Democrats hesitate to challenge Rep Virginia Smith in 1978
In Lincoln Nebraska several potential Democratic candidates exclude a 1978 bid against Rep Virginia Smith RK Neb. Names considered include James Hansen Holly Hodge Ben Wilson Jim Wolf Jack Cary Larry Doyle Rich Fitzsimmons and others with doubts about feasibility time and money. Smith won narrowly in 1974 and surged to victory last year.
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Minden
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McCook rally pushes for 100 percent farm parity strike
McCook Nebraska drew more than 4000 area farmers and families for an American Agriculture rally at the city auditorium. Stan DeBoer of Bertrand led calls for parity and a Dec 14 farm strike if producers do not receive full parity on all crops.
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Weekend crashes kill three persons in state
Three Nebraskans died in weekend traffic accidents in Nebraska and Iowa, all on Saturday. John Funkhouser, 37, Adams, died when his car hit a semi on Highway 4 and 41 in Gage County. Joseph Horvatich, 19, Elkhorn, and Coleen Leonard, 14, were injured as their eastbound car left the road near Fremont. Robert Robinette, 50, Niobrara, was killed when his truck hit a Milwaukee Road train near Sergeant Bluff, Iowa.
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Food insecurity linked to strain on global biological systems
Former Agriculture Department official Lester R. Brown warns that pressure on cropland and grassland, rising populations, and loss of soil health threaten world hunger. He cites depleted reserves, export restrictions, and food price surges fueling unrest in multiple countries, urging sustainable farming and land stewardship.
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Juelfs Says Gasohol Unfeasible With Research Supported
Lincoln Neb UP I Stan Juelfs Republican candidate for governor argues gasohol is economically unfeasible now though he backs continued research. He notes the gap between gasoline and alcohol costs makes large scale gasohol unlikely and urges exploring other uses for grain including vegetable oil products and broader human consumption.
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Women Involved in Farm Economics seeks Hiort resignation
The seven member executive board of WIFE urged President Carter to fire Assistant Agriculture Secretary Howard Hiort after his Oct 29 Sidney convention speech used 1975 farm cost statistics. WIFE leader Betty Majors of Osceola said Hiort insulted their integrity and should know production costs, noting he oversees four USDA agencies.
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Sidney Earns All Nebraska Status in Multiple Categories
Sidney has been designated All Nebraska in education fire protection housing industrial development law enforcement criminal justice library services parks and recreation planning solid waste practices wastewater collection and disposal and water supply systems by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. The department administers the program with the Community Resource and Research Center at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Sidney did not qualify in airport improvements health services or street improvements.
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Sidney National Bank to mark 25th anniversary with open house
Sidney National Bank will host an open house November 15 to celebrate 25 years in Sidney. Officers directors and 22 employees will greet customers from 9 am to 3 pm as assets have grown from about 600000 on opening day to over 13 million by Sept 30. Robert C Conrad who gained control in 1968 notes steady growth and optimism for farming and ranching revival in the community.
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Georgia dam disaster toll rises as rescue chiefs press search
Hundreds of rescuers using construction equipment comb through wreckage of mobile homes cars mud and debris after the Toccoa Falls College dam collapse in Georgia. Death toll listed at 37 with two more expected. mud and floodwaters devastated the campus and nearby mobile home park.
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Sidney School Board weighs bond vote defeat agenda
The Sidney Public Schools Board of Education will review bond election results and set goals for meeting program and facility needs in a Tuesday night meeting. Items include teacher verification for three staff, mid year graduation committee, NSSBA delegate, and consideration of Title IV B funds to ESU 14.
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Cheyenne County Chamber approves 1978 dues schedule
The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce set a 1978 budget of 29469.21 dollars with an expected revenue of 24411 dollars. Dues for business memberships rise to 189 members projected to yield 21686 dollars, while individual and professional dues see smaller changes.
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