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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1946
Page
7
The 45 day duck hunting season is announced with a 35 day reduction from last year by Secretary Krug. Regulations limit daily bag to seven and possession to 14, affecting waterfowl including coot rails and gallinules with revised shooting hours.
From sunrise to sunset and a half hour beyond. Northern Zone opens October 5 to November 18. Intermediate Zone October 26 to December 9. Southern Zone November 23 to January 6. Daily bag reduced to two of any kind plus two snow geese or two blue geese. Several states gain closed season for wood ducks. Interstate transport limited to one day per calendar week. Post-season possession remains 90 days. No bait takings or use of live decoys allowed.
The weather bureau reports July was warm and dry with rainfall about 30 percent below normal. Holdrege saw the largest monthly total at 7.06 inches. Wymore recorded 4.33 inches in 24 hours on the 15th and 16th. Temperatures exceeded 100 degrees in several areas, with a high of 109 at Purdum and Niobrara. Wheat harvest advanced with storage space tight in the west. corn moisture varied, and moisture deficits grew toward month end. Statewide averages showed 76.4 degrees, about 9 above normal, and rainfall near 2.16 inches, roughly 0.93 inch below normal.
The Regional Office of the Veterans Administration in Lincoln outlines the National Service Life Insurance act effective Aug 1. It creates three endowment types 20 year endowment endowment at 60 and at 65. It removes beneficiary restrictions allows any person or entity or estate as beneficiary. Lump sum option added and a new disability income of 5 per 1000 of insurance. Applies to those not in service but served 1940 to 1945. It also validates applications denied for health reasons in that period. VA representatives urge veterans to seek advice before converting term policies.
Shrimp emerge as the most popular crustacean in the United States with Americans eating ten times as much shrimp as lobster and half again as much as crab according to a new report.
Veterans and representatives urged faster access to discharge papers for emergencies. They warned delays from locked vaults or safes can endanger lives. Dallas Bierney of USES noted strong job reentry in the area and smooth on the job training with good cooperation, despite some nationwide chiseling reports.
Nebraska banks cooperate with 4 H clubs on a larger scale, aiding 4 H boys and girls through monetary support and subscriptions. A statewide report by L I Frisbie shows 33 counties sending 1861 4 H Club paper subscriptions and 82 banks named as top co operators, with numerous donations recorded to bolster livestock and poultry programs.
Nebraska banks widely support 4-H livestock projects by loaning funds for calves pigs and dairy animals for exhibition. Banks extend credit for calves and pigs with many loans repaid in full over six years. County Fair prizes include five dollar bills for purple ribbon winners and various cash premiums from other sponsors.
Mr Frisbie's complete report from the committee of the Nebraska Bankers Association was presented to the Administrative Committee. The document outlines policy implications and organizational updates for the association's ongoing duties and expenditures.
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