Farmers hold trump card say NFC spokeswoman at Sidney meeting
Doris McElwain of the National Farmers Organization told 35 Sidney attendees that collective bargaining can raise farm prices. She argued contracts let farmers set prices, compare power to major buyers, and once 30 percent of production uses NFO programs, farmers could determine prices by cost of production plus a profit.
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Tobin Beck
National Farmers Organization
Sidney
Doris McElwain
NFO
Corning
Iowa
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Cheyenne County
Nebraska educators challenge 90 percent special education reimbursement rule
Lincoln officials testifying before the Education Committee say local districts pay more than 10 percent of handicapped education costs. Columbus and Omaha districts report higher shares after accounting for required practices and utilities, with Lincoln board member Williamette Shafer calling state rules burdensome.
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Regina J. Hills
Lincoln
Neb
UPI
Central
Nebraska
State Education’ Department
Larry Olson
Columbus City
Olson
Joe Gaughan
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha
Gaughan
Williamette Shafer
Lincoln School Board
Shafer
Carter praises Middle East breakthroughs and peace hopes
President Carter lauded reductions in fear in the Middle East and hailed Sadat's visit as a breakthrough in direct Israel-Arab negotiations. He highlighted two Israeli desires: face-to-face talks and recognition of Israel's right to exist, while cautioning against inflated expectations.
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Washington
UPI
Carter
Middle East
Anwar Sadat
Israel
Menahem
Sadat
Sidney approves oil lease bid process at airport field
Sidney city council approves a resolution to call for bids on an oil and gas lease at the airport. Evans Energy, Inc. of Denver requested the action, but winning the lease is not guaranteed. The council also widens a Summit Drive sidewalk to five feet on Cliff Weber property and discusses parking and law enforcement amendments. A Class C liquor license is sought to replace Joe’s Joint. council backs LB226 pooling for Nebraska power plants and sets December 12 weed board meeting.
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Sidney
Frank Mattoon
Evans Energy, Inc
Denver
Evans
Mattoon
Summit Drive
Cliff Weber
Che’ City
Tode
Siwaret
Weber
Kent Pittam
Strouse
Jack and
Ina Symthe
Joseph and
Mary Nelson
Joe's
Roy Bauer
Nebraska
Weedcutting Board of Equalization
Peetz to Host Farm Strike Information Meeting
Peetz Colo speaker Larry Keith of Hereford will address Friday night at Peetz High School gym. Les Hietz, local organizer, says no demonstration is planned and several speakers will discuss the proposed December 14 farmers strike.
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Peetz Colo
Larry Keith
Hereford
Colo
American Agriculture
Peetz High School
Les Hietz
Peetz
Small turnout at WNTC education meeting prompts advisory plan
Six people attended the WNTC community education meeting last night and no advisory council was named. Stephen Funk, dean of community education, will invite community members to join an advisory board to voice local education needs. A truck driving course and an EMT course are planned after Christmas, starting January, with state health department collaboration.
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WNTC
Stephen Funk
Funk
State Department of Health
City to conduct dog census in Sidney
City manager Merle Strouse proposes a house to house canvass as officials seek to locate unlicensed dogs. He cites 145 licensed dogs versus a predicted 900 plus, urges tighter licensing to verify rabies shots and reunite owners if dogs are found.
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Sidney
Merle Strouse
Strouse
State Health Department
Strouse Sai
Sidney pool bond approval seeks lower interest rate
The Sidney City Council unanimously approved $149,500 in general obligation bonds for a new pool. Bonds will be offered with a maximum 5 percent interest rate, aiming for lower costs as market conditions improve. repayment is over 10 years. Local investors will be approached to set an actual rate, with Dec 12 proposed bond details.
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Sidney
Michael Heaton
Chiles, Heider and Co., Inc
Omaha
Heaton
Gordon Tobin
Sidney council debates sewer water extension plans at I-80 interchange
City manager Merle Strouse reports Upland Industries may delay cooperation as Olsson and Associates prepare design plans for sewer and water extensions costing about 1 million dollars. Officials flag potential court challenges to assessment methods while considering a district-wide approach and a board of equalization.
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Tobin Beck
Sidney
East
Olsson
Merle Strouse
Council
Upland
Michael Heaton
Chiles, Heider and Co., Inc
Strouse
Gordon Tobin
Jack Peetz
Robert Silverberg
Walter
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Chicago & North Western
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Belle
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Frank Johnson
Montgomery
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FBI
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Clarence Kelley
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