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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1957
Page
9
The piece argues the 2 percent severance tax on crude oil and natural gas yields far more than earlier estimates and endorses no reversal. It blames the lobby that pushed the tax and urges satisfaction with the outcome while reaffirming ongoing opposition.
A self described representative of a Y construction company visited Sidney seeking a local project and inquired about renting a room in The Telegraph building. Western Union traced an information inquiry to the County Clerk and the telegraph office. the visitor complained and warned he might move operations out of town. The episode ends with a warning that names matter, and this is no laughing matter.
In January 1957 Anthony Eden resigns as prime minister and Anthony Eden steps down. Nasser gloats over regional events while Russia issues threats and the United States pleads for calm. Marie McDonald recovers, Elvis waits, and Jayne Mansfield draws attention with provocative appearances.
A 1957 plea urges Americans 35 and under to get vaccinated against polio and to donate to the March of Dimes. It highlights the vaccine's 26 million dollar development over 17 years and notes 80,000 Americans already crippled, needing long term care. The message frames giving as a two way act: donate and secure inoculation for personal protection.
Industrialists voiced cautious optimism on continued sales gains while warning profits faltered under rising costs and stiff competition. Inflation and tax burdens intensify pressure, challenging even large producers to sustain high profits.
The Lincoln legislative hopper sees sales and income tax ideas reoccurring, with Sen. Monroe Bixler pushing a sales tax. The paper notes mixed support among Nebraskans and cautions that final passage remains uncertain while calling the bill worth watching.
The nation’s per capita meat intake rose to 163.5 pounds in 1956 from 163.3 in 1908, signaling higher living standards. Retail meat prices eased in 1956, and the average industrial worker earned a pound of meat in under 19 minutes, a new low. Meat Institute expects ample supplies and reasonable prices in 1957.
Oil plays a significant yet underappreciated role in American life influencing sewing, fabrics, and household goods. The piece notes 52 million women sew, spending hundreds of millions on machines patterns fabrics trims and related items, with nylon and oil derived fibers leading the fabric boom. It highlights oil based lubricants for machines and a new oil plastic trash can praised for durability and quiet operation.
A discussion of retail trends from 1929 to the present notes that chain stores held 22.2 percent of $48 billion in 1929 and 23.5 percent of $170 billion in the latest year. It argues independents thrived by adopting new techniques and innovations, expanding consumer choices, and driving overall retail progress.
A list of clues for a crossword style puzzle includes various definitions such as Son of a king, Guide, Essential health substance, Norse god and Alarm clues for across and down entries with several obscure or archaic terms.
A columnist laments the idea that each newborn owes about 1 939 to the government, arguing such debt would crush birth rates. He contrasts past “pay as you go” values with modern social programs and recalls a childhood of debt free family life and self-reliance.
J. W. Beck compiled a Nebraska history of prairie chicken hunting from abundant 1900s to scarce stock by 1927 1950 open seasons. Birds were vital for pioneer diets and later revenue via eastern markets. Hunters used dogs and horse drawn wagons. trapping and commercial sale persisted in small numbers. Since 1950 only short seasons remain in some areas.
Sandwich fillings of chopped meat and poultry usually freeze well. After school snack ideas include rounds of cured apple spread with peanut butter or cream cheese.
Washington braces for the largest and most expensive inauguration in history. Invitations total 7 500 for four balls with tickets at 15 dollars each. Plans include embassies hosting receptions and a packed three day schedule with concerts exhibits and presidential appearances.
USDA economists Dr. Glenn Barton and Dr. Robert O. Rogers project farm output will grow to meet a 1975 population of about 210 million. They forecast a one third rise in agricultural products from 1951 53 levels, with livestock the main growth driver, and note only 25 million additional crop acres may be available, leaving most gains from yields and tech progress.
Michigan State University soil scientist Kirk Lawton warns new fertilizers with low water soluble phosphates reduce phosphorus availability to plants. He notes granulated and high analysis fertilizers may hinder sugar beet and corn seedlings. Lawton advises learning soluble and insoluble phosphates and choosing water soluble types for better uptake.
About 45 million dollars have been spent restoring Williamsburg Virginia to its Revolutionary Era look. The project aims to recapture historical ambiance and attract visitors with period styling and preserved landmarks.
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