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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1956
Page
9
The Public Land Leaseholders League of Nebraska may continue for two more years after mailings to 4,300 school land leaseholders. A report and vote by mail will determine the future, with a meeting and new officers planned if response is strong.
The State Board of Educational Lands and Funds reported 1955 receipts exceed four million dollars. Secretary Robert Hiatt noted $3,743,558 into the temporary school fund from agricultural lease rentals and $270,412 into the permanent school fund mostly from oil royalties. Total 4,013,971.56 including 1956 rentals paid before year end. Major items include oil royalties, mineral rentals, agricultural lease bonuses, and bond income.
Special letters of administration over the estate of Burel F Kinney were issued to his widow Janice by Cheyenne County Judge C W Smith. Kinney, operator of a tank truck service, was killed in an explosion last week and left no will. A special administratrix was needed to keep the business operating. Kinney is survived by four children. the estate is unofficially valued over 100000 dollars. Also filed for probate was the will of John B Kurz who died January 2, naming his widow Emily executrix with a life estate and specific bequests.
Bernie Camp argues that farming will undergo radical changes in the coming decades. Atomic energy could power tractors by 1975 and expand production, quality, and efficiency across all agricultural stages from farm to consumer. He cites Dr. H B Tukey of Michigan State University on power and farm labor, warning that political stagnation could hinder economic freedom in advancing agricultural automation.
The Third Year Homemaking Class toured Hardy Clark Furniture Store on Friday January 14 where Andy Gorman demonstrated quality differences between expensive and cheaper furniture and between solid and veneered wood. On Monday January 16 the class visited Mrs Earl Schubarths home, a former student, noting modern design and matched drapery and wallpaper while enjoying lunch.
The article notes that more than half of global railway mileage is under government ownership, highlighting the prominent role of state control in rail networks worldwide.
Vice President Richard Nixon is slated to speak at the Founders Day Republican rally in the Nebraska Coliseum on March 19 along with the pre primary convention. The event coincides with a push to build Nebraska air service and a new wheat division plan.
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