WNTC clears hurdle for cosmetology school
Gordon Stofe reports a setback for private beauty schools as Lancaster County Judge William Blue denies a temporary injunction to halt cosmetology instruction at Western Nebraska Technical College Sidney campus. The ruling supports ongoing remodeling and a state license process, with WTCCA optimistic for a permanent resolution. Gene Lienemann notes remodeling progress.
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Gordon Stofe
Western Nebraska Technical College
Russell Lovell
Scottsbluff
Lovell
Western Technical Community College
Sidney
Lancaster County
William D. Blue
Technical College
Blue
Wntc School of Cosmetology
Marathon
Illinois St
State Board of Examiners In
Cosmetology Board
Gene Lienemann
Wtcca Board of Governors
Budget for area colleges gets tentative 1977-78 approval
The Western Technical Community College Area board tentatively approved a 3,217,550 budget for 1977-78, about 12 percent higher than 1976-77, with roughly 9 percent more property tax support. The mill levy remains fixed. State funding totals 1,449,000 and local taxes about 1,080,000. Nebraska Western College leads in funding at 1,818,500. WNTC at 1,100,465. Alliance School of Practical Nursing at 107,532. area board expenses at 191,053. Public hearing set July 2 in Scottsbluff. Tuition and fees expected to rise by 93,720.
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Socusbluff
Board of Governors
Western Technical Community College
Nebraska Western College
Scottsbluff
Western Nebraska Technical College
Sidney
Alliance School of Practical Nursing
Area and Board of Governors
Sidney Telegraph Corrects School Board Probation News
The Wednesday Sidney Telegraph clarifies that Ella Studnicka was placed on probation by the school board, not suspended as the erroneous headline claimed. The correction confirms probation status and provides updated context for readers.
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Sidney Telegraph
Ella Studnicka
Studnicka
Sevens Theme Sweeps Bets Birthdays and Marriages
A Thursday centered on 77 77 spans betting and life events worldwide. Maryland's lottery briefly halted on the 77 due to fiscal safeguards while New Jersey reports strong 7777 bets. Amid horse and harness races sevenesque winners appear, a Springfield baby born at 7 33 weighing seven pounds seven ounces, and England weddings planned for 7 07 am.
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Kenneth R. Clark
United Press International
Maryland
New Jersey
Gloria Decker
Monticello Racetrack
Upstate
New York
Cash O'Brien
Belmont Park
Pearl Necklace
the Meadows
Meadow Lands
Miami
Curly Cole
Flagler Track
Springfield
Mass
Frank
Joanne Locke
Angie Zwickl Basks in Lucky 7 Birthday
Angie Zwickl daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan Zwickl turned four on July 7 1977 a date many note for the seventh day of the seventh month with 177 days left in the year despite superstition the day was a regular cheerful birthday with cake and presents for the family.
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Angie Zwickl
Angie
Dan Zwickl
Flood Threat to Chateau Restaurant on Illinois Street
Mary Evans and volunteers battle rising water at the Chateau restaurant at 12th and Illinois as flood waters flow from blocked drains. Firefighter Bob Evans blocks 12th Street while residents mop and sweep to divert water from the building. Nearby onlookers slow traffic, and car owners recover a waterlogged VW as neighbors recount past floods and potential damage.
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Mary Evans
12Th
Illinois
Bob Evans
Sidney
12Th Street
Chateau
Bob Selzer
Selzer
Illinois Street
Eric Selzer
Billy
Dusty Evans
Steve
Eric Wilson
12Th St
Inside Scoop T Ball Champions Team Photo
The article notes T Ball champions gathered for a team picture signaling a season milestone. Local page references plan changes to athletic programs at WNTC and an enthusiastic summer band program response. Also mentions a potential Wheat Hearts plan to affect CBS newsrooms and Supt Eugene G Thompson leaving Lodgepole for Casper Wyoming.
Wholesale food prices drop 0.6 percent in June
Labor Department reports June wholesale prices fell 0.6 percent led by green coffee and produce, the steepest drop in nearly four years. Consumer ready goods declined 0.2 percent, signaling retail relief. Farm and food costs drove the WPI decrease, with food down 6.3 percent from May.
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Leonard Curry
Washington
UPI
Labor Department
June Wholesale Prices Dip After May Rise
Prices declined in June after a 0.4 per cent rise in May signaling relief from inflation pressures. The Wholesale Price Index at 194.5 on a 1967=100 basis shows major producers receiving about 1,945 in June versus 1,000 a decade earlier. Over the quarter, wholesale prices rose 4 per cent annualized, down from 10.2 per cent in Q1.
Southern Panhandle Hit By Heavy Harvest Storm
A harvest storm moved across the southern Panhandle on Tuesday night bringing 1.5 to 2 inches of rain and hail in Sidney and surrounding towns. Water flooded the 13th Avenue underpass and streets, delaying traffic as gardens and crops were damaged. Wheat cutting halted due to high humidity and severe rainfall, with towns like Chappell Lodgepole Gurley and surrounding areas reporting varying rain amounts and hail.
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Panhandle
Sidney
South Lodgepole
Chappell
West Gurley
Country Club
Mel Jackson
Sidney Street
13Th Avenue
10Th
Illinois
Jackson
Lodgepole
Gurley
Lorenzo
Sunol
Dalton
Jim Ledbetter
Bart Bontagard
Lodgepole Co- Op
Paul Smith
Smith Elevator
John DeMerser
Sidney Don Hoffman
Farmers Co-Op
Rain Delays Wheat Harvest Across Nebraska Panhandle
Rain and high humidity halt the winter wheat harvest in southern Nebraska's Panhandle after Thursday night rain and hail caused damage in areas southeast of Lodgepole. Harvested grain remains strong, with yields above average where undamaged, and 1,000 plus custom crews have entered the state to resume cutting when weather cooperates.
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Panhandle
Lodgepole
Gurley
Daltoff
Nebraska Labor Department
Nebraska
McCook
Benkelman
Ogallala
Imperial
Grant
Don Christenson
Labor Department
Paxton
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Alliance School
Fairmont
Kenneth Ferrell
White Day
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Britain
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Greenfield
Mary Louise Pollard
Ashland
Mrs Pollard
Telegraph
Frances Craig
Tobin Beck
Vonnie Selzer
Ken Pittam
CBS Newsmen
Lodgepole Schools
Eugene G. Thomp
Casper, Wyo
Potter's Lions Club
Southern Panhandle
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