Panhandle RC&D plan cleared for study by USDA
USDA approval puts Panhandle Resource Conservation and Development project on track for a six to twelve month field study after 30 days unless objections arise. The plan covers 11 Nebraska Panhandle counties, listing Cheyenne, Garden, Morrill and others with projects ranging from flood control and parks to the Fort Sidney restoration and trailer park development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Martin
Telegraph
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Panhandle
Nebraska Panhandle
Nebraska
Martin
USDA
House
Senate Agricultural Appropriations
Department of Agriculture
Cheyenne County
Sioux Army
Sidney
High Plains Laboratory
Lodgepole Valley
Frontier Village
Fort Sidney
Morrill County
Fairgrounds
Garden County
Lisco Park
Panhandle Rc&d
Vet Fireman Honored by Sidney City and Fire Dept
Harvey Vizina, longtime public servant and former police chief, received the city’s distinguished service award for 35 years of public service and a 25 year token from the Sidney Volunteer Fire Department. He began with the city in 1933 and retires next year at age 70, after 25 years with the fire dept including two terms as chief. Vizina will remain active in his fire extinguisher business and is lauded for steady service and the respect of colleagues.
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City of
Sidney
Vizina
Police Stop Arson Try At Sidney Chevron Station
Early Thursday morning Sidney police stopped an arson attempt at the Chevron Station on Illinois Street. A pile of Christmas trees owned by the Sidney Jaycees was set ablaze near a construction site housing a new sidewalk for Drs. Bittner Thayer and Cook. Police extinguished the blaze before they arrived. the station was vacant and nearby gasoline pumps were not ignited. Investigators continue to look into the incident with possible court action if arrests are made.
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Sidney
Chevron
Sidney Jaycees
Drs. Bittner, Thayer
Cook
State Aid Checks Go To Nebraska Schools
Nebraska warrants totaling nearly 17.5 million are in the mails to 1,567 public school districts as the first half of 1969 70 state aid. The second half will go out next spring. Largest payment is 3,429,780.18 to Omaha School District. smallest 24.32 to a one pupil district in Sioux County No. 68. Sidney Public School system receives 106,090.
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Lincoln
U.S
Nebraska
Omaha
Sioux County
Sidney
Sidney Native Bob Robinson Dies In Congo
Sidney native Robert Bob Robinson 45 died last Saturday in the Congo where he had served as a missionary for years. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Information reached his aunt Miss Verna Robinson. Services and burial plans were not announced. He attended Sidney schools before moving to Evanston Illinois and later engaged in missionary work. Surviving are his widow and three sons in the Congo, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Robinson of Evanston, and his aunt Miss Robinson of Sidney.
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Sidney
Robert
Bob) Robinson
African Congo
Verna Robinson
Robinson
Evanston
Congo
Ivan Robinson
Miss Robinson
Bonanza Lists At Telegraph
The first $500 Bonanza drawing will be held tonight at the Chamber of Commerce office. Numbers will be posted Saturday morning in participating merchant stores. Bring matched stubs to the Telegraph office by 5 p.m. tomorrow. unclaimed prizes roll into next week’s drawing if not claimed by 5 p.m.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
International Manager Witnesses Tractor Display
R. J. Kruse, manager of International Sales and Service in Sidney, returned from Sheridan, Illinois, where he joined J. W. Geist, Denver district manager, to view the presentation of the new International farm tractors. New farm and industrial equipment.
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R.J. Kruse
Sidney
Sheridan
J.W. Geist
Denver
International
Sidney Telegraph publication details and rates
The notice lists postal and subscription information for the Sidney Telegraph in Sidney, Nebraska. It notes second class postage paid at Sidney, change of address and mailing address, subscription rates for inside and outside zones, carrier rates, single-copy price, and the paper's establishment in 1873 with volume and issue data for Friday, December 5, 1969.
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Sidney
Nebr
Nebraska
Two Inches Of Partly Cloudy Covers Wide Area
A Thursday storm produced two inches of snow with .13 inch moisture at the FAA station. Slick roads were reported statewide as temperatures rose above freezing and snow melted. Don Dey Ermand notes year moisture over 17 inches with November totaling 76.
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Federal Aviation Agency
Nebraska State Patrol
Don Dey Ermand
Dalton
Nebraska Grand Master to Speak at Tuesday Lodge Dinner
Hugh W. Eisenhart of Cambridge Nebraska Grand Master will address Past Masters Nite at Frank Welch Lodge 75 AF and AM Tuesday December 9 at 6 30 p m in the Masonic Temple Cambridge hall opens 5 30 p m to receive the Grand Master Tickets available at American National Bank Western Drug or Greenlees Eisenhart a Cambridge attorney and WWII veteran has held numerous lodge and Grand Lodge posts and is active in DeMolay York and Scottish Rite Bod ies among others All Masons are urged to attend.
