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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1952
Page
2
The Sidney Telegraph, an independent weekly published at ith Avenue and Illinois Street, Sidney, Nebraska, delivers Friday morning news. Distributed in the 50 mile zone for 4.00 per year and 6.00 outside. Cheyenne County and Western Nebraska focus.
Nebraska voices urging Congress to scrutinize foreign aid funds in budgets before giving the administration a blank check. The piece argues against feeding Communism with aid and calls for a pragmatic, middle-of-the-road U S policy, sending young, aggressive leaders to Washington to steer policy away from sensational propaganda.
The Telegraph notes a rash of Grand Openings since the year began. New and expanded businesses appear as Sidney’s residential area rapidly grows, signaling progress in the city’s business district.
The piece argues Nebraska has poor roads due to low spending on repair and construction versus neighboring states. It cites registration fee votes and policy efforts as regressive, claiming officials push the state back toward horse and buggy times.
Editorial notes Alaska statehood was sunk by a 45 to 44 vote to recommit the bill. Senator Hugh Butler of Nebraska aided a filibuster with 20 Republicans and 25 Democrats, opposing self government for Alaska. The piece cites broad opposition from many groups and praises Senator Seaton for voting against recommitting the bill.
A reader vents against National Smile Week arguing it encourages hypocrisy and commercialism. He rejects forced cheer while tax time and money woes loom, comparing smiles to a weapon and recalling wary figures who profited from them, ending with a dour wish to be a mourning cloud.
An advertiser offers a new letterhead design service for The Telegraph. Includes options in one or more colors and emphasizes modernizing the newspaper’s branding through custom headers and stationery.
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