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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1958
Page
13
A husband describes daily and weekly cleaning routines at home led by his wife who is a professional cleaner. He praises her habits and contrasts a hospital like cleanliness with his preference for order, noting his own enjoyment of a spotless, organized home and the behind the scenes effort she provides.
Editorial compares Canon City Colorado and Sidney Nebraska noting similar sizes and economies. It highlights Canon City budget of 24147 for 1959 with 15997 for administration and asks Sidney to rethink its 10000 budget and reliance on assessments to fund chamber activities. The piece urges stronger leadership and a sustainable dues plan to fund operations and civic promotion.
A Money Raising Invention message explains how stock exchanges fund tools of production. From Wall Street’s first tree founded in 1792 to modern markets, shares raise capital as millions invest, showing deep roots in American business.
The piece notes the oil sector must mobilize about 80 billion dollars in capital by 1965 to discover, refine, and distribute more oil as car use grows and population rises. It cites two main funding sources profits plowed back into the business and investments from private savers seeking a future in oil.
The editor honors Pope Pius XII as a peace advocate and wartime influence who warned against Nazism and urged renunciation of war. He notes the pope’s papal rise in 1939 amid Hitler’s threats and the global impact of his stance during fraught years.
The text notes Hitler tried to influence church affairs to block Pius XII’s rise, foreseeing a strong Vatican foe. It lauds the Pope’s intelligence in warning of dire consequences long before they occurred and describes him as saintly for recognizing evil in those aiming to destroy civilization and Christianity.
The text lauds Pius XII as a destined leader who, despite declining health in later years, maintained a stringent routine of work and prayer to set a standard for others. It emphasizes his size of character and exemplary leadership that few could match.
A daughter recalls an audience with Pope Pius XII and describes his radiance, dignity, and devotion. The letter praises his world view of religious freedom, unity beyond creed, and hope for a peaceful, just humanity under Christian principles as cardinals search for a worthy successor.
The narrator praises his wife for defying dirty weather with resolve and cleaning zeal. She rises from illness to scrub through dust, makes weekly beauty visits, and keeps to Friday dusting sessions with rags, vacuums, mops, and buckets.
The piece argues for a clean up of labor leadership and racketeering, while cautioning not to smear all labor. It notes 18 000 elected union officials and 10 million members, comparing to other professions and stressing ordinary workers’ innocence amid broad scrutiny. It cautions against overgeneralization and urges due process.
The piece argues pay as you go should guide interstate highway funding, warning fast spending raises red ink. It cites a looming $2 billion annual tax fund drain by late 1959, and urges Congress to reject borrowing and tax hikes to preserve road program solvency.
After a record low 34 on Sunday, Sidney enjoyed a near windless 82 degree day with residents visiting golf courses, back yards, and highways. The forecast calls for fair skies, highs near 80, and lows in the 30s to 40s with continued dry conditions and above normal temperatures into the week.
For the second straight week a Sioux Ordnance Depot resident won The Telegraph football contest. Myrl Stovall edged two rivals on tie-breaker with Army 20 Notre Dame 13. Warren Pearce and Catherine Bales were runners-up. Most missed picks included Colgate over Bucknell and Stanford over Washington.
A fire on the Ray Jessen farm north of Lodgepole caused about $1000 damage to a bale loaded truck. A heated exhaust is believed to be the cause. The truck, owned by Henry Jessen of Pine Bluffs, was being unloaded when the blaze started. Lodgepole Fire Department fought the flames and refilled the engine with farm water to save the vehicle.
The Nebraska Junior Chamber of Commerce thanks Fort Sidney Motor Hotel for hosting the state convention. Sidney receives praise for facilities and Western hospitality and residents and businesses in Sidney are thanked for support and cooperation.
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