Counsel With ASC On New Farm Bill Urged By Cheyenne County Producers
Cheyenne County wheat and feed grain farmers are urged to visit the ASC office in Sidney to learn details of the newly approved farm bill. Lawrence Thompson, ASC director, says understanding options is urgent as the Senate may approve the bill, potentially increasing 1971 planting allowances and outlining certificates, loans, and set aside requirements across wheat and feed grains for 1971–1973.
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Cheyenne County
ASC
Sidney
House
Lawrence Thompson
Senate
Thompson
ASC County Committee
Mr. Thompson
CCC
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Fall Wheat Threatened By Hoppers In Nebraska Fields
Nebraska extension entomologist warns fall seeded winter wheat may suffer grasshopper damage in field margins. Thimet granules placed at planting protect outside margins for 3 4 weeks. apply beside seeds, not on seed. Rates vary with row width. avoid grazing treated wheat. limit outside margins.
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Nebraska
University of Nebraska Extension
Bob Roselle
Roselle
Old Settler Royalty Is Announced
S.E. Olson of Chappell and Mrs. Olive Johnson of Lodgepole have been chosen King and Queen of the 1970 Old Settlers Reunion at Lodgepole. The parade begins at 10 a.m. followed by a free barbecue in South Park. Gerald Matzke, a Sidney attorney, will be the main speaker in the afternoon. The Country Store drawing caps the evening am. Visitors can tour the museum in the new Fire Hall, view the flower show in the former Plumbing and Heating building, and see the school display in the First State Bank building.
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S.E. Olson
Chappell
Olive Johnson
Lodgepole
Old Settlers
South Park
Gerald Matzke
Sidney Attorney
First State Bank
Grading Work Moving Ahead on Missile Access Roads
Lincoln project advancing with gravel surfacing on 12 Minuteman Missile Access roads in Banner County since August 3 and 16 roads in Kimball County through late November. Missouri Valley Construction Co. of Grand Island wins $308,355 contract. Gary Holly of Sidney Nebraska Department of Roads Project Engineer.
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Lincoln
Banner County
Kimball County
Cheyenne County
Missouri Valley Construction Co
Grand Island
Gary Holly
Sidney
Nebraska Department of Roads
Panhandle Forecast Says Warm, Then Cooler With A Chance Of Thunder
Fair this afternoon, tonight partly cloudy, with 90 to 100 degree heat. A five percent rain chance tonight. Thunder showers possible Thursday, cooler with highs near 80s. Friday to Sunday partly cloudy and cooler, with highs in the 80s and lows in the 50s. Courtesy Frontier Airlines.
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Panhandle
Frontier Airlines
Panhandle drought persists despite recent Nebraska rains
Nebraska crop observers report rains improved eastern and central areas but Panhandle remains dry. About 40 percent of corn dented, a few fields mature, sorghum turning color, soybeans unchanged, alfalfa yields disappointing, dry beans cut in Panhandle with white mold risk, potatoes digging speeding, sugar beets looking good, pastures aided but feed scarce, livestock condition good.
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Nebraska
Panhandle
State
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
United Fund To Set 1971 Drive Goal Thursday
The Sidney United Fund board meets Thursday night at 8 in the Avco Finance office to set the 1971 drive budget. It is the third meeting to establish a goal after a rainout and gaps in prior sessions. General chairman Benny Hochman urged full attendance as several new organizations may join and requests totaling over 14 000 dollars are under consideration.
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Sidney United Fund
Avco Finance Company
1Th Avenue
Benny Hochman
United Fund
United Fund Group
Speed study underway on Sidney streets may lead changes
Mayor Robert Hossle says a speed limits study is under way on Sidney streets with possible changes soon. Areas under review include Sky Manor and the Country Club Addition where narrow streets pose hazards to small children. The mayor said the issue will likely be discussed at the next city council regular meeting.
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Robert Hossle
Sidney
Sky Manor
Country Club
Reguiar
Sidney Levy Set At 91.60 Mills For 1970 71
Sidney plans to certify a total county and city mill levy of 91.60 for 1970 71, down from 93.50 the prior year as the county cuts 4.35 mills. The county levy drops to 8.30 while the city rises to 20.30 and School No. 1 totals 59.70. County Clerk Ralph Englert aims to finalize all levies soon after meetings with school districts and budget reviews, with publication expected next Monday.
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Sidney
Ralph Englert
Court House
I-80 Bid Opening Thursday in Nebraska
The Nebraska Department of Roads will open bids Thursday for the first major I-80 contract in Cheyenne County. The Lodgepole to Sunol stretch will connect I-80 to Sidney, with other work in Cheyenne and Deuel Counties. Bids require plans and financial statements, and the process includes tentative notices, bid advertisements, and official bid openings with tabulations. Federal or local funding conditions may affect awarding.
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Lincoln
Cheyenne County
Lodgepole
Sunol
Sidney
Deuel
Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Roads
DOR
Bureau of Public Roads
Premiums for Cheyenne County Fair Ready for Pickup
Premium checks from the Cheyenne County Fair should be picked up at the extension office soon, per Agent Ken Sakurada. The reminder stresses prompt collection to ensure timely disbursement and avoid delays.
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Cheyenne County Fair
Ken Sakurada
Cattlemen Embrace Cattle-Fax Marketing Plan Concept
Cheyenne County cattlemen heard a new plan to give producers a louder say in prices. Nebraska Stock Growers consider a Super Pool linked to Cattle-Fax in Denver to supply weekly market trends and on demand data via teletype and phone.
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Merlyn Carlson
Lodgepole
E. K. Yanney
Cheyenne County
Carlson
Nebraska Stock Growers Association
Telegraph
John Colone
Nebraska Stock Growers
Cattle-Fax
American National Cattleman’s Assn
Jack Ferguson
Chicago
American National Cattleman’s Assa
Cattle-Fox
Nebraska
Super Pool
Denver
Stock Growers Office
Alliance
Sidney
Gordon
Nebraska Stock Growers Assn
Sidney Council Repeals Sunday Grocery Closing Ordinance
The Sidney city council voted unanimously to repeal a six day week ordinance for grocers after City Attorney L. M. Clinton warned it was likely unconstitutional. The move followed Sunday sales by two stores and a council lease plan for Keen Teens activities above the J. M. McDonald Store. Filsinger Excavation Co. won a $17,939 contract to pave Toledo Street and 15th Ave around Lodgepole Plaza Nursing Home. work to start within ten days and finish in 45 days.
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Sidney
L. M. Clinton
Sidney Grocers
Dixie Discount
Plains Derby Station
Elmer Ladine
Keen
Advisory Council
Keen Teens
J. M. McDonald
Legion Club
Elks Club
Filsinger Excavation Co
Toledo St
15Th Ave
Lodgepole Plaza
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Sidney Levy
Englert
Sidney Telegraph
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