Editorial: farm conservation plan risks farm communities
The editorial supports expanding the soil bank to trim crop surpluses but warns that doubling cropland withdrawals could devastate rural economies like Sidney. It argues many farmers would lose income, forcing urban migration, with local businesses failing unless new uses for idle land arise. The piece critiques pressures from urban lawmakers and Secretary Ezra Johnson, urging balanced reform.
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Soil Bank
Sidney
United States
Ezra J«nson
Orphans Of The West Missiles Sparking Nebraska Defense Plans
An Omaha World-Herald view argues Nebraska defense sites will center on Omaha and Lincoln with missile installations funded in the millions. It notes Sioux Ordnance Depot potential overlooked while the Pentagon resists local pressure for western Nebraska projects and eschews funding for outstate development in fiscal 1959 60.
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Nebraska
Missouri River
Omaha
Lincoln
Ak-Sar-Ben Opposes Pari-Mutuel Tax Arguments
Ak-Sar-Ben challenges proposed taxes on pari-mutuel betting, arguing Nebraska tracks would struggle or close if taxed. Melvin Bekins, head of Ak-Sar-Ben, says Omaha would be hard pressed to operate under taxation, while other state tracks might survive. Nebraska is the only state permitting pari mutuel betting without tax revenue. The group questions why other states can tax and profit while Nebraska cannot, urging someone to explain the answer.
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Hurty En Oy
Ak-Sar-Ben
Nebraska
Melvin Bekins
Ark-Sar-Ben
Omaha
Lincoln Star says GOP still confident after 1958 losses
As Other Editors See It notes Nebraska Republicans met on Founders Day and show little sign of regret for 1958 defeats. Rep. Phil Weaver urged emphasis on spending for correct results and national strength over balanced budgets, contrasting with Washington peers. The piece cautions that voter sentiment could alter 1960 outcomes.
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The
Lincoln Star
Lincoln
Nebraska
Phil Weaver
GOP
Weaver
Rep
Washington
Republican Party
Wheat Exports Surpass last Year in 1958 59 Season
Wheat shipments abroad rise 15 million bushels in the first seven months of the 1958 59 crop year with a 25 million bushel gain in hard red winter wheat. Nebraska Kansas Colorado Oklahoma and Texas producers tax funded export promotion helped lift shipments while a proposed LB549 bill to shift tax collection could cut Commission revenue and disrupt future exports.
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Lincoln State Journal
U. S
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Oklahoma
Texas
India
Brazil
United Kingdom
United States
Great Plains
Agriculture Committee
Nebraska Commission
Wheat Commission
Feath erbedding under fire from rail executives
The Association of American Railroads argues featherbedding wastes over 500 million annually. President Daniel P. Loomis says antiquated pay rules and rigid crew boundaries hinder progress, inflate costs, and threaten wartime readiness by limiting capacity and efficiency across the industry.
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The
Association of American Railroads
Daniel P. Loomis
American Progress
Eisenhower
Special Citizens Commission
Loomis
New York
Picking The Chickens In The Road Tax Debate
Congress approved a road program costing 27.6 billion with a 50 percent gasoline tax hike to fund it. Two years later the estimate rose to 40 billion and a further 50 percent gas tax hike is proposed. In 1958 highway taxes totaled 3.6 billion but 1.5 billion funded non highway government spending. State legislatures consider raising gas taxes. New York already increased to six cents. The piece questions if motorists will bear taxes higher than gas costs while taxes fund other public needs.
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New York
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down List
Crossword clues listed for across and down entries including fruits crowding terms and various word definitions across 1 5 8 12 13 14 15 16 18 20 21 22 23 26 30 31 33 34 36 38 40 41 44 47 49 50 52 53 54 55 and down 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 17 19 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 32 35 37 39 41 42 43 44 45 46 48 for a crossword puzzle.
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Lees
Shifting For Ourselves in Canton Georgia Tribune
A Canton Georgia Tribune opinion argues the government should not promise a living to all. It praises thrift and saving while supporting targeted federal aid. It warns against expanding handouts to those it calls lazy or shiftless, urging minimal payments.
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Canton
Georgia
Tribune
How To Balance The Budget
President Eisenhower must push strong government action to curb inflation by proposing enough taxes to balance the budget. He should confront business and union leaders and consider wage and price controls to mobilize the public for a disciplined fight against rising prices.
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Quincy
Mass
Patriot Ledger
Teisenhower
Good and bad music its split across culture
The piece argues music divides into two classes good enduring and bad transient. It defends variety to fuel appreciation noting rock n roll and hillbilly trends of the 1950s while praising classics and famous composers. It concludes music enriches soul and character despite differing tastes.
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Irving Berlin
Jerome Kern
Cole Porter
Geroge Gershwin
Jam and Jelly Making With Commercial Pectin Guidance
A note explains that recipes using commercial pectin direct bringing the mixture to a full rolling boil, meaning a boil that cannot be stirred down, to ensure proper gel formation. The guidance clarifies boil intensity and stage for safe, consistent results.
New Chemical Shows Cattle Grub Promise
A systemic insecticide for cattle grub control shows strong promise in USDA tests. The organophosphorus compound, usable orally or as a spray, achieved 94 to 100 percent control orally and 99 to 100 percent as a spray. Tests were led by Adolph R. Roth and James W. Eddy of USDA ARS at Corvallis, Oregon, in the 1957 58 grub season.
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USDA
Adolph R. Roth
James W. Eddy
Agricultural Research Service
Corvallis
Ore
New Chemical Shows Flexibility in Animal Trials
Roth discussed tests where one chemical worked only as an oral treatment and another only as a spray. The new chemical yielded excellent results whether used orally or as a spray. Effective experimental dosages were 20 to 25 milligrams per kilogram of body weight as a bolus or capsule. oral doses of 4 to 15 milligrams per kilogram produced only fair results.
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Roth
New Strain Of Spotted Alfalfa Aphid Found
USDA scientists report a new tolerant strain of the spotted alfalfa aphid that survives on several non-dormant alfalfa clones previously resistant. Tested at El Centro and Bakersfield, it reproduced on three Moapa parent clones but showed no differences against Lahontan or five Moapa parent clones. Scientists caution it may not cause major damage unless it becomes regionally dominant.
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Lahontan
Hereford star Warren Spahn opens Oklahoma farm
Hereford star Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves operates a commercial Hereford farm at Hartshorne Oklahoma. He is pictured at the American Royal opening receiving a registered bull from the Oklahoma Hereford Association. Also shown are Roy Turner Ga O Parker Oklahoma Hereford breeders and G H King of Canton Mississippi who exhibited the bull Silver Tone 12th.
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Warren Spahn
Milwaukee Braves
Hartshorne
Oklahoma
Spahn
Parsley or Celery Top Tomato Juice Appetizer
Combine minced parsley or celery tops with tomato juice, add a pinch of salt, refrigerate overnight, then strain and serve as a chilled appetizer. Keeps flavors fresh and bright. garnish as desired.
Have You Seen Your Local Merchant's Money Saving Ads
Local merchants advertise money saving deals in this issue of the Sidney Telegraph with specials on groceries hardware and services. Readers are invited to compare prices and visit participating businesses for discounts and limited time offers.
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The
Sidney Telegraph
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