Tarkington on Russia and the UNO in wartime mood
An editorial reflects on Booth Tarkington's view of people as unpredictable and applies it to the United Nations and Russia amid early Cold War tensions. It suggests diplomacy should blend humor with shrewd firmness, urging patience, concession, and measured handling to steer international relations toward peace.
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Russia
Iran
Bretton Woods
Beb Tarkington
Penrod
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Tarkington
The Right Kind of Thinking at Union Pacific Meeting
Union Pacific employees heard Dr. R. S. Roche urge pride and backing for the company at a Sidney safety meeting. He framed the firm as a series of local investments and urged staff to support and boost their employer as a vital community asset.
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Union Pacific
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Dr. Roche
U. P
Sidney
Sidney Businesses Unite For Community Advertisement Series
In The Telegraph the town features a cooperative effort by Sidney’s business houses. The series promotes mutual support and constructive praise over constant criticism, arguing that strong local commerce benefits all and builds a good community through service to neighbors.
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Sidney
Death of Judge Henry Gapen Stills a Telegraph Historian
The Telegraph mourns Judge Henry Gapen a longtime partner in publishing the paper and a daily office visitor whose quiet warmth and nostalgia highlighted western Nebraska history. His passing erodes a living link to early frontier days and the taming of the west.
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Nebraska
Sidney
Henry
Life for the Dead and the Living Memorial Debate
Growing opposition to static war memorials prompts talk of living tributes to the fallen. Communities favor practical memorials like scholarships and libraries over marble monuments, while the Spirit of 76 remains the enduring national symbol in memory and sentiment.
Guff and Grace in UNO Site Debate Prompts Civic Grace
In a Hobson’s choice, New York City rejected the UNO committee’s plan to use the metropolis temporarily as the peace body’s international headquarters. NYC said without permanence there is no debt forgiveness. The piece argues for backing UNO plans as a credit to the international future and stresses grace.
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UNO
Metropolis
New Peace Organization
New York
Peanut butter bites back in a playful column rant
The columnist extols peanut butter in a humorous, rambling élan critiquing its spread in daily life. He ribs villains behind the spread and jokes about crunchy varieties, cheese-like slices, and the domestic glare of nutty excess, ending with a biting quip about columnists.
History and culture as life completes itself
The passage contemplates history where culture matures only as life finishes its arc. It suggests harmony comes from completed neighbors and asserts the neighbor who resolves his own issues first will set a guiding example for others.
Security as Collective Initiative and Living Will
The statement frames security as something built through collective effort and a willingness to endure, opposing a mass denial of responsibilities that accompany freedom. It emphasizes shared duty and resilience as foundations for a stable society.
Sidney Draw by Mrs Frank Kurs Highlights Local Visits
Sid ney Draw reports social visits around Frank Kurz and family. Neighbors Otto Kurz Ben Lye Henry Schnell and others attended gatherings, baby Kruger improved at home, and several dances and dinners were noted. Local folks traveled to Lodgepole Kimball and school events with multiple Kurz family members central to the social scene.
Residents and visitors share weekend calls in Sidney area
Pat Seidel returned to Corpus Christy Texas on Sunday. Bob Kurz drove him to Julesburg to catch the train. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Chambers visited Clarence Chambers on Sunday. Mrs. John Seidel stayed overnight at the Frank Kurz home Saturday.
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Tex
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Julesburg
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Clarence Chambers
John Seidel
Frank Kurz
Sunol Local Notes Mention Calls and Family News
Ronald Alisburg made a business visit in the Frank Sticky home area. Several families from Sunol and nearby towns were noted visiting, with updates on furloughs, emergencies, and a new baby born to Clarence Witrock and Betty Houser. A Minneapolis-Moline farmall tractor was purchased by J. W. Houser and a Friday mirage attracted observers.
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Frank Sticky
G. W. Bonser
Sunol
Lodgepole
J. W. Houser
Frank Suchy
Ed. Ahlberg
Time books and remittance books available now
A Telegraph Printing Co. advertisement urges buyers to secure time books order books and remittance books for the year. It notes scarce items and highlights ruled cards plain cards and card guide indexes in multiple sizes including 3 x 54 4 x 6 and 5 x 8.
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the Telegraph Printing Co
The
Tele*y Graph Printing Co
Venus Velvet Pencils In Stock At The Telegraph Store
The Telegraph advertises Venus Velvet pencils available now along with colored and indelible pencils and leads.
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Venus
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