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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1956
Page
11
The Sidney Telegraph welcomes Nebraska wheat growers to Sidney for the annual convention of the Nebraska Wheat Growers Association. The editorial lauds the group for steering agricultural policy discussions, notes Sidney as Nebraska’s largest wheat county seat, and highlights local pride in top quality yields.
The piece argues the Middle East is lost to Russia as the UN loses influence and Britain and France attack Egypt. It claims the United States must choose a response without war, noting Russia’s infiltration, coercion, and oil interests, and warns the West may sacrifice democracy to maintain peace.
A Sidney editorial urges restraint in pessimism as business slows from boom years. It credits agriculture with a solid base and calls for planning, cooperation, and a stronger community spirit to attract new industry and expand trade while avoiding undue fear.
A satirical column rails at global tensions and political double talk from the 1950s era. It mocks leaders, media, and celebrities while noting shifting sports loyalties and a bleak view of politics and society. The piece ends with a Paul Harvey quip that nothing will turn out alright.
A monthly investment plan allows small investors to put as little as 40 dollars a quarter into stocks of their choice. The piece notes a remarkable coincidence when an American embassy staff member in Moscow, flown to the New York Stock Exchange for a celebration, remarks that there is no Moscow stock exchange under communism. The contrast with capitalism highlights free choice within law and the ability to invest savings in trusted enterprises.
Dr. W. W. Bauer of Today's Health cautions readers and editors about crusading against alleged evils from alcohol to candy. He urges balanced health education, moderation, and periodic medical checkups as essential to a sane program.
A health bulletin traces the discovery of blood circulation from ancient guesses to William Harvey and notes modern teaching for children. It highlights how current science helps prevent heart and artery diseases and promotes using state health department motion pictures to teach the circulatory system.
In a 15 year span starting in 1941 fires caused the most accidents in the United States with 5 241 fatalities. Floods and other weather disasters were second in fatalities and automobile accidents ranked third.
Readers tackle a sprawling crossword with clues across and down ranging from sounds and commands to ancient groups and legal terms. Answer list includes various language roots and common nouns, reflecting a classic newspaper puzzle format.
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