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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1949
Page
12
An editorial notes a recent dry hole in Cheyenne County signals the oil boom will slow and diversify checks. It urges caution for local investors, favors slow, steady progress, and warns that exploration costs far exceed returns. It urges consulting financial and oil professionals before risky deals.
Cheyenne County is praised as Nebraska’s repeat wheat growing champion enduring harsh weather pests and hail to retain the title. Box Butte temporarily challenged but Cheyenne County’s skilled farmers and rich soil cement the crown for another year with expectations of 1950 continuing the legacy.
Sidney celebrates the Junior Chamber of Commerce receiving a national charter Wednesday night. The Jaycees have energized civic life, contributed to Fort Sidney Days, and are praised for ambition and community impact. The local group is viewed as a strong addition to state and national programs.
The American Medical Association cites the surge in voluntary prepaid hospital and medical care plans. It notes 32.5 million subscribers in the largest group after seven years, with 20 million more in other plans, and outlines a 12 point program urging broader voluntary insurance and government aid for the indigent and chronically ill.
The article argues against a compulsory government health insurance plan, labeling it a threat to medical freedom and against bureaucratic domination. It contends such schemes would requires payroll taxes and cost the system billions, lowering medical standards as seen in other countries.
In a strong year for farm machinery, a major maker posted 945 million in sales, with 57.2 cents per dollar spent on materials, 33.9 cents on wages and taxes, 4.2 cents in taxes, and a net profit of 4.7 cents. By 1948 stockholders took about half the profit while the remainder funded improvements.
The column laments Washington graft and mockingly questions political life while listing humorous, rhetorical questions about society, politics, and human nature. It contrasts interest in money with bigger concerns and argues for focusing on everyday Americans rather than big-shots.
The 1950 Department total appropriations reach 715.6 million, with increases for Soil Conservation, Extension Service, and Production and Marketing Administration. Flood control funding rises, while the Sugar Act funding is reduced. A new agriculture yearbook TREES will be published in August, with limited copies prioritized for schools, farms, and veterans in vocational courses.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Weyerts Post 137 Gurley met July 19 at the Legion Hall with Mrs Lela Mc Nurlin Mrs Eileen Jurgens and Mrs Fern Moore as hostesses A large crowd attended Former president Mrs Jean ette Ahlin opened the meeting and passed the gavel to newly elected president Mrs Vernelle Lessig A Past President pin was given to Mrs Ahlin Social and business matters were discussed A delicious lunch was served
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