Nebraska Supreme Court to rule on underground water rights
The Nebraska Supreme Court appears set to decide who may use underground water as a major bill to let natural resource districts allocate water faces conflict with a prior first come first serve doctrine. The issue, tied to a multi billion dollar stake for farmers, could affect dryland irrigation and future drilling rights. Senator Bereuter and Mills urge a quick ruling via court action if needed. Douglas seeks expert input to craft a clear legislative path.
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Lincoln
Nebraska Supreme Court
Public Works Committee
Gordon Peterson
Paul Douglas
Douglas Bereuler
Utica
Jack Mills
Big Springs
Mills
Supreme Court
Douglas
Nebraska
Bereuter
Sen
Richard Lewis
Holbrook
Carlson Memorial Award to honor Chappell figures
The first Carlson Memorial Award will be announced Tuesday at the Chappell Chamber of Commerce dinner, 7 pm at Chappell High School Auditorium. The honor acknowledges community contributions by an individual or group, with a public plaque and a personal award. The Carlsons, Hjalmer and Gertrude, were active Chappell residents killed in a Colorado auto crash almost two years ago. Tom Allan of the Omaha World-Herald is the featured speaker.
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Carlson Memorial
Chappell Chamber of Commerce
Ramona Freeman
Chamber
Chappell
Carlson
Hjalmer and
Gertrude Carlson
Colorado
Carlsons
Chappell High School
Chappell Chamber
Chappell Business Houses
Omaha World-Herald
Tom Allan
Local vo tech control hinges on borrowed funds option
Lincoln report outlines Exon plan to keep community technical colleges locally controlled possibly by borrowing to cover operating costs until tax revenues begin. Oberg notes $11.7 million state funding plus a one mill levy would return local control, but tax money may not be available until next year, prompting potential warrants and interest or an emergency appropriation. Clark argues for consolidation under a state college board with bonds estimated from $44 to $105 million. debates hinge on constitutional financing and next year’s budget actions.
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Lincoln
JJ Exon
Jon Oberg
Department of Adminstrative Services
Appropriations Committee
Exon
Sidney Sen
Robert Clark
Clark
Oberg
Supreme Court
Kearney
Wayne
Peru
Chadron
Arlo Wirth
State Board of Technical Community Colleges
General Fund
Legislative
State Board
Western Technical Community College Area
Vision screening for Cheyenne County preschoolers announced
Vision tests for preschool age children in Cheyenne County will be held March 22 at East Ward School 8th Ave and Jackson St. Registration runs 9 to 11 am. Volunteers from the Sidney Mrs Jaycees, trained by the Nebraska Society for the Prevention of Blindness, will screen for signs of visual problems. The aim is early detection of possible vision defects to allow best correction.
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Cheyenne County
East Ward
8Th Ave
Jackson St
Jane Montgomery
Sidney
Montgomery
Goodman Seeks New Push for Sidney Plaza Shopping Center
Marty Goodman of Leo Eisenberg & Co says plans for a Sidney Plaza Shopping Center must be revived and placed high on the priority list as city officials and Upland Industries pursue site commitments. He notes recent land purchases and city guarantees on access and lighting, with a target opening possibly by spring 1976 and groundwork to begin within four months.
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David Hendee
Sidney
Marty Goodman
Leo Eisenberg & Co
Kansas Cay
Sidney Telegraph
Sidney Plaza
Eisenberg
City of
Goodman
Parkland Development General
Orville Filsinger
John Peetz Jr
B E Stewart
Lodgepole Valley
Eisenberg Company
City
Upland
South 11Th Ave
Toledo St
11Th Ave
Wheatbelt Public
Power District
East
Scottsbluff
Sterling
Cole
Wray
Colo
Kansas City
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska Sees State High of 52 In Warmth Across East
Eastern Nebraska began to warm after sub zero start with Beatrice Lincoln and Omaha lows around seven below and four below while Alliance Scottsbluff and Sidney posted a Thursday high of 52. Forecasters expect a pleasant weekend with highs mostly in the 40s and lows in the teens to 20s.
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Associated Press
Nebraska
Mercury
Beatrice
Lincoln
Omaha
Alliance
Scottsbluff
Sidney
North Dakota
Wyoming
Nevada
Texas
Idaho
Penniless boy from Brooklyn finds refuge at Boys Town
A 14 year old, Mike Romano, arrived by bus in Omaha carrying a duffle bag and sought help at a police station. A grandmother’s letter led authorities to Boys Town director Rev. Robert Hupp, who welcomed him. After orientation and clothing needs, Mike began life as a Boys Town resident with plans to work and adjust.
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Omaha
Mike Romano
Mike
Brooklyn
N.Y
Michael
Mary Vaughn
Vaughn
Robert Hupp
Boys Town
Father Hupp
Hupp
Bill Ramsey
Mickey Rooney
Father Flanagan
Ramsey
Rooney
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Aurora
Maurice Kremer
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Tevye
Gurley High School
Robert Spearow
By Jotin A. Willis
New York City
RED Raiders
Crete
St. Pat's
Sidney High School
Jim
Dickerson
Red Raider
Bruce Leypoldt
St. Patrick’s
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