17 Crucial Years Lie Ahead Development Is Vital
Western Nebraska United Chambers of Commerce heard Dave Carson of Northern Systems propose Operation Foresight a 25 000 plan to fund surveys economic studies and a permanent development program for 20 counties. He warned of population losses through 1984 with Logan County Stapleton the biggest loser and urged cooperative action. Carson highlighted Lake McConaughy as a key untapped asset and noted VISION 17 as a model. WMCC directors will decide in February in Alliance.
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Nebraska
Western
Carson
Logan County
Stapleton
Eost
Logan
Box Butte
Sheridan
Sioux
Grant
Hooker
Scotts Blatt
Lincoln
Kimball
Keith
Cheyenne
McConaughy
WMCC
Alliance
Sidney Telegraph publication details and pricing
The Sidney Telegraph lists mailing and subscription details for Sidney Nebraska including rates inside and outside a 50 mile zone, carrier prices, and single-copy cost. It notes establishment in 1873 and shows the issue date Friday November 22 1968 with volume 95 number 42.
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Sidney Telegraph
Sidney
Nebr
United Methodist Youth Fosters Biafra Aid Drive
The Junior M Y F of the United Methodist Church urges community support for Biafra relief. After viewing a film on the famine they plan a bake sale at Jack and Jill Store this weekend and a Christmas card sale to fund overseas relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.Y.F
United Methodist Church
Biafra
Jack and Jill
Sidney Telegraph
United Methodist
Biafran
Red Cross
Committee For Overseas Relief
United Nations Bldg
New York
Vacuum Returned to Sidney Police by Luke Barnhart
Luke Barnhart of Sidney returned a vacuum cleaner to local police after seeing a report of the theft in the Sidney Telegraph. The owner Dale Green had reported it stolen earlier in the week. Barnhart found the vacuum on the south side of Highway 380 near the Electric Service Co Monday night.
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Luke Barnhart
Sidney
Dale Green
Barnhart
Highway 380
Electric Service Co
Sidney Telegraph
Panhandle forecast shows mild, unsettled weekend
Partly cloudy this afternoon tonight and Saturday with westerly winds 15 to 25 mph. Highs 55 to 65 today, lows 25 to 35, Saturday highs 45 to 55. Precipitation chance under five percent on all days. Five day outlook averages four to nine degrees above normal with highs 45 to 55 and lows in the 20s. Little to no precipitation expected. Courtesy Frontier Airlines.
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Panhandle
Frontier Airlines
Farm Bureau Proposes Retiring Whole Farms and Policy Shifts
Lincoln report on the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation four day 50th anniversary convention. Aimed at reducing government dependence by considering land retirement for whole farms on bids and favoring tillable acres as the crop control base. Calls for recourse loans secured by government guarantees and urges limited military intervention in Vietnam to achieve victory.
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Lincoln
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Vietnam
Gas Workers Agree to Labor Contract Signing
D. K. Gordon of the Communications Workers of America announced that Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Co. has reached a new labor contract. The agreement provides wage increases, improved employee group insurance, and other benefits totaling over 331 thousand dollars annually, covering 650 of the company’s 1200 employees across Nebraska Wyoming Colorado Kansas and Oklahoma.
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D. K. Gordon
District 7
Communications Workers of America
Afl-Cio
Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Co
Gordon
Kansas-Nebraska
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
Kansas
Oklahoma
Gering Man Found Dead Near Potter
Edward Merle Wagoner 27 of Gering was found dead in his car at an abandoned farmstead near Potter after missing since Nov. 15. Cheyenne County authorities say it appears suicide. a hose was connected to the exhaust in a car window. Funeral services set for Friday at St. James Lutheran Church in Gering. Burial at Sunset Memorial Park. Survivors include his widow Karen, three children, and his parents.
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Gering
Edward M. Wagoner
Woodley Park
Terrytown
Potter
Cheyenne
Don Tedesco
Scotts Bluff
B. W. Ritchie
Vernon
Texas
Myron Woten
Wagoner
St. James Lutheran Church
Martin F. Hofman
Sunset Memorial Park
Edward Merle Wagoner
Broadwater
Scottsbluff
Karen Lee Dewey
Sidney
Scottsbluff Pipe
Tory Merl
Nicki Rea
Kimberly Renee
Farm-City Week Begins Nationwide Observance
National Farm-City Week is observed starting today November 22 announced by Ray Davis Cheyenne County ASC chairman. Davis quotes ASCS family joy in honoring farmers and Kiwanis Clubs co sponsorship praising recognition of farmers. President Johnson urges farmers organizations business groups labor unions civic associations and consumers to value rural urban interests. Davis notes daily awareness of farmers importance and calls for broad public recognition of their contributions.
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Ray Davis
Cheyenne County
ASC
ASCS
Mr. Davis
Johnson
Department of Agriculture
Davis
Average Cheyenne County residents face obesity trend
Analyzing local data, Cheyenne County adults over 21 collectively carry about 12 tons more weight than two decades ago. Men average five pounds heavier than their fathers, while women increased about four pounds, with age brackets detailing steady gains. Experts recommend increased activity and lasting dietary changes to reduce weight.
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Cheyenne County
Public Health Service
Department of Agriculture
Oil Discovery Reported In Southwest Part Of County
In Kimball County the No 1 Fredericks in the Torgeson Field began production casing as BeW Drilling Co advances old wells at the SE end of the field. A deep test northwest of Lodgepole is awaited with Sam Gary hiring Stuarko Drilling Co for a Wolfcamp test at depth near 5400 feet.
