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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1957
Page
3
Editorial argues Memorial Day 1967 should emphasize recalling the past while urging focus on the present and future. It warns war is born of greed and hate, costs lives and money, and calls for outlawing war implements to save generations to come.
Harold Stassen climbs from political obscurity to legitimacy as he tours abroad with strong authority and funding. He seeks to mend fences, project goodwill, and reinforce ambitions, signaling a notable revival after a brief convention setback and prior public rebukes.
The article discusses tornado dangers and the futility of stopping them, urging practical defense like steel skeleton buildings and underground construction. It notes old cyclone precautions, recommends going to a basement or cellar, and advises leaving windows open or gas and electricity off if time allows.
In Quincy Massachusetts the Patriot Ledger notes five tax types exist. It distinguishes compulsory taxes like income and property taxes from voluntary ones such as automobile and cigarette taxes.
The editorial urges Postmaster General Summerfield to adopt modernization and cut money-losing services. It calls for ending manual money orders and postal savings, arguing banks and savings associations are safer, more modern, and federally insured.
The interstate highway plan faces delays as states wrangle over 1000 extra miles added to the program and inflation drives costs from 27 to 50 billion dollars. Nebraska may see the Omaha Lincoln segment completed in two years, with western expansion years to come. The project could be among the slowest massive builds in history.
The Legislature refuses to allow a public vote on legalizing bingo while racing tracks operate across the state and many residents risk their grocery money next week. The piece mocks the lawmakers for their apparent inconsistency.
An editorial notes Sidney endured two consecutive rainless days signaling a possible return to drought conditions. Authorities and residents assess rainfall prospects and water conservation steps amid growing drought concerns.
A Knoxville editorial argues that full Social Security coverage will lead to government ownership of money, claiming only partial returns and a future of limited existence under socialism. The piece frames current policy as a path to government seizure of wealth.
The national Interstate and Defense Highways plan outlines a 41 000 mile system over 12 years with 33 billion dollars. Civil Defense expects auxiliaries and traffic controls on arterials and freeways to speed evacuations in wartime and warning scenarios.
Amid a crowded session the Nebraska Legislature wrangles a bill on rural district annexation and voter approval. Opponents fear blocking redistricting while supporters argue districts must align with student choice. debates echo on federal aid for schools and union activity. a constitutional convention proposal fails but ports of long session loom with Memorial Day adjournment.
Lincoln Special reports an innovative act titled DeLcon Acter Maron Snectadaioe of the Flying Indians, featuring the Birdmen of Teotihuacan. It includes 20 farmers performing automatic aviation and Morvin Indian dances, with a death defying ritual atop a 100 foot pole. The show debuts at two afternoon Grandstand performances September 3 and 4 with general admission at $1.00 for adults and 25 cents for children.
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