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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1929
Page
7
Public warning from SOL WILLIS chief of the fire department urging drivers to give right of way to fire trucks and not park near fire scenes. Citizens and nonfire personnel are told to stay off the vehicles en route to and from fires or face prosecution.
Local railroad officials publicly favor the proposed sale of Sidney light and steam heating plants to Western Public Service Co. The UP argues the move will boost Lodge Pole valley irrigation impact, bring more tonnage and business, and raise city tax revenue feasibility. It cites expected new industries and UP’s own tax contributions as motives.
The plan links irrigation of the Lodge Pole valley tributary to Sidney with industrial growth. It argues that Western Public Service Co. can provide electric energy for new enterprises and suggests Sidney could double its population within five years if voters approve the sale of the municipal light and steam heating plant at the March 26 election.
Milwaukee Journal notes Calvin Coolidge’s farewell speech redefines Washington’s stance on alliances. It argues Washington warned against entangling alliances, not against international cooperation, and asserts Coolidge seeks peaceful leadership while honoring Washington.
The Sidney News argues that buying electric energy wholesale from outside sources cannot reduce city rates. It notes government dam proposals would save little, require shutting the municipal plant, and risk interrupted service. The paper endorses Western Public Service Co. terms offering continuous power and steam heat, aiding local industry.
A man enters an insurance claims office to settle a fire damage claim. He says only a door was burned eight years ago and admits his wife harassed him to report it sooner, prompting the clerk to probe the long delay.
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