1971 Sidney United Fund Campaign Falters In Drive
The 1971 Sidney United Fund drive struggles as advance gifts lag, business reports slow, and morale sinks. Benny Hochman warns if the town cannot meet 12 700 dollars per month in a two dollar per capita target, volunteers may quit and groups may run their own drives. Major agency allocations listed include Boy Scouts 3500 and Red Cross 2000.
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Sidney United Fund
United Fund
Benny Hochman
Hochman
Mr. Hochman
Sidney
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts
Jack H. Lowe
Police Officers Get Earful at State Association Meet
About 150 law enforcement officials gathered in Sidney for the 19th annual Nebraska Police Officers Association conference. Speakers urged cooperation and training while stressing that crime, drugs, and weak leadership threaten public safety and demand action from lawmen and authorities alike. Senator Carpenter urged self-help and collective negotiation to improve enforcement. District Judge Richling called for respect for law and courts, and Arthur Lightfoot Jr. touted progress at the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center.
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Sidney
Nebraska Police Officers Association
Terry Carpenter
Ted Richling
Omaha
Arthur B. Lightfoot Jr
Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center
Grand Island
Carpenter
Omaha Scottsbluff clash over law and order prompts threats
The discussion centers on Omaha and Scotts Bluff concerns with crime policing and civil safety. Figures including a senator and a district judge call for martial law if needed, stronger laws and training for officers, and cross department understanding to curb drugs homosexuality and pornography in the state.
Judge Richling Calls Courts Primary in Law Order
The judge criticizes judges for inaction and calls for bold leadership and more funding for law enforcement. He argues for a budget comparable to the military and Interior to protect parks and reduce friction between courts and police. He urges moving forward to restore respect for law and community safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richling
Department of Interior
Lightfeet hails Nebraska law training center as lifelong dream
Mr Lightfeet a lifelong Alabama native now based in Grand Island spoke of the new Nebraska Training Center for law enforcement as the culmination of a lifelong dream. The first class of 40 begins Nov 23 with priority to deputies sheriffs and officers new to training. Tuition 450 with crime commission scholarships. The center sits at the old Fair For Air Force barracks near Grand Island. Nebraska becomes the 17th state with such a center.
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Lightfeet
Air Force Barracks
Grand Island
The
Crime Commission
Lightfoot
Nebraska
New Pastor Rev Joe Conaway Joins Calvary Baptist
The Rev Joe Conaway becomes pastor of Calvary Baptist Church after delivering his first sermon last Sunday. He travels with his wife Margo and children Rebecca and Lynna to Sidney and will reside in the parsonage beside the church. Conaway hails from Dickens Texas and is a Wayland Baptist College alumnus. He previously lived in Salt Lake City Utah, serving University Baptist Church and First Southern Baptist Church.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Joe Conaway
University Baptist Church
First Southern Baptist Church
Searcy Stumps Sidney in Final Campaign Push
Democrat Donald Searcy planned a brief stop in Sidney at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel this afternoon as he campaigns in the 3rd District. He targets incumbent Republican Dave Martin, pressing the districtwide effort in the final week before the election.
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Donald Searcy
Sidney
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Searcy
Dave Martin
Neighbors Rally to Push Sidney Fund Drive toward Goal
The community questions readers about contributing to Sidney’s United Fund target of 12 700 dollars in October. The appeal urges personal action whether working or giving and prompts readers to explain any reasons for not participating.
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Sidney
United Fund
Services For Mrs Miles On Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs Mable J Miles 70 will be at 2 pm Thursday at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev Harlan Brei officiating. Burial is in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital. Mrs Miles was born Feb 29 1900 in Sidney and died recently. She is survived by son Harvey Miles daughters Hazel McGowan and Alice Stengel sister Julia Rasmussen 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr Miles died in 1963.
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Mable J. Miles
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Harlan Brei
Greenwood Cemetery
The
Gehrig and Son Funeral Home
Memorial Hospital
Mabel Josephine Johnson
Sidney
Nels
Elna Olson Johnson
Ed Miles
Miles
Harvey J. Miles
Hazel McGowan
Dix
Alice Stengel
Mitchell
Julia Rasmussen
Farmers Union To Convene Mobilization for Action Meeting
The first in a Nebraska statewide series will convene November 2 at Sidney Country Club. Consultants include Victor K. Ray from FU public affairs and Neil Oxton of Lincoln. Dwyte Wilson leads FU organization in Denver. District leaders Bartels and Nienhuser oversee the fall meeting. Elton Berck labels the farm bill a legislative monstrosity.
