Editorial urges federal funding for Sidney airport
The editorial argues for federal financing of airport construction, urging Sidney to pursue national support without dependency. It cites 123,000 licensed pilots, 2.5 million armed forces with flight experience, and aviation’s growth as a major future industry, noting CAA plans 3,050 new airports and modernization of 1,625. It suggests Sidney find its airport path within that federal program.
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Sidney
Washington
United States
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Congress
Irrigation growth boosts sugar beet farming in Lodgepole Valley
The Telegraph notes rapid expansion of irrigation in Lodgepole Valley and Sidney Draw, counting beets shipped from Sidney rising from two ears to hundreds. It urges twenty more irrigation farms, aided by veterans programs, to secure local self sufficiency and support returning soldiers.
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Telegraph
Lodgepole Valley
Sidney
Lodeepole Valley
Pointing the Way Forward For Sidney After War
The chamber of commerce postwar planning committee report urges civic and political leaders to chart a forward path for Sidney and county growth. It emphasizes coordinated town and country welfare, suggests spring action on priority improvements, and aims to stimulate progress as war ends.
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Chamber of Commercee
Civic Club
Sidney
Sioux
Chamber of Commerce
Abolish Yet Create Agencies in Washington Postwar Plan
Postwar discussions in Washington keep the idea of dismantling the War Labor Board while signaling a new agency will likely be created to assume its unfinished duties. The pattern of paying political debts with jobs persists, swelling public payrolls and debt. The adage about a rolling stone.
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Washington
War Labor Board
Government red tape cripples postwar reform efforts
The author denounces a sprawling system of pork-barrel variances and sub bureaus that grow as bodies roll on. They warn authority over laps authority, and insist Truman should abolish costly agencies now rather than replace them with new ones.
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Truman
Love Down If a Man Keeps Up With 1945 Humor
A columnist notes 1945 humor and campus stories from the bobby sox crowd. Jokes warn against smoking and gambling while sharing light anecdotes about a GI at the beach, Nelson Eddy’s diet, and a USO sailor courting a dancer.
Jokes and jabs flavor a lighthearted classroom to old folk humor
A collage of jokes and wry quips about neighbors, school, romance, and wartime life. Quick one liners touch on kissing, reading, flirts, toks, and the odd moral about maturity. A closing thought links kid humor with aging reminiscence.
Scottsbluff Bearcats Beat Sidney Maroons 14 7 In Gridiron Clash
Scottsbluff Bearcats overcome Sidney Maroons 14 to 7 as Crook and Ferguson spark two Bearcat touchdowns. Sidney answers with Bonesteel and Wilnes adding a kick. Final crowd disperses after Bluff’s late success securing the win.
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Person
Crook
Ferguson
Scottsbluff
Bearcats
Curless
Maroons
Bonesteel
Wilkes
Mickey Holtman
Orville Rouillard
Sidney
Tom O’connell
Scotts Bluff
Clarence Bonesteel
Norman Wilnes
Joyce
Sands
Tommy O'Connell
Jim McWilliams
Bluff
Norman Witness
Bud Downs
Maroon
Tom O'Connell
Tim Curless
Junior Borcher
Hallo ween Dances Promote Autumn Social Season
Two public dances advertise Hallo ween festivities in Sidney. St Martha's Guild of the Episcopal Church calls a Saturday night dance on Oct 27 as an annual Autumn social event with advance tickets and box office sales at the city auditorium. The VFW Auxiliary hosts a masqued ball on Oct 31 at the same venue with Barker's orchestra.
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Sidney
St. Martha's Guild of the Episcopal Church
City Auditorium
VFW
Barker
LO THE POOR INDIAN
The Alliance Times-Herald urges Congressman A L Miller to investigate Indian affairs administration. It argues Indians have suffered shabby treatment, noting past fraud and isolation of land, and calls for equal respect as citizens who have served in battle. It urges action to stop ongoing injustices toward Native Americans.
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Alliance Times-Herald
A. L. Miller
Oklahoma
Times-Herald
Through Other Editors Eyes How Much Longer
An opinion piece criticizes the National Labor Relations Board plan to hold 42 strike votes affecting about 600000 Detroit area workers. It argues wartime legislation did not prevent strikes and condemns public funding for the process as wasteful. It also notes the wartime act targeted John L. Lewis and questions ongoing government involvement after the war. It closes with a provocative reference to Britain and Egypt concerning atomic secrets.
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Sterling Advocate
National Labor Relations Board
Detroit
Congress
John L. Lewis
Canny Mine Workers
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Support
We express sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and floral offerings during our bereavement. Grateful also to the minister choir and others who contributed gracious services. Mary Farr and family Mr. and Mrs. Edward Longworth.
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Mary Farr
Edward Longworth
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