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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1971
Page
1
Tax experts advise prepaying bills and maximizing deductions before December 31 to lift itemized deductions above the 1971 standard and reduce 1971 taxes. For 1972, new credits and higher standard deduction alter strategy. consider timing charitable donations medical costs and large purchases to optimize tax liability.
The City Council meets at 7 20 pm with a brief agenda. Ordinance 803 would raise parking fines from 25 to 50 cents on second reading. A leash law impounding fee is proposed to curb habitual violations. The November treasurer and utility reports are on the agenda.
The Guajiro people of Colombia and Venezuela reportedly determine their own work quotas and return to their hammocks once they feel they have completed sufficient labor.
Sidney police say two accidents occurred during the snowfall with no injuries. Jose F. Maestas Jr. was arrested for leaving the scene after a 1963 Ford hit a Mobile oil bulk platform causing about 1320 in damage. A second crash at 9 25 a m involved a 1970 Dodge turning right and a 1970 KW truck, causing about 75 damage to the Dodge.
President Nixon signed two laws on December 17 raising VA pension payments for Nebraska veterans and dependents. Increases include a 6.5 percent rise for nonservice pensions and higher income limits, plus a new formula to tie benefits to beneficiary income. The package will affect about two million people and costs an estimated 195 million dollars in the first year.
The Panhandle forecast predicts partly cloudy skies through Tuesday with a slight chance of snow flurries. Highs reach 25 to 35 degrees, with tonight’s lows around zero to 10. Precipitation chances remain near zero through Tuesday.
Cheyenne County Treasurer Milt Nissen announced that 1972 vehicle tax statements will be delivered tomorrow after mass mailing. Red on white plates start January 3 with most residents keeping their last year’s number. those in G and H series should register before February 15.
Sidney Postmaster Ferris Preble reminds residents to clear walks to mail boxes to ensure delivery. City ordinance requires prompt clearing of walks to speed mail service and reduce delays.
A Sunday snow event left about three inches in town and two at the airport after sleet and fog gave way to steady snowfall. FAA data showed .19 inches of moisture. highways were passable with plows clearing roads, and no accidents were reported.
Sidney ends its United Fund drive with 11 924.76 raised toward a 12 900 goal about 1 000 short. Agencies face about 10 percent budget cuts unless additional gifts arrive. General chairman Benny Hochman commends volunteers and notes broader economic factors tied to the wage freeze. Budgets trimmed include the American Red Cross 150 and Boy Scouts 400 among others.
Rural firemen rushed to the Kenneth Fleming farm seven miles south of Sidney at 11 42 a m Saturday as a stubble field burned. Firemen subdued the blaze and returned to quarters at 12 06 p m, with Christmas Day activities continuing as planned.
The London fire service reports 115 stations handled about 75,000 calls in a year. Fire officials note steady demand across boroughs and ongoing modernization efforts to reduce response times.
Nebraska Internal Revenue District Director Richard P. Vinal urges Omaha retailers to post base prices by January 1 1972 and to display in each department the top 40 selling items that account for half of department sales with an oversized sign noting base price information is available on request. Violations carry up to 5000 dollars per offense.
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