I-80 Interchange Decision Seals Sidney Southeast Choice
The Nebraska Highway Advisory Commission chosen southeast of Sidney for the I-80 interchange, ending a debate between southeast and south locations. Officials say delays from a south swap could push work by two years, while planning for future growth now shifts to leveraging I-80. Sidney and Cheyenne County seek coordinated long-range planning with regional input.
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Nebraska Highway Advisory Commission
Sidney
Town
Highway Department
Commission
Southeast
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Nixon pledge on farm parity prompts swift action
In Fargo, North Dakota, President Nixon stated support for a farm program based on 100 percent parity and urged Secretary of Agriculture Clifford Hardin to move forward. The remarks, delivered to Midwest Republicans and farm state senators, were framed as a mandate to end delays and align policy with rural voters.
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Fargo
North Dakota
Congress
Clifford Hardin
Parts
Collision Course: Congress vs State Constitutions over 18 voting
The piece argues Congress overstepped by granting 18 year olds the vote while Nebraska and other states resist, citing state constitutional age limits. It notes Attorney General Meyers doubts congressional authority and predicts clashes, questioning whether states' rights survive. It frames the 18 vote as a test of federal versus state power amid campus unrest.
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Congress
Nebraska
John Mitchell
Clarence Meyers
Meyers
Mitchell
Calhoun Wife Sues for Divorce Over Infidelities
The wife of actor Rory Calhoun sues for divorce and alleges a long list of 79 infidelities. She hints she could have added one more to reach eighty.
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Rory Calhoun
Calhoun
Carved Cane Links Denver Man to Union Prisoner Names
Guy B. Clark of Denver owns a wooden corkscrew carved cane bearing the names of 282 Union soldiers from Scranton, Pennsylvania, noted as Confederate prisoners of war. Clark says the carving was done by the uncle of his cousin.
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Denver
Colo (Ap
Guy B. Clark
Scranton
Clark
Controversy Over Reclamation Dams and Irrigation Plan
In a O Neill hearing Rep Martin cites Interior Dept estimates of over 7 million annual benefits from the O Neill Springview project, with a $98 million price to build Norden Dam and irrigate 77000 acres in Keya Paha Boyd and Holt. Nebraska Wildlife Society warns against new irrigation amid surpluses and possible wildlife loss. Hearings also addressed the North Loop Reclamation Project, a 68.6 million proposal in central Nebraska. The piece argues against government spending labeled reclamation and calls for clearer justification, noting existing land under production and drought risks.
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O’neill-Springview
Niobrara River
O'Neill
Dave Martin
Department of Interior
U.S
Norden
Keya Paha
Boyd
Holt
Holt County
Nebraska
North Loop
Scottsbluff Star Herald
Nebraska Land Office History and Pioneering Settlers
The Kansas Nebrask a Act opened Nebraska to public domain on May 30 1854 and the first land offices opened in Omaha then Dakota City Nebraska City and Brownville. Between 1890 and 1893 twelve offices operated in Chadron Alliance Sidney Valentine Broken Bow North Platte McCook ONeill Grand Island Neligh Bloomington and Lincoln with others at Beatrice West Point Niobrara and Norfolk. Freeman filed the first U.S. homestead at Brownville Jan 1 1863, while Beatrice and other offices processed claims amid tumultuous crowds. The State Archives holds U S General Land Office records vital for research.
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Franklin Pierce
Nebraska
U.S
Alliance
Omaha
Dakota City
Nebraska City
Brownville
Chadron
Sidney
Valentine
Broken Bow
North Platte
McCook
O'Neill
Grand Island
Neligh
Bloomington
Lincoln
Beatrice
West Point
Lowell
Niobrara
Norfolk
Everett Dick
Nebraska History
Beatrice Express
Daniel Freeman
Freeman
United States
State Archives
Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues Listed
A compact list of crossword clues across and down with numbers, including Cosset Expert Herbal list includes School book Heroic poem Jumbled type Packing King of the English river Visigoths Long-haired Yarns wild ox Convened Mama Swab The people Erudition Administration Hurried Variety of Encore cabbage Eggs July Paid Reasonable announcement Path Adorn Man's nickname Embarrass Chasm OPE at Lama Athletic field Overjoy Sassafras tea Through Audacity Male swan Burn Orange seed Papa Weaken Scottish dairy maid Russian fighter plane Electric catfish Pixies Ringed boas Obispo Impast Forebodings Japanese news agency Scent Temporary star Preserved Scion Billfish Bib pronoun
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Lama
Athletic
Obispo
Temporary Star
Scion
Budgeting for Local Taxes Amid Rising Costs Across Nebraska
Nebraska local taxing bodies plan budgets for the upcoming year as 1969 state tax data show total local property tax revenue at 325.4 million. Real estate funds most, with schools receiving 207.0 million and cities 52.2 million. state aid reduces needed local millage, yet many communities may raise levies to cover growing costs and services.
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State Tax Commissioner
Nebraska
Tax Commissioner
Nebraska Department of Revenue
Potter Board of Trustees Meeting July 6 1970 Notes
The Potter Board of Trustees met July 6 1970 at 8 00 P M chaired by Gaston with all members present. Minutes approved. Organizational session created temporary chair man Bud Gaston, committees named and funds depository chosen. Public hearing set for July 15 1970 at the Village Office. Bills approved totaling 4223 72. Special and rural fire district notices follow with budget hearing July 31 1970 and a separate note on Oliver honored by House Select Committee on Crime.
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Potter Board of Trustees
Gaston
Ed Killham
Bud Gaston
Les Wills
Walter Marhenke
Elvin Thies
Potter State Bank
Frank Mattoon
George Schnell
Pat Wickhorst
Lions Club
Bond
Board of Trustees
Killham
Wills
Dept. of Revenue
Cheyenne Co
Francis A. Gaston
County
Marhenke
NO. 2
Cheyenne
Morrill
Nebraska
Gurley Fire House
Milk Price Hearings Highlight Nebraska Board Study
Nebraska Dairy Products Advisory Board held two days of testimony to set minimum prices for milk and dairy products under 1969 legislation. James Clayton of Edward B. McClain Co presented cost studies showing Area 4 half-gallon milk costs at 32.5 cents and Area 3 at 34 cents. Speakers urged costs plus margins, debated private labels, and questioned constitutionality amid potential legal challenges. Rep. Robert Denney planned to withdraw from reelection, with a new GOP candidate to be chosen within three days. Park vandalism reports noted rising incidents at state parks.
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Melvin Paul
Statehouse
Lincoln
Nebraska Dairy Products Advisory Board
Sam Davidson
James Clayton
Memphis, Ten
Edward B. McClain Co
McClain
Nebraska
Clayton
Omaha
Area 4
Area 3
Dairies
J. Patrick Green
Goodrich Dairy of
Goodrich
Green
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Capitol News
Robert V. Denney
Fairbury
Republican Central Committee
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Roman L. Hruska
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