Indispensable one man in 1940 race tests third term
The editorial weighs Roosevelt’s third term bid against the two term tradition. It contrasts Roosevelt and Willkie positions, notes the unusual convention drafting a third term candidate, and calls the core issue whether the New Deal earns a third consecutive term amid Europe’s peril and a renewed U S defense push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
George Washington
Wohens
Wendell Willkie
Willkie
Democratic Party
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Willkie
Confidence in Nazi Land Brims Across Nation
The populace expresses strong confidence in Nazi Germany, claiming victory over what was believed to be the world’s strongest land army within thirty days, and asserting certainty that no force on land sea or air can halt them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naziland
The Wheat Farmer's Future Amid Surplus and Narrow Markets
The piece argues the 1940 wheat crop adds to a surplus with scarce foreign demand. Britain’s war needs, Nazi dominance, and weak markets in Argentina and China curb exports. It urges farmers to seek equitable relief and self-help until conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Naziland
England
Adolph Slider
Fuehrer
Hungary
Hitler
Europe
Argentina
United States
China
Japan
Ed Martell Shot at Beer Barrel Polka Distracted Judge
In Great Falls Montana Ed Martell 82 told a judge he shot up a tavern because he was tired of listening to The Beer Barrel Polka Police. The piece portrays him as a rugged individualist who acted on impulse. He may face time in the clinic or jail for the incident.
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Ed Martell
Great Falls
Montana
Martell
Sidney
Merrifield
G. Griffith
George A Beecher
North Platte
Christ Episcopal Church
Louis Jessen
W J McCool
Bullock
Cheyenne County
Wadams Grove
Illinois
Willis
Camp Clarke
Omaha
Defense crisis and questions over cabinet appointments
The piece questions President Hoover's defense leadership and cabinet picks such as Stetinius Knudsen and Stimson. It suggests big business may be blocking progress, with eastern newspapers hinting capital bears responsibility for stalled defense efforts and possible post election motives.
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Fense
Stettinius, Knudsen, Et Als
Defense Commission
Republican Party
Knox and
Stimson
Doctors oppose federalized medicine in large poll findings
A Modern Medicine poll of 20 215 physicians across the United States shows strong support for AMA platform and local funding responsibility while opposing federal control. Eighty five to eighty eight percent oppose government takeover and fear decline in private practice.
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United States
Germany
Russia
England
Physicians of Our Land
American Medical Association
History Notes From Sidney Area Times Past
History items from 14 years ago recount Joe Hahler and Frank Hahler fishing near Laramie reducing Wyoming trout stream populations. Local residents L L Lockwood and family vacationing in Denver. Miss Louise Ahrens and Floyd Ahrens visiting Ed Ahrens family from Lost Nation Iowa. Travel and relocations include W C Mowrer moving to a Dalton farm, Gordon Laing en route to Toppenish Washington for summer, and Ben Chase returning from California to settle affairs.
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Joe Hahler
Sidney Buick Agency
Frank Hahler
North Platte
Wyoming
Laramie
L. L. Lockwood
Sidney Gift Shop
Denver
Robineau
New York
Louise Ahrens
Floyd Ahrens
Lost Nation
Iowa
Ed Ahrens
Herbert Foster
Frances
Jessie Davison
Colorado
Idaho
W .C. Mowrer
Sidney
Dalton
Gordon Laing
State University At
Lincoln
Toppenish
Washington
W. S
G. V Doran
Radcliffe
Clayton
C. D
Ben Chase
California
Letter Box: Return Of A Lost Dollar By A Citizen
A reader recounts finding a one dollar bill in fall near Roche hospital and Greenlees store then seeing a young woman accused of taking it. He claims the same girl was involved in prior incidents and encloses a dollar to aid justice, asking the Telegraph to help return the money and clear an innocent person.
