Sidney Leads Nebraska 25 Cities in Keeping Property Tax Rise Low
The Nebraska Tax Research Council reports Sidney has the best record among Nebraska’s 25 largest cities for holding the line on property tax increases since 1960. Across the group, per capita property tax dollars rose 61 percent, with Sidney rising 38.88 percent. cities show varied gains, some over 100 percent.
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Sidney
Nebraska
Nebraska Tax Research Council
Non-Profit Tax Research Council
Omaha
Lincoln
Grand Island
Hastings
Fremont
North Platte
Kearney
Scottsbluff
Norfolk
Columbus
Beatrice
Bellevue
McCook
Alliance
Nebraska City
South Sioux City
Plattsmouth
York
Falls City
Palrbury
Lexington
Holdrege
Chadron
Blilr
Thanksgiving 1968 reflections on blessings beyond abundance
The essay argues that modern America still has much to thank for beyond material plenty. It highlights freedoms, open dissent, equal opportunity, legal equality in practice and in law, and a strong national mission to improve the human condition at home and abroad. It recalls the Pilgrims while urging gratitude for intangible blessings.
Special Sports Edition Next Wednesday Dec 4
The Sidney Telegraph will publish a special sports edition on Wednesday Dec 4 covering basketball and wrestling. It will feature local team news, round‑up from surrounding areas, and photos of the Varsity basketball teams. Sidney High wrestlers are included for the first time.
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Cove
Sidney Telegraph
Sidney High
Thas
VEW Contest Slated Here This Sunday
The Voice of Democracy contest sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary will be held at St Patrick's Academy auditorium this Sunday at 2 PM local level. The winner's talk will be taped for district competition in Scottsbluff, then state, then national in Washington DC in March. Cash awards and pins will be given at the local level.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary
St. Patrick’s Academy Auditorium
Scottsbluff
Washington, D. C
Victor Nelson
Tom Lenzen
VFW Post 610 and Auxiliary
Cheyenne County Chamber Aims Big Dinner Turnout
The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce plans a larger annual banquet aiming for 750 to 1,000 attendees, surpassing last year's count of over 640. The date is pending, likely in late January, after checking against other events. The planning committee is chaired by Russ Fisher and includes Jerry Krutsinger, Ray Graff, Charles Sutton, E. K. Yanney, and Ed Bauman.
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Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce
Ed Cole
Charg
Russ Fisher
Jerry Krutsinger
Ray Graff
Dalton
Charles Sutton
E. K. Yanney
Lodgepole
Ed Bauman
Park System Development Plan Slowed In Sidney Nebraska
Sidney city officials report federal funds for park development likely delayed until 1969 70. only two Nebraska projects survived cuts, delaying physical park work though land acquisition may occur. city plans for future park and recreation development face postponement while existing system remains strong. a hotel demolition to become off street parking proceeds, and new truck equipment for the electric department is funded. hearing set for package liquor license and weed claim assessments scheduled. a planning commission vacancy remains open.
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Baudek
Nebraska
Sidney
Jack Farmer
Cheyenne
10Th Ave
Hickory St
A. S. Hardy
Kokjer Motor Co
Planning Commission
W. J. Robinson
Golden Link Celebration In Spotlight
Cheyenne County planners and national state and local authorities embrace a future Golden Link celebration tied to the completion of the Interstate 80 system six years away. Ed Cole of the chamber notes strong evidence the final link will be paved in 1974 and a celebration similar to the Golden Spike event is possible with federal and state cooperation.
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Cheyenne County
Ed Cole
Carl Curtis
John Robson
U.S
Robson
Roman Hruska
Dave Martin
John Jamieson
Department
Norbert Tiemann
McIrin Named To Wyoming Position
Lyle Mellvin of Sidney is named by Charles A. Kline to a new Wyoming Education Department post. He will oversee veteran education programs civil defense education and private school licensing starting December 2. The Mellvin family plans to move to Cheyenne this week after years in Sidney.
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Charles A. Kline
Wyoming
Lyle S. Meiirvin
Sidney
Actite
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Panhandle forecast calls for fair weather and mild change
The Panhandle weather outlook predicts generally fair skies with little temperature change through tomorrow. Tonight’s low in the 20s and tomorrow’s high 40s to 50s, with precipitation probability under five percent. The five day outlook shows average temperatures 4-8 degrees above normal with highs 45-55 and lows 15-25, little or no precipitation.
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Panhandle
Scottsbluff Weather Bureau
Band Starts Candy Sale for Minneapolis Trip
The Litney High School Band raises funds for a trip to the 1969 Aquatennial in Minneapolis. The candy sale begins today and will run as band members canvas the town door to door for support.
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Litney High School
Minneapolis
Minn
Lincoln Urges Speed to Close I 80 Gaps in Nebraska
The Lincoln Journal calls on Gov. Tiemann and the Nebraska Department of Roads to push faster funds to close the Omaha and Panhandle gaps in Interstate 80. It argues the state economy suffers and urges timely action without delaying I 80 progress to Sidney and the Wyoming border.
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Lincoln
State
Omaha and
Panhandle
The
Lincoln Journal
Tiemann
Nebraska Department of Roads
Omaha
Nebraska Panhandle
Sidney
Wyoming
Maine
Missouri River
Nebraska
Colorado Line
Big Springs
Nebr.a
Sidney Telegraph
U.S. Transportation Dept
Department
Bureau of Public Roads
North Dakota
Personal Taxes Delinquent Reminder From County Treasurer
Cheyenne County Treasurer Milt Nissen warns that the first half of personal taxes becomes delinquent on December 1. He notes that tax collections have been very good so far.
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Cheyenne County
Milt Nissen
Eugene Reker Wins S100 Prize in Golden Gift Day
Eugene Reker at 1122 Osage is this week's S100 winner in Golden Gift Day drawings. Ticket holders must claim by 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Four $10 prizes remain. claimed names include S M Johnson, 2652 Laredo Lane, Mrs. William Harvey, 2044 13th, Mrs Harold Weinsman, 2676 Verde Lane, Mrs. Forrest Tremain, 1644 King, and Mrs. Muriel Crosby, Route 1 Sidney.
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Eugene Reker
Osage
Cheyenne County
Forrest Tremain
King
Muriel Crosby
Sidney
Store Destroyed in Crook Colorado Fire
Crook’s only grocery store the Crook-AG Store was destroyed by fire Sunday evening. Fire crews battled the blaze at the Fourteenth Road area, with approximately the store’s premises burned. No injuries reported as investigators inspect the scene.
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Crook, Colo
Crook
Crook- AG
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