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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1957
Page
2
A mixed word-fill style puzzle with across and down clues covering mimicry to weather terms and misc items, including names, objects and measures. The grid references Luzon native, various animal and plant terms, metals, and general wordplay clues appear in a compact, numbered format for solver entry.
An editorial lauds rural electrification and the REA for bringing lighting, refrigeration, and modern appliances to farm life. It argues private capital would not fund long lines to scattered farms, so a government financing plan delivered power, improving rural living to match city life.
The New Jersey Taxpayers Association told the House Education and Labor Committee that state schools would incur costs of 2.32 and 1.41 dollars in match for two bills, arguing federal aid would undermine state and local rights and responsibilities and push a super government philosophy.
The piece argues government is not a money making body and should focus on essential functions like courts and the military. It cites the Hoover report showing many government activities that could be cut and notes taxpayers subsidize loss making services. It urges readers to tell their Congressman about government encroachment on private business.
The Lincoln Evening Journal reprints an editorial criticizing Nebraska for losing top faculty to higher salaries elsewhere. It urges rapid action to raise pay scales, warns of a “critical” situation, and praises the Board of Regents for valuing faculty loyalty while calling on Gov Anderson and the Legislature to act to curb migration of talent. It frames the policy as essential to Nebraska’s heritage and future.
The article notes high earners like David Selznick Franchot Tone Doris Duke Del Webb and Kyle McDonnell settling income tax claims for reduced rates while contrasting them with the weekly paycheck worker as April 15 approaches. It questions fairness of tax burdens and suggests sympathy for the common taxpayer.
Nebraska faces drought and tax pressures as the University of Nebraska seeks a 5.5 million dollar need with a governor’s 3.2 million plan. Chancellor and legislature weigh tuition increases possibly raising 1 million extra, to avoid cutting merit salaries and maintain enrollment quality amid competition for faculty talent nationwide. The piece urges leadership to balance necessity with Nebraska’s pioneer spirit.
The writer recalls the shift from low taxation to paying income tax in the early 1940s. He describes social status tied to tax payments, remembers poll taxes, and notes his initial optimism about eventual relief but eventual realization that income tax would become permanent, shared with a broader public.
The speaker jokes about taxes and cash flow, saying paying taxes is a sign of luck and preferring the current system. He admits not keeping much money but enjoys the sensation as it passes through his hands. He dismisses worries about quarterly payments and fears of earning less.
A reflective piece arguing money is overrated and best kept at a respectful distance. It favors sharing wealth over hoarding, notes that money alone does not create wealth or progress, and ends with a light jab at tax as a reminder to live modestly while hoping to improve under Uncle Sam.
Instructions cover choosing when to apply new wallpaper and how to prep walls. It advises soaking old paper when removal is needed, using glue size on glossy surfaces, cleaning grease from flat paints, and sanding imperfections. It cautions against homemade paste and urges careful hanging with a plumb line and saving leftover paper for patches.
A quirky observation notes that Abraam Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, and Davy Crockett were popular figureheads. It adds that Crockett likely never sailed larger waters than a river he could swim, framing the playful trivia as a curiosity about naval lore.
The Federal Civil Defense Administration urges all families to maintain a seven day home food supply for instant use in an emergency. The plan, called Grandma's Pantry, shows per person amounts to stock, with rotation by regular shopping and a note that two to three weeks would be more desirable.
Suggested pantry items include powders and milks, fruits, juices, vegetables, soups, meats, cereals, bread, crackers, beverages, and supplementary items. Store in a cool dry space 35 to 50 degrees, rotate monthly, plan for children and the elderly, keep water, salt, sugar, fuel, and basic tools ready.
The Kinkaid Act of 1904 spurred settlement in Thomas County Nebraska, boosting population from 628 in 1900 to a peak near 1,773 in 1920, aided by Thedford’s central seat and a local push led by residents and the Thedford Live Stock Association. The Bessey division of the Nebraska National Forest, created by Theodore Roosevelt, stands as a key economic resource with a tree nursery that produced millions of trees for the state and beyond, focusing on red cedar and ponderosa pine by 1950.
Health Hints urges careful spring cleaning and refurbishing. Plan daily tasks to prevent fatigue and accidents. Use non skid wax, anchor rugs, and a stable step ladder. Clear clutter from attic and basement, dispose of unused items, and supervise bonfires to keep children safe. Ensure fires are out and tools stored when done.
King Haakon of Norway, formerly Prince Carl of Denmark, was offered the Norwegian throne in 1905. He has ruled for more than half a century, shaping the Nordic kingdom through decades of change.
Spaniards used aggressive bulls to deter the British pirate Henry Morgan defending the city of old Panama. The risky tactic aimed to disrupt Morgan’s assault, leveraging the animals to hinder cavalry and create chaos around fortifications.
The piece argues that pork barrel spending taints federal Rivers and Harbor legislation and Nebraska politics alike. It cites Senators Hruska and Curtis and names statesmen across several states, noting voters shape outcomes and that self interest drives continued pork barrel practices in Congress and state legislatures.
After his inauguration, George Washington attended a theater performance of The School for Scandal and insisted on paying his own ticket, reflecting his modest, self paying conduct.
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