Clean seed urged to curb jointed goatgrass in Wheat
More than 100 attended the Springfield day at High Plains Agricultural Laboratory where Panhandle Station agronomist Charlie Fenster urged growers to use clean seed to eliminate weeds such as jointed goatgrass and buckwheat. He cited costs up to 100 per acre to eradicate and potential dockage when selling wheat with weed seeds. Fenster traced the weed to Kansas first found in 1937 and spreading north via custom combiners, stressing certified seed as best control. Lab manager Ken Barton and others spoke as University specialists reviewed test plots progress.
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High Plains Agricultural Laboratory
Springfield
Panhandle Station Agronomist
Charlie Fenster
Fenster
Kansas
Ken Barton
University of Nebraska
Robert Simmons
Wayne Campbell
Department of Agriculture and Panhandle Station
PSC reaffirms firing of chief engineer in dispute
The Public Service Commission reaffirmed its firing of chief engineer Gerald Sasek amid claims the prior vote was illegal for a closed meeting. Commissioners Munnelly Gay and Romans defended the action before reporters. Chairman Rasmussen argued Sasek’s firing stemmed from perceived industry coziness and warned it could hinder rate hike reviews. Munnelly defended the staff’s ability to assess telephone rate requests without Sasek, citing past reprimands and poor performance.
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Sasek
James Munnelly
Duane Gay
Jack Romans
Reporters Commission
Eric Rasmussen
Sasck
Munnelly
Rasmussen
Censure motion surfaces against PSC chair Rasmussen
Lincoln AP reports a motion to censure Public Service Commission Chairman Eric Rasmussen circulated in Monday editions. The unsigned document accuses Rasmussen of hostile criticism toward fellow commissioners and cites his use of staff to draft rate orders and allegations against three commissioners. One vote shows Robert Marland abstaining from firing chief engineer Gerald Sasek.
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Lincoln
Gerald Sasek
Rasmussen
Duane
Gay
Jack Romans
James
Proposed development plan outlined at Gurney meeting
A county meeting at Gurley Community Hall featured a panel including Wayne Larson and Wayne Elsen discussing Chewenn County's proposed comprehensive development plan. Slides showed existing land uses and how the plan would affect spring, subdivision rules, and land use. The plan, reviewed by about 20 residents, aims for county commissioners' approval in July.
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Gurley
Guiles Barrier Union
Chewenn
Gruiley
Ania Dascussin
Victor Kascot Denes
Farmers Union
Tony Dechant
Cheyenne Couns Planning Commission
Wayne Larson
Potter
Wayne Elsen
Fertilizer debate on ozone threat sparks scientist warning
Harvard scientist Michael McElroy argues nitrogen fertilizer may threaten the ozone layer more than aerosol sprays. He notes the $8 million fertilizer industry supports abundant U.S. food but raises concerns about chemical pollutants and environmental impact.
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Boulder
Cole
Harvard
Freon Michael
McElroyy
Crited
Rough Weather Lashes Nebraska With Rain and Tornado Threat
Severe weekend weather hit Nebraska with .83 inches of rain and hail in Sidney while west parts lost garden plants. High winds and tornadoes were reported near North Platte and Broken Bow. A flash flood warning was issued by the Weather Service for Thayer and Jefferson counties.
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Nebraska
Sidney
North Platte
Broken Bow
U.S. Weather Service
Thayer
Jefferson Counts
Tourists Confusion Disturbs Neighbors at I 80 West Sidney
Mrs. Walter Schmunk reports up to six motorists daily stopping at her home seeking directions from the West Sidney Interchange. Neighbors complain signs and access routes cause frequent inquiries and confusion. Local residents urge action to improve signage and navigation for travelers leaving I 80.
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Sidney
Walter Schmunk
Schmunk
Truck hits I-80 bridge injures two in Utah men
Two Salt Lake City men suffered minor injuries when their 1975 tractor trailer crashed into the Chappell Interstate 80 interchange bridge. The truck and refrigerator van sustained about 60000 in damages and cherries from the trailer scattered widely. Nebraska State Patrol reported the out of control vehicle and noted hospital treatment for the drivers at Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital in Sidney.
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Utah
Chappell Interstate 80
Nebraska State Patrol
Craig Draper
Jerry Joosten
Salt Lake City
Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital
Sidney
Nebraska schools face $123 178 funding cut in 1977
House oversight hearings reveal Nebraska schools may lose 123 178 dollars in fiscal year 1977 if Title IV allocations under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act are not revised. Virginia Smith says inequities and fairness demand changes and notes support for a letter and hearing statements. She criticizes an energy tax proposal as overly focused on gasoline and urges returning it to Ways and Means.
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Nebraska
Shard
Virginia Smith
Smith
House of Representatives
Ways and Means Committee
House
NRD Receives Petition on Rural Water District Hearing
NRD manager Bob Hahn reports 18 signers filed a petition asking the South Platte NRD board to hold a hearing on creating a NRD operated water district east of Western Nebraska Technical College. The board must set a hearing within 120 days, with the July meeting possible for date setting.
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South Platte Natural Resources District Board
NRD
Hahn
WNTC
Baaid
Hitchhiking Down in State Drops As Summer Starts
Omaha area law officers report fewer hitchhikers on Nebraska roads this summer. Sgt David Wolbert notes rising gas prices could push more to thumb for free rides, though rationing or higher costs may deter driving youths. Officials say travel ends are controlled with more tickets issued as enforcement tightens.
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Tay Oe
Holiday Inn
Sidney
Legion Park
Rath
Omaha
Apd
Nebraska
David Wolbert
Nebraska State Patrol
Wolbert
Lodge bids to be reviewed by City Council tonight
City Council to review bids for Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp projects after bids opened earlier this month. The multi purpose facility faces about 45000 dollars in costs while the Parkland Development final plat also comes up for approval per the Planning Commission recommendation.
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Lodgepole Valley
Sidney
City Planning Commution
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