WNTC Readies Fall Quarter and Expands Programs
Western Nebraska Technical College gears up for the October 11 fall quarter with building renovations in the Welding department and auto body areas. Tuition remains 84 dollars per quarter plus lab fees, with many students choosing to live at home to keep costs under 600 dollars for six quarters. The college highlights its aviation mechanics program, industry ties, and strong placement, noting 300 plus graduates with eager employers across the country.
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Western Nebraska Technical College
Western
Nebraska Tech
Nebraska
United States
WNTC
Sidney
Voters Reject Flood Control Bond in Sidney Special
Sidney voters defeated the flood control bond by 609 against 463 in a special election. Fourteen absentee ballots remain to be canvassed. The north side and east central areas faced the heaviest flooding, while precinct 4B in the south showed support despite no direct impact. The council may discard the measure and let bids lapse.
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Sidney
Town
Forrest Street
Population and Business Rise Highlight Sidney Growth
A Sidney Telegraph survey shows population up 20 to 6 403 residents with 56 net new families in eight months of 1971. Real estate transfers, utility connections, and construction permits signal broad upticks alongside manufacturing jobs and retail sales boosting the county economy.
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Sidney Telegraph
Sidney
Sioux
Credit Bureau
Don Christians
Bureau
Christians
Credit Burau
City
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
City of
Robert W. Schively
Nebraska Public Power District
Cheyenne County
Bureau of Census
Nebraska
American National
Sidney National Banks
Sidney Federal Savings and Loan
Tax Commissioner
American National Bank
Sidney National
Sidney Federal Savings & Loan
Frontier Works On Improved Local Flight Schedules
City Manager reports Frontier Airlines is reviewing Sidney air service with new scheduling concepts after a February meeting. A.L. Feldman to examine connectors for Sidney originated passengers amid concerns of long layovers and limited east west connections. Tests will take several weeks to assess feasibility.
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Jones
Sidney
Frontier
Eastwest
Scottsbluff
Denver
Veterans Parade Approved In Cheyenne County Sidney
The second annual Veterans Day Parade is set for Monday October 25 at 2 p.m. in Sidney with Ed Cole of the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce stating the board unanimously approved sponsorship. Superintendent Pedersen offers assistance and students will be excused to participate.
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Sidney
Ed Cole
Cheyenne County
Cole
United States
Panhandle Weather Forecast Calls for Warm Weekend
Generally fair conditions extend through Saturday with highs near 80 to 90 degrees and overnight lows in the 50s. Rain chances remain near zero. Sunday to Tuesday look partly cloudy and cooler with highs 75 to 85 and lows 45 to 55.
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Panhandle
Frontier Airlines
Weather contrasts in area with variable temperatures
A quarter inch of welcome rain fell Tuesday night and Wednesday morning per the FAA flight service station. Temperatures ranged from chilly to hot this week with mornings split between warm and cool attire. Wednesday 46 to 64, Thursday 45 to 84, and by noon today 52 to 75.
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Federal Aviation Agency
Jomar Field Records First Failure in Nebraska Oil Field
The No 1 Lieber well in the Jomar field near Gurley Cheyenne County produced the first failure, while a No 4 Gatchman well shows progress as Tom Jordan Jr moves to a No 2 Bancroft. Five producers now operate in the field with no completion figures released. Drilling continues across western Nebraska and northeastern Colorado as Grayrock andBanner Drilling pursue new wildcats amid scarce rigs.
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Nebraska
Jomar
Gurley
Cheyenne County
Patrick A. Doheny
No 1
Lieber
Tom Jordan Jr
Gatchman
Bancroft
Swsw
Jordan
Colorado
Arthur E. Clark and Banner Drilling Co
Garden County
Snyder
Kimball
Stroock and Rogers and Gear Drilling Co
Hadley
Logan County
Colo
Wildcat
Nebraska Board of Educational Lands and Funds
County mill levies rise for 1971 72 tax year
County commissioners certify higher levies across most communities for 1971 72 with a county rate increase from 8.30 to 10.60 mills and ambulance levy doubling to .80. ESU and historical society keep small surcharges while Lodgepole, Dalton, Gurley see varied changes. Sidney Lodgepole Dalton Potter and Gurley totals rise.
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Milt Nissen
Dalton and Gurley Village
Lodgepole
ESU
The
Historical Society
Sidney
Dalton
Potter
Gurley
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Ottager Construction Company of
Sidney Reefing Company of
Central School
North Ward
East Ward
South Ward
Sidney, Nebraska
John Baudek
Paul Jones
Sidney Air Service
Jomar Field
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