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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1946
Page
2
Editorial notes November features three significant days Election Day Armistice Day and Thanksgiving Election Day marks presidential elector voting Armistice Day honors the WWI end and WWII victory and Thanksgiving stands as a national but not sectarian festival symbolizing Americanism
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics forecasts 1947 national income rising to about 175 billion dollars, then tapering by year end. 1946 is seen at around 180.9 billion, a record high. Industrial output may decline late in 1947 as consumer demand for goods normalizes, with autos and housing exceptions. Farm net income could fall ten to fifteen percent as consumers shift spending to industrial goods while costs rise.
The War Department reports 992,648 recruits in the past year and that only one in twelve chose the infantry when given options. It notes infantrymen endure monotony in peacetime and face heavier casualties in war, compared with other service branches.
Dr. Irvine H. Page of the Cleveland Clinic warns that high blood pressure is the top killer of the average business executive. He prescribes adequate rest, peace of mind, weight control, and a normal diet, adding that a nap at noon should be taken whenever possible to extend life in a fast moving business world.
Seventy two ex service men from the metropolitan area seized the New York State Senate chamber in Albany claiming to stay until an extra session is called. Organized by the Greater New York Council of the CSO Teachers Union and the American Veterans Committees the stunt aimed to shape votes against Governor Dewey. The veterans later met with Dewey’s office guarded by troopers and issued a call to "win homes" by defeating the governor.
A quirky collage of jokes and vignettes on daily life and public affairs. Includes light humor about teachers wages, cars, housing, politics, and a romance of family and neighbors. Items span nudist raid to local social notes and a sale of surplus Army goods.
Local social notes chronicle visits among the Davis McCormick Snyder Fleming Hart and Giffert households with dinners hunts and travel. Recurring gatherings include extended family Thursday through Sunday, hunting season opening at the Fleming cabin and widespread condolences for Mrs Fleming's mother in Lincoln.
The Telegraph announces a new Christmas card catalog offering plain, printed, or engraved cards. Order early to ensure delivery and avoid delays.
The International Association of Chiefs of Police meeting in Mexico City notes juvenile delinquency figures for the first six months of 1946 show a distinct leveling off and an arrest drop of 19.4 percent for boys under eighteen versus the first half of 1945. It calls for continued efforts to provide proper recreational opportunities as crime remains too high among youths.
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