Sidney Editor Jack Lowe Retiring After Community Service
Sidney editor publisher Jack H. Lowe, 62, retires after more than four decades in the town’s news scene. He built The Sidney Telegraph into a regional honor winner with seven state firsts and multiple NPR awards. Lowe led in oil boom coverage and wartime development, while serving on city council and local civic groups. A fund in his honor will be established at the Nebraska School of Journalism as he leaves July 7.
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Cheyenne County
NU School of Journalism
John Gottschalk
Nebraska Panhandle tax push in Scotts Bluff budget debate
Deputy county clerk Alice Burgess outlines the 1971 72 budget of Scotts Bluff County totaling about 1 059 million for general fund departments with prior year spending and a 1 396 617 levy from the 1970 71 3 3 million total. The review shows department requests and actual expenditures across sheriff assessor treasurer county clerk election building and grounds surveyor jail probation offices commissioners deeds public defender judge court costs jury mental health district court clerk district attorney and miscellaneous funds.
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Scotts Bluff
Alice Burgess
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Board of Commissioners
Astronomers Describe Solstices Marking Sun’s Path
Astronomers note the summer solstice on June 21 as the sun’s farthest daily northward position seen from earth. They also identify December 2 as the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere.
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Earth
Widows Urged to Check Social Security Benefits Range
Nebraska Panhandle widows told to verify survivor benefits for themselves and children. Social Security official Claire W Schuneman cited past unawareness, noting family protection can total 75 000 to 100 000 and payments extend until children reach 18 or 22 if in school.
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Nebraska Panhandle
Claire W Schuneman
Scottsbluff Social Security Office
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Social Security Office
Social Security
Housing Project Advances in Bridgeport
Work on the 304000 low cost housing project in Bridgeport progresses quickly with completion of 20 units on west Highway 26 expected in September. Dick Hart, chairman of the Bridgeport Housing Authority, says applications for residences will be taken in September.
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Dick Hart
Bridgeport Housing Authority
Railroad Strikes Hit UP and Southern Railway Over Wage Hikes
The United Transportation Union began a strike against Union Pacific and Southern Railway at 6:00 Friday. The dispute centers on work rule changes urged by a presidential emergency board as a counter to its recommendation of a 42 percent wage rise for four unions.
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United Transportation Union
Union Pacific and Southern Railway
Presidential Emergency Board
Chappell Field to add bleachers and restrooms for season
Plans reveal new south side bleachers at Chappell Schools football field with two restrooms underneath. City of Chappell and School District No 1 will finance, aiming for completion before fall and enabling tournaments and reduced use of school facilities. Also notes two divorce grants and pending petitions in July.
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City of Chappell
Five wear No 13 as 1970 season opens for AL NL stars
Five major leaguers start the 1970 baseball season wearing number 13. Reds shortstop Dave Concepcion avoids the number due to superstition. National League players include Vern Fuller and others, while American Leaguers feature John Odom Curt Blefary and Bill Gogolewski among the wearers.
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NEW York
Dave Concepcion
Cincinnati Reds
Sale Of All The Sales Discounted Prices 700-15
A brief classified item notes discounted sale prices for sport 6 Ply Nylon Belts labeled 700-15. The listing highlights a super premium 6 Ply Nylon belt and promotes price reductions on multiple items.
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