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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1977
Page
3
A Nebraska Water Resources Center graph explains wind chill, showing how a 2 degree Fahrenheit air temperature can feel like 41 degrees below zero with a 25 mph wind, illustrating the combined effect of wind and cold on perceived warmth.
Environmental horticulture expert George Staley of UC Davis says holiday decorations last longer with low mineral water and a preservative. Rainwater or purified water plus sugar plant food and a germicide extend life. even homemade 7-Up or Sprite water works. Poinsettias are not toxic, and storage tips include recutting stems and avoiding refrigerators near fruit.
Nebraska psychologists and educators advise a careful family discussion about Santa Claus and related myths. They urge parents to separate fantasy from reality, involve trusted figures, and avoid schools delivering the truth, noting a calm, age appropriate approach prevents later disappointments.
Lincoln Bureau of Business Research reports Nebraska real output rose sharply in August after a July dip. Four of five sectors posted gains led by agriculture, with construction the sole decline. The Nebraska Physical Volume Index climbed 36 percent from May, retail sales rose 6.4 percent unadjusted, while price-adjusted sales lagged 24 percent below 1976.
Lester Brown of Worldwatch Institute warns of a coming era of chronic scarcity with only brief surpluses. He cites delicate supply demand balance, weather sensitive markets, and political barriers in developing nations limiting output growth despite record U.S. crops.
State Personnel Director Roy Gardner outlined an eight grade eight step pay plan for all jobs with a base July 1 1978 raise of four percent and a January 1 1979 two percent raise plus a productive annual six percent anniversary raise to reach the next step The plan would vary by year and funding availability with projected costs ranging from about 8.5 million to 94 million for fiscal 1978-79 depending on chosen alternative. Government backing from Governor Exon was indicated for whichever plan is affordable.
Howard Bruns of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association warned Omaha audiences that rising insurance costs and large court settlements threaten football and other sports. He argued liability laws penalize the careful and cited a $15 million paralysis case. 119 bills in progress nationally seek reform, with no current sports-specific measures. Nebraska unsuccessfully considered a product liability bill last year.
The Bread Basket owned by Susie Haugan and Kay Vowers offers freshly baked pies cakes cookies and breads with old time aromas. Visit for holiday treats and explore the Country Gift Line.
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