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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1957
Page
2
The editorial doubts the predicted catastrophic effects of raising Nebraska daytime speed limit to 65 and 55 at night. It argues speeds are already high, notes the impracticality of uniform nationwide limits, and says the current 60 and 50 have worked well. It warns enforcement starts in September and cautions against speeding to avoid tickets.
Readers argue that Sgt. William Girard must stand trial in a Japanese court for killing a Japanese woman and criticize U S leaders for not intervening. They warn that U S occupation forces abroad could erode trust and precedent, urging reflection on foreign policy and national pride.
Nebraska lawmakers debate a 40 hour week for state workers while federal employees push for a 35 hour schedule. 1400 printers in negotiations aim for seven hour days five days weekly, with 2.4 million other federal workers watching. Uncle Sam backs the plan, though the government printing office is a money loser, passing costs to taxpayers. Many printers nationwide hope for a similar cut, but few have a benevolent financial cushion.
A lively take questions the clash between a luxury airliner and a wild goose after a collision. It muses on vicissitudes of flight, the goose’s fate, and the notion of humans encroaching on skyways, all with a wry, tongue in cheek tone.
Citizens council voice opposition as the Rules Committee studies a proposal to spend 1.5 billion dollars in federal funds on school construction. Nebraska would receive about 2.8 to 3.0 million annually, with state matching and taxes raising costs. Critics cite NEA concerns and warn against federal intrusion into local schools.
Companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange paid cash dividends totaling 2.1246 billion to common shareholders in the first quarter of 1957, a record high for any comparable period. This aggregate reflects widespread corporate earnings and payout strength across major firms.
A McGraw-Hill survey shows American manufacturers will invest 7.3 billion dollars in research this year, an all-time high. The figure underscores strong innovation activity across sectors and indicates rising funding commitments by firms to R&D efforts.
Three time state senator Monroe Bixler of Harrison is seen as a comer in Nebraska politics. He is young vigorous and personable with political savvy and a solid legislative record. His bid for state treasurer shocks many and could remove a barrier to a future gubernatorial run, signaling a potential long stride forward.
A Omaha World Herald capsule notes safflower seeds contain linoleic acid that may help lower cholesterol in human blood. The oil seed crop adapts well to Great Plains farming and could boost demand, stabilize markets, and raise farm profitability if congressional action on J Leroy Welsh’s Commission recommendations proceeds.
The nation has spent 62 billion dollars on foreign aid since World War II. An authorized but unspent balance of 8 billion dollars remains.
Nebraskans face a major fuel tax fight as a proposed extra cent gasoline tax to fund Interstate Highway projects stirs protests from farm groups and a possible repeal drive. Gov Anderson backs the tax for federal matching funds. engineers pause planned road work while debates continue.
State health department reports 64 fatal accidents in March 1957 with motor vehicles leading at 22 deaths and falls at 1. Other causes include fires or burns five, tractor three, swallowing foreign objects two, and single deaths from various causes such as airplane, farm machinery, electrocution, and drowning. The data suggest a seasonal pattern if deaths by accidents follow the usual trend.
Expected rise in deaths from tractors and drowning during summer months prompts calls for education and safety precau tions. The text questions whether society can reduce the toll by motivation and proper use of precautions to spare lives. It ends with a chocolate fudge recipe and a Telegraph Want-Ads pitch.
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