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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1953
Page
4
Editorial notes widespread letters from North Platte residents criticizing Governor Crosby for his property tax rise and plan. It states he is replying and plans a personal appearance to argue the measure is fair if locals cooperate. The piece expresses mixed support and caution about his reception back home.
A contemporary editorial calls for stricter regulation of trucks carrying explosives following the Omaha collision that killed three motorists. It argues the public bears responsibility for highway safety and urges licensing and road funding measures to prevent future “rolling death traps.” The piece criticizes trucking industry opposition to shared road costs and questions its public relations stance.
The article critiques Secretary Benson's vague farm policy stance and modern agriculture's complex needs. It questions effects on soil, water, and fertility, notes population growth, and argues the administration should clarify policy or subsidize under transparent terms. It emphasizes farmers feel politically exposed while awaiting decisive action.
A late Saturday Evening Post piece by Lewis Nordyke argues that droughts hit plains ranching as cattle values dropped sharply after postwar booms. It discusses how government price supports kept feed costs high and questions the wisdom of continued aid, noting producers’ fears of government control and higher consumer prices.
Afton Wyoming residents urged the Star Valley community to recognize that false prosperity brings reckoning and urged farmers to confront problems realistically to avoid unnecessary harm.
A reflection cites Thomas Jefferson on public debt as a prime danger and warns against socialism. The piece argues government is a poor business and urges guarding against socialist experiments, using France and Britain as examples of failure.
Walter Winchell reviews of London Broadway and Paris shows. Critics praise or pan The Little Hut and other upcoming productions with notes on stars, box office, and industry reactions. Betty Hutton, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, and Satchmo Armstrong loom in coverage of the season.
A caustic look at 1940s TV and radio trends lists critics blasting doltish programs and fake laughter, praising classic routines while noting fatigue with sensational celebrity stories. Mentions Silvana Mangano, Audrey Hepburn, Joan Crawford, and Julia Lowell among others in a brisk industry panorama.
The eleventh annual State Wheat Show will be held in Chadron Neb on Wednesday Nov 4 1953 with many wheat samples from Nebraska farmers and a State Wheat Queen to reign over festivities. Entries include market wheat Nebraska Certified wheat and junior grain divisions with rules for submission to Chadron and Lincoln. The program promises speakers displays afternoon programs and a State Wheat King.
Bernie Camp argues that true farm policy requires broad solutions beyond price supports. He criticizes so called agricultural experts, editors, and politicians who push narrow fixes, urging farmers to pursue solutions via farm organizations, commodity groups, and co operatives rather than outsiders.
Harriot Brigham, extension equipment specialist at the University of Nebraska, warns that misuse of the electric iron causes many fires. She advises basic precautions including a safe stand with asbestos backing and adjusting ironing temperature to the fabric being ironed.
A report shows the 15 to 29 age group bearing the heaviest increase in motor vehicle deaths. Overall motor vehicle fatalities climbed from 32,000 in 1949 to about 738,000 in 1952, with a peak of 40,000 in 1941.
Salt Lake City postmen endure increased dog incidents while delivering mail. The postmaster issues a patron notice detailing the problem, noting many bites are minor while others involve more serious aggressions. The letter emphasizes safety and urges owners to restrain pets to ensure mail delivery continues smoothly.
College researchers at Pennsylvania State University study methods to polish apples without damaging their skin. They test a system using an incandescent lamp and mirrors to enhance luster while preserving the fruit. Also noted are local home life items and a Canadian census glimpse from 1951 showing Eskimos and Newfoundland counts.
Ethiopian government plans a bold expedition to study wild horse herds on a high summit near Mount Duido. The mission targets a table top peak wrapped in clouds, seeking clues about the horses roaming the region and the landscape they inhabit.
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