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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1957
Page
2
Congressman A L Miller advocates expanding commercial and industrial uses of wheat and other grains to reduce surpluses and benefit farmers. He cites Washington efforts and opposition from regions fearing competition, urging broader industry development and continued research by grower associations.
The community bids farewell to Father Albert Albel who for six years directed St. Patrick's Parish and its school. His leadership expanded facilities and policies, earning him respect as a vigorous, trusted local priest and friend beyond the parish. He leaves for lighter duties to protect his health, and Sidney will miss him.
The Sidney Board of Education and Superintendent hire William Kalouse as secretary to both the school board and the superintendent. The move enables broader school news coverage to newspapers and radio. Kalouse is praised for his cooperative work and handling of communications.
An editorial in the Louisville Courier Journal compares journalism and medicine noting both serve public health of mind and body. It argues doctors and journalists share noble aims, face pride and miscommunication, and increasingly seek public relations and mutual understanding to serve the public interest.
The column argues President Eisenhower should consider resigning due to health concerns and allow Vice President Nixon to take over. It notes Nixon’s fitness and rising role in policy, especially the missile program, and suggests foreign prestige would not suffer. The piece frames the move as for the country’s best interests, not personal gain.
Secretary Benson defends limited government interference in agriculture, arguing controls fail to curb production and hurt family farms. He cites price supports as benefiting large operations and notes free market livestock pricing yields fair, fluctuating but stable long term prices.
The legislature eyes two wholesome outcomes from tax inquiry. A special session could modernize antiquated Nebraska tax laws for better enforcement. The same inquiry might prompt thorough debate on broadening the tax base, depending on committee influence and public reaction.
A reader dispatches strong defense of the US missile program after the Vanguard setback. The author argues against quitting, defends leaders, warns that allies may switch to Soviet aid, and predicts Russia avoids war while the United States can recover through persistence.
In this world where nations trade barbs and belittle rivals, the speaker urges America to set aside pride and pursue hard work. He notes Russia and the United States as the only powers ready to risk joint action, while Germany France Britain and Japan shift roles. He calls for learning from others, accepting possibly superior Russian brains, and to steal no longer but to strive for peaceful, competitive invention. The piece reflects wartime or postwar rhetoric, urging national resolve and scientific effort to reclaim leadership.
The page shows a two column word puzzle with across and down clues covering general vocabulary from swamp to while. It lists numbered clues including Swamp Street urchins Existent Award Played first card Call old sole Staff of office etc with many standard crossword entries and a DOW line of extra clues.
The United States plans a 1960 completion for the nations first atomic powered merchant vessel designated NS for nuclear ship. It will be named Savannah after the first steam propelled Atlantic crossing ship.
Washington reports Maj Gen Patrick J Ryan says the Army chaplains program is stronger than ever with about 1200 chaplains worldwide. He notes Catholic 30 percent Jewish 5 percent and Protestant 65 percent among Army chaplains and highlights retreat centers in Germany Japan and Korea aiding morale and civilian life after service.
The letter writer recounts Ezra Taft Benson at a news conference saying he is not ready to quit and will issue a statement of resolution. The piece criticizes price controls, praises free market principles, questions aid to small farms, and argues production and pricing pressures persist.
The article tracks Nebraska steamboat history from 19th century river connections to rail dominance. It notes Delphi Indiana’s oxen pulled attempt, Nemaha and Platte explorations, and possible Beatrice excursions after 1900, ending with scarce records of commercial river navigation.
Jerry Mendeck held the winning ticket at the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition in Fort William Ontario but cannot drive the 1957 model as he is only 14 years old.
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