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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1973
Page
1
Wheat markets surge as Cheyenne County farmers see big gains from 1.20 to as high as 4.00 per bushel within 14 months. An estimated 6.6 million bushels harvested amid drought and disease pressures, with farmers noting mixed sale outcomes and rising costs.
Joseph F Kielian of Sidney, re-elected NFO Third Nebraska District chairman, says many price factors remain unknown as wheat soars to about four dollars. He notes higher daily limits, rising exports, and large national contracts as drivers while urging watchdog work on legislation and area contracts.
President Nixon signed the 1973 farm bill, saying it should help fight inflation by encouraging U S farmers to produce at full capacity. He called it a realistic compromise and said government payments would be reduced during strong demand, providing a framework to expand farm production despite inflation concerns.
Sen. Roman Hruska will visit Sidney on Tuesday for a noon luncheon to sample local sentiment on several issues. Reservations are handled by Elizabeth Young, county Republican chairman, through the Ft. Sidney Motor Hotel.
Boeing workers begin at Kimball dispatch office as Minuteman III missile work moves into western Nebraska. About 50 employees are dispatched with full force due by November. Many families already relocated to Kimball, commuting to Cheyenne. Workforce to stay about two years during renovations.
Marian Cook, chairman of the Sidney Community Improvement Committee scrapbook project, asks for materials next week to document progress of the community improvement drive since early this year. Sidney aims to submit its scrapbook next month for state awards as part of Nebraska’s program entered for the first time in about a decade.
The Cheyenne County Fair plans a tractor pulling contest with 1500 in prizes across four stock weight classes and a modified exotics category. Entries cost 20 and must be submitted via a Fair Board member. event set for Aug 20 at 7 p.m. in front of the grandstand.
Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Manager Ed Cole cites several reports of misrepresentation by traveling salesmen. He notes cases of long term seed wheat contracts with deposits and buying-group pitches offering fake lower prices. The chamber coordinates with the Better Business Bureau and invites farmers to call to have promotions checked.
The Sidney Municipal Swimming Pool passed a health inspection with a 100 percent rating. Pool manager Mrs. Bertram O Conner says it is a seldom award and reflects strong sanitary standards.
Cheyenne County Fair Parade faces cancellation unless 50 entries are reached. As of today 28 entries total, including Sidney and Peetz high school bands, with 11 more new entries received Thursday. A final decision may be postponed to Monday if 40 entries arrive tonight.
The Sidney Telegraph reports results and photos from 4-H Demonstration Day at Cheyenne County fairgrounds held Thursday. It also covers Devel County Fair results from Chappell that concluded this week with event results featured on page 9.
Davis says set aside requirements will not be included in feed grain and wheat programs for 1974. County ASCS office guidance follows, with suspension of conserving base eligibility and amendments to long term land reserve agreements. Producers may graze, hay, or reduce payments after notifying ASCS.
Representatives from eight Panhandle communities met in Chadron to plan an areawide effort against abandoned and junked cars. The session, organized by the Nebraska Panhandle Resource Conservation Council, featured Dick Edmundson of Casper presenting a ten minute film titled Pride. Communities named included Gordon, Rushville, Alliance, Kadron, Hemingford, Scottsbluff, Crawford and Hay Springs.
Rough weather struck the eastern Panhandle Thursday night. The Keith County Sheriff's office reports heavy hail in the Big Springs area transforming fields and roads into a winterlike scene.
Nebraska districts face higher food costs as they set 1973 74 lunch budgets. St Patrick’s High raised lunch prices to 45 cents for students and 50 cents for adults while Sidney Public Schools keep elementary at 35 cents and junior senior high at 40 cents for now. The district plans review in November to ensure meals cover costs, noting no taxpayer subsidy and reliance on government surplus commodities and a free or reduced price program. Rising meat costs and tight beef bids worry several districts including Kearney and Scottsbluff.
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