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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1959
Page
6
Editorial notes the 1911 courthouse in Sidney is sturdy but undersized for modern needs. Past bond proposals failed, annex ideas sparked controversy, and officials face a costly solution rejected by voters. The piece urges action despite public resistance.
Howard J. Gramlich told Western Nebraska Organized Agriculture that change is inevitable for progress and that family size farms are not disappearing but growing in farm size. He argued the modern economy requires larger farms, leaving readers puzzled by the shift and unsure how to feel about it.
Sen. Terry Carpenter of Scottsbluff says the recount of the governor vote could favor Victor Anderson because the committee is Republican dominated and will be advised by a Republican attorney general. The letter defends Sen. A. A. Fenske, calling insinuations that he would rig the result as unfounded and praising his honor.
Murrey Fuller, Sidney City Manager, resigned during a period of rapid growth and rising needs for utilities, streets and public facilities. He is hired by Richland Washington to establish and run its first city manager form of government, a challenging new role he approaches with enthusiasm and confidence.
A reflective column notes readers complain The Telegraph lacks familiar names as Sidney's population shifts. The writer laments progress brings new faces, shrinking the old guard and altering local news, acknowledging time's steady march and its impact on community storytelling.
A man cites a national survey saying real success requires delegating authority and taking trips away. He laments his failure to delegate, recalls a private secretary who avoided him, and contrasts executives who dream up deals with his own grim, repetitive routine. He accepts a dull fate, haunted by ulcers and a wife’s harsh verdict.
The piece reviews figures from the Nebraska Citizens Council showing Nebraska's per capita tax burden remains lower than six neighboring states when all taxes are counted. It notes property taxes are not excessive but warns against new taxes unless they clearly reduce property tax relief, citing a seven state comparison and the near passage of a sales tax proposal.
As Other Editors See It notes Virginia accepted court rulings on integration with dignity while blocks and barriers failed. Governor Almond kept law and order, contrasting with Arkansas Governor Faubus. The Washington Post warns against carpetbagger tactics as Congress debates civil rights and desegregation plans. Justice requires swift, smooth extension of rights without repeating Reconstruction errors.
In Dawson Minnesota the Sentinel notes labor endorsements were hushed during the campaign. With labor on top after the race, labor bosses now freely use the term labor-endorsed candidates, suggesting the term could have caused embarrassment or negative impact earlier.
Norwalk reports the Metal Workers Union of West Germany was ordered to pay employers up to 6 million dollars for damages after a five day cooling off period violated by a strike vote. The court said the union’s action breached an agreement banning militant measures. The fine could total 3.40 dollars per member for 1.76 million workers.
Holbrook Arizona tribune-news quotes a critic arguing against dependence on federal aid for school funding, claiming it would undermine teaching the free enterprise system and push students toward a socialist program. The remark frames education policy as a battleground over funding and ideology.
The council report shows Nebraska per capita taxes among seven states are high overall with state plus local taxes totaling 146.10, second highest property taxes, and much lower local tax takes than peers. It notes taxes shifting burdens and debates over sales or income taxes as reforms, urging property owners to stay vigilant.
The current Congress faces a no holds barred clash over a proposed 77 billion dollar budget. Support splits exist within Republicans and Democrats as Byrd leads Southern conservatives in pressuring for higher spending. Albert Clark notes Eisenhower aims to continue budget cutting, fearing deficits and debt, while an official says he intends to hold the line to maintain his control.
Council on Scientific Assembly of the American Medical Association predicts steady progress in cancer arthritis diabetes and brain disease research. They foresee a fairyland of achievements in laboratories clinics and centers as medical science steadily conquers degenerative diseases and extends life.
A House Committee reports Americans lose about 100 million dollars yearly on weight loss products. The items include wafers machines appetite aids and other devices. The panel calls the ads an arena fraught with deception and outright fraud.
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Nebraska lawmakers signal possible tax reform after early resistance to Sen. Terry Carpenter of Scottsbluff. The session sees a key property tax bill advance, Governor Brooks backing a central assessing authority, and Charles Moon resigning as athletic commissioner. A recount loom surrounds the governor race as legislators push for timely results amid public hearings on school redistricting and dove hunting debates. Governor Brooks plans regular news conferences to improve access.
In his State of the Union message President Eisenhower urged public pressure on Congress to reject unnecessary appropriations. He warned that Congress alone has the purse strings and that every voter must hold their representative accountable to prevent excess spending, stressing voter responsibility in oversight.
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