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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1952
Page
2
Noted as entered at the Sidney Nebraska post office as second class mail matter, indicating processing under marketing or distribution guidelines for mail of local origin.
If you wish to write in a candidate for public office remember two facts. Spell the name correctly to avoid invalidation. The note stresses accuracy in a voter’s handwritten choice and warns of consequences of misspelling.
The newspaper appeals readers to vote next Tuesday, arguing against a fourth term for the current administration. It warns of dangers from socialism and communism, praises reform and prosperity, and urges ballot support for middle of the road, intelligent candidates while avoiding specific names.
A Telegraph reader criticizes the paper for hedging on Nebraska road problems, noting the county newspaper would stay neutral or risk losing subscriptions. The reader asks how the paper can take a firmer stand and urges guidance, with a cheeky remark about forming a line to the right.
A reader rips a book on psychosomatic medicine, noting its claim that illnesses are mental. He cites examples from ulcers to allergies and cites the theory blaming husbands, humorously embracing his role as a long-suffering provider and reluctant participant in the new medical discourse.
A letter to the editor questions who is to blame for potholes, listing voters, truckers, police, repair crews, the state, the county, and the newspaper, debated alongside Eisenhower campaign notes and real estate ads. The writer, J. H. Lanker, echoes concerns about road maintenance and accountability while noting political campaigning from Thomas J. Rooney and references to David Lawrence’s article.
Britons in atomic research and other secret government tasks may need to fill questionnaires about past and present political affiliations. A New Hampshire eye wash seems uncomfortable when given by a Termensee specialist. In Washington state a robber said he wanted to return to the penitentiary for spring football practice. Voters in presidential primary states are advised to apply television makeup this year in case a camera crew appears.
In Ramond McConnell Jr.’s More Or Less Personal column Rep. Howard Buffett advocates a write-in for Taft, warning the GOP could split if Eisenhower is elected. The piece contrasts Taft’s divisive approach with Ike’s broad appeal and call for unity, urging Nebraskans to choose a candidate who can win in November and stand against both domestic statism and foreign Communism.
An Omaha World Herald editorial urges Nebraska voters to revisit highway funding. It argues the 1950 decision not to approve long term rebuilding and funding measures worsens safety and costs. The piece proposes petitioning to place revenue laws on a November ballot for a second vote.
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