City Manager Plan Explained and its Effects on Sidney Utilities
A guide explains the City Manager form of government, its goals and limits, and how it would abolish the Board of Public Works. It notes managers focus on administration, not politics, and that bonds may need reinterpreting to allow change.
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National Municipal League
Sidney Public Utilities
Board of Public Works
City Manager
Public Utilities
Sidney
Utilities Comparison Year Ended April 30 1949
Lexington Nebraska and Sidney compare utilities in 1949 showing Lexington lacking a power plant and steam heating raising revenue differences. They omit water debt and depreciation details. The discussion covers city manager salaries around 6000 yearly and qualifications for an engineer or experienced manager. The plan's financial savings by an engineer manager are not supported by other cities.
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Lexington
Nebraska
Sidney
Alliance
Sidney Lexington Electric Inc
Improved Facilities for Denver Stock Show Unveiled
The 44th National Western Stock Show and Rodeo in Denver January 13 to 21 will feature upgraded housing for exhibition stock and a new stadium. General Manager John T. Caine III notes extensive outside work nearing completion, with 150 cattle entered and deadlines for entries and carload lots in December. Top acts and most commercial display space are secured, favoring long-time exhibitors.
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Denver
John T. Caine III
Caine
Stock Show Seeks Wide Range of Western Agricultural Needs
The program will cover most agricultural needs of the west and offer entertainment and knowledge for all family members. Reserved seat tickets remain available in limited amounts, per Caine, with applications still being accepted at the Stock Show office.
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West
Caine
Sidney Draw gets first telephone service in history
N W Bell crews lay about 35 miles of new lines into Sidney Draw adding 35 customers to the Sidney exchange. Rural schools in Districts 27 156 and 36 will gain lines as service expands toward full rural coverage.
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Sidney Draw
Sidney
N. W. Bell Telephone Company
Sidney Exchange
J. R. Miller
Sidney Company
Telephone Company
Miller
Ben
Lorenzo
Place Certified Oat Seed Orders Early
In parts of Nebraska a seed shortage prompts farmers to order certified oat seed soon. C. R. Porter warns Cherokee andnemaha oats are in high demand and urges early orders from certified growers. The Nebraska Certified Seed Directory lists the growers and is available at county agricultural agents offices.
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Nebraska
C. R. Porter
Nebraska Crop Improvement Assection
Nebraska Certified
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Pate
R Wendela
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Mason
Art Metal
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Scottsbluff
Illinois
Sidney, Nebr
Heather
S.z
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