Eisenhower called ostriches over foreign aid plan
An editorial criticizes President Eisenhower and allied Democrats for labeling opponents as ostriches over a four billion dollar foreign aid program. It argues Washington’s money policies are beyond ordinary Americans, urges Congress to push back, and asserts the president ignores the nation’s financial limits. It laments tax burdens and warns against selling abroad a system citizens won’t support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Truman
Adlai Stevenson
Washington
Washington, D. C
United States
Great Plains
Congress
Throw The Book For Vandalism In Potter County Cemetery
A community cemetery north of Potter suffered vandalism destroying headstones and sacred property. The writer condemns the act, urges full prosecutorial action if offenders are caught, and calls for a harsh judicial response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Coal Depletion Allowance Call to Equal Tax Treatment
The National Coal Association asks Congress to raise coal’s depletion allowance from 10 percent to at least 15 percent. It argues coal remains vital for national strength amid rising mining costs and future demand, asking for parity with granite, slate, fire clay at 15 percent and oil and gas at 27 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Coal Association
Congress
America
4 H Week Salutes 4 H Members and Parents
National 4 H members celebrate 4 H Week praising youth for farm and homemaking lessons. The piece notes 4 H work improves country life through education, leadership, and family involvement, predicting continued success and recognition.
Running Against Benson Pressures on Farm Belt Politicians
Nebraska Congressman Miller and fellow Republicans describe Secretary Ezra Benson as a millstone for reelection bids in the farm belt. Miller has pressured President Eisenhower, arguing to remove Benson, though the president is unlikely to replace him as he steers the farm program as desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sec. of Agriculture
Ezra Benson
Nebraska
Miller
Rep. Miller
Benson
Eisenhower
Great Plains
Congressman Miller
Farm Belt
New Tax Guidebook Highlights Hoover Commission Savings
A Prentice Hall income tax guidebook analyzes Hoover Commission recommendations to cut waste in government. It cites per capita debt rising from 194 to 1611 and taxes from 52 to 442 yearly, with estimated savings across paperwork red tape medical services and transportation through centralized agencies and reduced government spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prentice-Hall
Hoover Commission
Commission
Veteran’s Administration
Pentagon
Herbert Hoover
Polio Recurrence in Navy Man Dick Ayala
Five years ago Dick Ayala of Sidney contracted polio and recovered with no lasting effects at Scottsbluff Hospital. In January he reenlisted in the navy and last week contracted polio again, now at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland in a more serious condition. His mother Mrs. Mary Ayala of Bridgeport was notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Ayala
Sidneyman
Navy
Ayala
Scottsbluff
Mary Ayala
Bridgeport
Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Maryland
South Sidney
C. W. Christ
Clifford Bloomenrader and
Saratoga
Wyo
John W Martinosky elevated to acting postmaster in Sidney
John W Martinosky a civil service employee at the Sidney post office since 1935 was elevated to acting postmaster on Wednesday replacing W Leroy Larson who had held the position since 1933. Larson’s term expired in June 1941 though he remained in office.
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John W. Martinosky
Civil Service
Sidney Post Office
W. Leroy Larson
Roosevelt
Larson
Danny Dickinson
Glenn Dickinson
Sunol
Danny
Sidney
South Divide
Union Pacific
Highway 19
Weert Frerichs
John Frerichs
Corporal Frerichs
Roy Nelson
Nelson
Lisher
Grand Island
M. W. Osborn
California
Arthur Mudge
Harold Dolph
Fireman's Ball Promises Big Dance With Two Orchestras
Two orchestras Grabill's Merrymakers and Les Stanton's to play at the annual Fireman's Ball next Tuesday night in the city auditorium. The event is described as one of the biggest dancing affairs ever sponsored here. Four Sidney high school debate teams will also compete this week, two at Chappell Thursday and two against Bayard here Friday, each team having one win so far this season. Rev Charling Mills conducted a wedding at the ME Church parsonage Saturday night uniting the lives of the newly married couples.
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Grabill
Merrymakers
Les Stanton
City Auditorium
Sidney High School
Chappell
Bayard High School
Carolyn Kennedy
Lois Hardy
Edward Furer
Leroy Willey
Albert Mahr
F. Charling Mills
ME Church
Sidney Light Band Debuts In New Uniforms At Shrine Show
The Sidney Light Band performed publicly in new uniforms for Shrine show promotion. Dr Light directed but did not wear uniform, with hopes of adoption by the band. Other notes mention family birthdays, visitors from Santa Ana, a broken collar bone, a birth, illness, and a house fire at Charles Smerad home.
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Sidney Light
Shrine
Dr. Light
Alice Closman
Ben Planck
E. Planck
Louis Mann
Art Closman
Walter
Frank Schroeder
Patty
Jay
Esben Closman
S. A. Maley
Oren Maley
Santa Ana
Calif
Jimmie McDaniel
Sterling
George Mitchell
Frank Clinton
David Jones
Daryll Stanley
Walter Happle
Farmers Union
Wendie
Charles Smerad
Village News Roundup: Runaways, Snow, and Local Visits
The village reports two frequent runaway teams last Saturday causing minor damage. Ray Nelson and John Owen lost control near Haskell Hill, with one horse injured and the wagon damaged. D. R. Jones plans to return with seven new Cheyenne county families. A light snow fell midweek, described as gentle yet accumulating several inches. Mrs. L. F. Cunningham and Mrs. John Daugherty toured Denver eight days, visiting theatres including Bluebird at the Broadway. Mrs. O. E. Frandsen has taken charge of the Olean hotel after a Denver visit. H P Loft returns as a student. Ambrose Davoren visits Leavenworth County.
