Western Nebraska Benefits From Multi Million I 80 Plans
The Scottsbluff Star-Herald notes western Nebraska gains from the Nebraska Department of Roads I 80 program and other Panhandle projects for fiscal 1971. Key items include resurfacing Route 26 sections, four lane work from Scottsbluff to Mitchell, and new Route 20 stretches, plus Route 385 and 71 improvements. The river valley freeway on Route 26 is highlighted as crucial besides finishing I 80.
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Scottsbluff Star-Herald
Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Roads
Cheyenne
Kimball
DOR
The
Star-Herald
Panhandle
Star- Herald
Northport
Broadwater
Ogallala
Wyoming Line
Scottsbluff
Mitchell
Sioux
Scotts Bluff
River Valley
Irrigation Growth In Wheatbelt Territory Expands Wells
Cheyenne County farms reveal over two hundred irrigation wells as Wheatbelt Public Power District drives power access. Pioneers Nels Olson and early settlers started the practice in Lodgepole Valley, with irrigation spreading across north and south tablelands to boost agricultural income and regional economy. The district provides expert advice to diversify farming and improve dryland to irrigation transitions.
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Cheyenne County
Nels Olson
Lodgepole Valley
Wheatbelt Public Power District
Wheatbelt
Wheatbelt Management
Freedom of the press reaffirmed in landmark ruling
In a Scottsbluff Star-Herald reflection the writer praises the high court's decision upholding press freedom against government censorship. It stresses responsibility, restraint, and the press as a mirror of America, noting that free speech comes with duties to curb abuse and inform the public.
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George Sutherland
New York Times
Denver Post-New York Times
Max Frankel
High Court
Hugo L. Black
America
Leaving The Telegraph After Forty Six Years of News Life
A veteran Sidney reporter reflects on a 46 year romance with The Telegraph, praising the craft, ethics, and impact of the newspaper business. He contemplates retirement, plans to stay busy, and hopes to continue writing while guiding others with a steady conscience.
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Telegraph
Tetanus Immunization and Football Team Records
Health guidance urges up to date tetanus shots to prevent infection from minor wounds. Tetanus, or lockjaw, is a deadly disease. boosters every five years are advised. Michigan State football, coached by Duffy Daugherty, holds winning records over five Big Ten teams. The Spartans are even with one rival and behind three others.
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Michigan State
Duffy Daugherty
Spartans
Courthouse Parking Sparks Resident Letter to Editor
Leon A. Lafler critiques east courthouse parking reserved for officials as undemocratic and elitist. He argues courthouse grounds are public, parking should serve the public and suggests designated spaces for sheriffs and patrols.
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Cheyenne County
Artment
Sheriffs’ Office
Leon A. Lafler
Nebraska School Finance Fights Define Voter Tensions
Nebraska lawmakers debated rural versus urban education funding as SB 287 failed on General File while SB 1002 reshaped state aid by removing the one quarter to districts. Bills on drug education, tuition rules, community colleges, and higher education loans framed a contentious session on school finance and governance.
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David Stahmer
Omaha
Stahmer
Commissioner of Education
Board of Educational Lands
State
Jenior
Area College Board
Sidney
Milford
Community College
Exon
State Board of Technical-Community Colleges
State Investment Council
Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Gov. Exon
Fred Carstens
Beatrice
New Nebraska environmental protection department starts operations
Lincoln reports the 1971 legislature created a new environmental protection department that began July 1 with Acting Director Filipi and Director Exon guiding until a 16 member advisory council selects a permanent head. The water pollution council ends with a final meeting and standards set for three counties plus federal+20 percent elsewhere. University roles expand with Ottoson coordinating agricultural pollution programs and Sheffield heading statewide irrigation development. Highway plans cover 123 state projects and 60 Interstates with $81.9 million contracts this year and $390.9 million over six years.
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Lincoln
Environmental Protection Department
TA Filipi
Guy JJ Exon
Filipi
State Health Department
Exon
Advisory Council On
John S Samson
Omaha
Nebraska
Air Pollution Control Council
Douglas, Sarpy
Dakota
Henry D Smith
Air Pollution Control Group
Smith
New
Environmental Protection Council
Council
Attorney General
Bellevue
South
Sioux City
State Road Department
Thomas D Doyle
Federal Obligation Authority
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Sidney Telegraph
M.M. van Kirk
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Capitol News
Air and Water Control Boards
New Agency
Melvin Paul
Statehouse
Air Standards
Ottoson
University of Nebraska
Howard W Ottoson
College of Agriculture
Durward B Varner
Warner
Leslie F. Sheffield
North Platte
Sheffield
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