Strike rally promotes Dec. 14 farm parity action
About 100 people gathered at Bridgeport High School to hear American Agriculture's plan to strike December 14 if farmers do not receive 100 percent parity. Stan DeBoer announced a December 12 Dallas fund raiser to buy TV time and urged turnout at state capitols on December 10. Helen Boyd urged farm families to call toll free numbers.
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Liz Watts
Bridgeport
Bridgeport High School
Stan DeBoer
Bertrand
Dallas
DeBoer
U.S
Helen Boyd
Carpenter, Wyo
Parity demand and strike literature in TV ad appeal
The speaker urges using parity as a condition to buy products and suggests sending strike literature back using prepaid envelopes from advertising. The comments imply pressure tactics to influence product availability after December 14.
Sidney City Council Eyes I 80 Utility Extensions
Sidney City Council agenda includes Olsson Associates to design sewer and water extensions for the Upland Industries site at the east I 80 interchange. Also on the docket are code amendments, a swimming pool bonds address, a Class C liquor license hearing, sidewalk widening on Summit Drive, Municipal Cooperative Financing Act discussion, a city land parcel case at the airport, and weed-board date.
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Olsson Associates
Upland Industries
Sidney Interstate 80
Sidney
Michael Heaton
Chiles Heider and Co., Inc
Council
Jack M
Ina D. Smythe
Summit Drive
Cliff Weber
Farmers press for fair share at Bridgeport rally
Helen Boyd of Carpenter Wyoming told farmers at the American Agriculture rally in Bridgeport that there is no master plan ensuring farmers their fair share and that her family faces destitution. She urged collective action and cited her long involvement with Women Involved in Rural Economics.
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Bridgeport
Helen Boyd
Carpenter, Wyo
Ece
Boyd Sa
Farm Bureau
WIFE
American Agriculture
Washington D.C
Mrs. Boyd
Bill
Nebraska license fee rises with no photo cards available
About 125000 Nebraskans will pay an extra dollar for a four year license but will not receive a photo bearing license. The law requires photo licenses next year but equipment readiness and funding delays slow rollout.
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LINC
State Departments of Motor Vehicles
Pearson
Weekend Snow and Rain Sweeps Cheyenne County
Dalton reported about two inches of snow Saturday night with moisture near .47 inches. Sidney saw a trace of precipitation Saturday afternoon with rain mixed in. Cheyenne County overall had scattered moisture, including Lodgepole with rainfall of 0.22 inches over the weekend. Temperatures ranged from the upper twenties to mid fifties across the area.
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Dalton
Cheyenne County
Don Dey Ermand
Sidney
Sidney Flight
Lodgepole
Government cautions against big U S wheat sales to China
Government specialists warned farmers and traders not to expect major continuing U S grain sales to China. Officials noted no confirmed deal, though China is importing record amounts and may need U S wheat if other suppliers cannot fill orders this season.
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Bernard Brenner
UPI
Washington
China
Oklahoma
Eli
Igculiors Department
Agriculture
Bob Bergland
Bergland
Canada
Australia
United States
Department
Frederic Surls
Charles Liu
Surls and
Liu
Aera
Surls
Yu Chiul
Carter
Republic of China
Taiwan
Farm strike parade to hit Lincoln Nebraska capitol
Elwood Agriculture movement offices organize a nationwide farm strike rally on December 10 in Lincoln. Farmers and vehicles will enter from U.S. 77 Nebraska 2 and I 80 to circle the Capitol before marching to the state fairgrounds for a 6 pm rally led by DeBoer of Bertrand with remarks by Mayor Helen Boosalis and Governor Exon.
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Lincoln, Neb
UPI
American Agriculture Movement Office
Elwood
State
Lincoln
U.S. 77
Nebraska 2
Capitol
17Th
O Streets
Ei .m
Nebraska
Stan DeBoer
Bertrand
Helen Boosalis
J. Seme Exon
Elwood Nga
Phillip Wk
Advisory council meeting for community education program
G Stephen Funk of Western Nebraska Technical College announces an organizational meeting for the advisory council on community education. The group will gather Tuesday at 7 30 PM in City Council chambers to establish a listening channel and plan winter courses in Sidney and six surrounding counties. Courses will include personal and community enrichment plus crafts and hobbies. The Community Education Center at 909 5th Ave opens to hear public educational interests and needs. Instructors from any field with expertise may apply.
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Community Education
G. Stephen Funk
Western Nebraska Technical College
WNTC
Funk
Sidney
5Th Ave
Ted Kadlecek
Carpenter urges farmers to press Carter on parity at Bridgeport rally
Former Nebraska Senator Terry Carpenter told Bridgeport farmers at the American Agriculture rally that the key advocate is Carter. He cited Bergland Herter and Meany actions, urging a farm strike backing parity and political leadership changes. He described himself as an 18 Carat politician and warned people rarely elect leaders.
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Bridgeport
Nebraska
Terry Carpenter
Carter
Bergland
Carpenter
Herter
George Meany
Nter
DeBoer press rally urges farmers to strike over parity
Stan DeBoer of Bertrand spoke at a Bridgeport rally attacking Agriculture Secretary Bergland over farm prices. He warned 25 percent of U S farmers may liquidate or refinance, urged selling grain before December 14, and called for delaying payments to trigger action without violence.
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Bridgeport
Bergland
Stan DeBoer
Bertrand
DeBoer
Nebraska board reelected chairman and vice chairman named
Tom Allington of Lodgepole was reelected chairman of the Nebraska Board of Educational Lands and Funds with Ralph Lubeck of Stamford elected vice chairman. Other board members include John Mitchell Omaha James McBride Aurora and John Cassel Ainsworth overseeing about 15 million acres of educational land. Battle Creek evacuated after a propane tank car puncture and gas release during a derailment. No injuries reported. Authorities conducted house to house searches and shut off power as winds shifted. FBI building safety and OSHA funding for ventilation discussed in Washington. East Germany Bitterfeld express derailment caused casualties with six dead and 45 injured. rescue teams investigated the cause.
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Lincoln
Neb
UPI
Tom Allington
Lodgepole
State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Ralph Lubeck
Stamford
John Mitchell
Omaha
James McBride
Aurora
John Cassel
Ainsworth
Nebraska
Battle Creek
Norfolk
Chicago & North Western
Munity
City
Madison County Sheriff's
Berlin
East Germany
Bitterfeld
Halle
Volkmarwinklen
Ministry of Transportation
WNTC expands community education beyond campus
Director Fitz Funk outlines plans to grow the program built by former director Bob Fry. Initiatives include free tuition offerings and workshops on solar heating, with January classes and credit courses. WNTC will partner with Chadron State College the University of Nebraska and the Education Service Unit to serve 12 counties and reduce duplication with other institutions.
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Bob Fry
Chadron State College
University of Nebraska
Education Service Unit
Funk
WNTC
Nebraska Technical Community College
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Telegraph News Digest
UPD
FBI
Occupational Health and Safety Administration
OSHA
Bureau
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White House
Transportation
Brock Adams
Fitz
Claudia
Wyoming
Brigham Young University
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Central
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