Narjes Declared 272-261 Winner for County Commissioner
Edward Narjes clinches the District 1 county commission seat after canvassing absentee and disabled ballots. Final tally 272 to 261, narrowing the gap from election night. Incumbent Paul Huff trailed as results stabilized amid statewide totals and local precincts.
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Narjes
Edward Narjes
Paul Huff
Sidney
Huff
Robert L Clark
Elmer Hartmann
Chuck Mayer
Clark
Stan Juelfs
Arthur Liljegren
Cheyenne
Hartmann
Mayer
Juelfs
Liljegren
Minor Damage From Two Sidney Accidents
Two minor accidents were reported in Sidney. Thomas O Connell in a 1969 pickup struck Tim Lippstrew who was in a car in an alley between Illinois and Jackson Streets. Terrence Buetler in a stopped car in the southwest bound lane on 13th and Winds was hit from behind by Charlotte Land. Brakes reportedly failed on the Land vehicle. No injuries or citations.
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Sidney
Thomas O'Connell
Illinois
Jackson
Tim Lippstrew
Terrence Buetler
Charlotte Land
Shop Sidney And Saye Want Ads Get Results
Sidney and Saye run local want ads showing buyers how to reach sellers. The page highlights featured listings and tips to boost response, urging readers to place notices and monitor response rates.
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Sidney
Saye
Gurley High to Graduate 11 Seniors in May Ceremony
Gurley High School will graduate 11 seniors Monday at 8 p.m. with Earl Belden of Gothenburg giving the commencement. Baccalaureate is Sunday at 8 p.m. Father Tom Ryan of Sidney St. Patrick's Church will be guest speaker. Valedictorian is Wesley Handley. salutatorian is Leon Kriesel. Dalton district honors include valedictorian Julie McRoberts and salutatorian Wilma Peterson. Baccalaureate May 14. commencement May 17 with 27 diplomas awarded.
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Gurley High School
Earl Belden
Gothenburg
Gurley
Tom Ryan
Sidney St. Patrick’s Church
Wesley Handley
Harry Handley
Leon Kriesel
Fred Kriesel
Dan Lipp
State To Consider Motion On Oil Well Housekeeping
The Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission sets a May 23 hearing at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel on its own motion to tighten housekeeping at drilling sites. The panel plans rules for water disposal and site restoration, with landowner rights emphasized after drilling ends.
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Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Paul Roberts
Commission
Sidney Telegraph Church Page Wins Fifteenth Award
The Sidney Telegraph’s church page earned its fifteenth award, including a fourth Distinguished Service Award from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. Keister Advertising Service, Inc. prepares the Support the Church series for the newspaper and more than 1,000 other papers in the United States and Canada. The feature, produced since 1944, uses human interest stories to encourage church attendance and membership, reaching over 32 million people weekly. President Nixon serves as honorary chairman of the foundation.
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Sidney Telegraph
Church Page
Freedoms Foundation
Valley Forge
Keister Advertising Service, Inc
United States
Canada
Keister
the Freedoms Foundation
Nixon
Rye Rye Rye Support At 79 Cents For 1972 Crop
The Department of Agriculture announces 79 cents per bushel as the price support for the 1972 Cheyenne County rye crop. statewide rates vary from 78 to 95 cents per bushel with a national average of 89 cents. Loan rates are 78 cents in Banner and Scotts Bluff, 79 in Kimball, and 82 in Deuel counties.
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Lincoln
Department of Agriculture
Cheyenne County
Department
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Banner
Scotts Bluff
Kimball County
Deuel County
Rest Area at Kimball Receives Federal Design Approval
The State Department of Roads says the Kimball eastbound rest area near 15 miles east of Bushnell Interchange has FDA approval for its design. Plans include a rest room, information center, picnic shelters, grills, lighting, and landscaping within existing right of way.
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Lincoln
State Department of Roads
Federal Highway Administration
Kimball
Bushnell Interchange
DOR
FAA
Chappell
Rain and cool spell steadies pastures and wheat growth
Weather reports show continued rain and cooler temps aiding pasture regrowth and wheat yields. Ranchers are warned against overgrazing as spring pasturing starts late this year. Moisture totals vary by station with hail in Peetz Cole area and planting of corn, beans, and millet anticipated as soils warm.
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Ken Sakurada
Rogert Plantz
Soul Conservation Service
Plantz
Peetz. Cole
Fatality Near Bushnell In Eastbound I 80 Crash
A man identified as Franks, 33, of Kirkland Wash died after a one car crash two tenths of a mile west of Bushnell on I 80. His 1965 Volkswagen rolled twice and he was ejected. He was flown to Cheyenne Memorial Hospital and pronounced dead on arrival. The crash was investigated by Dennis Richard and Larry Brower with Kimball patrolmen assisting.
