Editorial: Labor and big business in defense era policy
The piece critiques government and corporate actions during wartime, accusing leaders of prioritizing profits over defense needs. It cites an oil company selling to Japan and calls for wage gains and worker protections while urging a stop to profiteering. The editorial lauds Sidney's civic improvements and leadership, noting plans for a swimming pool and museum as signs of forward progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ise
Japan
Nippon
Cid
Uncle Sam
Sidney
Spain linked to Nazi aims in new Falange threat
The article argues Spain under Franco is a potential springboard for Nazi aims toward the United States and Britain. It notes Falange influence in Latin America, Spain as a base for submarines and bombers, and positions Franco as Hitler’s stooge ready to join the dictators’ war when timed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
United States
South America
Spain
Mussolini
England
Franco
Italy
France
State Department
Argentina
Latin America
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Spanish
Atlantic
Great Britain
Arriba
Madrid
Falange Party
Fuehrer
Sidney Moves Forward Amid Mud and Puddles
Heavy rains over the past two weeks reveal Sidney’s unpaved areas become quagmires. Cars stall and pedestrians struggle in mud while residents groan at the mess and cumbersome changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
The Vote Traders Highlight 1941 Legislature
Senator Harry Gantz of Alliance calls the 1941 legislature the vote tradingest body yet as lobbyists and proparaphrasts shape outcomes. He notes senators rarely knew their votes until navigating hired persuasion in the capitol corridors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry‘Gantz
Alliance
Nebraska legislature described as average and honest
The passage notes an average legislature that did its best for Nebraskans. Senator Gantz is quoted saying a few insiders controlled outcomes, calling it vote trading. It compares political maneuvering to horse trading where one side wins and the other loses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Gantz
History Of Interest From Sidney News Past Highlights
History of interest notes events from 14 to 34 and 44 years ago in Sidney. Mentions travel to New York and Canada, a marriage in Sterling, a baby born in Ogallala, 10 000 trout planted, local society movements, bank construction, postmaster salary raise, and various bids and business moves. Names include Mrs J Simodynes Betty Grace King Frances Burgess Goldwin Doran Lyal Clark Kenneth Agnew Olive Mann and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney and Vicinity
J. Simodynes
Betty
Grace King
Long Island
New York
J. T. Pierson
Katherine King
Detroit
Niagara Falls
Canada
Washington
Philadelphia
Frances Burgess
Goldwin Doran
Sidney
Sterling
Father Hagus
Fred Runge
Ogallala
Nebraska
Lodgepole Creek
Lyal Clark
Western Maryland College
Westminister
Maryland
Kenneth S. Agnew
Olive L. Mann
F. Mann
L. E. Lewis
Methodist Church
Leon Fine
Omaha
Masonic Grand Lodge
Swan Dedrick
James Reisdorf
F. G. Griffith
Cuer
Iowa Points
B. D’s
Leo Osborn
Lucy Hedges
Wyoming
American Bank
Pate
Danbury
C. D. Essig
W. Hornaday
McLernon
Will Muhr
Redington
E. E. Rumsey
McFadden
Front Street
Callahan Block
Letter from a hopeful aviator at Moffett Field 1941
A young air corps hopeful writes his parents from Moffett Field California after arriving from Tulare. He describes shared dormitory life four being drilled daily with rifles and flying tests upcoming. He notes proximity to San Jose and San Francisco and explains plans possibly to Taft near Bakersfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Ackerman Jr
W. P. Ackerman
Moffett Field
Calif
Air Corps
Uncle Sam
Flying Corps
Air Corps trainee details drill and tea dance plans
The text notes a trainee at Moffett Field California expresses eagerness to begin flying and finish the drilling. It mentions meals being good and attending a two hour tea dance in San Jose on Saturday to meet the local maid ens. The speaker signs off to resume drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Ackerman
