Cheyenne County Chamber elects Payne as president 1971
The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce chooses James Payne as president and Gene Lienemann as vice president for 1971. Ed Cole remains manager as the group plans to strengthen county unity, promote projects, and consider rejoining WMCC to advance western Nebraska progress.
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Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce
James Payne
Gene Lienemann
Payne
Lienemann
Chamber of Commerce
County Chamber of Commerce
Ed Cole
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Western Nebraska Chambers of Commerce
Western Nebraska
WNUCC
WMCC
J. Fred Thompson
John Ewell, Jr
Nebraska
Nebraska Huskers Earn No 1 Rating and Loyal Support
In a season full of comebacks and thrilling wins under Coach Bob Devaney, Nebraska football is hailed as the nation’s top team. The piece lauds the Huskers and fans while urging academic success to match athletic glory.
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Nebraska
Cornhuskers
California
Bob Devaney
Nebraska U
St Patrick’s Academy Drops Six Grades
The editorial notes St Patrick’s Academy will drop six grades due to evolving education costs and the need to hire lay teachers, replacing nuns. It laments the end of a twelve year curriculum and acknowledges public schools absorbing students, while warning of chaos in communities lacking such options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Patrick's Academy
Sidney
St. Patrick's
Talented Doctor James Thayer Gains Musical Honors
Sidney physician Dr. James Thayer is celebrated for his musical composition presented at Governor J. J. Exon’s inauguration. The article notes his medical excellence, civic work, Fort Sidney ties, and western Nebraska heritage, praising his talents and community contributions as a commendable addition to the year ahead.
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James Thayer
Sidney
J.J. Exon
Thayer
Fort Sidney
Nebraska
KN Gas Rate Hike Linked to Regional Expansion
In a pointed opinion from Scottsbluff Star-Herald, KN Gas plans to fund a 72 percent rise in fuel costs at Scottsbluff and Ogallala plants as part of a broader expansion to serve new eastern customers. The piece notes the impact on Nebraska Public Power District bills and questions the need for rate justification.
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Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Co
Wyoming
Nebraska
Nebraska Public Power District
Columbus
Scottsbluff
Ogallala
NPPD
K-N
Thomas Creigh, Jr
Tam
Cape Construction Company
Terry Carpenter
Scottsbluff Star-Herald
Nebraskan life captured in a Look Magazine collage
Nine writers of Look Magazine chose Nebraska as part of a national collage. The piece highlights Ogallala and JFK College at Wahoo, praising community heroes like Dillon McQuay, winter life on the plains, and small town memories from across Nebraska.
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Look Magazine
America
McQuay
John F. Kennedy College
Wahoo
JFK
Ogallala
Nebraska
Oregon Trail
Boot Hill
Rockies
Lake McConaughy
Suburban Dreams and Cigarette Ads in Public Debate
The piece contrasts the federal cigaret ad ban with First Amendment concerns over speech and press freedom. It questions equal protection for TV stations vs newspapers and laments revenue losses. It also reports Dr. Margaret Mead urging a major redesign of suburbs toward humane, integrated living and fewer material excesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Alliance Daily Times-Herald
Legislature Opens as Exon Prepares Inaugural Push
Lincoln reporters note the 1971 Nebraska Legislature convened at noon with Gov elect Exon outlining budget aims and policy priorities. Debates loom on grocery tax repeal, income tax loopholes, and state welfare tightens as Frank Marsh is sworn in as lieutenant governor in a bipartisan transition.
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Lincoln
Norbert T. Tiemann
J. J. Exon
Pershing Auditorium
Capitol
Exon
University of Nebraska
Frank Marsh
Redistricting Faces Nebraska Legislature in 1971 Session
As Nebraska begins the 1971 session the unicameral plans to redraw legislative districts. The 1986 constitutional amendment and 1965 court-driven reapportionment shape the move toward 49 districts with urban gains in Omaha and Lincoln. The shift reflects population moves from rural to urban counties, affecting political influence and county lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
U.S. Supreme Court
Omaha
Lincoln
Norfolk
Fremont
Columbus
Kearney
Grand Island
Hastings
North Platte
Platte Valley
Remember Your Successes Not Your Failures
A Western Nebraska editor notes E Kenny Euler article urging readers to learn from experience. He recalls meeting true farmers in Chappell Nebraska and advocates fostering self confidence by remembering past successes, using errors as lessons, and treating competition as guidance.
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E. Kenny Euler
Thomas B. Sutton
Sidney
Euler
Glendale
Calif
John B. Reeves and Son
Nebraska
Christopher Wieland
Florence
Chappell
Panhandle
Colorado
Arthur Stoll
Chisler
John Sick
Crossword Puzzle Clues Mixed Grid From The Page
A dense list of crossword items and clues spans across themes including shrine land and chess pieces. Entries cover various synonyms and wordplay like windmill sails and circle the earth, with numerous numbered and lettered hints.
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The
Sidney Telegraph
Gas Company
Margaret Mead
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Dr. Mead
Capitol News
Tiemann
Hawaii
Miami
Mr. Exon
Midland View
City Railway
Cancel
Aromas
Embers
Circle the Earth
Myself
Revers
Basil Archive
AP Newsfeatures
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