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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1946
Page
2
Editorial urges Secretary of State Byrnes to speak with proper authority on future policy and supports Senator Vandenberg in challenging the State Department. It argues a firm, non isolationist stance is needed to prevent another war and shape America’s international role.
Western Nebraskans favored a local song about snow before national charts. The weather bulletin promised a turn to better conditions after weeks of dust, sparking hope that Mother Nature is shifting to keep public interest high.
In a reflection on subsidies, the lower house voted to block President Truman's housing subsidy proposal that would have allocated 600 million dollars to Housing Expediter W. W. Wyatt. The piece argues subsidies were wartime tools and should not reappear in peacetime, favoring normal production via price and wage adjustments to address the housing shortage and channel funds to private enterprise instead.
The piece reflects on President Roosevelt era promises tied to war and peace. It argues some promises may have been born from wartime expediency and cautions readers to weigh them against outcomes in victory and defeat. It notes Americans will reassess with sober judgment.
The article portrays Edwin W. Pauley as a pragmatic but self seeking fundraiser whose navy nomination has angered party leaders. It notes his oil wealth and reluctance to quit, saying Democrats should have counted on his Midas touch and warns his continued push may hurt the party.
Despite complaints from Congressmen and public echoes, demobilization races ahead. Since last May over six million men and women have been released from the armed forces. The Army and Navy are praised for their role in divestment and the world’s greatest fighting force.
The Rotary Club hosted a British MP who spoke on Britain's loan request, drawing criticism and skepticism from residents who recall past debt and question repayment. A small turnout undercuts the national debate on foreign borrowing and policy.
Readers learn of Joe Frauendorfer a modest G I whose German language skills aided U S Army as an intelligence worker behind enemy lines and in prisoner of war camps. His actions, kept low profile, reportedly helped save thousands of American lives and reflect the sacrifice of many soldiers.
Economists predict a surge in postwar instalment buying as Americans extend time payments for luxury goods despite war bonds and cash. They argue consumers will incur some interest now to protect wartime reserves, signaling a period of robust business once production bottlenecks ease.
The Bikini atoll natives, numbering 167, give up homes and land for atomic tests. They hold a council, agree to leave their island to aid peace, hoping the world will outlaw war. The piece asks who has been more generous in pursuing peace.
A string of aphorisms and jokes fills the column from a country newspaper. Bits on luck, wisdom, debt, and social quips mix with light humor about gossip, manners, and everyday life. A closing note promotes telegraph want ads and time/remittance books as useful items.
The Telegraph advertises four available paper sizes including 34 by 3144 with four units, and 431 by 5 or 5% by 8% options. It notes good quality stock and mentions THE THE TELEGRAPH.
Nebraska bankers from across the state gathered in regional meetings led by President W E Dolpher to map lending for postwar growth. They noted abundant idle deposits and urged progressive financing in installment lending commercial credit and property improvement loans to support Nebraska enterprise and wealth.
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