Editorial: Telegraph jumped gun on chamber salary story
The Telegraph published that Sidney Chamber of Commerce offered 7000 to Beatrice’s manager, causing embarrassment. The piece argues the move is prudent, calls for support of a strong chamber, and urges readers to back a 1959 membership drive and fair pay for a qualified manager.
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Immorality Of Government In Venezuela’s Oil Fight
The piece condemns governments for breaking pledges and cites Venezuela’s unilateral December 19 tax change. It argues the 50-50 oil split with American companies was violated, harming investment and trust, and eroding free world solidarity.
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Venezuela
Nen
Nebraska highway program critique and fatality risk
The piece condemns the Nebraska Legislature for delaying a modern divided highway system. It argues Route 30 and main highways lack proper design and pace, risking 300 to 400 deaths annually as traffic growth outpaces infrastructure. It urges action over vote-focused construction and cites ongoing but insufficient projects in Omaha and Lincoln.
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Nebraska
Pichiveke
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Good Year Foreseen by Nation's Business Survey
Nation's Business poll of over 175 executives shows 93 percent expect higher sales in 1959. A large share plan to spend more than in 1958 on product improvement new products and expanding plants and facilities.
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Nation's Business Magazine
U S
Living to 73 and the changing odds of life
A reflective meditation on life expectancy based on insurance statistics, noting that a man reaching fifty may live twenty-three more years while eighty year olds can expect five to six more years. The piece traces historical changes from the 1930s to the 1950s, cataloging social and technological shifts with a humorous, wary tone.
PA Hesitates Over Decision Amid Uncertain Options
A cautious pause follows extended consideration as individuals weigh potential choices. Officials and stakeholders ask for time to reflect before committing to the next steps. The dialogue emphasizes careful evaluation and lingering questions about outcomes.
Deceitful Doves Sparks Neb Open Season Debate
From Conservation Militant of Nebraska comes a plea to oppose a bill legalizing an open season on doves. The piece argues the dove is gentle in appearance but a fast, elusive game bird that frustrates hunters, challenging the notion of cruelty. It stresses the dove’s value and the risk of senseless slaughter while defending dove hunting as a tough, skillful pursuit.
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Bridgeport News Blade on Strategic Location for Growth
In a Sidney meeting last week Civil Defense officials hinted Bridgeport’s placement as a nuclear attack relocation site. The town is praised for highways, rail, water, and diverse agriculture, and residents urge capitalizing on this to attract industry, people, and housing.
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Sidney
Hobbies at Home Highlighted in City Article
In Sumterville Georgia a local piece notes that modern luxuries like television movies and cars fill time and lessen the appeal of home hobbies and projects. The author urges readers to rediscover satisfying activities at home amid the rapid pace of contemporary life.
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ACE ACROSS AND DOWN QUIZ WORDS PUZZLE LIST
A dense fill in style crossword clue list with across and down definitions including topics from Scotch cup to forward and a long string of numbered hints. It appears as a mixed puzzle key with measurements and terms for cribs chess and geography.
Sioux Depot payroll vital to western Nebraska economy
Idle Thoughts argues the Sioux Ordinance Depot payroll stabilizes the region, fluctuating with national defense needs but never below 750 to 800 and generally 800 to 900. It urges continued congressional pressure to assign new missions, prevent deactivation, and keep the depot active for local employment and national defense, stressing community pride and civic duty.
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Sioux Ordnance Depot
Sioux
Defense Department
Automatic farming reshapes barns and gear
Wheeler McMillen of Farm Journal notes a shift from manual tools to automated devices. He says barns must be rebuilt or torn down as old structures from 1900 or earlier hinder efficiency, with estimates showing 50% to 85% of farm buildings obsolete and likely replaced.
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Lemons Drive Growth Under Farmer Retailer Program
Last summer two cooperative promotional campaigns for fresh lemons ran under the National Association of Food Chains Farmer Retailer Marketing Program now in its 22nd year. Sales rose nearly a quarter versus the same period last year.
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National Association of Food Chains
Civil Defense plan praised by officials and student praise notes
A high school history class designed an evacuation blueprint under Civil Defense plans for senior and junior halls, with alternate routes and exact exit order. Firefighters receive fan mail from third graders thanking them for tours and noting the alarm signals.
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Ivan Liljegren
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Durance Vile
Myths About The Market Highlight Tax Policy And Inflation
Keith Funston president of the New York Stock Exchange argues markets reflect economic reality not drive it. He cites inflation fear and a tax system that discourages new stock issuance, calling capital gains taxes punitive and funds trapped as a barrier to growth.
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New Jersey Adopts Tougher Highway Speed Laws
New Jersey enacts the nation’s strictest speed limits with mandatory license revocation for violations. First offense triggers 30 days off the road, second 60 days, and a third offense leads to an indefinite suspension.
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More Oil Demand Seen Rising in 1959 Standards of New Jersey Forecasts
Standards of New Jersey projects oil demand will rise five percent in 1959 from 1958 amid continued business activity. The company budgets about a billion dollars for capex in 1959 as free world demand is expected to grow.
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Standards of
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