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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1967
Page
11
County Treasurer Milt Nissen warns 1967 auto license sales trail the required total with only 60 percent of registrations left and 40 percent of time remaining. He cautions of long lines on the final days unless motorists act quickly.
Pickets at the missile rebuild site 16 miles northwest of Kimball have halted work on the D-1 project destroyed last summer. About 40 workers protest wage levels, with crane operators paid 3.87 per hour seeking 5, laborers 2.69 1/2 seeking 3, and finishers 4.02 seeking 4.62. The dispute involves the Davis Bacon Act and government policy, now before the President's Labor Sites Missile Commission with Sen. Carl Curtis urging intervention.
A change in place and date announced for the second briefing session for local church workers in the Nebraska Synod campaign. The meeting moves to 7 30 p.m. Monday Feb 13 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Sidney. It was originally set for Feb 7 at Dalton.
Fifty-six members from Devel Kimball Morrill Banner Scottsbluff and Cheyenne counties met February 1 at the 4-H building in Sidney for a membership drive report. Cheyenne County leads Northwest district with 82 percent of its quota 311 of 256 paid. State totals show 1 044 new members 10 581 renewals for 12 025 members of a 15 542 quota.
The U S Atomic Energy Commission Pacific Northwest Laboratory in Richland Washington reports that a light dose of cobalt sixty radiation disrupts the potato's 60 to 90 day rest period and triggers early growth, prompting sprouting ahead of schedule.
North Platte reports warn of a potential grasshopper outbreak in 1967 across Scotts Bluff Morrill Banner counties after 1966 infestations. Entomologist Lloyd Andersen notes ideal egg-laying conditions, with 50 grasshoppers per square yard observed last year and significant forage losses projected if populations rise, prompting a regional control committee seeking aid.
The Federal Civil Service announces three men Virgil Knackstedt Ken Bennett and Ferris Preble eligible for Sidney postmaster with Preble acting. One may be nominated by President Johnson subject to Senate approval. Nine applicants sought the 8345 dollar post.
Ash Hollow centennial celebrations expand from a square dance festival to a state wide commemoration. Garden County News Oshkosh notes the event honors the Ash Hollow area for its place in United States history and marks Nebraska Centennial Year activities with broad interest across Nebraskans.
The Navy recruiter's schedule lists visits on the first and third Thursdays in Sidney from 10:00 to 12:00 and 3:00 to 4:00 in Julesburg, with Chappell 1:30 to 2:30. On the second and fourth Thursdays he is in Sidney 3:00 to 4:30. Additional area towns may be visited as required or quarterly.
A 20 year old California man Thomas Inserra was bound over to federal authorities after a warrant was issued for interstate transportation of a stolen motor vehicle. He was stopped west of Sidney on January 26 for speeding. the 1964 Chevrolet was not registered to him and had been taken from Palermo California on January 17. Inserra was held in Sidney pending a warrant and was taken by a federal marshal to Lincoln for the case.
Ralph Englert, Cheyenne County clerk, spoke at the Sidney Lions Club noon meeting on County Taxes past present and future with charts. Announcements listed Ladies night Feb 15, Cherry Pie Day Feb 22, Easter egg hunt March 25, and Zone 1 meeting March 28. Troop 85 officers were named by Boy Scouts rep Al Ladine. Program chair was Vince Maliszewski.
Eleanor Roosevelt noted the Roosevelts welcomed 323 houseguests, served 4 729 meals, and offered 14 056 refreshments during a single year, reflecting unprecedented social round at the White House.
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