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Tenth Street
Roche
Greenlees
Defense program bogged down by admin and big business rift
Observers warn the nation's defense program is stalling as administration and big business fail to settle disputes. Editorials in the East note the president appeared conciliatory toward capital, but the underlying tensions persist, risking progress on security efforts.
Sea Gulls Inland In Spring Feasting Far Inland
Inland gulls migrate inland in spring to feast on fingerling fish hatched in inland lakes and rivers, traveling about 1,000 miles from coast to inland waters in search of food.
R E L Jackson buys north ward school block tract
R E L Jackson purchases the north half of the block housing the north ward school and awards a contract for a six room bungalow with plans for rapid improvements J W McDaniels Jr sells his drag line with George Puckett as buyer Mrs P W Barker and her three sons return from Norfolk Nebraska after a three week visit Valeska Neubauer and Grace McFadden depart for Denver for a restful vacation A J Jorgenson and family and Leo Osborn and families head to Cheyenne mountains with camping outfits seeking a lively trip
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R. E L. Jackson
North Ward School House
J W McDaniels, Jr
George Puckett
P. W Barker
Norfolk
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Absence of J W Harper on Chicago Business Trip
J W Harper is absent on a business trip to Chicago and other points in Illinois. County Superintendent Knox was in North Platte last week in her official capacity attending the Junior Normal.
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J W Harper
Chicago
Illinois
Knox
North Platte
Assault at Wagon Shed Over Beer License Accusation
Bro E Mount of Lodge Pole Magnet was assaulted Friday afternoon in a wagon shed while chatting with an acquaintance and bruised about the head and face. His assailant, a town druggist accused by Mount in the paper of selling beer without a license, was fined $1 by a justice. Mount nursed his injuries in bed. Professor Tipton guests with Mr and Mrs J Parks during the teachers institute.
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E Mount
Mount
Telegraph
Tipton
J Parks
Polo Reds Face Sidney Sluggers In Turbulent Eras
Mac Radcliffe from Greenwood visited Tuesday. The Lodge Polo Reds expected today to play the Sidney Sluggers in a closely contested baseball game. Union Pacific renamed Denver Junction station to Julesburg effective Tuesday the 15th.
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Mac Radcliffe
Greenwood
Lodge Polo Reds
Sidney Sluggers
Union Pacific Railway Company
Denver Junction Station
Julesburg
15 CCC Units Will Be Maintained In State
Fifteen Civilian Conservation camps in Nebraska will continue operating during the first three months of the new fiscal year which began July 1.
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Nebraska
Nebraska CCC Camps Employ 2,600 Youth and 325 Veterans
Director James N McEntee said the program provided for 2600 Nebraska young men and 325 war veterans in CCC camps across Nebraska. Camps listed include Nebraska National Forest in Thomas County and private lands in Madison Cass Pawnee Washington Franklin Flatte Thayer Furnas Morrill Wayne and Custer counties. Additional camps were at Scotts Bluff County with two sites and a federal reclamation project in Morrill County.
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James N. McEntee
Nebraska
Ccc
Nebraska National Forest
Thomas County
Madison
Cass
Pawnee
Washington
Franklin
Flatte
Thayer
Furnas
Morrill
Wayne
Custer
Scotts Bluff
Morrill County
For Sale Office Supplies and Equipment Ad
Classified notice offering a variety of office supplies and equipment for sale. Includes phrasing about Telegraph Wanteds Get Results and a prompt to try them.
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Telegraph
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Newe
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France
Haly
Mussolini
Adolph Hitler
Norway
Member
Federal Reserve System
Sidney, Nebraska
Sidney Iron and Metal CO
King Street
Sidney, Nebr
Robison
Forrest
Sidney’s New Floral Service
Pearson Allied Industries
Tenth Avenue
American National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Gain Transfer Company
M. J. Maher
10Th Avenue
Cheyenne County Abstract CO
N. T. Doran, Proprietor Abstracts
Jackson Street
W. P. Ackerman
Cheyenne County Credit Bureau
Osborn Building
H. T. Doran
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