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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1946
Page
2
An independent weekly organ printed at 11th Avenue and Illinois Street in Sidney Nebraska serves Cheyenne County and western Nebraska, with Tuesday and Friday morning editions focused on city interests and regional news.
Montana Senator Burton K Wheeler retires from politics after a career marked by steadfast independence and vocal opposition to New Deal measures. He faced Democratic splits and presidency opposition, yet insisted he stood by his beliefs, noting that voters chose him or rejected him through the American process.
Last week three jet propelled planes flew from the west coast to Omaha in three hours, adding a glamorous note to the air show. A fourth plane was grounded at Lincoln by minor trouble but returned to complete the flight, illustrating speed surpassing sound as aviation moves forward.
Nebraska bankers urge farmers to avoid heavy debt for land purchases and to cover a substantial portion with cash. The aim is to prevent a land crash when valuations slip, recalling the 1920s. A circular titled Can You Pay For The Farm You Buy will circulate to promote prudent buying.
Carl Dietemeier of the Omaha World Herald visited Cheyenne County on a statewide trip and highlighted that wheat is not the sole crop. His report shows a diversified, profitable farming area often overlooked by locals, reminding readers of the region's agricultural strength.
The city weighs two bonded debt projects, a $26,000 airport site and a $45,000 storm sewer extension, arguing long term dividends justify the move. With a $3 million valuation, $70,000 in general obligation bonds are seen as manageable given Sidney’s solid repayment record and an eager market if approved.
Thirteen self propelled combines worked last week on the Morris Jessen farm north of Lodgepole as Mr Jessen, a top Nebraska wheat grower, begins his second 50 000 bushel wheat crop of 1946 with the first 50 000 already harvested since July 1. Cheyenne County earns nationwide notice as a wheat capital and the region’s farming prowess draws local pride.
Sidney councilman H E Pierson urged a bond issue to finance a Union Pacific crossing overpass or underpass. He recalled perpetual talk on the topic and urged northern residents to obtain an engineer's cost estimate so the city can decide if the project is affordable.
A narrator contemplates writing about what doctors and nurses discuss during surgery and wonders about subconscious influences. He recalls being sedated by an anesthetic, joking before a mask blocked consciousness, and fears he may have revealed secrets to the surgical crew.
The narrator recalls a surgery scene with theatrical flair. A nurse’s shot, the wheeled cart, and masked staff evoke cinema drama. He distrusts the press chase, noting professionals seek recognition yet are bound by medical ethics.
A narrator recalls sudden danger and asks if his insurance is paid while debating personal losses and future marriage. He wonders who his wife will wed after a waiting period, then blacks out and returns to pitching, fouling up his wife’s life.
A patient reflects on health and recovery after illness, recalling a doctor’s advice to drink water, memories of hospital staff, and thoughts about a healthy future. He muses that a man’s health after thirty hinges on what he puts into his body before twenty-nine, questioning the right to be healthy.
The passage reflects on how effort and honesty shape outcomes. It notes that rewards align with what one deserves and that self-deception falters when unwell. It underscores parental guidance as prudent and reevaluates a father’s sternness as reasonable.
A wry remark on hospital stays noting they grant ample time to think if one can tolerate the quiet. The line suggests contemplation during illness, framed as a humorous aside about endurance and mental space. The tone is lighthearted and observant.
The three member zoning commission appointed to draft a new city zoning law presented its preliminary and final reports Friday night. The council now prepares for a public hearing before passage. Members are A D Greenlee chairman E A Winter and J C Bush.
The Sidney Legion club rallied past Bu-Pro 8 to 7 Sunday as six errors cost the Bu-Pro defense in the sixth inning. Knackstedt struck out ten for the Legion, while Lawson fanned six in six innings and Thomas finished the last three. Both teams committed six errors.
Cheyenne marks a golden jubilee as the capital of rangeland with the 50th Frontier Days celebration opening. The Lodgepole Valley Saddle Club rode 100 miles to attend as guests of the Frontier Days committee. Organizers anticipate record attendance for five days of rodeo sport with a $13,000 jackpot and extra profits from entrance fees.
Mr and Mrs Bill Stegman Jr thank Bell Telephone Company employees and everyone who gave gifts at the shelter house shower hosted by their mother and sister for the many beautiful and useful gifts received.
A hazing of a border country unfolds today and tomorrow, moving from nearby pastures where they have stored up cussidness for weeks, as officials prepare to manage the sequence of events.
City authorities discovered a long standing ordinance on the books that makes it unlawful to sell groceries or meat in Sidney. City Attorney P J Heaton attributes the oversight to a proofreading error in the revision of the ordinance book. The error may reflect a proposed Sunday sales ban that never received a hearing.
Local checks show butterfat at 68 cents yesterday with tentative hope that butter prices may follow. Stores report slower sales since the 80 cent peak, and shopkeepers expect supply and demand to ease prices but not to revert to pre CPR levels. Meat grows pricier as demand stays high while Congress debates sluice controls and rents remain unsettled.
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