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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1960
Page
16
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The essay argues higher federal gasoline taxes may backfire by cutting consumption as motorists buy compact cars. If demand holds, 1964 revenue gaps could reach 548 million dollars, with the federal share dropping by 217 million and road funding affected just as a major federal program peaks.
The Hemingford Ledger urges bold leadership in national and state affairs. It praises gains by Mel Steen and Pearl Finigan in recreation and agricultural research, notes Gov. Brooks achievements, and calls for bold action on tax equalization education and agriculture to reverse declines since 1953.
Federal Statistician A V Nordquist says Nebraska will see large crops with a second largest corn crop on record and high grain sorghum and wheat output. He forecasts a 333 million bushel corn yield as production feels optimistic despite potential under pricing and policy concerns.
The president’s special message to Congress draws varied reception as Democratic members show uneven attention. Observers note rhetoric echoing Churchill with grand promises to many from a handful of leaders amid ongoing campaign dynamics.
A town column reviews local politics and projects noting the bridge plan for Antelope County with potential political backlash either way. It also mentions a carpenter shop near the Methodist church and census counts. Community updates include a bicycle, memorial exercises, and a light week for news.
Miss Grace Weiser works in the Hornaday basement as a saleslady while Miss Alice Birmingham keeps books at LeScuer Lumber. Miss Nina Spitler serves the City Electric light plant, and Miss Sophie Gould works at the telephone exchange.
Cheyenne County residents could see 500000 to 750000 in funds as a work relief measure while Cheyenne city votes to annex Legion Park into its limits. A car accident near Sidney injured five, and Mrs. T W McDonald of Lead SD, wife of Sidney florist, died of a heart attack. A motel hotel proposal, Kodak exhibition invites, and a Sidney rest home opening are noted alongside bridge flooding from Lodgepole Creek and new Cheyenne County Home Extension Council president Mrs William Waite.
News of the war ending reached Sidney at five p.m. Tuesday August 14 and sparked wild celebration in town. Sirens, whistles, horns and lights filled streets as residents rejoiced while a five year old boy who played war with a wooden gun laments the end of play. Telegraph Printing Co. offices close for a two day Victory Holiday.
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