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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1950
Page
2
The Telegraph is an independent newspaper published in Sidney Nebraska at 11th Avenue and Illinois Street. It prints every Tuesday and Friday and is mailed second class from the Sidney post office with annual rates of 3.50 inside 50 miles and 4.00 outside.
The Chamber of Commerce funds the Fort Sidney Days celebration to sustain Nebraska’s notable event. Last year’s success supports continuing support from Sidney civic clubs and business houses to raise enough money for a bellringer 1950 celebration.
State Engineer Fred Klietsch reports quick progress on the Sidney under pass project with findings already in for 12th Avenue and anticipated study of 11th Avenue. He expects bids within six months pending a public vote on bonds for the city share of condemnation costs, with a 30 day estimate for total costs and ballot timing at Avril election. If not pursued, north side secession could occur.
A legislative subcommittee opts to study need for oil and gas regulation and taxation without calling a full special session. Senator Ray Babcock of Sidney chairs the study, aligning with local activity, while urging balanced regulation to avoid choking exploration and production. The panel aims to let pioneers recover some exploration funds before imposing taxes or rules.
The Telegraph publishes Don Pettis of Kirkpatrick and Pettis in reply to a reader request. Pettis notes the Board of Public Works has served well and warns legal risks if the city drops it. He doubts a purely advisory board could control a City Manager, urging voters to consider all angles before the January 31 election.
Sidney Telegraph letter from A Jorgenson clarifies stance on adopting the City Manager Plan. It argues the plan is democratic, cites authorities, and notes that council recall and petition nomination would boost participation. The writer discusses bonds and existing contracts with boards for utilities, and cautions about changing governance without meeting obligations.
A Sidney Nebraska reader roasts Robert Armstrong and The Omaha Association of Taxpayers for pushing local chapters to endorse the Hoover Report. The Panhandle is described as 100 percent behind Hoover but opposes paying membership or donations to Armstrong’s lobbying effort. The letter denounces the group as a financed pressure arm of Omaha interests and rejects fees to influence Congress.
The Young Matrons Club entertained their husbands with a six o'clock dinner Saturday at the Thomas Lenzen home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Keith Deaver, Mr and Mrs Jerome Lenzen, Mr and Mrs James Deaver, Mr and Mrs Carl Wheelock, Mr and Mrs Thomas Lenzen, Mr and Mrs Volney Wise, and Don Deaver. Mr and Mrs James Deaver won prizes for high canasta scores. Mrs Volney Wise, reporter.
The Telegraph reports metal and cardboard filing trays offered with a matching A Z index. Three standard sizes are provided to fit various filing needs.
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