Ress Halts State Road Planning Over Tax Change
Nebraska Governor Ress announces immediate halt to planning on a $37.2 million road program tied to a proposed gasoline tax increase. A petition drive by the Nebraska Farm Bureau seeks repeal of the seven cent tax, risking slowdown or halt of the Interstate Highway project between Lincoln and Omaha and the overall $97.2 million 1957-59 program.
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Tee
Ress
Lincoln
Omaha
Ross
Nebraska Farm Bureau
Colored Cutworms Spotted In Region
Southern Panhandle alfalfa irrigated fields and gardens report infestations of variegated cutworms. County agent Ivan Liljegren describes identification features and growth size. Control guidance includes pyrethrin dust for gardens and heptachlor or dieldrin treatments for alfalfa depending on cutting stage.
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Panhandle
Cheyenne
Ivan Liljegren
Liljegren
Gas Tax Refund Deadline for Nebraska Farmers
Nebraska farmers and ranchers must file by September 30 for a federal gasoline refund tied to farming use. Refunds vary by purchase date, 2 cents per gallon before July 1 1956 and 3 cents after, covering farming operations and custom farming, with claims limited to the owner tenant or operator and excluding road use. Keep purchase and use records and file IRS form 2240 with the District Director in Omaha.
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Lincoln
Everett E. Peterson
University of Nebraska
Peterson
Internal Revenue Service
Omaha 2
Nebraska
Danish 1857 election shows Communists with 72312 votes
In Denmark's 1857 general election the Communist candidate tally reached 72 312 votes while total opposition votes reached 2 137 545. Telegraph Want ads vet Kesilits.
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Denmark
Télegraph
India No Fertile Communist Field Speaker Asserts
The Rev. Richard H. Brauer told the Sidney Rotary Club that India's temperament does not favor Communism. He noted India will adopt a national language after 1962 and discussed Nehru's neutrality and aims for independence with limited global entanglement.
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India
Sidney
Nehru
Brauer
Free World
Great Britain
Navy Recruit Virgil Graduates From Great Lakes Boot Camp
Rudy L. Virgil of Sidney completed nine weeks of boot camp at Naval Training Center Great Lakes Indiana. He graduated July 7 with a full dress parade and review before officials and dignitaries as a Navy Bluejacket ready for duty with the fleet.
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Rudy L. Virgil
Louis M. Virgil
Sidney
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Oregon Trail Days Open With Old Settlers Reunion
Gering Nebraska prepares for Oregon Trail Days with events July 1 and 19 including an Old Settlers reunion for pioneers in Cheyenne County and eastern Larimer County and a four mile parade on Friday at 11 a.m. The festival also features band concerts street sports carnival rides and shows. The Old Settlers and the Half Century club open festivities July 18 with a program led by Rev. Lawrence Dry former Mitchell minister.
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Gering
North Platte Valley
Old Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Laramie County
Wyoming
Old Settlers and the Half Century Club
Lawrence Dry
Mitchell
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