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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1940
Page
2
An editorial argues Roosevelt controls the party and may be drafted or run, shaping a possible convention dynamic. It notes his unmatched influence, the likelihood of his candidacy, and the risk to the party if he steps aside, predicting a fight or unifying rally depending on his decision.
The piece stresses U S superiority in industry and mechanized production. It argues America surpasses Germany in automobiles highways and assembly line output and asserts capability to rapidly produce war materiel and train a large army if needed. The tone is assertive and precautionary about national defense.
The article argues that Senator Burton Wheeler and the Townsendites form a peace at any price faction in the upcoming campaign. It warns that appeasement led Britain to catastrophe, stresses Nazi expansion ignores borders, and urges readiness to oppose Hitlerism in North South or Central America, even at a moment's notice.
The speaker urges gradual streamlining of government to empower authorities to train men and women for emergency service. He asserts Americans can face a hostile world, notes dwindling friends and active political enemies, and argues heightened militaristic power will make allies seek friendship. The call emphasizes urgency and national resolve.
Editorial argues Roosevelt erred by overrelying on youth and brain trusters in 1933 and warns Willkie may repeat the pattern. It credits Roosevelt for social advances and agriculture but urges Willkie to heed experienced advice and temper youth with steady leadership for a successful administration.
From The Telegraph files 14 years ago attorney Guy Chambers of Lincoln son of Judge and Mrs CP Chambers was chosen as a Lincoln Lions club delegate to the National convention in Los Angeles. The note also highlights other local social and travel items including visits by Mrs Max Critchfield and baby, Mrs Sherrerd and family, and Laura Sharmer with reference to regional events and observations.
In Sidney several new residences will be built within weeks on lots east of Mc Fadden's addition for Peter Peetz Carl Ruttner and Dr Hibner. Other notes include a shopping trip by Mrs E Couch and Mrs P M Daniels to Omaha and a birth announced for Clifford Eugene Davis.
Leon Fine and two brothers with Ralph Pettit of Sterling spent Sunday in Sidney with friends. Miss Harriett Radcliff returned Tuesday from Lincoln where she attends college. Mesdames William and George Davis and Miss Dora Davis left Monday for Iowa Falls. Dan Kelley bought L. J. Taylor's residence in the west part of town and will move from the ranch. Arthur Cohn left Tuesday for St. Louis with two carloads of horses, accompanied by Gus Wellner who will visit Nauvoo, Illinois. Miss Myrtle Lancaster became bookkeeper at the Van Gorder store. Miss Laura Fuller hosted a luncheon for friends Thursday.
Four decades ago John T McIntosh joined a geological survey party for four to five months. Ed Doran’s trotting horse Black Jack injured the owner eye after a fly-swatting hoof strike. Cheyenne suffered a cloudburst causing about 50 000 dollars in damages. Dr Stewitts traveled to Lincoln for the Bryan reception and to reunite with his family returning from Fayetteville Arkansas. Ab Persinger of Lodgepole was
Medical notes describe rabies as a fatal disease transmitted by the bite of mad animals, the virus only visible with special tools, incubation periods, and the option of treatment before onset. The text also lists people and local visits, including Jeanne Elson and several families, noting travels to Fort Collins and multiple harvest activities.
Sunnyside social notes record Mr and Mrs Fred Holtman and Velma along with Mr and Mrs John Omel and their children as Saturday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Mike Sanders and sons. The Sanders family joined a picnic at Lodgepole park on Sunday. Florence Block helped Mrs Forrest Tremain this week.
E A Wickard is highlighted with harvesting help from Gene Fraurdorfer on Thursday. The brief item confirms Fraurdorfer’s support in the farm work.
General Charles de Gaulle, under secretary of war in Paul Reynaud's cabinet, leads a French war committee in London with jurisdiction over all French citizens in England. FOR SALE: All kinds of office supplies and equipment. The Telegraph.
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