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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1957
Page
9
An editorial condemns federal matching funds and grants as costly and bloated. It argues government should start at home with local and state solutions, downgrading federal involvement and restoring citizen accountability and “government of the people, by the people, for the people.”
A Nebraska editorial laments the defeat of a conservation bill for oil and gas. It argues the legislature misunderstood the proposal, criticizes Sen. Terry Carpenter, and urges Nebraska to support industry growth despite current setbacks. The piece contrasts Nebraska with other states pursuing energy development.
An editorial notes past U S State Department hostility toward the flag merchant marine and argues for a strong U S flag fleet to back international trade and military commitments. It warns a world without American ships would face shortages and higher rates during crises, citing the Suez Canal crisis as a lesson.
A Van Nuys report quotes NY Stock Exchange figures showing two of three stock owners earn over $7500 yearly. It notes nine of ten listed stocks paid dividends last year and over 300 have paid consecutive dividends for 25 to 108 years. The piece emphasizes ownership ties to part ownership and shared prosperity.
A brief safety editorial urges parents in Sidney to stop across from the school and supervise children as they exit vehicles. It cautions against rushing and crossing streets, noting the extra minute spent can prevent injuries by ensuring children reach the school yard safely.
After a fire a common belief is that insurance will fully cover rebuilding costs. Yet costs have roughly doubled since the war while many homeowners fail to raise coverage. Experts urge consulting a local insurance agent to adjust policies to current values and risks.
The piece argues that Russia’s 40 year arc since 1917 shows a nonviolent social revolution driven by a growing middle class and demands for material and intellectual improvements. It recalls cycles of tyranny, purges, and wartime shifts, asking if today’s regime mirrors imperial patterns and risks repeating history.
A political blast denounces government owned enterprises as a dangerous drug that promises grandeur but ruins a nation's character and liberties. Campaign rhetoric accuses politicians of peddling this dope to mislead voters toward destructive outcomes.
Repair small cracks with generous asphalt cement on roll roofing and patch larger damaged areas with a larger piece, nailed around edges and sealed with cement. For cracked shingles, use copper sheeting, seal cracks with asphalt cement, replace badly damaged shingles by removing nails, and cover nail heads. Avoid patches over intact areas, skip expensive methods, and ensure flashing in roof valleys remains free flowing for water. Consider replacing a roof when past its usefulness to prevent recurring leaks.
An old snippet notes Hleaviv salted water as an economical de-icer for windshields. It mentions paperhangers signing walls to date their work, and that wallpaper removal in certain arches sealed the wall’s age at over a century.
A mixed set of across and down clues appears with numeric indices and some garbled author notes. The list includes definitions for words such as exploit before hardens acclaim and various 190 head slang, plus a separate down grid with terms like authoritative decree enrolls for jury duty and other vocabulary hints.
A reflective piece argues money dominates conversations and daily life. It notes a shift from satisfaction with less to endless striving for more, critiques wealth inequality and spendthrift habits, and muses how a world without money would still face human flaws and conflict.
A reader questions Sidney and Cheyenne County museum prospects and the fate of fossils found near Sidney Nebraska. The letter offers donations of relics and notes local interest, referencing Denver’s museum and Archibald Warner artifacts from the Spanish American War. It also touches on Spain’s Jerez de la Frontera and a Saudi king’s mobile home visit.
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