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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1952
Page
2
The Sidney Telegraph lists J C Bush and Jack J. Lowa as publishers. Entered at the Postoffice in Sidney Nebraska as second class mail matter.
A 1929 snapshot and First National Bank of Boston analysis show federal, state, and local outlays consuming massive portions of regional incomes. The piece argues government waste and expansion threaten America's economy, praising Soviet observers who hope for U S collapse.
The Defense Production Act and the Office of Price Stabilization may be renewed with calls for major changes. Senators and representatives favor de controlling items still selling below ceilings to cut red tape and boost efficiency. OPS under Arnall is expected to be more producer friendly, but concerns over profit control threaten free enterprise and fueling retrenchment. experts argue abolishing price control or revamping the law to preserve the American system of production.
The article argues prophecy misjudges chain store impact, noting forecasts in the 1920s and 30s predicted independents would fail without laws. Studies through 1929 and 1948 show chains held about 28 percent of sales then and still dominated fewer stores but comparable volume, keeping independents competitive.
The Public Power district negotiates a $535,147 price for a Psiwter Plant purchase as Ogallala system details remain unitemized. Mayor Welsh and city council condemn the proposed price as too high and urge clarity on the company holdings.
The Mothers Helpers and 4-H Club gathered at Katy Thomas's home. They answered roll call and discussed the material and patterns for upcoming projects while Becky Spore’s letter was acknowledged. A delicious lunch was served by Mary, Donna Mae, and others. Real estate lease forms and other senior forms were noted as always in stock at The Telegraph.
The Department of Agriculture endorses a National Garden and Food Preservation plan to promote home gardens as insurance against shortages and rising food costs. Locally, the effort educates citizens to grow and preserve food, securing seed, land, and equipment to cut family expenses by about $200 annually with modest effort.
The Department of Agriculture forecasts higher meat and poultry production in 1952 with average per person consumption rising from 141 pounds in 1951 to about 144 pounds. Beef and veal gains drive the increase, fueled by grain fed cattle. Lamb and mutton consumption should edge up, pork supply may rise early in the year but end-year production could be smaller. Prices may ease slightly in some lines.
A collage of aphorisms and opinions touching on love and marriage, aging, coffee consumption, political figures, and cultural quirks. Mentions include a candidate, Mossadegh, Jimmy Durante, and Phi Beta Kappa humor. The tone imitates a late era column with stray observations and social commentary.
A collage of observations on public life and culture: quarrels settled on the outside, old soldiers tied to Korea, reckless driving, a man who lost his car to a steam roller, and jokes about taxes, wealth, and schooling. The piece notes surprise at a quadruple birth, ignorance of bayonets, and a lightning strike on an illicit still with unclear damage.
The copy touts bigger, more efficient brakes and a new power steering system claimed to cut steering effort by up to seventy five percent. It promises a car among cars with ease of handling, inviting readers to visit for a look and a ride to experience the pleasure and satisfaction.
Public notice lists deputy offices and hours at Potter Farmers Elevator Lodgepole Dalton and Gurley buildings. Taxpayers urged to file personal property statements by April 20, assessment set to start March 10. Failing or neglecting to file results in a 50 percent valuation penalty added by the county assessor.
The University of Nebraska reports that dairy heifers can be raised satisfactorily from birth to two years old with as little as 500 pounds of grain. When grain is limited, animals fed high quality alfalfa hay met the goals, though researchers caution the success depended on forage quality.
The article notes that trees like American elm, Chinese elm, green ash, hackberry, elm, chokeberry, and cottonwood are considered in windbreaks. It discusses rabbit damage, suggesting certain species may fare better in such settings.
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