Pioneers of the Overland Trail in Colorado and Nebraska
Clark Fuller recounts the Moore family history from 1859 crossing the South Platte at American Ranch to Sidney Nebraska. Charlie and Jim Moore ran freighting cattle outfits, Pony Express service, and faced frontier dangers including Indian encounters and a bale accident that broke Jim Moore’s back.
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Clark Fuller
Charlie Moore
Pioneer History
South Platte River
Merino
Colo
Ft.Sedgewick
Julesburg
Denver City
Colorado
Moore
Sidney
Nebraska
Union Pacific Railroad
Denver
Curtis Street
East Ward
Hardy
Jim
Front Street
Texas
Platte Rivers
Cheyenne
Thomas Kane
Moore Bros
Tussler Bros
Greenwood Station
Coach Bros
Adams & Redington
Circle Arrow
Box Jay
Asa Remsburg
Rube Lisco
20Th and
Careey Ave
Ohio
Charles
William Lightfoot Visscher
Jim Moore
Midway Station
Ft. Kearny
Cottonwood Springs
Ft. Sedgwick Qulesburg
Midway
Hardihood
Moore Brothers
Sidney Car Rolls Near Chadron
A 1963 station wagon driven by William E. Trotter 51 of Sidney rolled one mile north and three miles west of Chadron on U S 385. Trotter was uninjured while passenger Oliver Makes Shine 42 of Slim Buttes S D complained of chest pains but did not need hospital care. Damage estimated at 900 to 1000 dollars.
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Chadron
Dawes County
Slim Buttes
S. D
Traffic gridlock in Old Delhi sparks clashes among drivers
In crowded Old Delhi lanes traffic has collapsed during rush hours causing drivers to abandon their vehicles and fight. One evening 20 cars were damaged in a hopeless jam as motorists clashed after exiting their cars.
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New Delhi
Old Delhi
Bi level house plan with unusual dual access design
A bi level house with a chateau style features six main level rooms and a fourth bedroom in a lower level that includes a recreation room and a two car garage. Access to the lower level is from the front foyer and the kitchen level plus rear yard. Plan HAI97TC shows 1255 square feet on the upper level. Designed by architect Lester Cohen of New York City.
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Lester Cohen
48Th St
New York
N.Y
Marathon Oil to Build LNG Tankers for Japan Transport
Marathon Oil and Phillips Petroleum announce a letter of intent with Kockums for two 450000 barrel LNG carriers to ship Alaska gas to Tokyo. Each 800 feet long, 50 billion cu ft yearly to Tokyo Electric Power and Tokyo Gas over 15 years starting 1969, with a three week Alaska Japan run.
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Findlay
O. Marathon Oil Company
Phillips Petroleum Company
Alaska
Japan
Kockums Mekaniska Verkstads AB
Malmo
Sweden
Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd
Marathon
Gaz de France
Gaz Transport
Kockums
Phillips
Kenai
North
Cook Inlet
Nikishi
Kenai Peninsula
Stock Growers Meet At Chadron June 8-10
ASCS issues grain storage warning for CCC loan crops amid insect infestation and high moisture. Producers urged to inspect stored grain, report losses, obtain approvals before moving or adding grain, and contact the local ASCS office for guidance. 78th Nebraska Stock Growers convention set for Chadron June 8-10 with speakers from ANCA and other leaders.
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Chadron
Commodity Credit Corporation
ASCS
Nebraska Stock Growers
Robert M. Howard
Alliance
Memorial Hall
Chadron State College
John Guthrie
Portersville
Calif
Captain Brestel Returns to U S after Asia service
Captain Max C. Brestel arrives in the United States on May 7 ending eight months in Southeast Asia with the 354th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Based at Takli Air Force Base Thailand he flew 107 missions including a MiG-19 kill and earned the Air Medal with ten Oak Leaf Clusters the Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with one Battle Star and the Commendation Medal. He has been recommended for the Silver Star and three Distinguished Flying Crosses and will report to Randolph Field Texas on June 12 after a 35 day leave.
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Chappell
Max C. Brestel
United States
Asia
354Th Tactical
Takli Afb
Thailand
Vietnam
Brestel
Randolph Field
Texas
Nebraska Cow Bel les Century Theme Luncheon Announces Events
The Nebraska Cow-Belles and Junior Stock Growers plan events in Chadron State Park for June, with a June 8 beef barbecue to crown a champion at a men’s herd contest and a June 9 Cow-Belle luncheon featuring old time attire. Dr Judd from Minnesota and a Rising City Nebraska native are mentioned in association with the Centennial Theme.
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Congress
Minnesota
Judd
Rising City
Nebraska
Howard
Chadron State Park
Weather Swings Back To Cool Amid Damp Air
A warm spell gave way to cooler conditions with sun and damp air. Forecasts call for rain showers as moisture moves in. FAA station records show 37 to 81 Wednesday, 31 to 50 Thursday, and 34 to 46 by 11 am with trace precipitation each day.
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Federal Aviation Agency
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By Clark Fuller
Glenn
Minty Moor
Dinette
Telegraph
Marathon Oil Co
The
American National Cattlemens Association
John E. North
Omaha
Charles Corkle
Norfolk
Dave Martin
Washington, D.C
Ace Reid
Kerrville
Walter H. Judd
Washington, D. C
South China
By Lawrence Thompson
Hershey
U.S
Sidne
11Th Ave
Farmers Feed & Seed
East
Illinois
Osage Grocery
14Th
Osage
Bill Hawkins
Lee
Camp Clark Ranch
Bridgeport
Nebr
Banner Domino
Beau Banner
Advance Domino
L'Riple Real
Mischief Real
Blanchard & Lindgren
Bridgeport. Nebr
Over Pass
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