Editorial on farm surpluses and wheat price supports
The editorial argues wheat cotton and corn dominate surplus storage under government oversight while yielding little cash income. It criticizes Eisenhower and Benson for deafness to farmers pleas and proposes a new price support plan with a limited buffer period. The piece urges sympathetic listening to farmers who know the ground realities better than Washington experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Benson
Washington
Sam
Michigan
Washington, D. C
Nepotism in Congress Described as Common Yet Harmless
A historical commentary argues that Senators and Representatives are essential leaders, paid poorly compared to corporate chiefs, and that hiring relatives may be justified when they perform well. It acknowledges abuses but defends the practice as preferable to outsourcing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Our Tractor Population and the Farm Workforce
A 1940s to 1956 analysis shows U S tractor numbers rising about 95 percent, far outpacing farm population declines of 27 percent while farm labor costs soar. Louisiana and Mississippi saw large local increases, illustrating mechanization as the backbone of modern farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Louisiana
Mississippi
Western TV overglorifies gun violence and frontier death
A writer critiques modern Westerns for depicting mass shootings and brutal lawlessness on the frontier arguing that the era’s real settlers did not glorify killing. He recalls roundedly peaceful cowboys, stresses respectful behavior, and questions the accuracy of televised mythmaking about the West.
TV Westerns Dominate Airwaves Despite Mixed Signals
The speaker notes westerns are popular and pull viewers from many shows, arguing action appeals while questioning deeper meaning. They claim current TV pace hints at a revival of frontier myths, suggesting a bold shift in audience imagination.
Echoes of Outlaw Days and Quiet Gunsmoke Reflections
A reminiscence contrasts being armed in the old West with daily killings. The narrator doubts frequent bloodshed was needed, noting men proud of killing rarely, preferring to protect life rather than seek violence.
I Prefer Fewer Shootouts in TV Westerns
The narrator explains a dislike for violence in TV Westerns and recalls avoiding bloodshed since childhood. He admits guilt when shooting a duck, noting the creature's equal right to life and reflecting on paternal influence in hunting.
When I Find Time I’ll Write a Nonviolent TV Western
A writer contemplates crafting a TV western without gunfire to gain inner satisfaction, acknowledging it may not sell but seeks creative fulfillment.
Time To Start Park Program in Nebraska
The Lincoln Star argues for LB408 hearings March 20 proposing a .25 mill levy for 10 years to fund state park development and elevate administration to a division within the game commission. Supporters say it ensures long term planning and steady revenue, citing past success with period levies for public projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lincoln Star
Game Commission
Nebraska
Institutional Building Fund
White Elephant Highway Plan Cast as Costly White Elephant
In a column drawing on an old Siamese tale, the author likens the national highway program to a white elephant. He argues the project, touted as a boon for car and truck owners, risks becoming a financial burden on taxpayers if costs and overruns continue in its second year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
America
Truth in Journalism Sparks Debate at Burlington Pub
A Burlington Standard Press reader recounts a heated exchange about Editor Branen and free speech. The woman praised him while others disliked his editorials, prompting questions about courage, fear, and America’s respect for independent thought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Wisconsin
Standard Press
Branen
America
President vows firm stance on Berlin crisis
The President's Monday night message asserts no retreat from Berlin, warning of negotiation if honorable and war if the Soviets start it. He says the US will uphold prior commitments, regrets past capitulations to Stalin, and will defend liberty and the dignity of people against any government that denies freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Berlin
Soviet Union
Stand Warns of Global Conflict Threat to Civilization
The article warns that the decision to act places the nation in a grave position and could lead to a world war with military blows that threaten civilization. It suggests the United States could become a battleground and that all people may suffer death and harm from enemy actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Conscience and honor shape a cautious world order
The passage argues conscience guides nations away from war to safeguard honor and a humane world. It warns without conscience the planet becomes a hazard zone ruled by the ruthless and lawless, undermining life, legacy, and future generations.