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Kimball County
K&m Associates
Fredericks
Sotheast
Torgeson GE
Bew Drilling Co
K&m
Rosenthal
Dix
Toltek Drilling Co
Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Lincoln County
Schultz
Herndon Drilling Co
Murfin Drilling Co
Red Willow County
Kvetter
Red Canyon
Ben J. Taylor
Bamesberger
Silver Creek
Platte Valley Oil Co
Platte Valley Drilling Co
Sidney
Gage Oil and Gas Co., Ltd
Stuarco Ol! Co
No. 1
Schwasnick
D’ Sand
Nebraska Gas and Oil Conservation Commission
Stuarco Drilling Co
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Double M, Oil Co
Rudolph Field
Chambers Field
Lodgepole
Sam Gary
Denver
Lehmkuhl
Sec
Wolfcamp
Gary
Montana
Wyoming
Sunol
Two Men Held by FBI Warrants in Nebraska
Nebraska state trooper detained two men wanted by the FBI within a day. Richard J. Carpenter, 23, of Niagara Falls, NY, was found as a hitchhiker in a Las Vegas incident and is charged with a stolen property case in Puerto Rico. Merenus G. Nordgard, 47, of Omaha, arrested east of Dix junction on Highway 30, faces a Dyer Act violation and auto theft charges. both are in Kimball County Jail awaiting FBI pickup.
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Kimball
Nebraska
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Kimball County
Richard J.carpenter
Niagara, Falls
N.Y
Merenus G. Norgard
Omaha
Norgard
Dix
National Crime Information Center
Washington, D.C
FBI
Nordgard
Bushnell
Highway
Carpenter
Las Vegas
Nev
NCIC
Washington
Puerto Rico
Nebraska Corn Stalk Rot Losses Hit 33 Million
Nebraska farmers face an estimated 33 million dollars in losses from stalk rot in field corn across 15 counties. University of Nebraska Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. David Wyse Wyson notes yield reductions and premature plant death due to infected stalk tissues.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
University of Nebraska Extension
David S. Wysong
Oil Lease Sale Involves State Lands In Nebraska Counties
An Gilegus lease sale will be held on December 3 by The Board of Educational Lands and Funds in Lincoln. The sale covers state owned land in Box Butte Kumall and Sioux Counties totaling 1727 acres.
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Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Lincoln
Box Butte
Kumall
Sioux Counties
Totlin
Nebraska Cities Study Gas Rate Increase Plan
Nebraska towns affected by Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas Co proposed rate rise are polled by mail to share in expert study costs. At a Kearney meeting nine cities backed joint research. 108 communities could be affected with 38 already in. Engineers bid about 16000 dollars, with further bids sought.
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Nebraska
Kansas-Nebraska Natural Gas Co
Kearney
John Baudek
L. M. Clinton
Sidney
K-N
Baudek
Frank Morey 72 Dies After Long Illness
Frank Morey a prominent Cheyenne County farmer aged 72 of Sidney died today at Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Funeral arrangements are pending at The Craig Holechek Funeral Home.
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Cheyenne County
Frank Morey
Sidney
Memorial Hospital
Craig-Holechek Funeral Home
Mail Cards And Gifts Early To Avoid The Rush
The Post Office Department urges patrons to mail early to assure delivery before Christmas Day. Domestic gift parcels should reach distant states before Dec 2 and local areas by Dec 14. Distant state cards by Dec 11, local cards by Dec 16. Service men gifts to foreign countries must be sent before Nov 23 SAM parcels, PAL parcels under 30 pounds before Nov 30. Airmail parcels to servicemen before Dec 11. Christmas letters get similar service as non peak periods.
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Post Office Department
PAL
Low Bids Listed For City Truck Contract
Kokjer Motor Company of Sidney and Casco Company of Kansas City emerged as apparent low bidders for a new line truck for Sidney per city manager John Baudek. Kokjer bid 4174 dollars and Casco bid 16600 for body and derrick, with bids under study and to be reviewed by the city council Monday night as other bids remain under consideration.
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Kokjer Motor Company
Sidney
Casco Company
Kansas City
John Baudek
Kokjer
Casco
Derick
Honey Sunday Drive Seeks Honey Sale Aid
Nov 24 marks Honey Sunday with a 1 p.m. citywide canvass by Jaycees Sidney Youth Council and Webelus Den 82 to raise funds for the Tri County Association for the Mentally Retarded. Volunteers meet at Bob Roderick's home at 1845 Osage before 1 p.m. statewide Jaycees project.
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Jaycees
Sidney Youth Council
Webelus den No
Tri-County Association
Bob Roderick
Jaycee
Osage
The
Associations For
Acquisition of Deserted Depot News Decision
A group led by Morrison of Lyman expects to seal a deal this week or next to buy the Black Hills Army Depot near Edgemont South Dakota from the General Services Administration. The plan covers about 16000 acres of land and four million square feet of building space. The depot, closed July 1 1967 after 25 years of operation, would become Black Hills Industrial Freeport Inc a site for an industrial complex.
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Black Hills
Groop
Marks
Morrison
Lyman
Sioux
Sidney
General Services Administration
Edgemont
South Dakota
Morrison Group
Black Hills Industrial Freeport, Inc
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Lenhart Schobert
United Fund
Dave Carson
Northern Systems
Western Nebraska Chamber of Commerce
Sidney, Nebraska
M. Y.F
Fatty
Deserted Depot News
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