Editorial on civil defense chief Val Peterson
An editorial lauds Val Peterson as head of civil defense, noting the job’s difficulty amid public apathy. It commends his drive and administration while acknowledging public war fatigue after Korea and the challenge of selling deterrence and preparedness to a wary populace. It warns that a future nuclear conflict could erase civilization and argues for vigilance.
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Val Peterson
United States
Nebraska
Peterson
Eisenhower
Korea
Petersen
Péterson
Russia
Aly. Peterson
Community Celebrations and Old Settler Traditions
A reflective piece on annual community events from Now celebrating eggunty year, the Old Settler's Reunion at Lodgepole next week, and the Potter and Dalton Days. It notes regional pride, festivals as a hangover from old country customs, and the enduring American habit of towns planning celebrations for various occasions including good crops. It emphasizes unity, tradition, and shared merriment across communities.
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Lodgepole
America
Rules for Retail Success in Free Enterprise
The piece discusses the chain store model highlighting large volume of trade, public goodwill, and customer focus as keys to profit. It notes leadership by John A. Logan and the National Association of Chain Stores, stresses staff training, balanced supply and demand, and retailers as community leaders. It asserts open sharing of ideas and research to improve living standards and consumer deals.
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America
Postoffice subsidies under fire amid cost claims
The Postoffice department faces debate over subsidies for second and third class mail. Postmaster General Summerfield testified Life Magazine handling costs the department $9,151,009 annually, with similar losses on Saturday Evening Post and Collier's, while Reader's Digest nears $1 million. The paper argues subsidies should end and rates rise to cover costs, not be taxpayer funded.
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Postoffice
Sain Ierfield
Life Magazine
Post
Summerfields
Grass Roots Opinion on Small Town Prosperity
A letter argues that United States growth depends on sustaining small towns through local industries. It criticizes population concentration in large cities and calls for policies to foster rural development and balanced growth nationwide.
A Year for Nothing Claims Waste in Government Spending
A reader questions how the government spends tax money, highlighting a case where an unnamed official failed to explain the branch’s duties. The article asks what excuse was offered for such wasteful spending and accountability gaps.
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Galig
Weekly Crossword Puzzle U S Senator Horizontal Clues
A compact list of crossword entries with horizontal and vertical clues including US Senator positioned clues, animal terms, tools, and misc terms. It features numbered hints such as 155 for horizontal, 1 Cuban capital, 2 Rough, and 3 Depart with various cross references and abbreviations.
Nostalgic Thoughts on Horseshoes and Simpler Pleasures
A reflective piece laments the decline of horseshoe pitching, once a popular mass pastime. The author recalls lively court gatherings, community cheer, and intergenerational bragging, contrasting past communal fun with today’s modern distractions and the sport’s absence from state fairs.
Dairy Industry Public Relations Push Faces Nebraska Review
Legislative sidelights report on a new ADA plan to inform consumers about dairy products. The Nebraska ADA has not yet ratified year-round set-aside, while other states push intensified ads across newspapers magazines radio and TV to boost dairy consumption and ease production pressures.
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American Dairy Association
ADA
Benson
Secretary of Agriculture
Fate
Nebraska
Public Relation
FeSearch
Pforr Campaign Slogan Sparks Goondiwindi Public Debate
Frank Pforr sought the Goondiwindi alderman post in Australia. The campaign faced an aggressive reception as a slogan called him a “jolly good fellow.” The incident highlights tensions in local politics and campaign messaging.
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Frank Pforr
Goondiwindi
Australia
Pforr
Bavarian Willow Run near Munich powers Allied engine rebuilding
The Karlsfeld Ordnance Depot between Munich and Dachau, also called Bavarian Willow Run, operates as the Army engine and powertrain rebuild center for Europe. Run by American Army officers with German nationals and refugees, it processes engines and components on three main lines, testing rebuilt units on dynamometers and shipping to the European Command. Over six years, more than 135,000 rebuilt engines have emerged, with substantial savings in cost and materials.
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European Command
Practice paper for typing and school uses Yellow 84xll
Classified line advertising a practice typing paper for school use in Yellow color, size 84 by 11 inches, selling for 75 cents per ream at the Telegraph.
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Telegraph
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