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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1957
Page
9
Editorial praises WW R McGeachin of 1415 South 26th Street Lincoln for producing key chains engraved with a tree planting slogan. He urges Nebraskans to actively foster tree planting, especially along the planned four lane highway route, carrying on the pioneer heritage for children and grandchildren.
Wise action by Gov. Anderson to veto LB 17, a bill aimed at capping the fish and game director’s salary at 9000 and limiting term length to four years. He denounced it as a bid by small minds to pressure Director Mel Steen and deflect control of license revenues from sportsmen.
The piece argues American agriculture overproduces food and fiber on fewer acres. It critiques current farm policies and suggests possible self help among farmers or a national program from Washington. It notes industry influence and the risk of government guaranteed quotas.
The newspaper defends publishing all names of adult offenders and most juvenile offenders, arguing publicity deters crime. It cites public deterrence, citing a $100 drunken driving fine and juvenile pranks as examples, noting J Edgar Hoover supported equal treatment.
The writer criticizes a TV program titled In Nebraska for depicting bleak pioneer scenes and ridiculing Nebraskans. They argue Nebraskans are modern Americans who travel, work, and enjoy culture, and deserve dignified representation rather than jokes about “hicks.”
The electric sector now spends about 2 million dollars daily on plant expansion and new facilities. In 1956 cash dividends paid by NYSE listed companies topped 8 billion dollars for a first calendar year record. Since 1951 over 65 million Pullman passengers traveled nearly 240 million miles without a fatality while highway deaths exceeded 190 thousand in the same period.
Senator Byrd of Virginia argues no department can be cut by 5 to 10 percent without harm except for items with fixed costs, noting the Post Office operates about a $650 million yearly deficit. He urges thoughtful trimming while preserving essential services.
The crossword lists entries for across clues from 1 to 39 and down clues from 1 to 41 including items like Flower container Turkic tribesmen Law tending to a sharp point Clean Algerian seaport Regrets Free Meshed fabric Transmit Warble Summer drink Make lace Carry Dial Eng Headpiece Period of light Deck out Knowledge Bird s crop Reward Raise Jap sash Enzyme Speechless Snare Distinguish Conceive a notion Meaning Marsh grasses Consumes Leave empty Presently Male child Beseech Domesticated Bee genus Metal Mite Classification Heavy hammer Waxed Sp Sp title Uncle s wife Remain Utter Tip to one side Possessed Protection Boy s name Dwell Took in sail Planet Swamp Diminish Dry Entries Measure Light color Exhaust Afternoon party
The Joslyn Memorial in Omaha is highlighted as a major cultural center. Since its 1931 dedication by Mrs. Joslyn, the building has hosted art, lectures, and concerts while keeping public admission free one day weekly. Directors Grummann and Kingman expanded programs to include diverse clubs and broadened Society of Liberal Arts membership to bolster support.
A Sidney property owner criticizes the city for the new trash setup and 55-gallon containers. He recalls acquiring the larger bin from a Garbage Dept employee, notes lifting issues, and questions local maps placing Sidney in Nebraska, USA.
The guide stresses surface prep before painting. Remove loose paint, fill cracks, wash mildew, calk openings, and smooth with steel wool. Start at the top and work down. Avoid painting in cold or humid conditions, high heat, or after rain. Do not use a blow torch or skip thorough prep. Keep a clean brush handy and expect prep to take more time than painting.
The Memorial Museum houses ancient to modern art and artifacts with paintings and metal works dominating. The basement features Indian and pioneer collections plus displays on Omaha's growth. A note mentions paprika in French dressing and Duke Snider's high World Series batting as notable details.
The Telegraph notes the popular Rec Writing Hood brand and references a regal size description for typewriter cartridges or accessories.
Cynthia Lowry advises gardeners on seasonal lawn care and bulb management. Maintain mower blades for healthy turf, delay clipping bulb foliage, and feed bulbs post bloom. Avoid naturalizing bulbs in movable lawns to prevent loss next year.
A list of Nebraska towns and cities including Alliance Alma Ansley Arnold Ashland Auburn Aurora Avoca Axtell Bancroft Bartley Bayard Beatrice Beaver City Beemer Bellevue Benkelman Bennington Gering Grand Island Hastings Hemingford Hildreth Hooper Howells Holdrega Indianola Kearney McCook Madison Millard Minden Morrill Nebraska City Neligh Omaha total shows 10,066,532 residents across numerous counties and communities.
Readers learn a quick glaze method by blending confectioners sugar with water or milk to a thin consistency and adding vanilla for flavor. The guide suggests a half teaspoon of vanilla per cup of sugar to achieve the glaze texture.
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