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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1965
Page
9
In New Zealand Jim Knicely, a Rotary Exchange student from the United States, receives a clock farewell gift from John Thurston, president of Upper Hutt Rotary Club and principal of Heretaunga College. The photo notes Jim’s sun-bleached hair and crew cut, reflecting his Down Under summer tan.
Jim Knicely arrives in Long Beach with a year of Rotary exchange in New Zealand behind him. He stayed with five Rotary families near Upper Hutt and studied at Heretaunga College, noting a socialized, government-led system with strict uniforms, caning in schools, and strong lottery funding for public services.
A reflective account by Jim detailing New Zealand life and culture. He notes limited TV with BBC and American programs, four radio channels, and a government take on programming. Agriculture dominates with sheep, cattle, and timber exports. living costs and car styles differ from home. He recalls tanker beer trucks and beer culture, calling New Zealand the land of Rugby Racing and Beer.
A government census shows Cheyenne County relies on property taxes for 66.3 percent of its own source revenue, compared with 69.0 percent nationally and 70.7 percent in Nebraska. Yield per resident is $121.33 locally, higher than Nebraska and national per capita averages.
Sidney businessman Robert L. Clark reports Nebraska lawmakers may support a bill to sell state owned school lands. Senator Whitney pitches replacing land with private owners and investing proceeds in bonds for higher returns. Clark notes eight co sponsors including Sen. Fleming and says no state funds for a vo tech school this session.
A depot spokesman said the blasting near Sioux Army Depot was routine demilitarization work. Residents in Sidney felt the blasts more due to atmospheric conditions, not any unusual activity.
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