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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1951
Page
2
J. C. Bush and Jack H. Lowe are identified as publishers entered at the Sidney Nebraska post office as second class mail matter.
Editorial questions the fate of a world under German and Japanese victory. It warns democracy and freedom hung by a thread, cites near defeat in Europe and the Far East, and urges united, prudent action in Washington and London for lasting peace amid Korea battles.
The Telegraph praises the Sidney American Legion for studying a plan to recondition or replace the World War II honor roll board on the courthouse square. A committee will report at the May 22 meeting. The Legion's proactive effort is welcomed as a sound move by local readers.
A reflective piece urges high school graduates to not be dismayed by the troubled world. It counsels stepping out with resolve to do better and notes that despite the mess inherited, they can improve outcomes regardless of what comes next.
The Committee on Federal Tax Policy led by Roswell Magill proposes a ten billion dollar cut next year. They urge withdrawing from lending, cutting federal works and subsidies, and ending farm price support purchases. They claim defense remains protected and savings could curb inflation while not weakening military strength.
The speaker argues citizens will fund security while politicians must cut nonessential government. The choice is between economical governance and wasteful spending, not guns versus butter. Politicians have resisted necessary reductions, likened to a drunken sailor.
In a brief local profile a husky gentleman with a downstairs shop off Illinois Street is praised for radio servicing and general electrical repairs. A Chamber of Commerce Lions Club and Jaycees member, he spent WWII years in Tokyo learning radio. He is married to Antoinette with one daughter. Bud is the nickname his friends use.
The speaker notes they have not yet visited Sidney but will do so as soon as a recess in August or September allows. They offer further assistance by writing if needed and mention a complete record of the Sinclair pipeline application in New York. They anticipate the pipeline will provide an outlet for Nebraska wells and are sending similar letters to other signatories.
The Telegraph reports Gwennie Reiners fund total at noon Monday reached 1,552.01 dollars with 210 dollars given directly to the family, bringing the grand total to 1,862.01 dollars since the drive began.
Letter from Kenneth S. Wherry to Jack Lowe notes favorable action by National Production Authority on a permit for constructing a new Fox Alliance Theatre in Sidney. Also mentions support for Platte Pipe Line Company and includes a long list of local donors and contributions.
A coalition of meat industry groups gathered in Washington to oppose the OPS price rollback set for October 1, arguing it inflates the black market and could trigger rationing. Cattlemen claim the order confiscates property and deflates inventory value by 700 million dollars while Congress contemplates renewal and possible rescission. The piece also covers appropriations cuts, defense buys, and pesticide concerns tied to livestock, including DDT presence in meat and milk.
Cleaning insight explains installing a simple air filter on a forced warm air gas furnace can screen out dust before it circulates through the house, improving indoor air quality. The note emphasizes ease of installation and practical benefit for households seeking cleaner air.
Members of the Plainview Club hosted East Sidney Draw club for a Mother's Day gathering at Hazel's Party Room on Wednesday afternoon. A dessert luncheon followed at 1.30. Corsages were given to the youngest grandmother Mrs Henry Haupt and to Mrs Herman Van Aelstyn for the most children. Mrs George Deaver won the door prize and prizes at Bunco went to Mrs Pat Seidel and Mrs George Deaver. The organizing committee included Mrs Frank Peetz, Mrs Burgett Peetz, Mrs Charles Lafler, Mrs Robert Lafler, Mrs Conrad Messing and Mrs Wm George.
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