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Ray Nelson
Nels Olson
John Owen
Haskell Hill
Doty
D. R. Jones
Cheyenne County
South Divide
L. F. Cunningham
John Daugherty
Denver
Bluebird
Broadway
O. E. Frandsen
Olean
Kansas
D. J. Scanlon
Colonel Daugherty Named Salt Lake City Treasurer
55 years ago Colonel Matthew A. Daugherty a Nebraskan and former city resident was appointed treasurer of the Salt Lake post office by Senator Kearns. A Marlow station section boss, after a brief stay with Sheriff Babb, faced a foiled attempt at violence during a wanton outburst leading to his arrest. Miss Allen's pupils lacked mumps exposure as Catherine Greenlee fell ill. Winds melted snow and open range relief pleased stockmen paying high feed costs, while Trainmaster Cox reported crews clearing a snowbound route, and several firemen earned engineer promotions after exams.
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Matthew A. Daugherty
Salt Lake City
Senator Kearns
Nebraska
Col. Daugherty
Salt Lake
Marlow
Steve Babb
Miss Allen
Catherine Greenlee
Cox
Archer
Wyo
A S Coates
H .D. Hopfer
W S. Hoover
E H. Yates
Farmer Henry Leiner Sells Two Pigs for 40.20
Henry Leiner of Cheyenne county reports market of two eight month old pigs weighing 620 pounds total for 40 dollars and 20 cents. The farmer calls it progress and notes land in his area has sold at five dollars per acre.
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Henry Leiner
Leiner
Cheyenne County
Herman Schroeder
U. P
Atkins
Herman
Eric Lif
Cedar Creek
Regular
Army and Navy Union
Post Hall
Weathering the Thursday storm and public events
A 75 year old note recalls Thursday storm hindering a fire department meeting and snowballing blocking streets. It mentions a spelling bee at the public school with Yollie Williams champion, a lone prairie chicken sighting, and various local movements including Joe Fleming’s frosty stage arrival from Snake Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yollie Williams
Joe Fleming
Snake Creek
Nebraska
Mary Rose
The Income Tax That Keeps Getting Stronger
A humorous commentary marks the forty fifth anniversary of the income tax, arguing it grows stronger yearly. It mocks old age, notes rising exemptions, and suggests even a $600 exemption buys little compared with a year's corn flakes. It reflects early 20th century attitudes toward taxation and its perceived permanence.
Income tax in its first year seen as nuisance to rich
In its first year the income tax was a nuisance and targeted wealth. It raised about 82 million dollars, equating to roughly 82 cents per person. Those without yachts or villas and winter homes in Palm Beach likely felt no concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Newport
Palm Beach
Income tax and the public’s duty to pay it
An observation on income tax arguing it started as a simple plan to tax excess wealth but has grown into a nationwide obligation. The piece notes that earning enough to eat means paying income tax, and that the tax will persist as long as lawmakers approve it.
Acorn to monster tax rise from 1913 to now
The speaker notes the 1913 income tax 80 cent per head cost, now 39 dollars, and per capita income rising from 358 to 1650 dollars. A single man earning 5000 yearly paid 20 then and 818 today, illustrating huge tax growth amid inflation.
Tax shift from states to federal funds sparks concern
In 1913 taxpayers gave about 71 percent to state and local governments and 25 percent to the federal government. Now Uncle Sam takes 72 percent, raising fears that centralization may erode local control and shrink personal finances as higher income taxes loom. A speaker notes he supports income tax but worries about the growing share of money leaving individuals and the potential clash with bank balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Washington
Tax Hike Rationale In Local Government Debate
The text argues high income tax stems from residents expecting government to handle all needs. It notes citizens seek government funding first, then determine how much of their own money to contribute. The passage critiques reliance on the government and the sharing of fiscal responsibility.
Time has changed since I was a boy
The speaker rails against rising costs and US spending abroad, questioning the economy and national generosity. It laments inaction and predicts nothing will turn out right as a weary view of America’s finances and citizen sacrifice.
Rail Profit Erosion Forces Freight Cuts, Senate Told
The Morning Herald reports rail officials told a Senate group that declining passenger gains and sagging freight volume have severely strained finances, forcing sharp reductions in outlays for improvements and new equipment. Freight traffic trends threaten long term profitability across major lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Morning Herald
Senate Group
Too Much Debt Opinion From Santa Paula Chronicle
In Santa Paula California the Daily Chronicle questions whether there is too much debt and notes that the acceptable level of private debt depends on the soundness of each borrower. The piece argues that extending credit to a poor risk remains unsound regardless of overall debt levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Paula
Calif
Daily Chronicle
Across and Down Puzzle Clues Mixed List
Puzzle filled with various across and down clues listing numbers and partial entries. includes references to papal, continents, tastes, fabrics, animals, and places. appears as a cross word with inconsistent punctuation and some garbled terms.
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Mable Emerick
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Louis
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Charles ‘James
Ed Morris
Freytag
Georgia Martin
Helen Johnson
Miss Johnson
Mary Ann Stephens
Corrine Jackson
Alice Curless
Jeanette Jones
Helen Lockwood
Betty Ann Furer
Christy Slayter
Allen Stephens
Tom Paquette
Junior Christ
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Mickey Daniel
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Sheidly
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