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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1970
Page
9
The Weather Bureau predicts a warm and fairly dry spell for western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado through mid August. Temperatures likely near to above normal with below normal moisture. A brief rain is possible after the wheat harvest in about ten days, though overall drought risk remains.
An Army deserter since November 5, 1969, was detained near Kimball and jailed, while a 1962 Comet speeding stop led to the arrest. Passenger Pfc James Edward Starr, 23, of Columbus Ohio, was found to be a Fort Bragg deserter. Starr and a brother were en route to Ohio.
Producers who earn payments in the voluntary feed grain and wheat programs receive computation statements with payment drafts says ASC chairman Ray Davis. Retain these along with farm records as they show program type, gross and net payments, planted and diverted acreage, and projected yield. Verify statements with farm records and contact county ASC offices with questions. If statements are lost, county records provide the needed information. 1970 farm program payments began July 2 and were expected to finish by August end.
A fire sparked by a truck exhaust on the Hy Bowers farm near Kimball burned four to five acres of wheat in gusty winds Thursday afternoon. The truck, carrying about 200 bushels, exploded its gas tank and was demolished. Damage is estimated at $5,000 with no injuries reported.
Temperatures rose into the 90s creating harvest friendly weather through Saturday with rain possible starting Sunday. FAA station readings show 47-83 Wednesday, 57-94 Thursday, and 58-87 by 10 am today with mid morning humidity at 35 percent. Nearby notes mention Lesotho’s diamond finds and Amazon insect diversity, alongside pickle consumption data.
The Bunker Hillbillies hosted a June 28 calf tour for 4 H members in preparation for the Cheyenne County Fair on August 7 1. Roger Sorge demonstrated leading and showing calves as the group toured each member’s farms. Thirty nine people enjoyed a picnic and watermelon feed after the tour.
Cheyenne County farmers are reminded they may not harvest diverted acres enrolled in the 1970 wheat and feed grain programs. Do not graze diverted acres until after the prohibited grazing period ending Sept 1. Maintenence must be in soil conserving use to reduce erosion weeds insects and rodents. Harvest hay or graze conserved base acres but do not convert to non conserving use. For more information visit the county ASC office.
Unemployment compensation claims increased slightly from May and rose 60 percent from a year ago in the June report by Sidney Employment Office manager Francis R. Hiner. Employers sought 110 nonagricultural and 27 agricultural workers. 156 were referred, 107 hired, with 84 under 22.
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