Red Cross Estimates 1 000 Alaskan Families Need Aid
A March 31 report from Red Cross headquarters outlines Alaska earthquake damage. Seward Valdez Kodiak Anchorage and Whittier face major impact affecting about 53 000 people. The Red Cross has dispatched disaster staff and nurses to Anchorage and operates from the YMCA to aid recovery. Estimated 1 000 families may need assistance with costs up to 2 000 000 dollars.
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Cheyenne County Red Cross
Rudy Munderloh
Red Cross
Alaska
Seward
Valdez
Kodiak
Anchorage
Whittier
Crescent City
California
YMCA
Seattle-King County
Washington
American Red Cross
Library Adds Reference Books to Sidney Public Library
Sidney residents gain access to a growing reference collection after the library purchased all Nebraska Public Library Commission recommended titles for regional libraries. Most volumes are in, with the rest arriving soon, funded by the Western Plains Regional Library Demonstration. The set includes dictionaries, encyclopedias, and periodical directories. reference volumes are for in-library use only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Public Library
Nebraska Public Library Commission
Western Plains Regional Library
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Granger
Ulrich’s
Reader’s Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia of Mental Health
Harper’s Encyclopedia of Science
Compton
Police tips to avoid winter traffic jams issued
The Sidney Police Department today endorsed tips from the International Association of Chiefs of Police on reducing winter traffic delays. Driver schedule changes, use of alternate routes, and avoidance of known congestion, slippery hills, and danger points are suggested as practical measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Sidney
Welcome crowd greets back Pastor Morgan in Ohio
In Circleville Ohio AP reports Rev John Morgan and his wife returning from a three week Holy Land trip. Congregation members from Evangelical United Brethren churches in Ashville and Rothtown formed a car caravan to meet them at the airport and escorted them to a welcoming party at the Ashville church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circleville, Ohio
John Morgan
Holy Land
Evangelical United Brethren
Ashville
Rothtown
Morgans
Senators Finish Last In Batting Fielding And Pitching In 1963
The Washington Senators of 1963 ended at the bottom of the American League in three major categories batting, fielding and pitching reflecting overall team struggles during the season.
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Washington Senators
Bluffs Monument Increases Afternoon Hours
Scotts Bluffs National Monument will stay open later with the summit road and museum opening at 8 a.m. and the road closing at 5 p.m. and the museum at 6 p.m. Acting Superintendent Earl R. Harris announced the change, enabled by ranger Donald E. Ruth. Auto permit fees start in May. The summit road remains closed during snow and severe weather. 8,323 visitors came in the first quarter, including 4,205 in March and over a thousand on Easter.
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Scottsbluff
Scotts Bluffs National Monument
Summit Road
Earl R. Harris
Donald E. Ruth
Plans Progress For Hospital At Bluffs
West Nebraska General Hospital reports preliminary drawings for an 82‑bed hospital and school of nursing have been approved by state and federal health authorities. The plan allows six months for working drawings and specifications with contracts expected to be let late this year.
Large Electric Unit Is Going To Alaska
A 115000 volt circuit breaker from the Bureau of Reclamation sub station in Gering is sent to Alaska to aid power restoration at Eklutna near Anchorage. The three ton unit uses air to quench arcs and is Swiss manufactured. Cargo plane will deliver it to Eklutna. it may return once the local unit is repaired or a replacement secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gering
Bureau of Reclamation
Quaketorn Alaska
United States
Eklutna
Anchorage
R. M. Sensintaffar
Casper
Bite size rice biscuits enrich seasoned crou tons
Save the crumbs from bite size rice biscuits used for snacks to bread meat poultry or fish. Use the collected crumbs as a breading to add flavor and texture to your dishes.
CAP Gains Equipment for Sidney Cadet Squadron
The Cadets of the Sidney Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol own a bus for trips and hauling supplies. Kenny Wickstrom funded the repair bill to obtain it from the Air Force. Enrollment for 1964 reaches 33 with instructors led by 1st Lt. Forrest R. Chapman and Major Clarence Couch. Major Heaton Jr. as testing officer. A surplus military aircraft is expected to augment the squadron fleet for search and rescue, orientation rides, and pilot proficiency. Major Heaton has donated 14 passenger hours for cadet orientation in 1964, with a quota of one hour per Cadet per year.
