Nebraska Legislature Faces Tax Debate in New Session
The 61st Nebraska legislature opens amid tax concerns with talks of a two percent sales tax to fund state government and relief from property tax burdens. Senators Burney Metzger and Anderson push varying tax plans while others warn against a broad tax shift. Debates cover assistance grants, liquor revenue, dairy state programs, and appointments to key agencies as Peterson reshapes state leadership.
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Nebraska
Dwight Burney
Hartington
William Metzger
Cedar Creek
Burney
Metzger
S&s
Anderson
Richard Brega
State Liquor Control Commission
Norris Schroeder
Hoskins
Arthur Carmody
Trenton
Schroeder
Valentine Rancher
Don Hanna
Board of Control
Hanna
Val Peterson
State Department
Neil Vandemeer
Vandemeer
Peterson
William H. Diers
Gresham
Ross
D. Rash
Gordon
Strip Cropping Promises Wind Erosion Control In County
County farmers are urged to revive strip cropping to curb wind erosion after dust storms. Tech Lee Girardot notes 12,000 acres used in 1939, now about 1,600, with narrow strips of wheat and fallow protecting soil. Local families Arvin and Verlin Livingston cite reduced fire risk and moisture benefits from stubble. Extension records show 4,722 calls in 1948 on agriculture and home economics.
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Soil Conservation Service
Lee Girardot
North Platte Valley
SCS
Cheyenne County
Girardot
AAA
Gering
Arvin
Verlin Livingston
Sidney Draw
Livingston
Telephone office workload shows heavy call volume
The report notes significant activity in the girls at the telephone office and the secretary with 4243 incoming calls split as 3280 for the Agricultural agent and 963 for the home agent. Outgoing calls are not counted but the monthly bill suggests extensive talking and listening.
Girl Scout Troop 3 Elects New Officers in City Auditorium
Girl Scout No 3 Troop 3 met in the basement of the city auditorium on Monday afternoon to establish new officers and organize the troop for the upcoming season.
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City Auditorium
Club Officers Meet for Valentine Dance and Skate Night
The group named President Joan Gade, Vice-President Betty Ann Murray, Secretary Jeannette Witters, Treasurer Sharon Moore, and Reporter Judy Ann Bush. They planned a Valentine party for February 15, 1949, a combined dancing and skating event.
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Joan Gade
Betty Ann Murray
Jeannette Witters
Sharon Moore
Judy Ann Bush
Young Matrons Club meeting at Mrs Keith Deaver home
The Young Matrons Project Club met at Mrs Keith Deaver's home Tuesday afternoon January 25 with good attendance. The report notes plans or progress on their project and social engagement. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.
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Keith Deaver
Book Report Highlights Robe at Club Meeting
Mrs James Deaver presided over a meetings committee notes a Mrs Jerome Lenzen book report on The Robe. A new member joined the club and lunch was served by Mrs Deaver. Reporter Mrs Volney Wise notes supply advice for year long needs. The Telegraph advertises filing trays and A Z index in three sizes.
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Iness
James Deaver
Jerome Lenzen
Deaver
Ideal Income Tax Books and Refill Sheets Update
The notice promotes Ideal brand income tax books and refill sheets for users adopting the Ideal system. It suggests obtaining new ledgers to begin the new filing period and notes compatibility with existing tax record practices.
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Valentine
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Omaha
Harry Peck
Lincoln
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Donald P. Miller
J. F. McLain
Bernard Stone
E. C. Iverson
Fred H. Klietsch
Philip K. Johnson
W. S. Petty
Henry Bartling
Board of Educational Lands and Funds
B. V
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Mr. Girardot
The
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John D. Furrer
Ag College
Furrer
Girl Scout No
Young Matrons Club
Volney Wise
Hive
H. Stevens
Sidney, Nebr
Bu-Pro Gas CO
Sidney
Nebr
Mrs. W. LeRoy Larson Life Insurance
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Old Line Legal Reserve
Moore Bailding
Craig
Morturers
Siney
March OF Dimes
National Foundation For
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Sidney Public Utilities
Jackson Street
General Electric
Underdown Bros
McDaniel
Local Storage and Hauling Service
Hickory
C. V. Sowards
Elm St
Automobile
Farm Record Books
Sargent Const. CO
Christensen
Howard Radios
Szi
W. P. Ackerman
G. H. Doran
Prop
Jackson St
Sidney, Nebraska
Federal Deposit Corporation
Federal Reserve
Milwaukee
Walter E. Kinne
Tracy
Frank Loch
Osage
Gehrig
Fonera
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