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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1950
Page
2
Rev Harold B Taylor told the Sidney Business and Professional Woman's Club that preserving civil and religious liberties in the first ten amendments is essential to the capitalistic system. He warned against subversive forces and stressed that security lies in faith and constitutional rights.
Nebraska Wesleyan University debaters led by Rex Lee Sample and Bob Whited posted a four straight victory run against Kansas colleges, finishing the tourney with 15 wins and one loss among 12 Wesleyan neophytes. Ann Baumgartner and Joanne Parker, Betsey Hines and Barbara McMillen, and Jim Schlichtemeier with Marjorie Peters posted strong records against Doane, Washburn, Emporia, and East Central opponents.
In the Bowery, a legendary blind man known as Kennedy, famed for a sharp aim and a running gag about fake eyes, ends his tale with a mysterious funeral day package containing a pair of glass eyes. Witnesses debate whether the eyes prove his act or reveal a grim punchline.
The Telegraph advertises its advertising department offering help for ad campaigns across newspapers and The Telegraph. It promotes direct mail plans and invites readers to call 5600 for results and services.
The 1950 census tallies total U S population at 150,697,361, a gain of 19,028,036. Nebraska 1,325,510, up 0.7 percent. four House seats retained. Kansas 1,905,299 up 5.8 percent. South Dakota 652,740 up 1.5 percent. Iowa 2,621,073 up 3.3 percent. Seven states gain, nine lose seats. apportionment underway.
In stock at THE TELEGRAPH, weekly payroll record books priced at 50 cents each. Ideal for small offices needing durable, 50 sheets per book and clear column entries.
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