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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1973
Page
1
A 12 year old Sidney boy, Danny Foran, is in good condition at Memorial Hospital after an accidental back shot Saturday evening. He was struck by a 22 caliber rifle owned as a Christmas present. his 14 year old sister fired the weapon. The bullet damaged a chipped bone but no vital organs.
A Wednesday hearing in US District Court Chicago will address two men arrested in connection with the deaths of Lloyd Witt and Ray Davis of Burns Wyoming. Autopsy cites multiple stab wounds. suspects William Coleman and Billy Cleman face two counts of first degree murder and extradition actions.
Sidney Telegraph recalls a busy 1973 in Cheyenne County with growth in industry agriculture and building. It notes I 80 construction county road projects new paving districts bus and air service issues and tax relief plus energy concerns, youth scholarship and local events shaping the year.
Lavonna Bobo was sworn in as Cheyenne County's new Associate County Judge at 2 p.m. today in the Court House after Judge Sydney Finch retired Sunday. Bobo has 14 years with the county judge's office and most recently served as deputy clerk.
The Panhandle oil hunt slowed to three drilling intents this week. Kimball County reports No 21-32 Halstead for Inter-American Petroleum Corp with 5,800 feet D sand test. Cherry County lists No 1 Starr Canas for Stoeppelworth Drilling on contract. Morrill County Waitman Field schedules No 1 Nielsen 4,900 feet sand test.
The Nebraska Legislature begins a 59 day session amid election year politicking and daylight saving time debates. Gov. Exon, Sen. Warner, and Marvel loom large as vetoes, tax cuts, and school aid figures frame the early stage. The session starts noon Tuesday with limited expectations for major legislation.
The AP reports the New Year holiday weekend traffic deaths have risen past 200 as the dangerous period continues into Tuesday. Deaths began Friday evening and will end across time zones at midnight, with high risk during return trips after New Year's Eve celebrations.
The US Postal Service will delay planned rate increases from January 5 to March 2 under a Cost of Living Council directive. First class stamps stay eight cents for two more months, with a final rise to ten cents. The council ordered no changes to the rate structure but to trim total increases, delaying them instead of cutting. Postal revenue target was cut by 236 million dollars. postcard price climbs to eight cents and airmail letters to 13 cents remain in the plan.
The 1974 Community Improvement Program holds 14 Nebraska workshops starting January with Chappell hosting a Jan 10 session at 7 30 pm at the Devel County State Bank. Leaders will learn how to form a improvement council and share ideas on social services recreation downtown development and more.
Snowy conditions linger in the Sidney region with several inches on the ground and ice packed roads. State Patrol notes generally good conditions today but warns of icy patches and lingering snow in sheltered areas. Many businesses and service stations plan Tuesday closures for New Year’s Day, with postal and government offices also shut, while some grocery stores and select bars plan limited hours.
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