Clark Calls Sidney Rehab Plan Premature in Jail Reform Talk
Nebraska state senator says Sidney may join correctional system overhaul but cautions against conclusions. He supports regional jails, reform focus, and tailored facilities to rehabilitate inmates before release. Plans include a Sidney pilot center and reorganization within existing institutions.
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Sidney
Robert Clark
Interm
Nebraska
Clark
Council of Governments
State Crime Commission
Clarence Meyer
Western Nebraska Technical College
Crime Commission
Attorney General
Commission
Marie Arnot
Arnot
Charles Wolff
Roland Luedtke
Lincoln
Walt Radcliff
Sen
Luedtke
Radcliff
Sen Clark
Busiest Oil Week in Nebraska Sees New Jomar Field
Nebraska reports its busiest oil week with the Jomar Field west of Gurley in Cheyenne County. Two wells are producing, a third nearing completion, and a fourth staked as Gear Drilling Co expands near Dalton. The week also includes six well permits by Stroock and Rogers and other siting by multiple firms across Cheyenne, Banner, Kimball, Red Willow, and Richardson counties.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Gurley
Jomar
Gathman
Tom Jordan, Jr
Denver
Commission Gear Drilling Co
Mission
Niemann
Peelz
Franzen
Hadley
Banner County
Grand View Ranch, Inc
Olsen
Jade
Banner County Petroleum, Inc
Palm- Wynne
Bajada
Banner Drilling Co
Red Willow County Empire Drilling Co
Liebbrandt
Danbury
Simonsen
Murfin Drilling
Richardson County
Ralph Bauman
Tynan
CNW NW
Oil-Gas Commission
F J Kirby and Associates
Peterson
Raymond Field
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Sidney
New
Jamar Field
Jordan
Commission
Patrick A Doheny
Empire Drilling Co
Red Willow County
Cattle Sales Begin Aug 28 at Western Plains Auction
Western Plains Auction Company opens fall cattle sales August 28 after a summer slowdown for cleaning and repairs. Sarge Sargent, manager at the Sidney pavilion, says cattle of all descriptions are praised. Regular weekly sales continue, with some special sales planned. The firm aids Cheyenne County Fair 4 H sale and consignors may contact Mr Sargent at the barn for appraisal.
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Western Plains Auction Company
Sarge Sargent
Sidney Pavilion
Sargent
Western Plains
Mr Sargent
East Ward Elementary Reopens After St. Patrick transfers
Retired East Ward Frances Willard School resumes operation this term with four classes and offices after St Patrick’s closure sent about 89 pupils into the public system. The building will also house the PERC center with classroom space, a basement lunchroom, and facilities for staff.
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East Ward
Frances Willard
St. Patrick's
East
PERC
Panhandle forecast shows warm, fair days ahead
The Panhandle weather forecast calls for fair and warm conditions through Thursday with highs near 85 to 95 and lows in the 50s to 60s. Rain chances are near zero, with an extended outlook remaining generally fair and temperatures staying around the same.
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Panhandle
Frontier Airlines
Stanbury Company to outfit Sidney band uniforms
The Stanbury Company of Kansas City will supply 115 new band uniforms for Sidney High School at 102.90 each. The board kept lunch prices at 35 cents for K-6 and 40 cents for Jr/Sr High, and approved free and reduced lunch under new federal guidelines. Nelson Dungan was elected elementary art instructor, duplicate bonds were not reissued, and Title I programs will fund health, remedial reading, and communications services for Sidney Public Schools and St Patrick's.
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Stanbury Company
Kansas City
Mojor
Sidney High School
Board of Education
Telegraph
Nelson Dungan
Southern Colorado University
Pueblo
Russell Pedersen
Sidney Public Schools
St Patrick's
Panhandle Wheat Crop Estimate Tops 26 Million Bushels
Panhandle reports on the 1971 winter wheat crop show estimates exceeding 26 million bushels aided by hail damaged pockets, favorable weather, better seed varieties, and expanding acreage. County figures include Cheyenne 7,000,000 Kimball 4,000,000 Deuel 3,850,000 Box Butte 3,000,000 Garden 2,250,000 Banner 1,900,000 Sheridan 1,600,000 Dawes 1,375,000 Morrill 1,000,000 Scottsbluff 500,000 Sioux 150,000.
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Nebraska Panhandle
Nebraska
Sidney Telegraph
Extension Service
Panhandle
Box Butte
Kimball
Banner
Cheyenne
Devel
Garden
Sheridan
Morrill
Scottsbluff
Sioux
Nature
Leon Lafler
Sidney
Harry Warner Named Marshal For Parade
John Kercher announced Harry Warner will be Grand Marshal for Cheyenne County Fair Parade on August 21. Floats lineup at 8 am and volunteers are sought. a children’s parade will follow with lineup near downtown and parents assisting. Prizes of 150 dollars await five judging categories. parade starts at 10 am.
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John Kercher
Joint Veterans Organizations Committee
Harry Warner
19Th
Jackson
Mr. Kercher
John Underdown
One Car Crash on Manor Road Reported
Sidney Police report a one car accident at 1.27 am Wednesday on Manor Road. Driver Robert Hartshorn of Buffalo Wyoming was alone in a 1965 Pontiac when a flashlight under the dash rolled under the brake pedal causing the vehicle to leave the road and hit a tree. Damages are estimated at 300 dollars.
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Sidney
Robert Hartshorn
Buffalo
Wyo
Manor Road
Hartshorn
Sidney School District Engages 2nd Century of Service
The Sidney School District No 1 enters its second century as the 1971-72 year begins. Since 1871 the district has grown from 12 pupils to about 1900 to 2200 students, comprising one high, one junior high, and four elementary schools with 101 certified and 146 total employees and a budget of 1,339,885 dollars.
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Sidney
Cheyenne County
Irene Sherwood
Sioux Army Depot
Nebraska helmet law takes effect August 27
Nebraska riders must wear protective helmets starting August 27 under a new law. Officials say fines range from 10 to 100 dollars for noncompliance and regulations specifying helmet types and compliant manufacturers will be posted at county Driver License stations.
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Nebraska
John W Kissack
Wheat set-aside substitutes allowed under 1972 program
Nebraska ASC official Carl E Stratton outlines 1972 wheat program changes including substitutes barley corn grain sorghum and soybeans without losing benefits. Set-aside rises to 83 percent of domestic wheat allotment with options to grow full or more while staying in the program. Details emphasize income protection and farmer flexibility under the Agricultural Act of 1970.
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State Farm Program
Carl E Stratton
Clifford M Hardin
Nebraska Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Stratton
ASCS
Bluff’s College Board Considers Sidney Vocational Meeting
Bluff's College Board will meet Sidney Vocational administration to map a second Western Nebraska district under a new state law. The Aug 17 session aims to outline boundaries and organize the district, with officials noting possible court challenges to the law. Merle Rudebusch unavailable for comment.
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Nebraska Western College Board
Western Nebraska Vocational Training School
Sidney
Nebraska
William Placek
Doug Gilbaugh
Grand Island
Gilbaugh
Nebraska Western College
Ptacek
Merle Rudebusch
Western Nebraska Technical College
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