Bin shortage haunts Cheyenne County pre harvest outlook
Cheyenne County faced a storage glut described as the worst in memory as winter wheat nears harvest. Local elevators fill fast, bins scarce, and farmers must improvise or risk going without. Officials predict similar yields to last year and note space in igloos at the old Sioux Army Depot.
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Family Builds Grain Bins To Boost Farm Capacity
At the Ralph and Larry Fraas farm southwest of Lodgepole a family project nears completion as a grain bin with roof and four rings will gain three more rings, adding 6,800 bushels to reach 28,000 total. The Fraas family says all six bins plus a drying bin were built by the family in 16 years, surviving a 1960 tornado that destroyed nine empty bins.
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Ugandan purge and Amin strikes amid unrest
World news digest reports Ugandan sources claim 200 to 300 soldiers and Buganda civilians were killed in a purge after an assassination attempt on Idi Amin. Amin is said wounded and in hiding near Kampala with a possible public appearance planned within a week.
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Chamber to welcome new Cheyenne County manager
The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce will introduce new manager Ron Monheiser at the general membership meeting on Wednesday June 29 at 7 pm in the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel. Dick Fix, president, says the agenda covers tourism Interstate development county city tourism identity industrial development education and seminars consumer surveys and a “Why shop in Sidney?” campaign. He also notes aims to strengthen business farm liaison and asks what members can do for the Chamber and community. The group may name a Citizen of the Year and recognize Western Nebraska Technical College. There are 212 paid and 45 committed members, with a membership drive pushing toward 300.
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Zero unemployment frames Grand Island growth concerns
GRAND ISLAND UPI An unemployment rate near zero may hinder industry as the Grand Island Industrial Foundation reports 26 prospects in 1976 but only three Grand Island relocations. President Richard Speltz Jr notes the area must gloss over the tight labor market while citing 5,000 workers from the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant. Ronald Roskens urges renewed national leadership and collective purpose to restore confidence and hope.
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Tragedy at Legion Park Ducks Killed Crossing Road
A pair of Legion Park ducks were struck and killed while crossing 11th Avenue near the Lodgepole Creek bridge in Sidney. City officials weigh a duck crossing sign plan and a crosswalk with ground level pedestrian activated lights to improve safety.
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North area drenched by Monday downpour with spotty totals
Weather survey shows Monday rainfall ranged from a trace to 3.5 inches, concentrated north of Potter in Dalton Gurley and Sund areas. Totals varied widely, with 1.5 inches near Potter and 0.5 to 1.5 inches in surrounding towns, amid mild temperatures and lingering clouds.
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Trust wanes in Miami
UPI reports Teen Challenge of Miami a church center for adolescents with drug problems may rethink its motto Keep on Trustin Director Rick Martin left town with two staff members and a 17 year old in charge. On his return he found five air conditioners three refrigerators a stove carpeting paneling wire and furniture missing though the motto plaque remained on the wall. Neighbors noted an everything must go sale sign appeared at the center shortly after his departure.
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County Adds Bridges Amid Weekend Weather Hit
Sterling area faced weekend weather impact as county crews move to install new bridges. The town hosts a volleyball clinic with many action photos while a local golf tournament nears. ARC Bridge Marathon donated 1000 dollars to the Tri County Association for Retarded Children. Agriculture Department forecasts plentiful beef. New editorial staff eager to meet readers.
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