Stassen Seen As Best Yet Remote Presidential Hope
Editorial argues Harold Stassen has the strongest platform to fix the nation but faces near-certain political isolation. It notes his 12 point program from Collier's, his lack of party backing, and the split among New Dealers and old guard Republicans. The piece laments that elders decide the race while hoping younger voters act.
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United States
Harold Stassen
Collier’s Magazine
Stassen
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Henry Wallace
Col
Bertie McCormick
Chicago Tribune
Mr. Stassen
Not Rolling in Prosperity for Farmers in 1946 Outlook
The article notes farm incomes rose to an estimated 26 billion in 1946 from 21.5 and 21.0 billion in 1945 and 1944, but warns that rising costs and wage hikes offset gains. Despite higher farm prices, purchasing power lagged 1929 levels in 1944 and 1945, with expectations of continued wage-driven demand and no major deflation in farm prices.
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Alexander Hamilton Institute
He's A Man Who in the Political Chorus
A satirical poem railing at political speechmakers and their overused refrain He's A Man Who. The piece lampoons promises from Lake Kickapoochee to Kala mazoo as politicians vie for attention amid loud, repetitive oration and media buzz. The narrator derides the glib rhetoric and calls for change.
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Thomases
Distinctive personalized station ery makes a nice Christmas gift
Stock of distinctive personalized station ery arrives with limited quantities. Orders should be placed now to ensure delivery before Christmas. The Telegraph announces availability of these gift items while supplies last.
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The
Telegraph
The $40 Question About School Funding in Nebraska
In a 1946 letter from Sidney Nebraska, Co D Green argues the proposed constitutional amendment would require Nebraska to pay $40 per pupil to all regular students, district funding mustered by legislature, risking heavy tax hikes and creation of new tax bodies. He questions legality, burden, and future impact on small districts and standards.
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Nebraska
Eagle notes and social visits in county
Mr and Mrs Harry Thompson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Wm Bartling. Mr and Mrs Orvil Krauter and LeRoy visited Sunday evening at the Frank Krauter and Harry Thompson homes. Gerald Hume was seen in this part of the county Thursday. Henry Block and son Myron left Tuesday for a few days visit with relatives in Gothenburg.
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Harry Thompson
Wm. Bartling
Orvil Krauter
LeRoy
Frank Krauter
Gerald Hume
Henry Block and Son
Myron
Gothenburg
Local Social Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings
Donna Mae Florke and Mary Ann Rufenacht spent Sunday afternoon with Jack Thurow. Walter Rufenacht made a business trip to Dalton Monday morning. Mr and Mrs George Thompson of Sidney and Mr and Mrs Semerad of Gurley were Sunday afternoon visitors at the Fred Thompson home.
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Donna Mae Florke
Mary Ann Rufenacht
Jack Thurow
Walter Rufenacht
Dalton
George Thompson
Sidney
Mrs. Semerad
Gurley
Fred Thompson
Paper clips arrive. limited stock at Telegraph Printing Co
A brief notice states a new shipment of paper clips has arrived at The Telegraph Printing Co. Supplies are scarce, so customers are urged to act quickly if they need any.
Good Enough For Him Ends In A Paper Shortage Rant
A terse column mocks government propaganda and publicity staffs amid a claimed paper shortage. It argues that half of mail is official propaganda, produced in polished language, leading to an endless flood of uninteresting claptrap ending in waste baskets and scrap paper.
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Sam
The Common Man Loses Again
The piece argues that Nebraska open shop amendments may pass amid anti labor sentiment sweeping the country. It asserts the bill harms workers and labor leaders, harming the common man while benefiting a few organizers, and laments the worker's lack of power.
Normandie to be Scrapped After War Loss and Costs
The 83,000 ton liner Normandie built by France before the war is to be sold for scrap. Conceived in 1935 at an estimated cost of 60 million dollars, it sank at a New York pier in 1942 and was raised by the Navy at a cost of 11 to 14 million. French claims against the United States totaling 13 million have been settled, with proceeds to fund Liberty ship purchases from the U.S. surplus fleet.
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Normandie
New York
Navy
United States
Why Worry About India Inflammatory Riots Reported
The article notes ongoing communal violence in India with detailed casualty figures for killed and injured. It contrasts these totals with American automobile deaths, implying higher domestic risk from cars than from the Indian rioting.
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India
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Cheyenne County
Editorial
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Kala
Mazoo
D. Green
Sidney, Nebr
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Rexall
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Eva Bonesteel
Omaha
Denver
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Sidney Rendering Service
North Platte Rendering Company
HOTEL
Lincoln
Finest Legionnaire Club
Platte Valley Finance Co
10Th Avenue
Cliff Russell
Mgr
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Sidney Public Utilities
Jackson Street
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