Civil War Echoes In Nebraska Observance 1961
The piece recalls Nebraska's Civil War-era milestones from 1861 to 1865, noting the First Nebraska Regiment muster in Omaha, the 1862 Homestead Act impact, Fort McPherson’s origins and the Pawnee Scouts, and Medal of Honor recipient Victor Vifquain. It also mentions a 1861 bill seeking to legalize killing Jay Hawkers as a wartime border tensions glimpse.
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Fort McPherson
McKean
Cottonwood Springs
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Little Blue
Victor Vifquain
Vifquain
Nebraska Territorial
Planning Week for Vacations Proclaimed in Nebraska
Governor Morrison backs Planning Week May 21 to May 27 to urge motorists to prepare cars for summer travel. K R White of the Nebraska Petroleum Council urges a thorough pre trip check including engine, plugs, battery, lights, brakes, tires, and spare equipment. He notes modern motoring demands regular service at stations and praises the family car as an affordable flexible travel method.
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K. R. White
Nebraska Peroleum Council
White
Farm Briefs Highlight Nebraska Poultry Industry Value
Nebraska poultry supports over 110 million dollars in annual business activity. University extension specialist John L. Skinner notes the state uses 189000 tons of commercial feed plus 10 million dollars of home grown feeds and litter. About 48 million returns to producers with the rest aiding processing and related industries.
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Nebraska
University of Nebraska
John L. Skinner
College of Agriculture
Farmers In 1960 Get 39 Cents Of Consumer Dollar
Lincoln Nebraska farmers received 39 cents of each dollar consumers spent on domestically produced farm foods in 1960 marking the first rise since 1951 A University of Nebraska spokesman Mrs Clara N Leopold extension home management specialist traced the downward trend showing declines from 49 cents in 1959 to 40 cents in 1956 then 38 cents in 1959 The farmer s share of meat at retail rose to 53 cents in 1960 while dairy bakery and cereal shares held at 45 17 and remained at bakery lowest since 1938 The poultry share was 59 cents
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Clara N. Leopold
College of Agriculture
Leopold
Wheat price not a factor in bread costs say Nebraska official
Mannie Kreader of the Nebraska Wheat Growers Association says bread prices are not driven by wheat costs. He argues that bread has risen 14 cents while wheat fell to about a dollar per bushel, and that processors kept the loaf price higher. He criticizes ABA for opposing the Kennedy Farm program and urges stable, farmer-friendly price policy for Nebraska growers. Also notes reduced 1960 61 auto license directory books for sale at Globe-Telegraph Printing Co.
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American Bakers Assn
Mannie Kreader
Nebraska Wheat Growers Association
Association
Kreader
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Ab.a Board of Governors
Kennedy Farms
Nebraska Wheat Wheat Growers Association
Nebraska Wheat
Nebraska
Globe - Telegraph Printing Co
Jackson St
Price Changes Record in 1959 60 Food Costs
The report notes the 1959 dollar value rising to 62 cents in 1960. Fruits and vegetables moved from 29 cents to 20 cents and fats and oils from 25 cents in 1959 to 27 cents.
Power Mowers Require Caution For Safe Use
A public education piece notes power mowers are common in homes and injuries occur due to carelessness. It describes rotary and reel types, warns of flying debris from rocks and objects, stresses keeping bystanders away, and urges adherence to safety guards and manufacturer directions.
When to run wood paneling in an attic upgrade
Decide vertical or horizontal layout first. Vertical panels need studs 24 inches on center with horizontal furring strips. horizontal panels use 16 inches on center and no furring strips. Vertical panels tend to raise ceiling feel, horizontal panels widen the room.
Elevator at St Peter's lifts millions to Basilica roof
An old elevator in St Peter's Basilica Rome reportedly carried about 20 million pilgrims to the roof. The note also states that Santiago served as the Cuban capital until 1558.
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St. Peter’s
Rome
Basilica
Social Security Notes Share In Panhandle and Nation
By year end last year 8787 Panhandle residents received old age survivors and disability insurance benefits with monthly payments totaling 522119 dollars. Nationally about 15 million people received roughly one billion dollars monthly in such benefits at end of 1960.
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United States
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