New Way Is Better Nebraska Schools Respond To Curriculum Demands
A University of Nebraska study shows Nebraska junior high and high schools increasingly offer instruction on drug education health education pollution consumer education and other topics. Larger schools more often provide these programs with higher levels of negotiation between teachers and boards reported.
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Nebraska
Galen Saylor
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Saylor
Board of Education
Boards of Education
Building a road through Redington Gap 80 years ago
Cheyenne County commissioners approved a $450 road through Redington Gap near Sidney Nebraska to shorten travel for provisions taxes and court business. A contractor began work with horses and equipment as locals recalled past labor costs and evolving road building methods.
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Cheyenne
Redington Gap
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Sidney
Kimball Banks
W.T. Kahse
Trinity Lutheran Church
J.H. Bicknell
Nebraska Churches of Christ
Fix It Time Sidney Urges Bond for Drainage System
The city seeks a public vote on a proposed 300000 dollar general obligation bond to fund a comprehensive drainage system. A July 12 hearing will gauge citizen sentiment as officials argue the long overdue project is affordable given the city’s strong finances and prospects.
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Sidney
Death of Alliance publisher Gene Kemper honored
Memorial pieces praise Gene Kemper a devoted Alliance editor who spoke his mind and shaped western Nebraska. He helped form the Western Nebraska United Chambers of Commerce and Greater Nebraska Interstate, championed Fort Robinson preservation, and inspired readers with candid editorials.
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Alliance
Gene Kemper
Western
Nebraska
Western Nebraska United Chambers
Fort Robinson
Fort Rob
Fort Hobinson
Kemper
Washington
Kansas
William Allen White
GNI
WMCC
Fort Roth
Helen
Western Nebraska
Keith
Wade
West Nebraska
Keith County News
Public Right and the Hidden Budget Board Meetings
The piece argues taxpayers have a right to attend public board meetings including budget discussions. It condemns non meetings used to hide discussions from taxpayers and urges full participation and transparency in local government budgeting practices.
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College
Nebraska
Seetteblel Mar-Herald
Old Settlers Reunion in Lodgepole Leads Garrett Scharrel Ruth Ewing
Garrett Scharrel and Ruth Ewing named to reign over the Old Settlers Reunion at Lodgepole. The column lists multiple local items including retirements, deaths, openings, and civic notes across Sidney and surrounding communities.
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Garrett Scharrel
Ruth Ewing
Old Settlers
Lodgepole
Beas Carpenter
Western Union
Clarence Hansen
John Seevers
Cedar Lanes
Mike Selzer
Scottsbluff
Scottsbluff, Sidney
Alliance
Ron Peterson
Cheyenne
James Edwards
Minnesota
Harriet Holt
Washington D.C
Kennedy
Gurley
Sidney
Union Pacific
Sioux Ordnance Depot
Nebraska Tourism Promotion Face Of Future Debate
Stanley Matzke Jr head of tourism promotion in Nebraska discusses keeping a strong program under Economic Development after a state agency transfer from the State Game Commission. He urges public and legislative support and warns funding cuts could limit future options for tourism growth.
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Nebraska
Stanley Matzke Jr
Department of Aim
State Game Commission
Matzke
The
Lincoln Star
A Paneful Experience and Local Notices
The column mentions Johnny Carson seeking a court injunction to stop morning window washing at a New York high rise. It also lists bids, elections, and local happenings in Sidney including school board members, levy rates, party events, and community notices.
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Johnny Carson
Himselo
New York
Carson
Alliance Daily Times-Herald
C.E. Goodhand
Ord
Esbon Closman
Sidney
Grand Island
J.A. Bentley
L.O. Fundingsland
Fred Parks
Kid Griffo
Kimball
Lodgepole
Charles Callahan
M.A. Shipman
R.W. Devon
J.M. Swenson
Leon Fine
Simon Fishman
Maude Abernathy
Sterling
Frank Isenberger
Mitchell
Gwendolyn Stokes
Denver West High School
Henry Blome
North Divide
J.L. McIntosh
A.D. Stewitts
L.B. Cary
Anna McKercher
Kale McKee
Julia McKadden
Valesan Neunauer
Allelna Allen
Masonic Lodge
J.C. Neubauer
LH. Barnhart
L.F. Closman
WF. Bassett
In-Between Study Pace Moves Fast in Nebraska
Lincoln reports the Legislative Council assigns 18 interim study committees led by chairs such as Warner Keyes Orme Kennedy Mahoney Burbach Schmit Carpenter Stull Hasebroock Kremer Swanson Clark Luedtke Duis Holmquist Marvel. Studies cover public power nuclear plants school aid environmental programs and budget targets for 1972.
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Lincoln
The
Legislative Council
Jerome Warner
Waverly
Orval Keyes
Papillion
Fern Hubbard Orme
Thomas Kennedy
Newman Grove
Eugene T. Mahoney
Omaha
J.W Burbach
Crofton
Loran Schmit
David City
Terry Carpenter
Herbert Duis
Gothenburg
CW. Holmquist
Oakland
Richard D. Marvel
Hastings
Carpenter
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John A. Dilley
Don Sprengel
Sol Willis
FBI National Academy
Neal Atkins
National Guard
Illinois St
Wayne Bond
Lodgepole Rural Fire Dept
Earl Deal
E.A. Winter
Superior
Dean Pohlenz
Edwart B. Stewart
Ohio Oil Co
D.R. Thomas
Sidney Rotary Club
J.H. Foster
Leo A. Bartholomew
Freytag
Fred J. Johnson
Stanley Preble
Coast Guard
J.C. Preble
Halsey Fuller
USN
New London
Conn
Clark Fuller
Phillipines
Ogallala
Nebraska- Wyoming Line
Studt
Guy Dedrick
Goldwyn Doran
Doran
USA Theatre
Charles Ray
Hershey
Nebr
U.P
Maurice Roche
Curtiss Jollis
Sig. Clark
Allen Chambers
Charlie Mitchell
F.N. Slawson
Kearney
Frank Bayliff
Elfred Sprenger
Jaedes
Joe Hahler
John Peetz
Royal Host
J.L. Drury
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Drury
J.J. McIntosh
M.H. Tobin
Sig Gutfreund
John Myers
C.D. Essig
Myrtle Lancaster
H.E. Gapen
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Capitol News
Congress
Rudolf Kokes
Dave Martin
Wayne W. Ziebarth
Wilcox
U.S. Senate
Carl Curtis
J.J. Exon
Environmental Protection Council
Exon
T.A. Filipi
Health Department
Environmental Health Services Bureau
Larry Price
Lewis E. Harris
Robert Cox
Gering
John T. Harris
McCook
Edd Bailey
Lynn Thompson
Blair
George P. Hanna Jr
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