Cable TV Subscribers Urge Congress Action Over FCC Control
National Cable Television Assn warns Congress or delays and reduced programming may follow if FCC expands control over CATV. Sid ney Community TV Co. manager Ron Tighe cites February 7 as its likely launch date and urges Rep. Dave Martin to address FCC overreach in communities like Kimball Scottsbluff Sidney Alliance and others. The article notes FCC previously denied and then claimed authority without Congress approval and suggests public concern over regulatory favoritism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cable Television Assn
Washington D. C
Federal Communications Commission
Congress
Ron Tighe
Sidney Community TV Co
FCC
Tighe
National Association
Dave Martin
R.nebr
Martin
Kimball
Scottsbluff
Sidney
Alliance
Chadron
Gordon
Broken Bow
Grand Island
FCC rules threaten CATV programs and viewer choice
A guest editorial argues the FCC in 1965 66 moved to regulate all CATV systems by extending microwave rules to cover all CATV. The author warns of channel blackouts and restricted access to local and distant stations and urges Congress to compel FCC to seek legislation. Local readers are urged to contact their representatives in protest.
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FCC
Federal Communications Commission
Congress
Commission
Tighe
Washington, D. C
Your Chamber of Commerce In Action 1966 Directors Named
Jerry Krutsinger of Kansas Nebraska Gas was unanimously chosen to fill the vacant chamber director post left by Leo Bolin who will stay on as Vice President until a new VP is elected. The article also notes a January 27 membership drive with 55 businessmen, an upcoming office move January 29 to a new permanent chamber home, and plans for the Governor's Conference in Kearney on February 10 along with 11 active committees and regular board meetings each second and fourth Tuesday at 7:00 PM.
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Krutsinger
Jerry Krutsinger
Kansas-Nebraska Gas
Chamber
Leo Bolin
Bolin
Kearney
Nebraska
Sidney
Chamber Office
Chamber of Commerce
Proposed Upgrading Of Extension And 4-H Programs To Require Lay Leaders
University of Nebraska officials urge stronger volunteer lay leaders to handle county 4-H club work and fair preparations as county Extension agents gain higher academic standards. Dean Frolik says youth specialists may be stationed regionally while Extension Division grows beyond agriculture, stressing improved training, technology use, and more volunteers to offset fewer paid staff.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska
E. F. Frolik
NN College of Agriculture and Home Economics
Dean Frolik
University
E. W. Jenike
Frolik
Nebraska
U.S
Oyster Feed Postponed to January 27 in Peetz Hall
The oyster feed planned for January 20 at the American Legion Hall in Peetz Colorado has been postponed to Thursday January 27 at 6 p m. The public is invited to attend and games will be held in the evening.
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American Legion Hall
Peetz
Colo
Lincoln 4-H Camping Tops Nebraska Activity Scene
Nebraska 4-H grows with county fairs leading participation and camping second. In 1965 about 4 500 attended district camps plus 3 400 at State 4-H Camp Halsey. Over 70 000 funded for camp rebuilding after a May fire, with 20 camps planned for 1966 and a May canoeing event for Extension staff.
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Lincoln
University of Nebraska
Halsey
Association For 4-H Development
Eugene Horst
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