W. P. Ackerman, Jr
Air Corps Training Detachment
Moffett Field
California
San Jose
Sunnyside Social Notes From Mrs Talich Household
Miss Ethel Irwin of Grand Island returns home after visiting her mother Mrs Irwin and relatives. Neighborhood families host dinners and visits spanning Sunnyside and nearby towns with Wicksard float preparations for Fort Sidney Day and local gatherings at the Talich and Lee homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Irwin
Grand Island
Susan Irwin
Lester Theis
Sam Irwin
Josie Inwin
Richard Patrowsky
Sidney
Kinney Hosts Memorial Day Dinner Honor Guests
Mr and Mrs Albert Kinney entertained at dinner on Memorial Day for a list of guests including Mr and Mrs John Franklin and Wanda Lee of Denver Mr and Mrs Fred Franklin of Pagosa Springs Colo Mr and Mrs John Kastens Mr and Mrs Harold Stoll and Joanna Florence and Floyd Toll and Miss Hazel Evans all of Long Beach California and Mr and Mrs Arthur Stoll and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Peters
Clarence
Myrtle
Chris Lee
H. C. Schmale
Alvin Miller
Louis Schmale
Olson
John Omel
Will Span
Forrest Tremain
Harold Hernbloom
J. A. Talich
E. A. Wickard
Wickard
Bessie Read
Julia Hollowell
Nancy Taylor
Ralph Talich
Albert Kinney
Dinenr
John Franklin
Wanda Lee
Denver
Fred Franklin
Pagosa Springs
Colo
John Kastens
Harold Sto
Joanna
Florence
Floyd Toll
Hazel Evans
Long Beach
California
Arthur Stoll
Harold Stoll
Floyd Stoll
John Schneider
Joe Lindley
Claire Adams
Joyce
Omaha
Adams
Dick Kastens
William Wieble
Opal Wolfe
Harold Isley
Milton Smith
Chappell
Arthur Christensen
Goodview Beavers Cooking Club
Evelyn
Memorial Day Visits and Local Social Notes
Mr and Mrs John Franklin and Wanda Lee of Denver spent Memorial Day weekend at the John Kastens home. Evelyn Schneider left for Lincoln for 4 H week as a World Herald guest after earning a reporter’s trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Franklin
Wanda Lee
Denver
John Kastens
Evelyn Schneider
Lincoln
World Herald
Evelyn
Fred Franklin
Fagosa Springs
Colorado
Nebraska
Kinney Family Trip But Returned For School Work
Marc Kinney spent from Friday to Sunday with his parents returning to school work Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs John Franklin.
Sunol Social Roundup From Broadwater Hatchery to Omahas Visit
Sunol residents shared a busy weekend with visits and travel. The Jack Englerts, Firth Booths, and Hills toured Broadwater hatchery on Sunday. Barbara Pavlat returned from Omaha after a visit with Wanda, and she left Sunol to join her parents in Boise Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Englerts
Firth
Hills
Broadwater
Craig
Byron
Denver
Barbara Pavlat
Omaha
Wanda
Sunol
Boise
Idaho
Earl Johnson
Mons.Johnson
Bert Allington
Tom Allington
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Tv Telegraph
Liccese
Mgr
Waar Tak
Mer
Dewey and Stone
Court House
Gerard Smith
Amanda Glass
J. A. Slingluff
German Baptist Church
Grand Prairie
Overfelder & Co
Rose
Front
Star Clothing House
Cohn
Gen. Morrow
Buffalo Bill
Butt
A.B. Persinger
W. B. Ingram
Rush Creek
Frank Shelton
State University
Sidney Lodge
J. Newbauer
N.G
Greenlee
Grand Lodge
John Adams
B. F. Thornburg
Potter
S. M. Kulp
Jack Pot
Tulare
Los Angeles
Bob
San Francisco
Taft
Bakersfield
Navy
Sunnyside
Goodview
America
Federal Reserve
System
Sidney, Nebraska
Ead
Mrs
Amelia Lindley
Hannas
Emil Englert
H. C. Wright
Scottsbluff
Bill Armbruster
Hallie Wilson
Oshkosh
Henry Seidow
Ray Evans
Evans
Alfred
Karen Lee Averman
G. H. Cronk
Hazel Cronk
G. H. Cronks
Frigidaire
Hardy Furniture Store
Sidney, Nebr
Rice
Cheyenne County
Tenth Avenue
American National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Member
Federal Reserve System
Gain Transfer Company
Local Storage and Hauling Service
Hickory
Arenes Blas
Doran
Jackson Street
Ww. P. Ackerman
Credit Bureau
Osborn
H. T. Doran
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