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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1968
Page
1
No producers were reported in the Panhandle this week though drilling is returning to normal after a blizzard. Three new locations were added in Kimball Sioux and Cheyenne counties with Braden Gear Drilling Co and other contractors active on wildcats and potential producers.
The $11 037.47 from the final United Fund drive will be allocated among eight participating groups at a United Fund board meeting scheduled for Thursday April 25 at 7 30 p m at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. Ben ny Hochman drive chairman said every participating organization must attend to receive its share as books are audited. He noted possible new board members may be elected as some retirees are stepping down.
The Cheyenne County Fair Board and Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce will form a 101 Stampede Committee to plan activities outside and inside the fair grounds for a combined Cheyenne County Fair and 101 Stampede. Plans include RCA rodeo, cowboy breakfast, Indian village, free barbecue, and a parade with countywide representatives and interim fair board oversight.
Increasing clouds this afternoon with some cold rain tonight and possible snow at higher elevations. Partly cloudy and colder Saturday with northerly winds 15 to 25 mph. Tonight lows 25 to 35, Saturday high 40 to 50. Precipitation chances: less than 5 percent this afternoon, 80 percent tonight, 20 percent Saturday. Five day outlook: temperatures 2 to 10 degrees below normal through Wednesday, with highs 50 to 60 and lows 30s.
Area residents are urged to submit questions for Governor Tiemann and up to 12 assistants who will speak at the Sidney junior high auditorium on April 24 at 7 30 p m The event aims to cover state government policy and future plans with a primary focus on a question and answer format Questions may be submitted in advance via The Telegraph or to the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce at 740 Illinois before the meeting and will also be taken at the event Regular attendees will dine with local residents before the session and the group is expected to arrive by air around 5 30 p m for a pre meeting gathering Only a form is necessary if preferred but any submission method will be accepted to start the meeting on time.
Senator McGovern cites a Bureau of Reclamation report that finds diverting Missouri River water from South Dakota to Texas should be postponed for further study. He argues pumping costs to irrigate the Great Plains would be excessive and the water supply overestimated, with power needs far exceeding the Missouri River hydro system.
Cheyenne County prepares two voting machines for demonstrations in the courthouse with six more to follow. Ransom Shoup of the machine company arrives to ready two units. The plan allocates one unit per precinct for separate party ballots and non political questions. Returns are to be ready within two hours after polls close. Sidney Jaycees will organize demonstrations as a civic project with a schedule to be announced.
The spring forecasts point to a strong winter wheat crop across Nebraska with the Panhandle showing good moisture from recent snow. Federal and state figures cite 88.99 million bushels expected for Nebraska, with 3.296 million acres planted, while 1967 yields were 88.11 million bushels. Subsoil moisture remains above average and insect damage is not expected to cause large losses. Continuous winter snow boosted prospects, though more moisture is still needed to sustain the crop through the season.
Local residents face higher personal income taxes as 1967 earnings push Cheyenne County's 1968 tax take toward 4.727 million dollars from 4.293 million the prior year. The 10 percent surtax and a 1969 budget plan could raise the burden further if approved.
The Western United Chambers of Commerce endorsed a regional plan to boost western Nebraska development. Two options were discussed: bring a Nebraska Department of Economic Development rep west, or create a Vision 20-20 program for 20 western counties with support from chambers, civic groups, and key sectors.
Gen. Jimmy Doolittle will give a B-25 plane to Western Nebraska Vocational Technical School in ceremonies at South Omaha Airport on Sunday April 28. The aircraft, owned by R D Marcott, honors the 1943 Tokyo raid and will later be flown to Sidney for use in airframe and power plant tech training.
Cheyenne County Trade Fair and Exposition set for May 2 3 4 5 with about 85 businesses involved and 31 booths sold in inside and outside areas. A waiting list forms for Elks auditorium space as Ed Cole expects 100 participants and a Sunday May 5 airport dedication. top prize a red convertible with two Las Vegas trips a color TV and other prizes.
Applications are being taken for the 1968 Miss Cheyenne County Pageant the official Miss American Pageant preliminary. The event will be June 1 in the junior high auditorium with scholarships totaling 1000 dollars.
Cliff Webster of Sidney was elected chairman of the Panhandle Advisory Council, a 30 member group from 12 western Nebraska counties. The council will coordinate with research and extension staff at Scotts Bluff Station and its laboratories in Sidney and Alliance.
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