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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1921
Page
9
The 11921 legislature sent two measures to the governor on third reading with no opposing votes. H. R. No. 76 allocates 64700 for legislative session expenses, while I. R. No. 77 carries 116000 for legislative salaries. Rep Gifford proposes a bill legalizing showing moving pictures depicting certain crimes.
Lawmakers consider a range of measures from advertising fraud to licensing dry cleaners and signage rules. Passages include a life sentence for criminal assault, a tax on campaign of gag gift, and a move to empower the governor acting duties with salary.
State Capital News reports lawmakers proposing a mandatory oath for all school teachers before they may teach. Representative Rank files a bill forcing auto drivers to stop look and listen before railroad crossings. Debate centers on enforceability and potential noncompliance concerns. Nonpartisan league members criticize published claims about their bonus bill, arguing provisions are more liberal than public perception.
Representative Lundy disclosed a unanimous endorsement from Custer County road officials toward the projects overseen by State Engineer Johnson, presented to the roads and bridges committee as a formal resolution.
The Tancaster delegation introduces a bill to reduce election costs by eliminating the counting board in precincts with fewer than 200 voters and cutting judges on such boards from three to two. The measure targets small districts to streamline administration and save public funds.
A new bill moved quickly through the house to provide free tuition for the children of legislature members in Lincoln schools, aiming to give early relief to members with young offspring.
The Roads and Bridges committee meets Mondays and Wednesdays 3 to 4 30 pm in the Governor's Mansion large west room second floor. It invites direct stakeholders to attend for hearings. The house supported nationalization of coal mines 42 to 37 via Foster Snow resolution with some members doubtful about government ownership but believing a bluff could help.
The house roads and bridges committee will likely recommend retaining automobile license fees in their originating county with five exceptions. The proposal aims to keep revenue local while allowing limited redirection under specified conditions.
The text explains percentages of money retained for road uses. Up to seven percent goes to the state highway program under the county board and state engineer. The remaining balance may be used on county roads under direction.
Williams of Fillmore county argues the legislature should pay no heed to petitions for or against bills. He says petition signing is common and often secured by unfair means. The remark referenced petitions supporting the movie censorship bill.
In the final week of introducing bills the list is long, leaving little room for notices. Next week the legislature will settle into committee reports and tackle the more important matters, providing information on them.
Some legislators feel aggrieved by a statement early in the session that a legislative session costs over $5 a minute. They note members have fiat salaries and that speechmaking does not raise state expenses much but increases personal board bills and reductions.
A measure rushed through the house proposes free tuition for children of state employees while residing in Lincoln. Supporters say it benefits legislators, but critics warn the bill could extend further and place a serious burden on Lincoln schools.
The Nebraska electoral team known as the flying grandmothers arrived in Washington, D C on Sunday after abandoning air travel. Mrs. N E Wheeler of Lincoln and Mrs. Draper Smith of Omaha completed the trip by train, bringing Nebraska's electoral vote to the national capital.
Frank Blaha nearly died after an accident Sunday while preparing to start a gasoline engine. He piled cobs around the engine to warm it, then attempted to ignite them, creating a dangerous flare.
A dramatic accident ended with an explosion that set a man on fire before he escaped to bed. Family members rushed to assist but could not prevent the flames. He jumped into bed to extinguish the fire as bedding caught alight.
A report notes a person suffered severe burns from the foot to the hip with a badly burned arm during an incident described as a serious tire fire. The event underscores dangerous handling of hot rubber and fuel.
An advertisement in The Telegraph proves effective by reaching a majority of county residents, driving visible results for the campaign.
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