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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1960
Page
2
Rural electrification transformed farming and farm life by cutting labor, boosting production, and raising living standards. With 96 percent of farms powered, electricity automation like silo unloaders and pipeline milkers reduced hours and enabled larger herds, more efficient operations, and better food supply for cities.
This overview clarifies that REA is a U S Department of Agriculture division not a local utility. It describes local rural electric systems as cooperatives owned by users, REA loan backing, and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association as a central service group with major loans and strong repayment history totaling over 13 billion in principal and interest.
A Kentucky dairy farmer recalls the moment power reached his home and the village as electric lines spread nationwide. Stories describe kerosene lamps fading as bulbs glow, memories of chores, school, and the emotional milestone of modern electrification across farms and towns.
The compact car is being evaluated for police work in Chicago San Francisco Washington D C and Philadelphia under a program of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing.
Incorporation filed to establish Chappell Metal Products Inc with Cecil Shunk Delwyn Shunk and Dr L Larson as founders. Authorized capital stock of 100000 dollars in 1000 shares of 100 dollars par value. Production lines for steel livestock crowns to be designed and installed before operations begin.
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