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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1957
Page
3
Editorial points to Sidney's education system opening for 1957-58 with strong public and parochial schools. It notes approved funding, updated facilities, accredited administrators and faculty, and a well rounded curriculum emphasizing academics, physical activity, and group participation. The piece urges continued support as summer ends.
A historical notice warns that highway maintenance costs are dwarfed by deaths from speed related crashes. It argues speeders act like a nation’s enemy, turning roads into race tracks and threatening public safety with deadly outcomes.
A reflective column warns that the United States cannot afford to repeat past misjudgments. It notes Japan's postwar recovery aided by American dollars, the limited tenure of occupation, and lingering doubts about trust and restraint. The piece questions the nation's push to cut military forces and tax costs, fearing a renewed threat akin to Pearl Harbor.
A federal judge dismisses a five year old government case accusing a group of oil companies of over charging the Economic Cooperation Administration and the Mutual Security Agency by 66 million dollars. The court finds the government charges unfounded and the prices cited were lowest competitive market prices. The ruling urges clear publicity of the decision to counter foreign criticism.
A citizen comments that Governor Victor Anderson has been effective for Nebraska. He notes Anderson’s strong campaign promises, lengthy legislative session work, and personal presence as an ambassador at numerous meetings. The writer considers Anderson a likely reelection shoe in.
A El Dorado Kansas Times summary notes a shift from fears of a low mood to concerns about inflation, describing how the prevalent worry has transformed over the years and now centers on rising prices. The item references a change in public sentiment and economic anxiety without specific figures or events.
Emerson P. Schmidt of the Chamber of Commerce warns that if trends since 1929 continue, 99 percent of the economy could be socialized in 50 years with only one in 100 privately employed. He notes one-third of national income last year flowed through government and cites growing deficits, more grants, and regulatory expansion as the driver of a larger bureaucracy and reduced free market. He urges local action to reverse the drift toward more conservations and greater productivity and freedom.
A writer recalls Nebraska corn stories from 1881 to 1895 about oversized stalks and record yields. By the 20th century hybrid varieties and science raised averages, yet tall corn legends lingered, contrasting with modern steadier crops and irrigation advances.
A compact list of crossword style clues across and down covering definitions for terms such as True statement, Lettuce, Muffins, Wings, Dawn, Behold, Former rulers, and many more. Includes numerous short entries like Pirate, About, Commence, and Eternity with clues spanning sauces from Latin to Germanic roots and various common nouns and adjectives.
Listing of wildcat and field notes across Nebraska counties including Kimball Richardson Scotts Bluff and Dawson Fields with operators such as Marion Oil Co O'Donnell Edmondson Capitol Petroleum Tom Wessels Jr Nelson Nemaha Oil Co and Miles. Location codes describe sections and blocks for new wells as of latest survey.
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