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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1958
Page
5
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A humorous take cites the Nebraska Optometric Association advising five rules to adapt to bifocals. The speaker tests each tip, from not staring at feet while walking to repositioning newspapers instead of moving the head, and notes trouble with lens alignment as he adjusts to the glasses.
The author laments bifocal wearers view limits and lens conflicts. He notes constant adaptation, distance vision challenges, and the persuasive rules about wearing bifocals. He jokes about Franklin’s invention and aging, ending with a ringside seat perspective.
The Nebraska editorial urges congressional resistance to a proposed four billion dollar foreign aid package. It criticizes mutual security funding as a costly boondoggle and urges Congressman A L Miller and Senators Roman Hruska and Carl Curtis to oppose the administration. It argues tax drains harm Americans and cites World War II policy as a past mistake, calling for an immediate halt.
Nolen J. Fuqua declares soil and water conservation via locally elected farmer districts proves free enterprise governs well and saves taxpayer expense. He cites 2,700 districts and nearly 2 million participating farmers with conservation farming boosting annual net income by 6 to 15 dollars per acre, safeguarding farm land for future generations.
The commentary argues that ongoing crime emphasis in TV shows cheapens life. It notes daily on screen deaths across racket, western, highway, waterfront, and police dramas can shape young viewers’ attitudes in harmful ways.
Report shows average worker earnings in manufacturing rising 106 percent from 1955 to 1957 while total compensation grew 152 percent in the period. In contrast, net corporate profits for firms fell 1 percent.
An old subscriber protests plans to reroute the Haskell Hill road in Sidney, saying the landmark tied to the Kell family and early community life would lose its identity. He recalls horse and buggy travel, sparking spots, and early automobile tests up the hill, warning the change would sever a link with the past.
The 1958 Sidney High School senior class lists thirteen students pursuing engineering. Others aim for air hostess, business, farming, ballet, teaching, nursing, psychology, and unknown futures. Not one student chose to become a housewife, prompting commentary on curriculum and gender roles.
A state legislative committee studies oil and gas conservation and proposes legislation for next year. Nebraska lacks strong laws, relying on custom for well records, spacing, and production rules. Independent operators have driven most discoveries, while majors funded early exploration. partners must seek fair, efficient rules to conserve resources and sustain independent activity.
A railroad spokesman argues the industry suffers a cycle of market losses and higher rates. He says only broader freedom to price competitively and by quantity can stop this vicious circle and reflect the railroads intrinsic efficiency.
Pleasanton Cal Times quotes a call for the community to earn its spurs in a free enterprise system. It argues Prosperity should come from private industry and competitive markets rather than reliance on the Federal budget for lasting security.
Delegates at the latest convention of the American Farm Bureau Federation approved a resolution opposing unionism and backing a national right to work law. The resolution states no person should be deprived of the right to work because of membership or lack of membership in any organization.
Nebraska opposition groups coalescing under the Nebraska Tax Unity Council oppose a 1960 property tax ban and state aid for schools equal to 20 percent of local districts’ operating costs. The Citizens Council estimates revenue shifts, with sales and income taxes offering potential new funds. Governor Anderson warns of National Guard cuts. states may bolster police for disasters.
Sen. Terry Carpenter of Scottsbluff says if re-elected he will stay active in the 1959 Nebraska legislature. As head of a tax violation investigation committee he tours the state holding hearings on tax problems, denies any gubernatorial run in 1958, and aims to push his tax reform program to close gaps in property tax laws.
State Highway Department reports a 35 percent cost surge in gravel and dirt road upkeep from 1956 to 1957. L. N. Ross notes $2.7 million spent to maintain 3,818 miles at about $719 per mile, versus $1.7 million for 6,009 miles of hard surfaced roads at roughly $292 per mile.
A Cheyenne County courthouse stone cleaning demonstration revived debate over enlarging the building. Voters rejected a $300000 bond to add north and south wings. now plans favor expansion with a south wing and a north addition, using about $100000 already in a building fund.
Washington based writer Eric Johnston and his giveaway team plan a large dinner session to push more foreign aid funding before Congress. Sponsored by the National Conference on International Economic and Social Development, the event follows a related conference with speakers linked to Dulles Stevenson Sheen Acheson Truman Nixon and even the U S president. The author declares opposition to foreign aid beyond food medicine and clothing and criticizes the sponsors motives. He recounts returning to Washington from Nebraska and notes extensive dialogue with students renewing confidence in America. He also critiques the Forand Bill linking it to socialized medicine and states he will vote against it. He sees little chance for a sound farm program this session due to farm opinion split.
Farm Bureau officers reported 456.71 dollars from the county treasury’s one percent premium on local insurance policies and 35 new members joined the organization, funded by equal local dues. The group discussed the Tax Equality Council amendment, labor issues, and resolutions from the past five years, urging public study and discussion. The Cheyenne County Red Cross chapter thanked contributors for about two thirds of its county goal and outlined future fund drives and First Aid training, noting half of contributions stay in Cheyenne County.
Army operated schools in Germany France Italy Japan and Okinawa invite applications for the 1958 59 year. Elementary teachers in prim ary grades are in greatest demand with openings also for secondary teachers librarians guidance counselors and dormitory supervisors. Minimum age 23 maximum 60 bachelors degree 18 semester hours in professional education and two years teaching experience. Women must be single without dependents. Salary 377 monthly tour one year with free overseas travel and rent free housing. Interviews at US Army Engineer Office Kansas City March 7 8 10 1958. Kentucky's history noted in closing line.
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