Big Labor Is Shortsighted Says Farm Bureau Writer
The Nebraska Farm Bureau opines that rail and longshoreman strikes hurt farm exports and futures, costing millions. lost markets may not return as Japan and others turn to Canada and Australia. It argues productivity and settlements benefit workers and farmers alike, with pending congressional bills to force settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland View Farm Bureau
M.M. van Kirk
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
United States
Japan
Canada
Australia
America
East
Gulf Coast
Clifford Hardin
Congress
Community Events Calendar Fort Sidney and Surrounding Areas
A busy weekly schedule lists club meetings and social events from November 8 to 21. The Kings Daughters and Rotary Kiwanis meet weekly, with many organizations including Beta Sigma Phi XI Iota Chapter, VFW, Lions and Optimist clubs. Youth week events, band parents meetings, and service activities run across town with dates, venues, and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Fleming
XI Iota Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Senior Citizens Center Weekly Activity Schedule
The Senior Citizens Center hosts a week of events including talks by Roger Cole on Tuesday at 1 30 PM, Pitch and Pinochle, quilting sessions, Veterans Day observance, Bingo and Fun Night, and an afternoon dance. Activities run November 9 through November 19 with multiple choices and a covered dish event on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Cole
Choice
Sidney Proclaims 1971 Youth Appreciation Week
I Del Koch, mayor, proclaims November 8 to 14, 1971 as Youth Appreciation Week in Sidney Nebraska. The notice honors youth as capable citizens and joins Optimist International in recognizing their contributions and future roles. Local officials support the national designation signed into law by President Nixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Optimist International
Richard Nixon
Sidney
Nebraska
I del Koch
NFO Head Urges Storing Feed Grain To Fight Low Prices
Norman Steffens chairman of Cheyenne County NFO warns feed grain prices will fall further unless farmers store production. He urges using on farm facilities, elevators and ASCS sites with warehouse receipts, NFC stockpiling with others for higher future prices and loans to maintain market control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Steffens
Cheyenne County
NFO
Steffens
ASCS
CSC Mats Burned Rebuilds Underway for Wrestling Team
CSC wrestling resumes after Tuesday fire destroyed most gear. Old mats secured from Chadron and Crawford HS. Large competition mat replacement undetermined. $25,000 damage at National Guard Armory on campus. Strongest team in history expected with transfers and top freshmen. Additional grapplers to join after football season. Night practices shifted to Chadron High with plans to return to afternoons using borrowed mats.
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Chadron State College
Mark Meka
Chadron
Crawford
National Guard
CSC
Meka
Chadron High School
Meeting on Housing Policy Advisory Committees Forms NPCAA
Mike Minzey of the Nebraska Panhandle Community Action Agency announced a 7 PM meeting Monday November 15 at the Bayard Senior Center to form county policy advisory committees for the NPCAA Housing Project. Attendees will elect county committees and a delegation to the NPCAA Housing Committee, identify housing needs, and report to the board. The session targets low income tenants and landlords, contractors, and housing professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Minzey
Nebraska Panhandle Community Action Agency
Bayard Senior Center
Main Street
Bayard
NPCAA
Scottsbluff
Morrill
Kimball
Cheyenne
Deuel
Board of Directors
Wage-Price-Rent Freeze No Hardship for Retirees
George A Lincoln of the Office of Emergency Preparedness says the wage-price- rent freeze should not harm those retiring or near retirement. OEP Circular 17 (Sept 30 1971) ensures retirees effects are included in pension and lump sum calculations as if the freeze did not occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A Lincoln
Office of Emergency Preparedness
Lincoln
OEP
VA Offering Protection for Disabled Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance
The Veterans Administration may provide up to 30000 of low cost mortgage protection life insurance on a group basis for about 10000 severely disabled veterans. C W Nixon, Director, says coverage applies to veterans with grants for specially adapted housing or wheelchair homes and is automatic unless the veteran opts out or withholds information for premium calculation. The monthly premium is based on standard insured lives while the government covers extra risk and admin costs, with VA grants for wheelchair homes up to 12500 and guarantees loans for the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
C W Nixon
Nixon
To Use Or Not To Use Phosphate Detergents
The Surgeon General supports using phosphate detergents while concerns grow over water pollution from phosphates. Nebraska extension experts note detergents are only one source and substitutes may harm machines and people. in hard water, phosphate use is favored for cleaning yet sewage treatment improvements are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surgeon General
United States
Mary Dale McGregor
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Nebraska
Sidney Telegraph starts new circulation service
A new circulation service in Sidney offers better coverage for route subscribers. The telephone line 254-5554 is manned until 1 pm nightly for missed papers and a carrier will be dispatched if a paper is missed on the route. The service operates even on Friday nights and does not require knowing the carrier’s name.
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Sidney Telegraph
Sidney
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Kings Daughters
Elmer Ladine
Business and Professional Women's Club
Ft Sidney Motor Hotel
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Country Club
Sidney Optimist Club
Sidney Ministers Association
the Chateau
VFW
Legion Club
Sidney High Band
Armed Forces
Robert A Matthes
Frank A Matthes
Army
Bob
Fort Ord
California
Fort Benning
Georgia
United Methodist Church
Alcoholic Anonymous
of Christ Episcopal Church
Providence Chapter 108
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic
Lions Club
Optimist Club
Yendis Cafe
York Rite
Masonic Temple
LCW of
Holy Trinity Lutheran
Church Hall
Social Security District
Farmers Union Local 733
Gurley
Duplicate Bridge Club
Christ Episcopal Church
Kimball County High
Kimball, Morrill, Banner and
Trailblazers Antique Car Club
Willard Wills
Potter
Senior Citizens Center
Proclamation Youth Week
ASR
Brown Reg
Greenlees
Vienday
Raymond Laaker R.R
Ehad Net
Texdaco Dealers
Bagby’s
Texaco
Paul’s
Ilinois
Illinois
NEBR
Royalcote Masonite & Wood
BAG Joint Cement
Thomas Lumber CO
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