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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1958
Page
2
Editorial notes 53 teens from 34 organizations advised on public health and why many youths remain unvaccinated. They cite laziness fear and misinformation, urging direct teen targeted outreach, parental example, and that this year vaccine supply meets demand for all ages.
A professor of ophthalmology cites 1956 National Safety Council data showing about 35,000 drivers in crashes had defective vision and more than a million accidents involved poor sight. Factors include rain or snow on windshields and obstructions like trees and signs. solutions include not driving with uncorrected vision and reducing speed to improve hazard detection.
The Portland Oregonian summary notes that cutting foreign trade would cost Oregon thousands of jobs and billions in business for farms and factories. It cites national figures showing 119 billion dollars in exports in 1936 and imports in 1954 at 13 billion dollars, arguing imports and a strong US flag merchant marine are essential to living standards and sustained production.
A government bulletin reports that diversion of highway user tax revenue, primarily from the gasoline tax, has steadily increased. Over about 20 years this practice drained more than $4.5 billion that could have funded road and street improvements.
A newly formed alliance named the Joint Council to Improve the Health Care of the Aged includes the American Dental Association American Hospital Association American Medical Association and the American Nursing Home Association The group outlines three main goals to assess aging health needs evaluate resources and develop programs to ensure high quality care regardless of income It plans research on seniors incomes resource use and health service utilization expand elder care facilities and establish nursing home standards enhance government support promote community health work home care and visiting nurse services deepen education research and action at all levels seek improved diagnostic and treatment methods and expand voluntary health insurance coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield and others Near 15 million seniors exist and the council aims to improve their quality of life.
An editorial discusses the FBI finding that 47.2 percent of those arrested for major crimes are under 18. It blames shifting juvenile and parental responsibilities, schooling approaches, and soft attitudes, urging society to hold youths and parents more accountable to curb crime.
Vice President Nixon cited publishers reporting national advertising down as much as 40 percent in Q1 while local ads held up. He urged national advertisers to support growth, not hedge on potential failure, stressing the stakes for the free economy.
The Lincoln Ledger quotes STAR CIT urging Americans to complete the polio vaccine series. It notes over 40 million under-40 Americans have received no polio vaccine or only partial shots. The plea stresses curbing apathy and vaccinating this spring to prevent polio in summer.
If you drive about 10 000 miles a year your personal transportation bill will total 10784 dollars in 1958 according to an American Automobile Association survey. The biggest item is depreciation at 565 dollars.
Puzzle clues mix Across and Down for a themed crossword. Readable letters hint at words like curtain material giant kangaroo extinct Arawak Indian merry county of Scotland bed object source of metal tipster parcel of ground war god ant sheep disease and many more across and down entries to fill the grid with standard crossword solutions.
Nebraska faces a major effort as 17 cities must sustain traffic on new local air routes authorized by the Civil Aeronautics Board. Lincoln, Omaha, North Platte, Hastings, Grand Island and others will see mixed aircraft types, with Halld potential to double daily round trips. The CAB will review after 7 to 18 months to judge viability and potential broader service expansion.
Secretary Pran Marsh certifies valley voters approved Nebraska’s first weather control district by 4836 to 2336 to combat hail. District formation focuses on hail suppression in the North Platte valley with involved local officials.
In Nebraska, Sioux, Scotts Bluff, Banner and Morrill counties, a 1957 law allows a small tax for operations. Truckers ask the State Railway Commission for a 10 percent rate increase on shipments under 2,000 pounds and an extra 50 cents for deliveries to or from Lincoln or Omaha. Cecil Brennan, the commission rate expert, notes pickups and deliveries in cities are costly. A hearing is scheduled for Sept. 16.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars backs a push for a November bingo amendment. Petitions must be filed with the Secretary of State by July 3. VFW adjutant Robert Lowe says the drive continues to early July, with most petitions at the Scottsbluff state convention in June. About 57 000 valid names are sought of a required 57 000, with a cushion due to illegible or misaddressed signatures.
Atty. Gen. C. S. Beck states holders of school driver permits may not drive to school functions unless required in a capacity beyond spectator. Permits are issued to students aged 14 to 16 for commuting to and from the school. Beck clarifies the Legislature did not intend allowance of underage drivers operating generally.
Don McGinley, Democratic candidate for Congress from the Fourth District, told the Buffalo County Young Democrats in Kearney that his party will break through old guard Republicanism this year. He urged room between old guardism and new dealism for solid Midwestern conservation with positive leadership. He described his campaign as directed toward independent, straight thinking voters across party lines.
Lodgepole Tele vision Inc of Cheyenne County, a nonprofit group, filed articles of incorporation Friday to provide for a television booster station. Incorporators include Sidney Finch Wayne Bond and John Harmicak both of Lodgepole. Other firms and names such as Foreman Gammel Grain Co. Inc Columbus and Ellis Foreman Albion are listed as authorized capitalizations and incorporators.
On Saturday at the Garrett Scharrel farm neighbors gathered with 13 tractors to plow about 25 acres. A Case Company representative demonstrated equipment. Lodgepole Lutheran women served dinner. Eighth grade graduation included Gary Poggensee and others. Numerous social visits followed graduation across Lodgepole and Chappell communities. Gene Bond returned from Laramie, and Terrance Ault was born May 17 to Roderick and Marie Ault.
Mrs Bud Lade and pupils of School District 14 entertained mothers at a tea on Monday afternoon. The column also lists numerous social visits and family gatherings in Rushcreek area including Cheyenne hospitalizations, graduations, birthdays, and Sunday meals across Lodgepole Sidney Dal ton Otis Colo. The town notes celebrate community ties with many local households hosting guests and attending events.
A county court list shows multiple defendants from Sidney Denver and nearby towns with speeding charges requiring $10 to $20 and costs. Justin Four Horn receives 15 days for second offense intoxication with fines. Sam DeBusk awaits a hearing for driving while intoxicated and a $500 bond. Additional entries include fishing without permit and expired plates.
CHAPPELL Seven grade school pupils were neither absent nor tardy the past school year. They are Linda Bayne and Patricia Kayton third grade Cathy Steele Julieann Taylor and Bull Michie fourth grade Carole Munson and Tom Stutzman fifth grade Johnny Grabowski in the fourth grade was not absent but was tardy.
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