney Power Plant this Sunday afternoon. The plant is described as the largest diesel generating facility in Nebraska and a model installation, noted for its efficiency. This example of management reflects credit on Sidney Public Utilities, Manager Vern Livingston, and Plant Superintendent Ray Hall.
The STodgepole Express joins a trend of newspaper retreat as economic taxes and labor costs shrink rural journalism. Once every town had papers, now most villages lack one and larger towns only have a single title. The Express died years ago and the current vogue suggests its final end, marking an old era’s closing salute.
A radio and newspaper stance denounces U S policy toward China and Chiang Kai Shek, criticizing support for Nationalists as a betrayal. It argues Britain recognizing the Communist regime signals U S decline, calls wartime allies disposable, and questions the ethics of aligning with political expediency.
Hundreds use the IDEAL income tax record system promising ease and satisfaction for any business. The Telegraph offers stock and orders a record book if unavailable, urging early purchase to avoid year start delays. Formal and informal stationery also available at The Telegraph.
In a Lindy’s eatery, Eraklios Pappanakiyulikos aka the Hooded Cobra recounts a pro wrestling match in Quito. He explains the sport’s honesty despite betting by locals, and tells how a staged win nearly turned into a real scandal as he loses to Alcido Macombo amid crowd betting. He flees Ecuador after a botched plan, and a visiting Ramon’s wife confronts him at the exit. Love, not wrestling, proves the true complication.
The author argues against common medical beliefs on worry, diet, ulcers, high blood pressure, gall bladder attacks, teeth care, baldness, colds, and cigarette harms. Through humorous anecdotes about friends, relatives, and a doctor, he challenges warnings while asserting personal experiences and citing Paul DeKruif to claim many disorders are not as simple as doctors portray.
Nebraska farm commodity index fell four points in mid December from November while livestock and allied products dropped nine points to 265. All crops rose seven to 208 the highest since May as market prices strengthened for most crops with wheat at 1.97 a bushel and corn at 1.06.
Oats rose to 68 cents a bushel, barley 92, sorghum grain 1.60 per hundredweight. Alfalfa weak, wild hay stronger. All livestock down except sheep and calves. Hogs fell 90 cents to 14.50 per hundredweight, Nebraska's lowest average since June 1946. Cattle at 20.30 per hundredweight, lambs down 50 cents to 21.50. Parity estimates for hogs pegged at 17.10 for Dec 15.
The Telegraph publishes standard stock blanks for mineral deeds and oil and gas leases along with other commonly used legal forms. The release highlights routine forms used in land and mineral rights transactions.
Rebecca Lukens daughter of ironmaster Isaac Pennock. After her husband Charles Lukens died, she managed the family ironworks at Coatesville Pennsylvania from 1825 to 1854, guiding the operation through a pivotal period.
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