Sidney Faces Possible Loss From UP Crew Changes
The 1970 railroad contract allows negotiated work rules and a 42 percent pay rise for 140,000 trainmen. Rumors say Union Pacific may drop Sidney from crew-change routes Omaha to Grand Island and North Platte, risking a quick economic hit to local businesses dependent on train crews and visiting workers. UP officials declined comment, promising a statement later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Transportation Union
Washington, D.C
Sidney
Union Pacific
Barry Combs
U.P
Combs
Richard Tincher
Omaha
Grand Island
North Platte
Cheyenne
V.P
Meals On Wheels program explained at church meeting
Miss Darlene Feeser describes the Meals on Wheels project at Light Memorial Church noting it serves shut ins and older residents, with meals prepared in hospitals or kitchens, delivered by volunteers who also check on recipients. The program emphasizes non welfare aims, low cost, and community start up, with PCAA support during early spun off phase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Association of Light Memorial Presbyterian Church
Darlene Feeser
Gering
Panhandle Community Action Agency
Miss Feeser
Gordon Fuller
Boeing Company
Seattle
Wash
Grand Island
Cornhusker
Sidney
Health Department
Community Action Agency
Scottsbluff
Dix
Kimball
Feeser
PCAA
Keager
Dariene Feeser
United Presbyterian Women’s Association
Westminster Hall
Telegraph
Mercury Weather Update Shows Uncertain Five Day Outlook
Clear sky and warming to 33 degrees after a cold spell. Winds to 20 mph expected Friday afternoon and for the next five days the forecast remains uncertain with swings between cold and warm. Federal Flight Service data show temperatures from minus 5 to 0.17 and traces of precipitation on Wednesday, zero to 35 on Thursday, and 33 with no precipitation by noon today.
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Frontier Airlines
Federal Flight Service Station
Farmers Face Tax Deadline For 1971 Return
Omaha Nebraska farmers and fishermen who did not file an estimated federal tax by January 17 must file their 1971 tax return and pay the tax due by March 1 1972 to avoid underpayment penalties. Richard P. Vinal Nebraska district director said those earning two thirds of 1971 gross income from farming or fishing must act by the March deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha--Nebraska
Richard P. Vinal
Internal Revenue
Nebraska
New Drilling Planned For Northeast Sidney Field
Drillers define the dimensions of a newly tapped oil pool six miles northeast of Sidney. Three wells drilled with two successes. next two likely south and east of the discovery. Johnson No. 1 recovered 2,362 feet oil in the D sand at 4,547 to 4,551 feet, suggesting strong production. Multiple rigs active in Cheyenne and nearby counties.
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Sidney
Kimbark
Johnson
Cheyenne County
Lachine
Becky
Exeter Drilling and Exploration Co
Double M Oil Co
Sidny
Margate
B W Drilling Co
Erco Drilling Co
Garden County
Jackson
Morrill County
Kimball County
B-W
Carl Oil and Gas Ltd
William Sidwell
Chamberlain
Assessments Going Slowly in Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County Assessor Ed Swanson urged residents to file property tax assessments promptly before the March 1 deadline. He cited slow progress with about 2,000 to 3,000 of 6,000 personal assessments completed, warning of penalties for late filing and noting only a third to a half finished with 17 days remaining.
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Cheyenne County
Ed Swanson
Swanson
Panhandle Weather Forecast
Generally fair through Friday with westerly winds 10 to 20 mph. Highs near 40, tonight's low 5 to 10, Saturday's highs 40 to 50 and near zero precipitation. Extended outlook shows cooler Sunday with light snow possible and sunnier Monday and Tuesday with highs 35 to 45 and lows 5 to 10.
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Panhandle
Pair Pleads Not Guilty in Property Destruction Case
Gary Ammerman and Alan Delano of Sidney have pleaded not guilty to destruction of property charges after being bound over to Cheyenne County District Court this week. Bond was reduced from 1000 to 250 dollars each. no hearing date has been set.
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Gary Ammerman
Alan Delano
Sidney
Cheyenne
Gals Key Tourney Entries Climb in NWBA State Meet
NWBA secretary Opal Wahl reports more than 400 teams in the team events of the Nebraska Women's Bowling Association State Tournament slated for Kimball and Sidney. Singles and doubles counts are pending as 1,600 to 2,000 women are expected to travel to the Sidney Kimball area in about three weeks.
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Sidney
Kimball
NWBA
Opal Wahl
Grand Island
Winnie Olinger
Seehier
Kimball County High School
Martha Mossberg
South Elm
Olinger
Wahl
Scottsbluff
Denver
Wah
Land Bank Elects New Directors at Sidney Meeting
Nearly 170 members attended the Federal Land Bank Association of Sidney annual meeting at the National Guard Armory. Myron Peterson of Oshkosh was elected to the board representing Garden County, and Robert Nelson of Morris County was re elected president of the board with Myron Peterson named vice president. The meeting also honored Oren V. Clary for his service.
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New Federal Land Bank Association
Myron Peterson
Robert Nelson
Federal Land Bank of Omaha
Jim Ludeman
Gary Hessler
Nelson
Peterson
Telegraph
Federal Land Bank Association of
Sidney
National Guard
Oshkosh
Garden County
Redington
Morris County
Oren V. Clary
Federal Land Bank
Firgues
Hessler
James Ludeman
Omaha Bank
Millard Musil
Don Block
Lewellen
Federal Land Bank Association of Sidney
Clary
Senior Center To Again Aid in Heart Fund
The Senior Citizens Center plans two February events for Heart Month to benefit the Heart Fund. A public card party is set for Sunday February 13 at 7 30 p m with 75 cent admission, and a benefit dance is scheduled for February 25. Last year the center raised funds with a pie and coffee sale and live entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senior Citizen's Center
Heart Fund
Center
Cancer Fund
Lions Club Eye Research
Elsie Ruttner
Platz
County Heart
Heart
Big House New Teaching Concept To Be Introduced Monday
Western Nebraska Technical College hosts an In-Service Day for over 100 Sidney Public School teachers featuring a nationwide focus on career education. Morning speakers from Lincoln outline new education thrusts, with tours and workshops planned from 8 30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The program aims to introduce occupational choices from kindergarten through senior high, including revised textbooks and 15 career clusters.
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Sidney
Western Nebraska Technical College
Nebraska
Elton Mendenhall
Nebraska Research Coordinating Unit
Darrel Coburn
Selection Research Incorporation
Lincoln
U.S
Sidney P. Marland Jr
Washington, D.C
Merle Rudebusch
WNTC
Jane Run
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Sidney Field
New Land Bank Association Officers
Land Bank
Oren Clary
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