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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1953
Page
2
A nostalgic narrator recalls marriage limits on male camaraderie, poking fun at wives who oppose regular stag gatherings. He recounts a friend known as the little brown eyed monster and a tale of friendship, freedom, and eventual marital compromises. The piece ends with the joke that only the wife of the monster remains unconvinced.
The Sidney Telegraph is published semi weekly by J. C. Bush and Jack H. Lowe. The paper is entered at the Sidney Nebraska post office as second class mail matter.
The piece defends Governor Crosby as forthright and sincere amid harsh scrutiny. It praises his handling of the real estate valuation law disputes, supports a statewide reevaluation step, and commends his veto of the truck weight tolerance bill, noting political risks for lawmakers during reelection campaigns.
A cautionary piece on street safety urges drivers to assume others may ignore stop signs and signals. It stresses that drivers should slow near intersections, anticipate noncompliance, and avoid fatal consequences by driving carefully to reduce traffic deaths.
The Sixteenth Amendment, effective 1913, enabled direct income taxation and fostered the socialist welfare state idea. It asserts no constitutional right to any income, arguing government as master rather than servant. The piece urges constitutional limits on taxing power to preserve a free republic and economy, insisting relief must come from taxpayers.
A concise excerpt from Herbert Hoover’s speech condemns false liberalism. It argues that government operation of business undermines liberty and that true liberalism bounds bureaucracy. Economic and political freedom are presented as inseparable and essential.
A Farm Journal note by Cameron Hervey discusses using non food animal fats like grease and tallow in livestock rations. It cites faster hog growth beef feed efficiency poultry gains and a glut of cheap fats. Prices cited range from 3 to 12 cents per pound, with strong potential if prices stay low.
Harold Fleming analyzes oil markets as the most competitive sector in history. He cites vast scale, frontier mindset, and lack of centralized control as causes, arguing competition shapes land access and customer choice across gasoline and oil-derived products, keeping quality high and prices low.
Denver opinion notes the American Meat Institute is praised for fats research that could expand fat markets. Experiments suggest fat in feed speeds growth improves quality enhances feed efficiency and palatability, aiding cattle and population amid current market strains.
A House member laments the current farm program and calls for grass roots involvement. He highlights Secretary Benson seeking farmer input on price supports and foreign trade, and critiques subsidies as misunderstood. He notes a State Department payroll cut and staff reductions, then ends by asking about Russia.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Information Director Bernie Camp discusses Secretary Ezra Benson’s call for Army Farm Bureau Federation, National Grange, and National Farmers Union to address five key agricultural issues. He contrasts Benson’s approach with the controversial Brannan Family Farm Policy Review, noting the shift toward farm organizations as authentic voices for farmers.
A practical cooking note advises dipping the spatula in hot water occasionally to help icing spread smoothly and evenly across baked goods.
Fashion notes praise woolens with a filmy chiffon look and graceful drape. The items suit flowing and tapered designs showcased in current styles.
Mrs Grace Coolidge presented to the Library of Congress a large 82,000 piece collection from her late husband’s presidency. The papers span executive office correspondence and reflect public interest after Lindbergh’s flight with honors, awards, and stamps proposed. The Library already holds many former presidents’ and officials’ papers.
Australia unveiled its Jindivik pilotless aircraft in Melbourne as a tested target for secret weapons at Woomera. The craft, 19 foot wingspan and 23 foot length, rivals high performance jets in speed and climb, and is seen as capable of carrying an atomic bomb for potential use against supersonic threats.
In Meridian a statue honoring Jimmy Rogers the Singing Brakeman includes a full steam locomotive welded to tracks at the site. Backed by the Meridian Junior Chamber of Commerce railroads a record company and hillbilly artists led by Hank Snow and Ernest Tubb the event was called National Hillbilly Music Day with governors present and Congress recognizing the day.
The Manchester Guardian reports that Saint Nicholas, born to wealthy Greek parents in late third century, gave dowry gold to aid three poor daughters. His generosity inspired the pawnbroker’s symbol of three golden balls.
The latest figures show flying is nine times safer today on U.S. airlines than two decades ago, indicating substantial safety improvements across the industry. The data reflect reduced accident rates and stronger safety standards implemented over the period.
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