Western Outlook Debuts in Sidney Telegraph
This issue introduces Western Outlook Volume 1 Number 1 a coalition by eight western Nebraska papers. The initial 35000 copy press run highlights tourism and recreation with future themes planned around industry agriculture and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Outlook
Sidney Telegraph
Nebraska
Bridgeport News-Blade
Chadron Record
Custer County
Gering Courier
Keith County News
Valentine
Western Nebraska Observer
Sidney
Wheat meetings in Nebraska discuss best practices for Panhandle crops
Demonstrations across western Nebraska invite farmers to inspect wheat plots and share expert advice on disease control fertility and cultural methods. Researchers from Scotts Bluff and Lincoln stations cover smut seed treatments crown and root rot suppression and high protein varieties with field days at Nelson Scholl Goodell Ramig Haas and other farms plus a Sidney High Plains Laboratory event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Panhandle
Scotts Bluff Experiment Station
Eric Kerr
Charles Fenster
Louis Daigger
Kerr
Fenster
Daigger
Maurice Nelson Farm
Lorenzo
Nelson Farm
Carl Scholl
Chappell
Scotts Bluff County
Joe Goodell
Stegall
Wayne Ramig
McGrew
Vic Haas
Hemingford
High Plains Agricultural Laboratory
Sidney
Gerald Moline
Scotts Bluff
Lincoln
Lloyd Andersen
Loren Robison
High Plains
Sioux Army
Excellent Wheat Harvest Forecast in Nebraska
University of Nebraska entomology specialist says a strong wheat crop is forecast across Nebraska though insect problems mar many fields. Green bugs extend across central areas, grasshoppers hit the Panhandle, and about 20 000 acres require replanting with Pale Western and Army Cutworm infestations reported in spring in the southwest and southern Panhandle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Lloyd W. Andersen
Kansas Line
South Dakota Line
Panhandle
Southwest
Panhandle Weather Forecast For Weekend Warm Mild
The weather outlook calls for fair and mild conditions this afternoon tonight and Saturday. Highs reach 80 to 90 degrees with a low near 50 tonight. Rain chances are under 5 percent. Five day outlook shows temperatures Saturday through Wednesday near normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Wildcat oil activity expands in Nebraska regions
Wildcat drilling picks up in Nebraska with new prospects in Red Willow Scotts Bluff and Cheyenne counties. Sam G. Harrison hires B-W Drilling for a Sheridan County test near Chadron. Red Willow sees two potential producers and Marathon and King Resources report mixed results in Merritt and Lindberg areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Red Willow
Sam G. Harrison
Denver
B-W Drilling Co
Sheridan County
Chadron Arch
Granite
Marathon Oil Co
Scotts Bluff County
King Resources, Inc
Allison Drilling Co
Stuarco Oil Co
Stuarco Drilling Co
Banner County
Grand View Ranch
Southland Royalty Co
Cheyenne County
Agnes Zalesky
Sunol
Petroleum Management, Inc
Warner
Sec
Haag
SESW
Murfin Drilling Co
Panhandle
Doran
Sidney
Wynn Miller
L. G. Shelly
Toltek Drilling Co
Kimball County
King Resources
Merritt County
Lindberg
First Day of Summer Brings Triple Digit Heat Across County
The heat wave peaked Thursday with readings above 100 degrees in Sidney and Lodgepole as the calendar marks June 21 as the first day of summer. Winds up to 30 mph stirred dust, and moisture varied from trace to .11 inches across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Nature
Sidney
FAA
Lodgepole
Dalton
Potter
Sidney Youth Named In Fatal Colorado Crash Report
The Colorado State Patrol reports 69 year old Kina Evelyn Reabaugh of Cheyenne died from injuries after a two car crash near Akron on May 28. She was a passenger in a car driven by Pomona K. Cathcart of Cheyenne. A pickup driven by 17 year old Lowell A. Hare of Sidney pulled into the intersection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado State Patrol
Colorado
Kina Evelyn Reabaugh
Rorabaugh
Pomona K. Cathcart
Cheyenne
Colorado 63
U. S. 34
Akron
Colo
Lowell A. Hare
Sidney
Four California youths arrested after girls tip in Nebraska
Nebraska State Patrol arrested four California college students near Ogallala after two Sidney girls alleged the car offered marijuana. Arraignment occurred in Keith County Court with a June 26 preliminary hearing. Each suspect held on $500 bond in Lancaster, California.
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Nebraska
Ogallala
California
Sidney
Keith
Earl Schenck
Schenck
David B. Carter
Newark
Calif
William J. Ward
Wayne A. Swalla
William E. Brandish
Lancaster
REA Managers' Agenda Highlights Meeting in Sidney
Rural Electric Association managers gathered for a semi annual meeting in Sidney. Officers present included Wilbert J. Calvin president Loup Valley District Ord Nebraska Darwin Gates vice president Franklin Public Power District Franklin Nebraska and Donald Armstrong secretary treasurer Northwest Public Power District Hay Springs Nebraska. The two day session was to adjourn this afternoon. Senator C W Holmquist of Oakland Nebraska spoke Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Electric Association
Sidney
Wilbert J. Calvin
Loup Valley
Ord
Neb
Darwin Gates
Franklin Public Power District
Franklin
Donald Armstrong
Northwest Public Power District
Hay Springs
C. W. Holmquist
Oakland
Summer Seal Coating To Start Next Monday In Newton
City street crews begin summer seal coat work on Newton Street blocks from 24th to 10th Avenues next week. Residents must move cars off streets by morning. alleys encouraged. Schedule runs Monday to Wednesday with oiling phases and possible future work in Maple Linden and additional Newton sections. budget shortfall noted and council to review costs.
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Newton
Newton Street
24Th Avenue
19Th Avenue
14Th Avenue
10Th Avenue
John Baudek
Linden
Baudek
Paving on U S 30 Delayed Until September
City Manager John Baudek said U S 30 paving from Sidney to Lodgepole will not start until September. Weather and harvest traffic schedule push the project back. the state postponed work to avoid major traffic disruptions during peak season and harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinois Street
John Baudek
Sidney
Lodgepole
License Plates Arrive for 1969 70 in County
County Treasurer Milt Nissen received 10 000 license plates for the 1969 70 season. He holds plate number 39 A 1 in ivory and black as they prepare for sale January 2. Car owners can renew before February 15 to keep their numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Nissen
Nissen
Telegraph
Panhandle Industry Growth Shifts Nebraska Economy
Lincoln Journal and Star reports substantial growth in western Nebraska's Panhandle over the past decade. Industry expansion includes Egging Co. at Gurley, Widwee Corp. at Scottsbluff and Oshkosh, True Temper at Alliance, George Risk Industries at Kimball, LePrino Cheese at Chappell, Bonaire Manufacturing at Potter, Accessory Sales at Kimball, and Safe-Play Inc. of Sidney. The Egging Co. notes five expansions to reach 47 000 square feet. Ted and John Egging founded it, now serving over 14 000 farmers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
Lincoln Journal and Star
Egging Co
Gurley
Widwee Corp
Scottsbluff
Oshkosh
Alliance
LePrino Cheese Co
Chappell
Bonaire Manufacturing Co
Potter
Accessory Sales, Inc
Kimball
Safe-Play Inc
Sidney
Sidney Region
Ted
John Egging
Egging
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Wildcatters
Pep’ Oil Search
South Sundl
American National Bank
U.S. 30
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