Egging Co Targets major expansion amid Caterpillar work
The Egging Company plans to expand production shifting focus from agricultural cabs to industrial equipment for road building machines and trucks. With Caterpillar contracts in Illinois plants and a payroll rise to 150 in 1974 the firm aims for about 4 million in gross volume and two daily shifts while Montana State University students study plant design for the expansion expanding workforce from 150 to 300 and beyond.
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Illinois
Aurora
Joliet
Decatur
Caterpillar
Egging Co
John Egging
Egging Company
Montana State University
Ted Egging
Ted Jr
Sidney Educators Reject Pay Offer in Ongoing Dispute
The Sidney Educators Association voted to reject the Board of Education salary offer amid a long running dispute dating to 1968. The SEA sought a $6,900 base with a four by four index and income protection, while the board proposed $7,000 with no index plan, prompting further local hearings and potential court action.
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Board of Education
The
Sea
Court of Industrial Relations
Sidney
the Sea
Sidney Telegraph
State Supreme Court
CIA
Four Local Students Earn WNTC Degrees
Four Cheyenne County students are among 21 candidates for graduation from Western Nebraska Technical College. Gary Lee Hundley Gurney Diane Lynne Carlson Potter Valerie Ann Trueblood Sidney Dale A Sharp Sidney graduate in auto mechanics tech business stenographic and electrical wiring courses. Commencement address by William G. Kelley and ceremonies at 2 p.m. in the cafeteria.
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Cheyenne County
Western Nebraska Technical College
Gary Lee Hundley
Gurney
Diane Lynne Carlson
Potter
Valerie Ann Trueblood
Sidney
Dale A Sharp
William G. Kelley
Educational Service Unit 14
Western Nebraska Technical Community College Area Board
Christmas lights brighten Sidney as storm ends
The SIDNFY tree lights shone for the first time this year after Thanksgiving but delayed illumination due to a fuel shortage. Snow and lights created a festive downtown Sidney mood despite sub zero wind chill, drawing a few residents to enjoy the display.
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Sidnfy
Sidney
Telegraph
Don Hawkins Found Dead After Storm
Donald D. Hawkins 34 of Sidney was found dead in a vacant lot north of the Sidney Post Office. Authorities say exposure likely caused the death. Police investigate. funeral arrangements pending at Gehrig and Son Funeral Home.
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Donald D. Hawkins
Sidney
Sidney Post Office
Gehrig and Son Funeral Home
Energy Conservation Lowers Sidney Electricity Use
Sidney shows a roughly three percent drop in electrical energy use this month versus last year, driven by conservation efforts and milder winter weather. City officials note higher usage earlier in the season due to population growth, while national figures show mixed timing of savings amid warmer weather and more customers.
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Boese
Ed Prince
Beese
Associated Press
Edison Electric Institute
Citizen Comment Sought On Utility Rate Increase
The public hearing on Sid ney's pending utility rate increases is set for 7 30 p.m at Council Chambers. The council, after a study by R W Beck and Associates, proposes about 11 percent increases across water sewer electricity and garbage. hearing to allow public questions or comments.
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Sidney
R.W Beck and Associates
Gas interruptions hit hospital and power plant in city
Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Co cut gas service to Memorial Hospital and the city power plant. The city may switch to fuel oil with about eight days of oil on hand, while the hospital could last roughly 12 days on fuel. Officials warn of higher costs and urge energy conservation during the outage.
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Memorial Hospital
Ed Prince
Prince
Bureau of Reclamation
Darold Hendee
Hendee
Federal Office of Oil and Gas
Heaven and Earth
Kansas-Nebraska
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