Prayers for Guidance Amid Global Tensions
A call for humility and compassion from leaders on both sides of the Free and enslaved worlds. The piece warns that an all-out war would bring indescribable destruction worldwide, devastating cities and life, urging for miracles to prevent such a fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free World
Khruschev
Kremlin
President vows negotiation to avert world war III
The speaker emphasizes readiness to negotiate for a worthy purpose to prevent a holocaust and asserts the president’s honesty. He calls for a summit if agenda is meaningful, accuses the Soviets of provocation and manipulation, and warns Americans will pray for peace but will fight if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Berlin
Burglar Steals $40 From Ardmore Station
Warren Mayo, operator of a local service station in Ardmore Oklahoma, reports a burglar entered the station and stole 40 dollars from the cash register while leaving another 40 dollars behind. The incident appears to involve a thief who believed in sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore, Oklaw
Warren Mayo
Mayo
North Platte hunter visits town amid deer tally secrecy
73 years ago Hank O Odenrider, famed hunter of North Platte, is in the city but declines to reveal his deer kill total for the season. S. O. Fowler, O. W. Fowler and E. Doran return from Pumpkin Creek after ten days building a log house for O. W. Fowler. A railway right of way bill for Cheyenne and Black Hills is recommended. McLernon plans exterior stairs to his store, and John Carly may again manage the poor relief with a $750 budget. Rube Thompson breaks his right arm aiding wagon work. Depot staff reshuffles rename roles, as military readiness and Indian tensions loom over Sioux reservation squatters. Morning guests include Mr and Mrs Oberfelder, parents of Mrs Cohn.
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Hank O'Odenrider
North Platte
S. O. Fowler
O. W. Fowler
E. Doran
Pumpkin Creek
Wisconsin
Cheyenne
E. R. Breisch
J. F. McClintock
Mr. Lunch
Lodge Pole
Local notes from Chehalis and surrounding area
J C Bush, former Telegraph publisher, now hop raiser in Chehalis and business manager of Chehalis Bee owned by his brother. Col F O Wisner represented North river people at court. Charles A Calder from Iowa filed on land near Redington and will settle in the county. Willie Urbach operates McAleese's groceries with piano finesse. Arthur Oliver and Miss Mable Etter of LaPeer to wed at the bride's home. Sam Bitting of Camp Clarke visiting Sidney. plans farming with Chimney Rock ditch. Charles Trognitz buys and sells livestock west of town. Ed Doran returns from New York state after a business deal and pleasant visit with his Waddington-resident brother.
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J. C. Bush
Telegraph
Chehalis
Wash
Col
F. O. Wisner
North River
Charles A. Calder
Iowa
Redington
Willie Urbach
McAleese
Ed Doran
New York State
Waddington
Miss Delia Howard Recovers Lost Money At School
Fifty dollars stored by Miss Delia Howard at Herdon school is recovered after a week with only ten dollars missing. The Telegraph had run a reward notice. storage coal shipments begin for Union Pacific, totaling about twenty thousand tons. Lawn tennis plans and gardening efforts rise in the city as residents and several guests attend a Sunday dinner at the Callahans.
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Delia Howard
Herdon
Telegraph
Miss Howard
Co. P. Chambers
Lodgepole
Fred Slawson
W. W. Young
Ogallala
Greenlee
Union Pacific Railroad
Sidney
D. J. Scanlon
May Kane
Miss Gapen
H. E and
F A Gapen
Chas Callahan
Arthur Cohn
St Louis
Sidney Post Office to Become Second Class
The Sidney Post Office qualifies for second class status effective July 1 after annual receipts reached 8000 dollars. Postmaster McIntosh and assistant Miss Kelly will see salary increases, along with an additional clerk. The week also reports property transfers, births, a luncheon fundraiser, and local civic notes including water works votes in Potter and Dalton, basketball journeys, and community events.