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Merrill
Franks
Kirkland
Wash
Bushnell
Cheyenne Memorial Hospital
Air Force
Dennis Richard
Larry Brower
Kimball
Nebraska Commission Approves NRD Rule Set for Statewide Program
The Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Commission adopted rules to govern interim NRD boards, effective July 1. The 24 boards will operate for three years until voters select permanent boards in 1975, with actions planned at initial July meetings and safeguards to keep NRDs aligned with local government.
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Lincoln
Natural Resource District
Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Commission
NRD
NRC
Commission
Hal Schroeder
Salt Valley Watershed
Denver Frontier Ends Uniform Rule for Military Fares
Frontier Airlines said it will drop a long standing policy that forced service members to wear uniforms to access special military air fares. The reversal removes the uniform requirement and preserves the reduced rates for eligible personnel.
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Denver - Frontier Airlines
GOP to Hold Open Hearings Across Nebraska
The Nebraska Republican Party plans statewide hearings to gauge public opinion on government issues. Chairman Milan Bish cites a potential gap between grass roots and party structure as it aims to finish hearings before the June 10 Omaha meeting to draft the 1972 platform. Western Nebraska events set for Scottsbluff on Thursday at 9 am, Chadron State College at 2 pm, and May 24 at 9 am in North Platte.
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Nebraska Republican Party
Milan Bish
Omaha
Lincoln County
North Platte
Big Top Set for Monday at Cheyenne County Fairgrounds
The Carson & Barnes Circus will set up at 7 a.m. Monday at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds. Performances are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Advance tickets are sold at Sidney businesses and through Elks members, with proceeds benefiting the youth fund.
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Cheyenne County Fairgrounds
Carson & Barnes Circus
Sidney
Elks
Panhandle Weather Forecast With Showers Possible
Partly cloudy with a slight risk of showers this afternoon and NW winds 15 to 25 mph. Highs near 55, tonight lows 35 to 45, Saturday highs in the 60s. Measurable precip 10 percent today, near zero tonight and Saturday. Extended outlook shows continued cloudy conditions with a chance of showers early next week and highs in the low 70s.
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Sakurada
Irigh Plains
Sunol
Frontier Airlines
Oram
Panhandle
Richendifer Appointed To Nebraska Legislature
Governor Exon names Blair Richendifer of Walthill to fill the Nebraska Legislature seat after C W Holmquist's death. Richendifer, former mayor, serves until January 2 before a November election winner takes over for the remaining two years of Holmquist's term. If not re elected, the senator may not sit in sessions.
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Exon
Blair Richendifer
Walthill
Nebraska
C W Holmquist
Oakland
Richendifer
Walthil
Holmquist
June Call 91 Lincoln Nebraska to Supply 91 Men
Lincoln Nebraska will provide 91 volunteers for the national 9000 induction program next month as directed by state Selective Service Director Lee Liggett. The move follows a call issued in June for manpower from the national pool.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Selective Service
Lee Liggett
Filipino Cooperative Tour Delayed by Rain in Sidney Area
A Philippine Electrical Coop Association group on a three month U S tour faced rain delaying visits to local irrigation projects, farms, and cattle operations. They study cooperative management with Wheatbelt Public Power District hosts and will spend most of the 15 weeks in Washington D C and attend a banquet at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel.
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Sidney
Cheyenne County
U.S
Wheatbelt Public Power District
Bella Tire
Rural Electrification Association
Manila
Tam
Jose T Amacio
Jose Vitug
Brazil
India
Philippine Electrical Coop Association
Farmers Union Co-Op
Federal Land Bank
Ken McMillen
Gary Hessler
PECA
Washington D.C
National Rural Electrification Cooperative Association
California
Nevada
South Carolina
Maryland
Virginia
Ohio
Jose ‘T. Amacio
Merle Boho
Wheatbelt
Tamano M. Pandapatan
Jose T. Vitay
Bella D. Tiro
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Dalton
Julie Meroberts
Wilma Peterson
Jan Pippitt
Nelson Dungan
Roberts
Arthur M Guida
Treinen
Guida
Joseph J . Paine
Hawn Petroleum, Inc
South Alma
Harlan County
Frank A. Schultz
Earl Wakefield
Wichita
Frontier Counties
State
Hoatson- A
Exeter Drilling and Exploration Co
Holly Resources
Nelson
Federal Flight Service
High Plains Agricultural Laboratory
Lodgepole
PAA
High Plains
State Commission
Milton Fricke
Papillion
Lincoln Asst City
Atty Dean Hansen
Gop
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