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Farmer Union of
Nebraska
Sidney Country Club
Victor K. Ray
FU Public Affairs
Washinton
D.C
Neil Oxton
Lincoln
Dwyte Wilson
Denver
Colo
Farmers Union
First District
Clifford Bartels
Alliance
Kenneth Nienhuser
Sidney
Elton Berck
Californian Apprehended On Dyer Act
A stolen car linked to a deputy sheriff was recovered in Bushnell by State Patrol investigator Richard Larsen. The 1969 Oldsmobile was stopped on Highway 3% and the driver David Waldischke of Long Beach faces Dyer Act charges filed in Omaha. A hitchhiker was released and the vehicle was taken to Kimball County Jail.
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el Cerrito
Calif
Bushnell
Richard Larsen
State Patrol
California
Larsen
Kimball County
David Waldischke
Long Beach
Omaha
Jischke
Oil Rig Shortage Hits Nebraska Drilling Schedules
Nebraska faces a tight rig supply as Western Nebraska and nearby regions compete with eastern Colorado and Wyoming for available drilling units. Operators rush end of year tests after new finds in Cheyenne and Morrill Counties, with Marathon Oil at Sidney planning tests on the former Sioux Army Depot site.
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Nebraska
Colorado
Denver
Nebraska Panhandle
Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Morrill County
No. 1 Durnal
Wyoming
Montana
Dakotas
Marathon Oil Co
Marathon
Sioux Army Depot
Uncle Sam
Wintry Weather Slows Wheat and Harvest Across Nebraska
Western Nebraska faced delayed autumn harvests and winter wheat growth due to deep freezes though moisture from prior weeks aided crop prospects. State reports show corn at 60 percent harvested, sorghum 70 percent, and soybeans 75 percent. wheat remains mostly good to excellent with some regional moisture gaps in Panhandle and southwest areas.
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Nebraska
State
Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics
Panhandle
Southwest
Leo Krieger Appointed to Nebraska Diplomats
Leo Krieger president of The Otoe County National Bank at Nebraska City was appointed to the Nebraska Diplomats by Gov. Norbert Tiemann. The Columbus ceremony on Oct. 8 added Krieger among about 100 diplomats to contact industry and recruit new payrolls for the state. Krieger formerly resided in Sidney and once led The Sidney National Bank.
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Leo Krieger
Otoe County National Bank
Nebraska City
Nebraska
Norbert Tiemann
Columbus
Mr. Krieger
Sidney
Sidney National Bank
Panhandle Forecast Warmer but Cool This Week
Forecast calls for generally fair skies and continued cold conditions through Thursday. Nor thwesterly winds 20 to 30 mph this afternoon with highs in the 40s and lows near 20s. Precipitation chances near zero. Friday to Sunday outlook shows warmth Friday, partly cloudy weekend with cooler air and possible showers. highs 55 to 65, lows 20s to 30s.
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Panhandle
Frontier Airlines
State Branch Meeting Set in Alliance November 12
Chairman Frank Marsh secretary of state calls special Nebraska Branch Committee meeting for November 12 at 9 a.m. in Alliance headquarters office above Guardian State Bank to review bids for the proposed building and discuss a reciprocal agreement with the North Dakota Branch. Attending will be Gerald J. McGinley Ogallala F Sandford Elliott Hemingford Richard T. Lackaff Bassett and George Shadbolt Merriman per Art Thomson secretary and chief inspector.
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Frank Marsh
Nebraska
Alliance
Guardian State Bank
North Dakota
Gerald J. McGinley
Ogallala
F. Sandford Elliott
Hemingford
Richard T. Lackaff
Bassett
George Shadbolt
Merriman
Art Thomson
Pancake Jamboree Thursday at Sidney High School
The Lions Club and Sidney Band Auxiliary host a day long Pancake Jamboree on Thursday October 29 from 6 AM to 7 PM in the senior high cafeteria. Tickets available at the door with proceeds aiding Cheyenne County youth activities. Attendees are asked to bring unused eyeglass frames for Lions International sight program.
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The
Lions Club
Sidney Band Auxiliary
Alliance
Cheyenne County
Lions International
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H.W. ‘Pat’ Ells
Assn
American Red Cross
Kings Daughters
USD
National Travelers Aid
Salvation Army
Girl Scouts
Omaha, Scottsbluff
Terry
Douglas County
Scottsbluff
Scotts Bluff
University of Nebraska
Fremont
Police Officers Association of
Warren Robinson
Bellevue
Roy Bauer
Fred Whitt
Joseph T. Carroll
Rau Rae
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