Sunol July 4 Crash Causes $70,000 In Damage
A 5:20 p.m. wreck at the east edge of Sunol left three vehicles rolled over and caused about $70,000 damage. Jasper Lee Ashworth, 41, of California, drove a 1967 IH semi tractor piggybacking two others. minor injuries to Ashworth were treated. The trucks were en route east of Nebraska. Trooper Paul Manley investigated.
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Sunol
Jasper Lee Ashworth
Barrow Pit
Mr. Ashworth
International Harvester
Nebraska
Paul Manley
The
Safety Patrol
U. W. High
Sioux Villa Future Is Pondered By City Council
The Sidney city council and housing authority study the future of Sioux Villa, noting 66 of 140 units are rented. They will not close the facility immediately but may review its role to aid low income seniors, with custodian Marion Whitaker serving after Clifford Jensen’s death.
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Sioux Villa
Sidney
Robert Hossle
Hossle
Marion Whitaker
Clifford Jensen
Sioux Army
Minuteman Is Prime Weapon in Defence Push
Cheyenne venue marks Warren Air Force Base centennial celebration with Dr. Alexander Flax praising continuous Minuteman upgrades. He cites a 1968 Air Force research budget of 350 million dollars to keep U S deterrence unchallenged as governors Hathaway and Tiemann attend a parade and launch control facility dedication across Wyoming Nebraska and Colorado.
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U.S
Alexander Flax
Warren Air Force Base
Ft. D. A. Russell
Union Pacific
Flax
Air Force
Minuteman
Govs
Stan Hathaway
Wyoming
Norbert Tiemann
Nebraska
Colorado
Allingtons Move To New Sunol Farm West Of Sunol
The Tom Allington family plans to move to a newly purchased farming ranching spread two miles west of Sunol. The property, joining other Allington land, spans dryland and irrigated sections with Lodgepole Creek running through it. The La Granges have moved to Sidney after selling the Sunol farm.
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Tom Allington
Sunol
Roland J. la Granges
Sidney
Allingtons
Allington
Mail Boxes Removed At Burlington Station
Postmaster Ferris Prebie announced mail service will stay the same overall after two Burlington passenger trains are removed. No mail boxes will remain after Friday at the Burlington station and all mail for those trains must be at the Post Office by 8 30 p.m.
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Ferris Prebie
Burlington
Truck Crash Causes $46,000 In Damages
A 2:15 p.m. crash on the Highway 71 detour five miles north and 18 miles west of Kimball caused $46,000 in damage. Melvin LeRoy Anthony of Denver, 45, drove a semi loaded with 30,000 pounds of meat and lost control on a curve. Truck damage totaled $28,000 and trailer damage $18,000. meat damage undetermined. A second refrigerated truck from Denver was en route to pick up the meat.
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Kimball
Robert Thompson
Nebraska Safety Patrol
Thompson
Melvin LeRoy Anthony
Denver
Panhandle Weather Forecast Clears With Mild Temps Ahead
The Panhandle region sees clear to partly cloudy conditions tonight and Thursday. Lows near 50 to 60, highs 80 to 90, with rain chances under 5 percent. Five day outlook shows near normal temperatures with highs 80 to 90 and lows 50 to 60. Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible though no widespread precipitation expected.
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Panhandle
DAV To Get Its Charter In Sidney Meetings
The Disabled American Veterans Department of Nebraska holds a state executive meeting in Sidney at Fort Sidney Hotel on Sunday July 9 starting 9 A.M. A charter meeting for the new Sidney DAV Chapter occurs Saturday night July 8 at eight with officer elections. Auxiliary members welcome. Henry Smith National Service Officer will assist veterans. A noon lunch is served Sunday at the Fort Sidney Hotel.
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Disabled American Veterans Department of Nebraska
Sidney
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Sidney Dav
DAV
Henry Smith
Fort Sidney
Governor hears about missiles but roads steal the show
Governor Norbert Tiemann visited Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne to dedicate Minuteman launch sites, but Western Nebraska residents pressed him over I 80's four lane design at the Nebraska Colorado juncture. Mayors and officials from Scottsbluff and Chappell voiced protest, fearing a routing toward Colorado. The issue grows as chambers plan to discuss it at Hyannis meeting.
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Norbert Tiemann
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Gov. Tiemann
Chappell
Panhandle
Big Springs
Colorado
State Highway Department
Lincoln
Sidney
Summer Band Concert Season Begins July 18
The High School band will open its summer concert series on July 18 at 8 p.m. in the park band shell with performances also set for July 25 August 1 8 and 15 culminating August 20 at the Centennial celebration barbecue. Soloists may perform and programs span marches overtures and songs from musicals.
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the Park
Duane Johnson
Sound of Music
Mr. Lucky
Johnson
Telegraph
Sidney Missile Flight Dedicated July Fourth
Governor Norbert Tiemann Mayor J L Thorpe and Air Force dignitaries dedicated the original Gulf Flight missile control complex renamed Sidney Missile Flight in a July 4 ceremony. Col Fisher of F E Warren AFB recounted base history as residents from Nebraska Wyoming and Colorado were thanked. The tour showcased the capsule with a 16 000 pound door, 60 foot underground facilities and Minuteman I missiles to be upgraded to II and IL along with plans to replace cable links with radio.
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Gulf Flight
Sidney Missile Flight
Norbert Tiemann
J. L. Thorpe
Air Force
F. E. Warren Air Force Base
Nebraska
Col. Fisher
F. E. Warren
Wyoming
Colorado
Fisher
Sidney
Thorpe
Tiemann
Warren Air Force Base
America
Warren
Ninuteman II
Pavilion To Hold Sale At Sidney Livestock Pavilion
The Sidney Livestock Sales Pavilion schedules a regular sale this Saturday July 8. Consignments are light but buyers are steady and the venue offers a market for buyers and sellers to meet. Last week butcher bulls and cows fetched substantial prices and hogs in the 200 to 230 pound range were strong.
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Sidney Livestock Sales
Sidney
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