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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1975
Page
1
Cheyenne County Atty Don Tedesco’s resignation is to be accepted by the county commissioners in a special session Thursday followed by a resolution naming a successor. Tedesco did not run for re election and his resignation has been on file for months.
The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's Youth Center. A 10 minute color film from Hastings stations highlighting the Golden Link Ceremony and Interstate 80 completion will open the program. The event shifts from a banquet to a short business session followed by bingo. Gene Lienemann reports on 1974 and 1975 plans, John Gottschalk reviews the Sidney Improvement Program, and Joanne Meusburger presents the Ladies Division. A $21,609 budget for 1975 was approved, with discussion on finances and a membership drive. Four downtown merchants requested a $3,000 retail committee budget for the coming year.
ICI workers at the Eltra Corp Independent Cable Inc plant will vote Friday on representation by the Communications Workers of America on labor issues. The election, requested by CWA on November 29, will be held 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. with results likely available Friday evening after any appeals. Dan Boone of Omaha will represent the union. Ray Weghorst from Kansas City is the field examiner.
A regional workshop on Nebraska Community Improvement Program benefits will be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Educational Service Unit 14 building. DED staff and UNL experts will lead sections for NCIP veterans and first time participants.
Sidney Public Schools reported a few cases of measles among students this morning. Parents should check immunization records and seek medical advice for unvaccinated children.
Lincoln Nebr a 90 day lawmaking session begins amid confusion over Nichol seating pending Carpenter challenge. New senators sworn in while leadership races loom for Speaker and Executive Board chair. Gov Exon warns of financial crunch and vows veto power.
State Senator Robert Clark plans to introduce 1975 legislation to bring Nebraska community colleges under the State College Board of Trustees, abolishing the State Board of Technical Community Colleges formed in 1973. He opposes financing by unlimited property taxes and a two mill levy, arguing budget totals should be set by the legislature, with local areas fearing loss of control.
Cheyenne County commissioners approved routine items including a reduced land inventory from sales in Sidney and villages while boosting pay for five county workers. An overview of services for mentally retarded residents was given by Ralph Anderson and aides. A proposed central courthouse telephone system was rejected.
The Dalton Senior Citizens Association plans to form with an organizational meeting set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday January 16 in the former Dalton Fire Hall. Mrs. Howard Gerke leads the effort with community backing and the Dudton town board offers the old hall at no charge for a temporary center. The Sidney Field Office of the Nebraska Panhandle Communist Action Agency assists with planning.
State Sen. Jules Burbach of Crofton, a Democrat and veteran Unicameral member, defeats Sen. Harold Simpson of Lincoln 31 to 48 on the second ballot to become speaker for 1975-76. Stull and Duis withdrew after a first ballot.
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