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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1957
Page
6
An essayist argues against shaming smokers and against dogmatic health scares. He mocks didactic medical warnings, notes the appeal of pleasures like cigarettes and alcohol, and questions the link between habits and longevity. He recalls friends who quit and still faced health issues, defending personal choice and tolerance.
Leonard Benzel surveys irrigated Leas in Cheyenne County as farmers plan for a growing role of irrigation in the Great American Desert. A hands on irrigation demonstration will occur at the George Schnell farm three miles east of Sidney on Tuesday August 13, sponsored by the county Soil Conservation Service, the Sidney Chamber of Commerce and the County Extension Office.
An editorial argues for a presidential item veto to strip pork barrel projects from appropriation bills. It notes past rejections by Congress, defends broader executive power against abuse, and cites Confederate precedent under Jefferson Davis as support for granting the veto to modern presidents. The piece urges enacting the veto into law.
Critics rightfully question foreign exploration profits and U S tax leakage but a taxing system forces capital to flee. Oil firms must satisfy stockholders demand for earnings. If profitable oil pools exist abroad they have the right to explore and produce where opportunities arise.
A congressional proposal to raise REA loan rates to match current government borrowing costs faces scrutiny. Proponents cite subsidy concerns, while critics warn of harming rural power expansion and raise questions about broader economic equity. The REA has shown a $50 million profit from interest, questioning the need for higher rates now.
The piece lauds United States savings bonds as a patriotic and sound financial choice. It notes started in 1941 with Series E bonds to fund defense and curb inflation, now owned by 40 million Americans holding 40 billion dollars. It highlights ease of regular payroll deductions, safety, and the role in national debt management and anti inflation.
The Scottsbluff Star-Herald opposed the one-cent gas tax repeal and warned that inflation will not wait. State Engineer L N Ross noted Nebraska interstate costs rising from 106 million to about 200 million, while the national program could reach 50 billion versus 271 billion initially. States with partial routes received more value for their spend.
A reflection on twenty five years of coexistence between locally owned stores and chain shops in Sidney. Rivalry matured into partnership as both sides learn from each other, boosting trade and community life. Local merchants and chain managers now collaborate to attract more business while maintaining friendly competition.
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Samples of wheat from Kimball and Banner county farmers were tested at the University of Nebraska. Of 36 Kimball county samples 55 percent were excellent, 19 percent good, 26 percent unsatisfactory. No rye or objectionable varieties found. Banner county had 23 samples with 57 percent excellent, 22 percent good, 13 percent unsatisfactory, and 9 percent objectionable due to rye.
A Bridgeport range judging clinic is set for July 26 with sites near Bridgeport to be finalized. Led by Fort Robinson range specialist Don Burzlaff and Chadron soil conservation official Dean Higgins, the event is sponsored by Morrill county extension and soil conservation districts and described as not a contest. The morning session begins at the county extension office at 9 30 am with discussions on points to watch in range judging.
Nebraska horticulturist Richard Miyoshi says late blight on potatoes is unlikely this year due to unfavorable weather. He notes spores thrive at lower temperatures with high humidity and recommends 5 percent digibane spray, 5 percent disthane dust, or 5 percent DDT with diethane, applied as weatherAllows. repeat as conditions improve.
Obituary fragment honors HUT HUTSON and associates a long career in funeral directing and ambulance service. Mentions birth in Elwood Neb in 1896, marriages, children, hobbies, church, Masonic and Knights Templar affiliations, licensure in Colo and Neb, and leadership roles in several local firms. Includes biographical notes on Wamsley Lincoln Mercury owner and CA Story Agency founder, with marriage details and career milestones.
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