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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1977
Page
3
A New Orleans letter discusses tax costs versus benefits, Carrollton era politics, and Jimmie Carter campaign ideas extending rights to birds trees and mosquitoes. The writer recalls moving furniture to Boston, acquiring bed bugs, and reflects on natural rights versus harmful products.
A former rubber chemist discusses the limits of natural versus synthetic rubber and nitrogen fertilizer. He notes soil and river pollution from intensive Platte valley farming and questions the trade-offs between agricultural yields and environmental side effects.
The Nebraska Legislature debates riparian and appropriative water rights as lawmakers seek a statewide accounting of surface water users. Sen. Jack Mills argues for a slow approach to resolve ground and surface water issues, while Sen. Don Dworak and others push for action on minimum streamflow. Public reaction is mixed with concerns over drying rivers and groundwater depletion.
Dear Pedro writes from York Nebraska sending a check for another year of the Progress to stay in touch with home. Russell had his second leg amputation last Wednesday and is improving though his return home depends on many factors. Patronize Progress Advertisers.
Sixteen members weighed in on Monday morning with Fern Myers named best loser of the week. Fern earned a rosette for 10 weeks of consecutive losing. Bev Van Housen and Mary Brazda received 10 lb loss charms. Marla Glasser and Diane Johnson earned bikini posters. A rainout car wash was rescheduled to Friday July 1 from 9 30 to 5 at the high school. An ae pa game contester saw the red team win 421 lb loss versus the green team 414 lb loss in a close contest.
The narrative lists numerous Sunday and weekday social visits across Nebraska, detailing guests from Denver Lincoln Kearney Osceola Grand Island Seward Columbus St Edward York Central City and other towns. It notes birthdays baptisms and Father’s Day gatherings with extended family and friends attending.
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