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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1973
Page
1
An editor's note presents questions and answers on an across the board utility rate increase in Sidney. A public hearing is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m in City Council Chambers. The article outlines proposed effective dates, expected bills for summer and winter, and the rationale behind rate rises to cover salaries, operations, and future system needs.
A gasoline shortage for Neb raska school buses could trigger the first energy crunch, says Cecil Stanley state education commissioner. He notes reports from schools that have not yet had to cancel services.
Juniperperper and Santa visit North Pole toy works with the green Christmas ball factory and today reveal red bicycle and tricycle plants prompting Santa’s remark on contrast. A separate AP dispatch notes school bus fears amid fuel shortages and officials urging fuel priority for schools while districts pledge continued service as long as buses run.
Sidney United Fund Drive sits at 12 251 dollars or 68 percent of an 18 000 dollar goal as the fund board plans final contact with unresponsive businesses and advance gift prospects led by Bennie Hochman. Recent business contributors include Ralph Welch, the Department of Roads employees, Elwell Motors and Butterfield Brothers Repair.
The Agriculture Department raises the income cap for reduced price lunches to 7 440 for a family of four, a 25 percent jump. Congress authorized the expansion in child nutrition legislation signed by President Nixon. About 225 000 of 244 million students in subsidized meals pay reduced prices. 8.4 million receive free lunches.
Nebraska Supreme Court rules the Public Service Commission lacks authority to regulate intrastate livestock trucking rates. The Nebraska Motor Carriers Association had sought PSC control, but the court cited exemptions for ranch dairy and farm products and noted procedural failures in raising constitutional questions.
U-Gas-Um filling station at 16th Ave and Illinois St resumes operations after a two week shutdown when major oil firms halted supplies. Manager Harold J Kuhns says gas is available but uncertain how long it will last. U-Gas-Am is a Colorado company obtaining gasoline from major suppliers.
After a year of controversy the University of Nebraska-Hiram Scott plan to use the Scottsbluff facility for agriculture research and extension gains approval. Dr. Colwell and Dr. Tangeman commend the decision, noting benefits like a veterinary diagnostic laboratory and expanded plant and irrigation research in western Nebraska.
The Nebraska League of Municipalities convenes Monday at Sidney City Council Chambers for Southern Panhandle city officials. Lynn James says Lincoln firm Alexander and Alexander will discuss insurance legislation and fuel allocation issues. Also on the agenda are revenue sharing and other municipal matters raised by invited officials from Bushnell Potter Kimball Dalton Lodgepole Gurley Chappell Broadwater and Sidney.
In Cheyenne County 1974 ASC County Committee elections, Rexroth was named to a three year regular seat while Rodney Mathewson and Virgil Walters were chosen as first and second alternates for one year. The meeting also elected Ray Davis as chairman and Robert Rexroth as vice chairman. Rexroth fills the post vacated by Lester Runge after Runge reached term limits.
The Cheyenne and Kimball counties see a flurry of wildcat oil drills as W T Waggoner Estate and Gear Drilling report a good D sand well near Lodgepole and multiple new test sites including Flora and State No 1 in surrounding areas. Diesel shortages loom but Curtis aides secure emergency allocations to avert field shutdowns.
Sidney residents responding to the Citizen Attitude Survey show 69 percent favor a housing repair ordinance from 711 returns 673 answered the housing ordinance question 18 percent oppose and 14 percent undecided The survey taken last summer was tabulated by computer and full results may go to the City Council around Jan 10 Earlier results show support for a second swimming pool opposition to Hillside Golf Course expansion and desire for growth
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