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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1959
Page
2
The piece criticizes U S government publicity and public relations as idiotic. It argues officials shield health and space program details from the public while enemies learn more, urging major policy changes and housecleaning among Washington insiders.
A warm letter from Lewis Maytag Sr. to Mayor Norris Preble followed by termination of the responsible individual signals a thaw in the Frontier Air service interruption. The city and Frontier plan an April 30 meeting to discuss airport landing fees and charges, with negotiations aiming for parity with other airlines and no unreasonable demands on the company.
A fragmented discussion argues that current state and federal taxes average over 40 percent of gasoline’s retail price. Proponents push to raise federal tax to 4.4 cents per gallon to fill Highway Trust Fund deficits, while critics note existing automotive taxes fund general treasury rather than highways. They contend no deficit exists if funds diverted from highways were redirected.
Welcome Tom Coffey to town as Sidney names 5 new city manager. Coffey, with private business and political background, lacks city management experience but is expected to foster public relations and enforce policies to maximize value for every dollar. The Coffeys are esteemed throughout Nebraska and seen as a strong community addition.
Faithful Servant Medical reports indicate John Foster Dulles is a victim of cancer that cannot be controlled. This sad news to an appreciative nation notes his vigor, sincerity, and intelligence in public service. His absence from the international scene is critical as he has been a leading apostle of peace and understanding. Citizens join in hoping for relief from physical pain and continued strength.
A narrator muses on wealth in America, noting rising personal income and luxury, yet widespread financial struggle. He reflects on money as a circulating commodity, his father’s thrift philosophy, and the odd paradox of abundance without personal gain, hoping for a Richard Halliburton style breakthrough.
An editorial argues unemployment cannot be blamed on laziness. It highlights diverse workers seeking jobs, the erosion of self respect, and broad social costs. It calls for renewed demand to restore employment, considers targeted aid for hard hit regions, and addresses age barriers for older workers.
Elsinore California leader press urges government thrift across budgets. Editors echo the adage sound as a dollar, arguing officials must stop overspending and return to prudent fiscal practice amid rising concerns about money management.
The socialist minded repeatedly attack profit as evil. Nikita Khrushchev said you can’t get production without incentive and when Senator Hubert Humphrey asked if that was capitalistic Khrushchev replied Call it what you will It works.
A columnist cites Sen Carl Curtis warning that Congress may push expensive social reform bills beyond Eisenhower's 77 billion dollar budget. The proposed plans include area development housing public works and pensions. the piece urges fiscal restraint to avoid debt, urging economy while praising U.S. wealth and standard of living.
The author argues that national debt and high taxes come not only from defense but from many pressure groups pushing endless spending. He calls for restraint on nonsensical ideas, asserting the nation is strong enough to fund defense while cutting unnecessary costs.
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