Nebraska I-80 Progress Report Shows Lead in 1966
Nebraska advanced in Interstate Highway progress during the third quarter of 1966 per the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads. The state moved from fifth to first among eight midwestern states for percentage of highway built to full standards and from seventh to fourth for mileage open to handle today’s traffic. Nebraska reached 270.6 miles open, 56.6 percent, aided by toll roads and near-standard sections, keeping ahead of several neighbors though trailing Kansas, Missouri and North Dakota in open-mileage readiness.
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Nebraska
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
North Dakota
Iowa
Wyoming
Missouri
Kansas
South Dakota
Colorado
Kimball
Omaha
Nebraska Weed Control Conference Display slate announced
About 20 companies will showcase chemicals spray equipment and seed cleaning gear at the Nebraska Weed Control Conference. The event runs November 15 to 17 at Fonner Park in Grand Island.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Fonner Park
Grand Island
Prepare For Winter Chief Urges Drivers
Chief Sol Willis reviewed the week’s heavy snowfall and urged drivers to refresh winter driving skills. He cited forethought impatience and failure to adapt as main causes of crashes and advised checking weather, increasing following distance planning maneuvers braking smoothly winter tires chains and clear windows. He warned that severe weather remains ahead and urged immediate car tune ups and equipment fixes.
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Sol Willis
Willis
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Winterize Equipment by Paul E. Fischbach
Winterize irrigation gear at season end. Stack aluminum pipe on a rack above ground. Inspect each section for dents burrs and damaged couplers. Unscrew sprinklers and risers store in boxes. Separate broken springs worn nozzles and bearings for repair later. Inspect gaskets for wear and cracks and discard reusableless parts with notes.
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Paul E. Fischbach
University of Nebraska
Sidney Telegraph Office Forms Sale Ad
Local notice invites readers to visit The Sidney Telegraph to procure sales books and various office forms.
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The
Sidney Telegraph
Social Security Answers Clarify Benefits Rules
A Scottsbluff district SSA Q and A outlines benefit eligibility. Key points cover 6 quarters required for monthly payments, hospital coverage at 65, and automatic hospital eligibility only after filing. It also notes student child benefits can continue if in approved schooling and widow’s benefits reduced when taken before 62.
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Scottsbluff
Social Security Office
Caruso Joins Salvation Army Open Air Meeting
A stranger approached a Salvation Army captain and his wife during an open air meeting, asked to join in song, and sang with them. The tale highlights the Salvation Army's international reach, noting five vessels used to provide services in waters near Japan, the Netherlands, France, England and Alaska.
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Salvation Army
Caruso
The
Japan
Netherlands
France
England
Alaska
Windshield Clarity Cited By Police Chief
Chief Sol Willis warns Peephole drivers to clear windshields fully. AJ drivers have a legal duty to keep all vehicle glass clear while operating a vehicle, a winter safety measure to keep traffic moving.
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