Editorial urges Farm Bureau view on food price factors
The editorial cites a House subcommittee presentation by the American Farm Bureau Federation arguing that profits in food processing and marketing are modest and that most price rises come from consumer preferences and controllable factors. It blames unions, government spending, taxes, and transport taxes for marketing cost inflations while noting retailing’s efficiency and intense competition to keep prices low.
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House
American Farm Bureau, Federation
Federation
Fune
Oklahoma Governor Defends Oil Industry Global Reach
The Oklahoma governor talks about reduced domestic oil exploration by 32 percent and warns that cheap foreign oil threatens U.S. markets. He supports the President's order to limit imports and argues economic risk for oil-dependent states. He urges balancing oil company profits with national interests.
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Oklahoma
America
Merging Nebraska School Districts Moves Forward
Nebraska progresses in consolidating districts with some counties already completed and others just starting. The trend aims to close small, isolated schools that cannot meet modern education demands, with growing public recognition of the need for broader, better resources.
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Nebraska
Reading Habit Emphasized in Local Newspaper
The Bartow, Florida Democrat highlights reading as a common habit for families to stay informed about their community and national events through newspapers. The piece underscores newspapers as a simple source for public knowledge.
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Bartow
Fla
Democrat
Labor Monopolies and the unions power over transport
The column argues that Hoffa plans to unite all transportation workers into a single union would create a labor monopoly akin to a super government. It cites McClellan and Goldwater warning of national control, notes unions’ immunity from antitrust laws, and calls for Congress to revoke that privilege.
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James R .Hoffa
Dave Beck
McClellan
Senator Goldwater
The
Wall Street Journal
Journal
Congress of the
United States
Let The People Decide On Nebraska Bingo Petition
The piece argues for voter consideration of a bingo legalization proposal in Nebraska. It says the plan restricts exploitation, limits legality to non profits, and uses a permissive focal option allowing communities to approve or reject locally. It expresses confidence in the people's judgment and their chance to decide yes or no.
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Nebraska
BNA
Suedtke
Secretary of State
Word Puzzle Clues Scrambled Across 59 Entries
A dense list of crossword style clues with numbers and partial words. Includes varied topics from geography and animals to objects and professions, but the lines appear jumbled and incomplete with several mismatched letters.
Nebraska 1958 elections stir Capitol campaign talk
Nebraska politics heat up as Gov. Victor Anderson seeks a third term with an economy and experience message. Dems and GOP candidates weigh in while petition controversies and the Better Nebraska Association fuel campaign chatter. Bill Cunningham resigns as chief game law enforcement officer amid quail shooting probe. Federal funds for sewage plants eyed by cities with state processing post Sept. 1.
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Lincoln
Victor Anderson
Bernard Boyle
Democratic National Committee
Boyle
Nebraska
Val Peterson
Dwight Griswold
R. L. Cochran
Gov. Anderson
Democratic Ledger
Lawrence Brock
Frank Sorrell
Frank Morrison
Brock
Congress
Sorrell
Morrison
Willard Townsend
Better Nebraska Association
Frank Marsh
Roland
Luedtke
Attorney General
Bill Cunningham
Southeastern Nebraska
Cunningham
Don Robertson
North Platte
Robertson
Wew
Steen
State Health Department
T. A. Filipi
Hastings
Cozad
Superior
Norfolk
Fairbury
Milford
Declaration of Principles Upholds Right to Know
The American Society of Newspaper Editors issues a Declaration of Principles affirming the public's right to know. It asserts citizens must gather, publish, and disseminate information without prior restraint, censorship, or punishment, and pledges to resist any infringement by government or others.
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American Society of Newspaper Editors
United States
U.S. Invests Record Amount in Latin America
The United States has direct business investment in Latin America totaling more than 7 billion dollars. This marks an all time high as investors expand operations across the region.
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U. S
Latin America
Local planning urged to avoid state and federal takeovers
A Sun Oil Company officer warns small communities must improve long-range planning or risk state interstate and federal authorities stepping in. He cites local solutions needed for transportation housing labor supply water and adequacy of investment capital.
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Sun Oil Company
Gallup: Newspapers Hold Strong Lead Over TV Radio
Dr George Gallup calls the newspaper the strongest medium with overwhelming evidence of public support. He says there is a small chance that TV radio or other media can change this dynamic in the near term.
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George Gallup
Small-Scale Nematocide Tests Urged For Crops
USDA scientists urge farmers to trial nematocide soil fumigants on a small scale before large investment. While claimed to boost yields 25 percent or more in tobacco and vegetables, tests are costly and no reliable soil test yet shows nematode levels warrant treatment. Nematologist A I Taylor recommends pilot trials.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Department
A. I. Taylor
USDA
Agricultural Research Center
Beltsville, Md
Farm pest control timing for high value crops
Farmers may apply specific chemicals in fall or before spring planting. Applications should occur at least two weeks prior to planting to ensure soil is free of fumes by planting time.
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Naval Research
Oregon State tests show near perfect weed control with Simazin
Oregon State College agronomists tested Simazin a Swiss soil sterilant on corn. Early Oregon trials show four to six week old stands nearly weed free with no corn damage. Two pounds per acre provides control, with one pound costing about four fifty. Water and rainfall aid root uptake. not a contact killer.
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Oregon State College
Switzerland
Europe
W. R. Furtick
Dave Chilcote
OSC Agronomists
Oregon
Constant Level II water supply system description
The system includes elevated storage tanks with automatic water level control via a float valve placed in the supply line between storage and stock tanks. The unit is the upper end of a hot water tank turned upside down fitted with a standard toilet-tank float valve. Barbary sheep, imported from North Africa, are now a game animal in New Mexico's high plateau country.
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North
Africa
New Mexico
High Plateau
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