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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1954
Page
9
The practice of burying the dead separately from the body spread through Europe in the Middle Ages. Holly used as Christmas decoration is thought by students to trace back to Saturnalia rituals in ancient Rome.
The Sidney city council authorized expanding the power plant and building to meet growth and studied a possible 12.1 percent rate cut. Engineering officials said a new engine and building expansion could cost about 600000, paid via revenue bonds, with a rate reduction considered for February if approved.
US Forest Products Laboratory finds standing a Christmas tree in water is the most practical method to reduce fire risk and keep needles from discoloring. For water treatment, cut the trunk end diagonally, place in water immediately, and keep water level above the cut. if stored, keep in water in a cool place. Fire retardant coatings may help if preserving color is not important.
Forest Products Laboratory tests show coatings reduce flame spread with one or two applications by dipping or spraying. Spruce and balsam fir treated with ammonium sulfate became more flammable. ammonium sulfate caused needle discoloration and needle drop. A note adds the first printing press in the Western Hemisphere was set up in Mexico City in 1539.
New York reports that 1955 may see the biggest jump in octane demand yet. Detroit’s push for higher performance in new cars raises octane usage, with models showing about 0.4 more compression and over 30 in max brake horsepower. Premium gasoline is now specified in two low price makes per model, while regular grades trend upward with higher performance. Refiners prepare to expand reforming capacity to about 800,000 bbl daily by end of 1955, boosting octane ratings by about three and a half numbers. The shift toward premium fuel is framed as a better value amid large industry spending to meet higher octane needs. The 1955 outlook fuels talk of 100 octane premium gasoline.
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