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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1957
Page
11
Editorial argues Sidney and Sioux share a single community due to mutual interests and friendships. It urges the Defense Department to integrate Sioux into missile age plans, highlighting depot strengths, reliable deliveries, and the value of long-standing local ties amid potential personnel cuts.
J Cameron Thomson of the Committee for Economic Development offers six pragmatic tests for new or increased federal expenditures. They ask if there is a real need, whether only government can meet it, if federal action is required, whether spending yields worthwhile benefit, if this extends an existing program is efficient, and whether spending must occur now. Applying them would, he says, reveal a startling drop in the federal budget.
The Doran Foundation pledges up to 75000 dollars to build a home for the aged in Sidney. The project needs about 250000 dollars, with federal help and 20000 already from the Lord Foundation. The paper urges regional donors to match the Dorans and complete the fund before long.
The author urges calm about Eisenhower's health and extols Dick Nixon. Nixon is portrayed as responsible, capable, and dignified, a strong envoy abroad and spokesman at home, seen as fit to lead if needed. The piece invites gratitude for Nixon as Eisenhower's able right arm.
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue Harrington announced a new record for federal taxes. Last year Americans paid 80,171,971,000 in federal taxes, surpassing total Internal Revenue collected from 1789 to 1938 and exceeding the 1956 figure by about 5 billion. Individual income and employment taxes drove the gains, with all major tax classes contributing.
South Dakota farmers near Watertown complained of aggressive parking fines as they drove into town for pheasant season. They posted signs on their farms declaring no Watertown hunters allowed and promising to keep their wildlife.
Archer L. Burnham reflects on Sidney’s district convention week highlighting a men’s chorus, a women’s chorus, and an impressive sixth grade group. He notes Panhandle Players and local groups shaping a growing community project with advisory committees for cultural recreational economic esthetic aims. Superintendent Weymouth emphasizes uncovering talent, not directing it, as the key to Sidney’s cultural progress.
A humorous first person note chronicles months of mysterious hives flaring across hands feet hair and nose. The narrator trial quips about doctors remedies mind over matter prayer and Christmas bills while relatives and friends offer dubious cures and odd advice. The piece ends with plans for a new year and more scratching.
The National Industrial Conference Board reports more than half of the 15 million people aged 65 or over now receive old age, survivors and disability insurance payments. In 1948 only one in eight in this age group received benefits, highlighting a sharp rise in coverage.
A compact rendering of a crosswords style puzzle with listed across and down clues and a note indicating a solution page. The jumble includes numerous misspellings and OCR errors but preserves the grid style and enumerated entries for solver reference.
Researchers at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine warn that atrophic rhinitis in pigs starts small and ends big. The disease is usually noticed in pigs two to four months old, with only a few affected during the first year of infection, unless steps are taken.
The text details disease control in a pig herd with atrophic rhinitis. Early steps involve removing all affected pigs plus their littermates and dams if present in years two or three, then only saving breeding sows and gilts without signs. If most herd is infected, marketing the entire herd and buying disease-free replacements may be economical. Clean houses and equipment thoroughly before new stock. First signs include violent sneezing and nasal discharge. nose bleeding can occur. Affected pigs are stunted and may die from pneumonia.
Oregon State College researchers report gibberellic acid may yield virus-free strawberry plants. Horticulurist Ralph Garren notes treated runner plants show virus-free status, potentially enabling certification of Northwest varieties previously infected. The method aims to speed growth so new plants form before viruses spread.
A handy improvised tamp made from spare parts uses an axle welded to heavy gear to tamp earth for the start of construction or concrete work. The New York City Police Department operates five helicopters patrolling waterways.
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