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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1957
Page
2
Editorial laments former businesslike officials who joined the Eisenhower circle have adopted a bureaucratic tone and dangerous slogans. They warn that fiscal prudence and balanced budgets are rejected as unpatriotic, accusing the Big Brother system of warping their views and values.
The piece argues the cold war has shifted to wheat markets as the Soviet Union rises as a wheat exporter. It notes US growers depend on foreign buyers and domestic use cannot absorb all production. If Russia challenges US exports, a forceful warning to Kremlin is imagined.
The piece argues high military costs stem from turnover and notes pay scales should reward know how rather than rank. It cites Air Force equipment costs per man at 30 000 dollars and a five man bomber crew worth 8 million dollars. It urges retaining skilled personnel to lower long term training costs and preserve national security.
The article notes sharp growth in social welfare spending from 1945 to 1955, with national income up 79 percent while welfare outlays rose about 400 percent from 44.6 billion to roughly 210 billion. It questions how much parternalism the public can afford, beyond the merits of specific programs.
A AMA trustees and medical associations plan a united polio vaccination drive. They stress vaccine safety and effectiveness and urge action for all, especially under 40, to overcome public apathy and prevent further crippling cases.
The piece admits an overstatement about the race for horsepower in the auto industry. A national automotive publication now suggests engines will be bigger and more powerful next year, challenging any observer to test their speed.
The American Petroleum Institute notes that U S oil suppliers moved quickly after the Suez disruption, expanding export shipments to Western Europe. Despite limited volumes, inventories and facilities were used to avert economic collapse and avoid domestic shortages. The effort reflected ongoing modernization by U S oil men and companies.
A veteran columnist argues against punishing students for Elvis Presley inspired haircuts. He recalls past fashion clashes, notes teachers and coaches who overreact, and urges educators to balance firmness with understanding while allowing self expression.
Do it yourself aluminum work using common woodwork tools with exceptions. Back aluminum sheet with scrap wood when drilling. Use long-toothed single cut files and clean teeth. Cut aluminum with hacksaw coping saw or power saw. protect surfaces in vises. avoid hammer forming unless planishing. Paint and rub with steel wool for antique effect. The U S Navy seaplane tanker can refuel four fighters. Meander derives from the Menderes River in Turkey.
A crossword with across clues 1 4 9 12 13 14 15 17 19 20 21 23 29 30 31 32 34 35 36 37 39 42 43 44 46 48 51 52 54 55 56 57 and down clues 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 16 18 20 21 22 24 25 26 28 33 34 36 38 40 41 45 46 47 48 49 50 53 offering a full puzzle grid of intersecting terms across and down on varied topics.
In Logan County Colorado the Schwabe No 1 wildcat southwest of Sidney reports both commercial gas and oil discoveries. The Texas Co Government No 3 at Sioux Ordnance Depot shows encouraging oil recovery in a J sand drill stem test. Final rites held for Leota Burgess 76 in Sidney.
Seventeen Cheyenne County men underwent pre induction physical examinations at the Cheyenne selective service induction headquarters. Honor students were guests of the Rotary Club and received certificates from Judge J L Tewell. The piece notes musicianship and academy affiliations and railroad and military service movements. Twenty five years ago reports recount Crees stopping a defective rail to avert a wreck and a low price gasoline war.
For the first time in its history the Nebraska County Treasurer Association installs a woman leader, Miss Myrtle Lancaster of Cheyenne County as president after previously serving as vice president. Other notes from Sidney and area include new Royal Neighbors officers, American Legion auxiliary signups, and local social news.
A group of Sidney citizens attended the Denver stock show this week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barlow moved into a new home early this week in honor of her mother M. Phillips of Iowa.
An enthusiastic gathering of ranch men along Lodgepole creek met at the Court House on Saturday to organize a suit against the Union Pacific Railroad for damages from killed stock and burned hay and meadows. Fred Lehmkuht elected president and Paul Borgquist secretary. Other attendees listed include Firth Booth M H Tobin O C Harrington L H Bordwell M Ahrens John Anderson Friend Dickinson Samuel Ayers John Otteman and Mrs Pantenburg.
In Tampa, 65 year old Paul Hubbard calls himself the Barroom Michaelangelo for painting pastoral outdoor scenes and water pictures with swans. He has never painted a nude above a bar and notes that patrons prefer his landscape depictions.
A humorous note observes department stores place feminine wares on the left and masculine goods on the right. It claims a suggested reason that women turn left and men turn right, though no one has proven it.
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