GOP Builds 15 11 Lead in Voter Registrations in Nebraska
The report shows Republicans leading Democrats 275 241 on state totals with 532 358 registered voters as of Feb 1 and in Cheyenne County Republicans outnumber Democrats 1574 to 1145 plus 67 Independents. Statewide GOP 53 percent to 47 percent with 85 of 93 counties leaning Republican.
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Cheyenne
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Secretary of State
Dawes
Dawson
Devel
Hall
Keith
Kimball
Morrill
Red Willow
Scotts Bluff
Beare
Five City Council Petitions Return Deadline Quickens Election
Five of six council petitions returned by February 11 to City Clerk Gordon Tobin. With four for four year terms and one for a two year term, no primary will be held and election set for April 2. George Elwood to win two year seat unless a write in candidate enters. Four year candidates: Stan Larabee J L Thorpe John Elwell Jr and Dr Del Koch. Signatures to be validated by mid week against voter records at the Court House. Gary Lopez could not run due to FCC equal time rules as KSID announcer.
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Gordon Tobin
Stan Larabee
J. L. Thorpe
John Elwell, Jr
del Koch
Tobin
Try
Court House
Gary Lopez
Council
Federal Communications Commission
KSID
Christmas Seal Drive Nears 1967 Completion in Cheyenne County
Cheyenne County is $370 short of the 1966 67 Christmas Seal total with the 1967 68 drive to close in March. Nebraska totals reach $173244 13 with ongoing contributions statewide. Delmar R Serafy executive director of the Nebraska Tuberculosis Association notes hopes to match last year’s $191916 18. Alan Dusatko Clarkson Nebraska attorney and association president says average subscription in the current drive exceeds prior years.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Delmar R. Serafy
Nebraska Tuberculosis Association
Serafy
Alan A. Dusatko
Clarkson
Johnson travel tax favors government workers, not officials
Congressman Dave Martin notes LBJ’s proposed overseas travel tax would exclude government employees and members of Congress. He calls the measure complex and says reception is lukewarm. He also opposes arts and humanities funding, urging no new spending amid deficits and tax hikes. A Truth in Lending bill passes, requiring disclosure of annual lending costs with penalties up to 5000 dollars and one year in jail.
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Johnson
LBJ
Congress
Martin
House
Senate
Nebraska approves new grain varieties for 1968 planting
Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station committees approve 1968 plantings including Trader and Trapper wheat, Jaycee oats, Dickson and Larker barley, Corsoy soybeans, Hark, and Dawson alfalfa. Each variety is noted for region, maturity, yield, and disease resistance with a forthcoming publication for more details.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station
Nebraska
Neal
Dickson
North Central
West
Iowa
Jaycees Host First Evening Of Youth Air Rifle Program
More than 200 youths aged 7 to 14 enrolled in the Sidney Jaycees Shooting Education Program during a Sunday preview session led by Jaycee president Ben Belden. Chief Roy Bauer spoke on gun safety and city ordinance as participants tried air rifles. The six week course begins February 25 at 2 p.m. in the Elk’s Auditorium.
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Sidney Jaycees
Ben Belden
Jaycee
Roy Bauer
Bauer
Elk’s
We ll Help Sell Homes And Items At Local Swap Meet
A community swap event invites residents to buy sell or trade homes musical instruments livestock and assorted goods. Organizers emphasize a friendly market atmosphere with multiple vendors and activities for families.
Cornmeal sticks recipe by Cecily Brownstone
Professional cooking tips accompany a cornmeal sticks recipe by Associated Press food editor Cecily Brownstone. The article includes step by step directions, ingredients, and baking instructions for crisp golden sticks yielding about 36 pieces.
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Cecily Brownstone
Associated Press Food
Army Private First Class Bobby Karp Promoted in Vietnam
Bobby L. Karp 19 son of Edward Karp Scappoose Oregon received promotion to Army specialist four earlier this month near An Khe Vietnam where he serves as a crane operator with Company B 589th Engineer Battalion His mother Mrs Helen Pacheco resides in Sterling Colorado
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Vietnam
AHTNC
Bobby L. Karp
Edward Karp
Scappoose
Ore
An Khe
589Th Engineer Battalion
Helen Pacheco
Sterling
Colo
Scout News and Crops Club Meetings Report
Pack 90 Den 6 met February 10 1968 to plan Blue and Gold Banquet decorations for February 28. Mike Rowan brought treats. Reporter David Crutchfield. Better the Best crops club held January 14 at Robert Rexroth home electing Keith Rexroth president Rich Misegadis vice president Rodney Theis secretary Don Misegadis reporter leaders Bob Rexroth Lester Theis. Next meeting February 11 at 1 30 at Robert Misegadis home. Don Misegadis reporter.
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DEN
Mike Rowan
David Crutchfield
Robert Rexroth
Keith Rexroth
Rich Misegadis
Rodney Theis
Don Misegadis
Bob Rexroth
Lester Theis
Robert Misegadis
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