Cheyenne County Trade Fair Opens With Las Vegas Trip Prize
The Cheyenne County Trade Fair and Exposition in Sidney runs May 2–5 offering an all expense paid two person trip to Las Vegas with $100 spending money as grand prize. Winners fly Frontier Airlines to Las Vegas for three days at the Tropicana Hotel with ringside entertainment, meals, and hotel transport. Registration is at 11th and Jackson. must be over 16. no purchase required. The event includes booths, prizes, and a dedication and fly-in at Sidney Municipal Airport with aircraft displays and contests. Open house at the airport runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, with a dedication at 2 p.m. and a chance to win a free Denver charter flight. Additional exhibitors include Beaver Valley Implement, Donahue Manufacturing, Arienes Lawn Mower, Evergreen Chinchilla Ranch, Leitner Farm Supply, and the Cheyenne County Republican Committee.
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Kennedy greets Sidney crowd during whistle stop
Senator Robert Kennedy shook hands with many in an eager Sidney audience after a brief 15 minute speech. He drew a warm reception from younger attendees as the train departed the platform.
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Kennedy Magic Draws Big Crowd in Sidney Stop
Senator Kennedy drew an enthusiastic crowd estimated from 750 to 2,000 at the Union Pacific depot in Sidney during a 15 minute whistle stop en route from Cheyenne to Omaha. He pressed for Nebraska’s May 14 primary, urged farm relief, peace talks in Vietnam, and cited his law enforcement experience. Ethel Kennedy joined the handshake line as Sidney’s George Fleming introduced him.
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Greenlee Store Times Opening To Trade Fair
Greenlees' Department Store opens under A. W. and Una Peterson timed with the Cheyenne County Trade Fair Exposition. Peterson, a longtime Greenlee employee and former manager after Roy Greenlee's death, plans to give away merchandise worth several hundred dollars. The 75 year old store has been a Sidney retail staple for decades.
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Registration Deadline Approaches for Cheyenne County Primaries
Voters must register by May 3 to participate in the May 14 primaries. Cheyenne County totals show 4,478 registered with 2,902 in Sidney. In Sidney Democrats 1,019 Republicans 1,414 Independents 69. countywide 1,834 Democrats 2,519 Republicans 124 Independents 1. American party member. Retirement fund proposal for county employees on May 14. Voting machines to be used countywide for first time.
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State Board of Education Meeting Friday in Sidney
The Nebraska State Board of Education will hold its May meeting in Sidney on Friday May 3 alongside the Sidney Public Schools Board of Education. Discussion will focus on educating children living on the former Sioux Depot property tied to the Western Nebraska Vocational Technical School as the depot lands transfer to Nebraska. Cecil Stanley will visit Sidney May 2 for a preliminary meeting with the local board. Currently Federal funding covers tuition for Vo-Tech related students in Sidney schools, but new arrangements are needed as the Vo-Tech area is transferred to the state.
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Panhandle Weather Forecast Says Pleasant Week Ahead
Generally fair conditions expected this afternoon tonight and Tuesday. Westerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Highs 65 to 75, Lows 30 to 40, Tuesday highs 65 to 75. Precipitation below 5 percent. Five day outlook: Tuesday to Saturday average 2 to 9 degrees above normal with a warming trend. Highs near 70, lows in 40s, little or no rain.
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Rites Today For Moench Infant
Rites were held today at 4 p m for Troy Callan Moench infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Doug las Moench at Gehrig Son Funeral Home with Rev Bernard Nelson in charge. Burial followed at Greenswood Cemetery. Surviving are the parents grandparents and great grandparents from Sidney Fullerton and Dalton.
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Martin Refuses Favorites In 1968 Campaign
Congressman Dave Martin urges support for the Republican nominee, cites national goals with a GOP president, and criticizes Johnson era riot handling in Washington. He highlights riots in D C four key issues including inflation and Vietnam, and questions delay in deploying troops.
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