Dix Man Named NRD Chairman
The South Platte Natural Resource District organized in Sidney with about 20 attendees. Gail Southard of Dix was elected chairman, Alvin Narjes of Sidney named secretary treasurer, and Klingman named vice chairman as the NRD adopts a $30,000 budget and transitions from soil and water districts to a taxed regional authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Platte
Sidney
Ted Johnson
Nebraska State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
NRD
Gail Southard
Dix
Kimball County Soil and Water Conservation District
Ron Kennedy
Kimball
Gail Klingman
Chappell Klingman
Alvin Narjes
NRC
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Cheyenne
Devel
Soil Conservation Service
The
Conservation Commission
Conservation District
General Assembly
Rockey
Tax valuations lag inflation in Nebraska counties
Nebraska counties report 1972 73 property valuations up 1.3 percent, far below inflation. State officials warn mill levies may rise to cover costs while the Board of Equalization reviews figures. Twenty five counties accounted for about 3.1245 billion in valuation, up roughly 52 million from the previous year. Cheyenne County shows a rise to 140.39 million from 138.56 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
Revenue Department
State Board of Equalization and Assessment
William Peters
Norbert Tiemann
Cheyenne
Senate OKs Amendment To OSHA Exemption
The Senate approved an amendment to exempt employers of 15 or fewer workers from the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The provision, already passed by the House for 25 or fewer workers, now goes to a House-Senate conference for a compromise. The 45-41 Senate vote attaches the amendment to the Labor-HEW appropriations bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Car .T. Curtis
House
Curtis
Counties Asked To Help Alter RC D and Development Plan
In Sidney, officials push for changes to the Panhandle RC&D to gain federal aid. Dr. Vernon Rockey urged county commissioners from Deuel, Kimball, Scotts Bluff and Cheyenne to adopt a constitutional framework and resolutions to form a permanent area planning organization and pursue HUD and EPA funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle Resource Conservation and Development Council
Sidney
Vernon Rockey
Rc&d Executive Committee
Rc&d
Nebraska Panhand
Cheyenne
George Bailey
Kenneth Rose
Paul Huff Rockey
Rcd&p
Panhandle
Rcd&p General Assembly
General Assembly
Cheyenne County
Deuel County
Kimball County
Scotts Bluff County
Rockey
Chadron
Bridgeport
Board Sees Budget and Resignation at Sidney District Meeting
The Sidney School District Board accepted Activities Director Hank Reitz’s resignation to pursue private business and reviewed a 1972-73 budget framework. A three-hour session produced changes for a July 10 budget hearing, including facility upgrades and staff aide hires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney School District Board of Education
Hank Reitz
Reitz
North Elementary
Vince Maliszewski
Dorwart
Memorial Hospital
Ervin Fischer
Gottschalk
Ed Haupt
Ed Bauman
Robert Wait
Baudek
10Th Avenue
Hickory Street
John Echternach
Kiwanis Club
Sidney AA accreditation renewed for 1972 73
Sidney School District Superintendent Russell Pedersen received notice that Sidney schools earned Class AA accreditation for the 1972 73 year. The district has held AA since 1958 as the state’s top rating. Mel Olson of the Nebraska Department of Education praised the district and noted only 26 districts share the AA status, urging leadership and innovation for student opportunity.
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Sidney
Russell Pedersen
State Board of Education
Mel Olson
State of Nebraska Department of Education
School Administrative Services
Pedersen
Olson
Panhandle Forecast Sees Warm Week Ahead
Generally fair conditions with warming temperatures through Thursday. Highs this afternoon reach 75 to 85 degrees with overnight lows 50 to 60. Thursday promises highs in the 80s and chances of measurable precipitation remain near zero through Thursday.
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Panhandle
Hail Damages Wheat in Lodgepole and Chappell Areas
Hail storms swept Cheyenne County causing 15 to 60 percent crop damage in a mile wide Lodgepole strip and 30 to 60 percent loss in a northeast Chappell zone. Brief showers accompanied the quick-moving storm, with Sidney recording hail and limited precipitation noted by FAA and High Plains Agricultural Research Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Lodgepole
E.K. Yanney
First State Bank
Chappell
Sidney
Federal Aviation Agency
Flight Information Service
High Plains Agricultural Research Station
Senate panel backs handgun sales ban bill
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved Sen. Birch Bayh's bill to outlaw the commercial sale of small concealable handguns not fit for sport by a 12 to 2 vote. Three Kennedy firearm bills were rejected, and Hruska's safety standard proposal failed 9 to 5. Only Eastland and McClellan opposed Bayh's measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Roman Hruska
R-Neb
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Robert F. Kennedy
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Bayh
James 0. Eastland
D-Miss
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Hruska
Protests Grow Over Trailways Plan to Cut Sidney Stops
Continental Trailways executive says Sidney officials overreact to a route change removing Chappell Lodgepole and Sidney stops on the North Platte to Sterling run. City leaders and Cheyenne County Chamber petition the Interstate Commerce Commission, arguing hardship for commuters and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Trailways
Sidney
Chappell, Lodgepole
North Platte
Sterling
Cheyenne County
Postal Cut Deferred To Review Sunday Mail Service
The U.S. Postal Service delays a weekend plan to end Sunday mail for Dalton Gurley Potter and Lodgepole, keeping Sidney as the only Cheyenne County post office open Sundays. The delay follows further study of savings versus rural impact. Existing schedules from June 1 remain in effect. Rep Dave Martin has no word on permanent action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Postal Service
Dalton
Gurley
Potter
Lodgepole
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Washington
Dave Martin
Park Stabbing Prompts City Curfew in Legion Park
The council approved an 11 pm closing in Legion Park with an extension option for organized groups after a youth stabbing increased pressure for safety. Park hours are 6 am to near midnight, with exceptions by parks manager authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stabbing Moves Council
Legion Park
John Baudek
Leonard Erickson
Sidney Summer Band Plays Samba For Flutes Concert
The Sidney Summer Concert Band showcases its flute section in Samba For Flutes at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Park band shell. Featured players include Cindy Buecker Sherrie Johnston Julie Edwards Julie Schiller Cyndi Earnhart Pam Christy Lila Willis and Dareen Niebaum. The program includes Banderas Thunderwest March of the Magnificents Star Spangled Banner Warwick and Bit of Beguine.</s>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Band Shell
Legion Park
Cindy Buecker
Sherrie Johnston
Julie Edwards
Julie Schiller
Cyndi Earnhart
Pam Christy
Lila Willis
Dareen Niebaum
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Secretary of State
Johnson
Osha
Banner, Morrill, Garden
Scotts Bluff
Pine Ridge
Box Butte
Dawes
Sheridan
Sioux
R.C. Malcolm
Malcolm
Julesburg
Colo
Sidney Telegraph
Trailways
Star Bus Lines
Star
LCC
M.C. Schaff and Associates
6Th
Jackson
19Th
Monterey
Pasadena
Roy Bauer
Farmers Union Co-Op
Co-Op
G.E. Supply
Casper
Wyoming
John Gottschalk
Library Board
JoAnne Goodwin
Nebraska Department of Roads
Chamber of Commerce
Fair Board
Wheatbelt
Fairgrounds
Walter Hrbek
13Th Avenue Bridge
Lodgepole Creek
Telegraph
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