Sidney Proud of Carolyn McGirr Fourth in Miss Universe Eliminations
Sidney beams with pride as Carolyn McGirr places fourth in the United States elimination for Miss Universe. The Sidney girl, Miss Nebraska, competed among 76 entrants from 44 states and 32 countries, earning honors for poise, personality, and talent. Congratulations to Carolyn and her parents.
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Carolyn McGirr
United States
Miss McGirr
Long Beach
Nebraska
Carolyn
Safflower Promises Profits for Western Nebraska Farmers
Western Nebraska farmers are urged to consider safflower as a profitable supplementary crop to wheat. Despite some doubters, safflower is rising in demand due to new medical uses for its oil and fierce competition among pharmaceutical firms to secure it for manufacturing.
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America
Nebraska
Farmers Push for Less Government Price Fixing in Hog Market
The piece cites American Farm Bureau Federation president Charles B. Shuman arguing against price fixing and in favor of a free livestock market. It notes hog prices rising from 10.90 in 1956 to 17.30 in January 1957, with production cuts and a market driven by supply and demand, benefiting both producers and consumers. It also mentions inflation context with a Wall Street Journal note about dismantling a 1921 smokestack.
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Charles B. Shuman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Shuman
The
Wall Street Journal
Public power foes critique Rep Miller over Hell's Canyon vote
Nebraska power advocates push a Ft. Randall to Grand Island line but defend Rep A L Miller for voting against a federal Hell's Canyon dam. They argue his choice reflects independent judgment over log rolling and tax funded projects, urging honesty in public decision making.
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Grand Island
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A. L. Miller
Hell’s Canyon
Ida
Rep. Miller
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The Changing Picture In Wheat Farming
The article notes a shift to custom combiner use as farm economics push capital savings and efficiency. Farmers rely on experienced crews and fleets of machines to harvest wheat faster, with downsides including potential future outsourcing of planting and other tasks. Farm income is down and costs up, driving demand for cheaper operation.
Are You Accident Prone Three Risk Groups Describe Doctor’s View
A doctor in Your Health explains accident prone individuals fall into three groups. The first takes tremendous risks in anger. The second are insecure or dissatisfied. The third react to emergencies by panicking and acting chaotically.
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Your Health Magazine
The Tiny Atom Count in a Drop of Water
A US News note explains that a single drop of water contains about six sextillion atoms, an unimaginably large number illustrating the atom scale.
Holes In The Ground For Gas Storage Reported
The Associated Press notes gas utilities and pipeline companies have spent about $500 million on underground holes. These holes serve as warehouses storing gas during warm seasons for winter delivery when demand rises.
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Associated Press
Tax Foundation estimates per household impact of budget cuts
Tax Foundation calculates that for every one billion dollars cut from federal spending, a four person family would retain about 19 dollars that would have otherwise gone to Washington in taxes. This framing highlights the personal payoff of reduced federal outlays.
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Tax Foundation
Washington
Broadway understudy finally assumes lead role in No Time For Sergeants
Wynn Pearce, understudy to the lead, endured 86 weeks in a small part as Andy and Charles Hohman, his successor, missed a performance from acute tonsillitis. Pearce stepped in on a Saturday night, received an enthusiastic reception, but two shows later Hohman returned and Pearce resumed his supporting duties.
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Wynn Pearce
Andy
Charles Hohman
Hohman
Pearce
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