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Frank Welch Lodge
AF & AM
Hugh W. Eisenhart
Cambridge
Grand Lodge of
Nebraska
Masonic Temple
American National Bank
Western Drug
Greenlees
York
Grand Lodge
Masonic Manor
Omaha
Eisenhart
Frank J. Mattoon
Sidney
Tractor lineup shown at Hickory Hill Farm
The 1970 introduction schedule featured four 130 hp turbo powered tractors, two extra heavy duty models with hydrostatic drive, and another heavy duty diesel tractor in the 90 hp class presented at the firm's Hickory Hill Farm.
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Hickory Hill Farm
Oil Worker Burned In Fire At Kimball Treater
Leland Staab known as Shorty, an employee of Plains Exploration, received second degree burns to his face and hands in a Tuesday morning fire at an oil treater one mile east of Kimball on Lynn Nugent land. He was treated at Kimball County Hospital and listed in good condition. Fire Chief George McDonald said the treater sustained no damage.
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Kimball
Leland
Shorty
Staab
Kimball Volunteer Fire Department
Plains Exploration
Kimball County Hospital
Lynn Nugent
George McDonald
North Platte to Host Child Clinic With Elks Association
Crippled Children’s Clinic coordinated with the Elks Association will be held in North Platte Nebraska on Saturday December 6. Registration runs from 7 30 a m to 10 30 a m at the Elk’s Lodge with services for eligible children provided at the event.
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North Platte -- Nebraska
Elks Association
North Platte
Elk’s Lodge
Youths Warned Away From Sand Pits Near Town
Sheriff Kermit Brumbaugh issues a warning to parents in Sidney area to keep youths from the sand pit and slough west of town. Despite fences and No Trespassing signs, several youths have been seen at the site. He seeks parental help to avert tragedies.
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Kermit Brumbaugh
Sidney
Nebraska Veterinarians Elect New Officers at Lincoln Meeting
Dr. Edwards concluded his state term as the Nebraska Veterinarian Association met in Lincoln. Dr. Meredith Wiltfong of Omaha filled the vacated position, with Dr. Bob Nootz of Kearney and Dr. Jack Marcum of Spencer as 1970 officers. Charles Schwab of Fairbury named Veterinarian of the Year. Bob Devaney of the University of Nebraska spoke at the banquet.
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James Edwards
Lincoln
Nebraska Veterinarian Association
Edwards
Meredith Wiltfong
Omaha
Bob Nootz
Kearney
Jack Marcum
Spencer
Charles Schwab
Fairbury
Bob Devaney
University of Nebraska
Frontier Seeks Subsidy Hike To Cover Rising Costs
Frontier Airlines filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board seeking a higher subsidy for service to sparsely populated communities. President E Paul Burke said current subsidies lag behind Frontier’s costs, with 1968 and 1969 figures showing a growing gap and inflation. The 16 state Rocky Mountain West system faces funding shortfalls affecting operations.
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Denver
Colo
Frontier Airlines
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
E. Paul Burke
Frontier
Rocky Mountain West
Southwest
Midwest
Seeding Underway on I 80 Interchanges Near Chappell
The Robinson Seed Company of Oshkosh begins seeding along Interstate 80 S interchanges with work paused in December and slated to resume late March 1970. The $53,956 project aims for mid April 1970 completion under Nebraska Department of Roads engineer T N Tidball of Chappell.
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Chappell
Robinson Seed Company
Oshkosh
Nebraska Department of Roads
T. N. Tidball
Panhandle forecast predicts clouds and light snow chances
The Panhandle forecast notes mostly cloudy today and tonight with partial cloudiness Saturday. Very light snow is possible this afternoon and tonight. Highs 30 to 40, lows 10 to 20. Measurable precipitation possible near ZELOs. Five day outlook shows temperatures a few degrees below normal with small daily changes. Highs 35 to 45, lows 10 to 20, snow possible mid next week. Courtesy Frontier Airlines.
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Panhandle
Zelos
Frontier Airlines
Oil Depletion Allowance Cut Seems Certain
It appears a depletion allowance cut is certain as Senate action lowers it from 27 1/2 to 23 percent and House measures aim for 20 percent. Conferees will reconcile differences, with potential compromise between 23 and 20 percent. Local oil interests fear negative effects and circulated petitions signed by 1023 residents to Senators Hruska and Curtis, who opposed the cut.
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Senate
House
Nebraska
Roman Hruska
Carl Curtis
Cheyenne County Extension Agent Speaks Out
Ivan Liljgren, long time Cheyenne County Extension agent, issues an official statement addressing controversy that led to his removal from duties. The full statement appears on page 5 of this Telegraph section.
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Ivan Liljegren
Cheyenne County
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