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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1947
Page
2
The Sidney Telegraph is an independent weekly newspaper published at 11th Avenue and Kinois Street Sidney Nebraska. It prints every Tuesday and Friday morning and serves the City of Sidney Cheyenne County and Western Nebraska.
Western Nebraskans expect Governor Peterson to continue a strong house cleaning of Griswold era appointees. Ben Sallows of Alliance criticized the prior regime as politically expedient, and the piece urges ongoing reform to replace loyalist aides with qualified officials.
The Telegraph endorses Chadron business leaders push for state appropriations to improve and develop Chadron State Park. It notes Nebraska has few scenic spots and Chadron’s park could attract tourists with proper development. The paper urges the legislature to heed the request and stop neglect.
A Sidney community shows strong civic interest as proposed creation of a junior chamber of commerce gains attention. The Telegraph praises the many young men, most WWII veterans, entering the local business scene and pledges support to boost their efforts for Sidney’s tomorrow.
The 1946 farm income rises to over 23 billion dollars, surpassing 1945 by more than a billion. Parity payments aim to align farmers’ share of national income with base-year levels, acknowledging farming’s vital role and past underrepresentation in per capita terms.
An examination of the labor capital dispute suggests wages should reflect money value and profits. Since contracts are year ahead, future dollar power and profits are uncertain. A formula adjusting wages to purchasing power and profits could be devised by trusted negotiators. 19 of 21 Children Living notes a wife bearing her twenty first child.
After November elections, columnists, chambers of commerce and industry groups tell Congress the meaning of the vote and urge the new session to act. They advise what steps should be taken by lawmakers in the wake of the election.
A collection of wry observations on risk, economics, and society. Topics range from picket lines and profits to price controls and public safety. It mentions an Idaho hermit, Admiral Byrd, and a world of utopian weather, noting humor in modern life and industrial progress.
The Telegraph promotes Duo Dustin Cloth for dusting and polishing in one step. The ad claims no lint or muss and offers a roll for 50 cents to housewives seeking an easy cleaning solution.
Local residents report trips to Omaha and Denver, overnight guests in Tribune and Sidney, and a string of social events. The Altar Society met with fifteen members, Pinochle Club hosted by Otto Melton, and Venona Chapter installed officers. Jeannie Livingston recovering, O E S members installed, numerous family visits and dinners noted.
The Telegraph announces a full stock of typewriter and adding machine ribbons for all standard makes and models. Immediate availability ensures customers can outfit offices without delay.
D. J. Roach vice president of The Great Western Sugar Company says a substantial increase in beet harvesters to be manufactured in 1947 is in sight after meetings with International Harvester Company and John Deere Company. Both firms plan higher production and improvements in new machines and will expand facilities to meet expected beet crop demand.
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