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Sidney Post Office
McIntosh
Miss Kelly
Ward
J. M. Swenson
Alfred Shipman
Olean
Null
Ed Ahrens
F. G. Griffith
Maccabees
Potter
Dalton
Lincoln
Willis
Closman
Grabill
Parks
Buzza
Clayt Parks
Goldwyn Doran
35 Years Ago Coolidge Club Organized in District Court Room
Sidney Republicans held a rally in the district courtroom Wednesday night electing E. L. Uptegrove as president and Paul L. Martin as secretary and treasurer. An executive committee of seven was chosen including J. L. McIntosh and W P. Miles. Chapter BO of P.E.O. met at Mrs. John McIntosh’s home electing officers led by Mrs. O. R. Owens as president and Mrs. W. F. Bassett as vice president. Also noted were cattle shipments of 39 head of choice steers sent from Cheyenne county to Chicago, possibly the first direct export. Donald F. Bassett and Mabel Dinsdale were wed in Los Angeles, while Ellen Wait and Dudley Frankeberger tied the knot in Sterling, Colorado, returning to Sidney to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Sidney Republicans
District Court Room
E. L. Uptegrove
Paul L. Martin
J. L. McIntosh
W P. Miles
R. P. Kepler
L. T Poole
Wm. Winders
P.E.O
John McIntosh
R. Owens
W. F. Bassett
John MclIntosh
K. S Agnew
H. R. Fuller
Fred Haworth
R. H. Rogers
J. A. Bentley
Marshall
M. A. Shipman
Los Angeles
J. R. Mason
Wheatland
Ellen Wait
J. J. Wait
Dudley Frankeberger
G. W. Frankeberger
Sidney
Sterling, Colo
Methodist Parsonage
Cheyenne County to shift to new federal relief plan April 1
25 Years Ago CWA activities in Cheyenne county will be replaced April 1 by the new federal work relief plan, local officials were informed yesterday. County assessors will be charged with the duty of again revaluing real estate this year. Reductions totaling 35 per cent have been made by assessors in the past two years, without special authority of law, but the reductions appeared justified, State Tax Commissioner Smith said this week. Mrs. A. Bush was elected president of the Womans Club at the regular meeting Tuesday after
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CWA
Cheyenne County
Smith
A. Bush
Womans Club
Notable Sidney Visit and Local Health Updates
Mrs David Canter of San Francisco known to Sidney as Jean Liebendorfer and Penny Bennett travels via Sidney en route to New York. Her mother Mrs G F Liebendorfer and Superintendent Liebendorfer join to Omaha. A poliomyelitis case hits Sidney with Barbara Littleton 16 and Vera Walker also affected. Joe Slama is treated after a fall in Potter. Families travel between Cheyenne and home. Helen Lockwood serves as nurse cadet in Denver. Leo La Riviere visits Rapid City before military service.
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David Canter
San Francisco
Sidney
Jean Liebendorfer
Penny Bennett
New York
G. F. Liebendorfer
Omaha
Lienbendorfer
Lincoln
Fremont
Canter
United States
United States Marine Corps
Barbara Littleton
Sidney High
Hull Cook
Vera Walker
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Parker Nelson
Joe Slama
Potter
Sidney Hospital
Roy
Arno
Hollis Thomas
Cheyenne
H. P. Thomas
Helen Lockwood
L. L. Lockwood
Presbyterian Hospital
Denver
Nurses Cadet Corps
Children’s Hospital
Weather dominates region with mild temps and clear skies
The area remains focused on weather as the main worry with continued mild temperatures and clear skies. Dusty air has become a norm for farmers, homemakers, and sinus sufferers, who cannot recall humidity levels.
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F. H Wolf
Archie Kirkpatrick
Gus Hellbush
J. E Poquette
W. F. Graham
Gering
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Gurley
Frank Semerade
F. A. Barger
Franklin
Lamont School of Music
O. P. Skaggs
Louis Blaha
Mrs. Blaha
Mrs Blaha
Leo la Riviere
Rapid City
S. D
Armed Forces
Walter Cork
Ohio
Doran Farms
Fleming
Fleming Area
Joseph Bonkiewicz Jr
Minneapolis
Tom Challoner
Nan Challoner
Aramco
Arabia
Winfield
Kaw
Arno Thomas
Raymond
James Mueller
St John's College
W C. Luntz
Ogden
Utah
Harold Kettler
Charles B Innes Sr
Goodland
Kan
Mro
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