Granddaughter of ambassador cited as “not so secret weapon”
A Nebraska editorial examines the failure of the Cornhusker Education Corp petition drive to place a compulsory school redistricting amendment on the November ballot. It argues voters prefer voluntary district reorganization and a fair tax base, noting opposition from state education leaders and the public’s skepticism of a statewide mandate. The piece urges promoting voluntary reform and a supportive tax climate instead of pursuing coercive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornhusker Education Corp
Nebraska State Education Association
State School Boards Association
Omaha
Lincoln
Engineers Urge Storm Sewer Upgrades in Sidney
A Sidney study by J.T. Banner and Associates proposes spending 152,478.50 to improve storm drainage. Basin 1 would cost 129,777.50 and Basin 2 22,701 with major ditching and larger lines. Key changes include enlarging 10th Ave from 36 to 42 inches and reconstructing a 48 inch Linden St line to speed drainage. The area runs from 23rd Ave west to the city limits east and from UP to BN right of way. Downtown has flood history with property damage. 19th Ave has had minor flooding.
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Laramie
Wvo
Sidney
Basin
Basin 2
J.T. Banner and Associates, Inc
10Th Ave
Jackson
Linden St
5Th
6Th
Burlington Northern
19Th Ave
Peetz Project Pushers 4-H Club Meeting Delmar Nelson Home
The Peetz Project Pushers 4-H Club met at Delmar Nelson home on July 6 to prep for Harvest season. Alma Nelson urged members to finish projects by August 10 for Achievement Night. Members received Standard Report Forms and Fair Entry Blanks. Senior members were urged to complete the Dress Review. Demonstrations covered slip stitching a hem, sewing box equipment, color wheel use, and dress review. Gail and Jolene Nelson served refreshments. Marilyn Fehringer Reporter.
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Peetz Project
4- H
Delmar Nelson
Alma _ Nelson
Rose Mary Fehringer
Sharon Fehringer
Gladys Roelle
Faye Fehringer
Gail
Jolene Nelson
Marilyn Fehringer
Land Use Details in State Water Plan
Nebraska soil and land use data in the State Water Plan are outlined by Harold H. Gilman. The plan classifies soils from Class I to VIII, with Class I and II best for crops and grazing and Class VIII unsuitable for cultivation, highlighting 4.4 percent Class I and 0.2 percent Class VIII across about 47.5 million acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Press Information Service
Harold H. Gillman
University of Nebraska Extension Conservationist
State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Nebraska
Lincoln
Harold H. Gilman
University of Nebraska
Gilman
State Water Plan
Soil Conservation Service
Wheat Crop Tests Good In Nebraska State Report
Nebraska's new wheat crop shows slight quality gains over last year. State officials report higher protein at 11.4 percent and test weight at 62.4 pounds per bushel, with moisture at 11.7 percent. Across the state all areas except the northwest exceed last year's figures. Tests are conducted at Fremont Grand Island Hastings Lincoln and Omaha terminals.
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Nebraska
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Northwest
Fremont
Grand Island
Hastings
Lincoln
Omaha
Museum film series at Fort Robinson highlights Negro Soldier
The Nebraska State Historical Society Fort Robinson Museum sponsors a free evening film lineup. Negro Soldier screens Sunday July 26 at 830 PM and again July 28 and 30. On Wednesday July 29 Children of the Plains Indians plays at 830 PM. The museum hours are 8 AM to 8 PM Monday through Saturday and 9 AM to 8 PM Sunday. Outdoor screenings occur north of the museum in fair weather and in the first stable building south of the museum in bad weather.
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Crawford
Nebraska State Historical Society
Fort Robinson Museum
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Mayfair Husky
Harolds
Texaco
Chappell
BLEMS
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Lodgepole
Burns Skelly
Kripal Motor CO
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