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Sidney Composite Squadron
Civil Air Patrol
U.S. Air Force
Kenny Wickstrom
Wickstrom
Omaha
Everett Mercer
Patricia Mercer
Jim Deal
William Deal
Sharon Fortner
Shelia Fortner
Louis Leroux
Telegraph
Air Force
Everette Mercer
Forrest R. Chapman
Clarence Couch
U. S. Air Force
George Campbell
Board Selected for Merged School District 80
Seven members of the Tri County Reorganization Committee met at Big Springs Rural High School to appoint six members of the new School District No 80 Board of Education in Devel County Nebraska. Names include Harold McGreer Marion Kenfield Murl Mauser Wayne Kjeldgaard Delmont Splitted and David Palser. Terms range one to three years beginning June 1 1964 or district formation.
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Big Springs
Tri- County Reorganization Committee
Big Springs Rural High School
Devel County
Nebraska
Harold McGreer
Marion Kenfield
Murl Mauser
Wayne Kjeldgaard
Hollywood Gossip and Jet Set Rumors From Tinseltown
A collage of Hollywood doings and international detours features Ruth Lee’s Lithuania visit and airport jitters, Ruta to London for The Unknown Battle talk, Liza Minnelli’s health rumors and family drops by, Cheryl Holdridge’s engagement trip, Vince Edwards’ amicable split with Sherry Nelson, Elke Summer’s Beverly Hills buzz, Jane Withers rescuing her mother-in-law from a car fire, Steve McQueen’s husky Mike found after two days, Valentina Cortese planning Hollywood visit, Joan Tabor’s hospital return, Connie Stevens’ on-air scare from ptomaine poisoning, and other glossy tidbits from the scene.
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Hollywood
Ruth Lee
Lithuania
Moscow
Paris
United States
Ruta
London
Tony Mann
Liza Minnelli
Judy Garland
Charlie
Twentieth Century-Fox
Vincente Minnelli
Vincente
Denise
New York
Florida
Judy
San Francisco
Steve
Lisco Cleanup Day Set For April 18
The Lisco Fire department and the American Legion join forces for the annual cleanup on Saturday April 18. Residents are urged to burn paper and gather trash for pickup and hauling to the damp grounds. Full community cooperation is essential for a successful cleanup.
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Lisco
LSCO
Lisco Fire Department
The
American Legion
Broadwater Man Is Mugged In Denver
Ray Chapin of Broadwater was attacked from behind by two men in downtown Denver before dawn. He was knocked unconscious in an alley and robbed of $42, with his billfold missing after he regained consciousness.
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Broadwater
Denver
Ray Chapin
Kimball Urban Renewal Plan Grant Approved
Kimball Nebraska receives a grant of 7192 to the Division of Nebraska Resources to support the preparation of a growth and development plan for the city. The grant is to be supplemented by 3596 from state and local funds for the project.
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Kimball
Urban Renewal Administration
Division of
Nebraska Resources
Neb
Kimball Store to Open Sundays Despite Law
Kimball Co-op Food Store will defy Sunday closing rules and operate 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ed Garrett, the manager, announced the filing of an injunction to allow Sunday hours, despite a state law that has been declared unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Kimball Co-op Food
Ed Garrett
Winter Driving Safety PSA by Chief Sol Willis
Chief Sol Willis warns drivers to test windshield wipers, use one ounce pressure per inch of blade, and avoid slush hazards. He urges reduced speeds, sober judgment, and staying alert in winter. A warm engine before moving is advised, but never idle in a closed garage.
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Sol Willis
Dodgers Plan 24 Florida Spring Games Five in Vero Beach
The Los Angeles Dodgers listed 24 spring exhibition games in Florida and six of those were scheduled for their Vero Beach training site. The note highlights the split between broad Florida venues and the dedicated Vero Beach location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Dodgers
Florida
Vero Beach
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CAP
Police Department
Panhandle
Bluffs
Frank Sinatra
Cheryl Holdridge
Lance Reventlow
Cuernevaca
Mexico
Cheryl
Lance
Barbara Hutton
King
Ann-Margret
Universal
Sharon Farell
Vince Edwards
Sherry Nelson
Vince
Sherry
Casey
Elke Summer
Kurt Frings
Stella Stevens
P.j.s
Elke
Beverly Hills
Dennis Stein
Jane Withers
Harry Errai
Jane
Features Syndicate
Connie Stevens
United Fund
Country Club
Robert E. Nichols
Wye-Braska
Doyle Foland
H. Myron Cox
New Tinta Tonka
Kimball Store
Brian Keith
Vera Miles
Technicolor
East
Illinois
Buena Vista Distribution Co
Walt Disney Productions
Ty VA
the Telegraph Printing Co., Inc
Llth Ave
Zike’s Roller Rink
Harold Billingsley
Joe Cabello
Bobby LeRoy
Hallmark Playing Cards & Tallies
Goren
Janda & Tobin Drug Store
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