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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1947
Page
2
The Telegraph is an independent Sidney Nebraska paper published at 11th Avenue and Illinois Street. It issues weekly Tuesday and Friday editions, serving Sidney Cheyenne County and western Nebraska with local city and regional interest content.
The article argues Congress likely will not act on universal military training despite Army Navy pressure. It suggests Congress may be better informed about international threats and questions the need for a large reserve force given atomic advances and jet technology. The piece laments public ignorance and echoes the phrase In Congress We Trust.
The GI Life Insurance drive offers veterans a chance to reinstate or continue National Service Life Insurance during a weeklong window from Monday to Saturday, July 12. The updated act allows term or endowment options, broader beneficiaries, back premiums, policy increases to 10000, and disability payments with no loss of policy value.
Tom Ingoldsby, spokesman for Nebraska Democrats, predicts the party will win the governor's mansion within three years. He cites conversations with leading Republicans who doubt the GOP's organizational strength. The remark, while bold, reflects ongoing political maneuvering and mutual cautions in Nebraska.
A harsh critique links American midwest crop destruction to global famine. It argues bumper yields are essential to feed war-devastated nations and prevent starvation next winter, warning that storms worsen shortages and hurt property and incomes.
The article argues the Taft-Hartley labor bill aims to curb labor strife seen over fifteen years, despite criticism that it imposes on workers. It contends labor leaders resist conceding ground while optimism hopes the bill will curb abuses without removing labor’s rights, urging Congress to act promptly.
A humorous monologue recalls childhood insecurities about physique, boxing mishaps, and a lifelong wish to get in shape. The speaker jokes about being mocked as a panty waist, recalls baseball and cheerleading, and plans a strict diet, Turkish baths, and rest to become “hard as nails” while recognizing the heat and heart risks of aging.
Mount Vernon social notes list visits among neighbors including Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schlotz at W R Nelsons, Alfred Sprenger families returning from a two week trip with Dave Ells, and local gatherings at the C H Hammond and Nelson households. Ida Faye Hall recovers after appendicitis operation. Thursday chairvaria and Jolly Neighbors Club events referenced. multiple calls to local homes noted.
Wahoo residents and relatives frequent the Clarence Eva home and nearby houses. The BATTS 4 H Club met Friday afternoon with an attendance of members and mothers. Nadine Nelson stayed overnight with Marilee Hammond. Several households shared meals and attended showers, picnics, and receptions. Attendees included the Hammonds, Nelsons, Rasmussen, Johnson, Sharman, and Moseman families, plus guests from Grant and nearby areas.
Mr. and Mrs. Verne Sharman and son visited the Wm Badziong home and Mrs. Verne Sharman and son stopped by John DeMers Jr. to help Karen celebrate her birthday. Lyle Bardick and children from Illinois dined with Alfred Jorgensen, while W. T. Sharman also appears in these notes.
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