Theme of austerity frames Nebraska 1976 session plan
State Sen Robert L Clark of Sidney says austerity from 1975 continues into the 1976 session, as Nebraska faces a tentative $358.2 million budget well below agency requests. He criticizes University of Nebraska funding, calls for tighter higher education coordination, and advocates local control over state programs while urging restraint on state taxes and spending.
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Sidney
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J J Exon
University of Nebraska
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Panhandle
Biting storm ushers in 1976
Snow blocked Panhandle roads slowly opening as Nebraskans dig out after New Year’s storm. It was the third major snow hit in 1975 with 19 inches at Chadron and 10 to 12 inches generally. Bayard 18, Harrison 15, Scottsbluff 13, Alliance 11, Sidney 4 though observers warned more snow could fall.
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Folda
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Crawford
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Hymer
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North Platte
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Wallace
North Platte Valley
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Wyoming
Nebraska
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First baby of 1976 arrives Thursday
Dusty Dean Ramsey born to Mr and Mrs Albert Ramsey of Kimball on New Year’s Day at Memona Hospital. Attending physician Dr James Thayer. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Gerald E Ramsey of Dix and Mr and Mrs J J Smith of Harrison Ark. Mrs Ramsey expressed surprise and happiness at winning the local first baby contest. A long list of sponsors offered prizes including clothing, baby supplies, photography, flowers, car services, and savings accounts. The event marks the Ramsey family as the town’s first baby of 1976.
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Albert Ramsey
Kimbal
Memona Hospital
James Thayer
Gerald E Ramsey
Dix
J J Smith
Harrison, Ark
Dusty Dean
Albert
Kimball
Sidnes Telegraph
Vellige
Barker Cleaners
Judge orders briefs in western technical college levy case
Sheridan County District Court Judge Robert Moran ordered briefs filed in a mandamus suit over turning over proceeds from a 25 mill levy to Western Nebraska Community College Areas. The case, similar to a 1973 ruling, involves county commissioners and treasurer and may yield a decision in about two weeks.
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Western Technical Community College
Sheridan County
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Scottsbluff
Area College
Coal train derailment halts in Crawford amid snow
Nine cars of a Burlington Northern coal train derailed near Crawford with no injuries and minimal damage. About 30 inches of snow on the tracks delayed repairs, which officials expect to finish Saturday afternoon. A railroad spokesman blamed a broken frog switch for the derailment. The train was traveling from Dewver Mines Mont to Havana I.
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Two ranchers rescued after long cold wait
SCOTTSBLUFF AP Two ranchers David Lancomer Sr and his son Tommy were stranded in their pickup from 830 am Wednesday until this morning after engine trouble near Scottsbluff They fed cattle then drove home but engine failed Friends found them near a water storage tank at midnight Thursday and helped them reach their ranch house Both men were hospitalized with frostbite in satisfactory condition
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David Lancomer Sr
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