Nebraska highway plan expands Panhandle share in six year program
The Nebraska Department of Roads outlines a six year highway program for 1972 77 with the Panhandle district receiving about half of interstate funds. The total interstate is 24.1 million this year plus 30.8 million over five years. Cheyenne county projects include US 30 resurfacing and US 385 work. The plan emphasizes pay as you build with state and federal support.
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Nebraska Department of Roads
Nebraska
Nebraska Panhandle
DOR
Panhandle
J. James Exon
Highway Commission
Omaha
Lancaster County
Sioux, Dawes
Box Butte
Sheridan
Scotts Bluff
Banner
Morrill, Garden, Devel
Cheyenne
Kimball
Cheyenne County
Ordville
Sidney
Potter
Lodgepole
Gurley
Suzanne Janda wins Eyes On Nebraska award
The Nebraska Optometric Association awards 20 year old Suzanne Janda the Eyes On Nebraska plaque. Dr. L R Whitaker calls her very brave as she trains as a nursing home administrator at Lodgepole Plaza after spinal injury and paralysis since a tug of war accident at Creighton University.
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Suzanne Janda
Nebraska Optometric Association
L.R. Whitaker
Gering
Nebraska Optometrists
Nebraska
Janda
Lodgepole Plaza
George Washington University
Susie
Creighton University
Omaha
Chicago
Suzanne
Paul Adkinson
Sidney Optometrial
SWCD Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Annual Meeting
The Cheyenne County Soil and Water Conservation District marks its 25th year with a dinner and program at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel on Sunday Oct 25. Tickets are $3 from supervisors or at the district office. Lt. Joe Adelman of the Kansas City Police Department will be the program speaker.
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Cheyenne County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Joe Adelman
Kansas City, Mo
Kimball County Conservation District
Diesel Spill After Semi Jackknifes On Highway
A 1966 International driven by Este M Wear of Gothenburg jackknifed east of Sidney around noon Friday. The saddle tank burst spilling diesel across the highway before the truck and car involved stopped and were assessed. no injuries were reported. The vehicle damage was listed at $600 and the car fled the scene.
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Sidney
John Trenerry
Este M. Wear
Gothenburg
Injured Dinklage Feed Yard Worker Improving
Robert Blanton, a Dinklage Feed Yard employee, was injured Monday morning when caught between a tractor and a truck. He is reported in good condition and likely to be discharged from Memorial Hospital tomorrow. He cannot return to work soon due to bruises, contusions, and earlier reports of leg and rib fractures.
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Robert Blanton
Dinklage Feed Yard
Memorial Hospital
Blanton
1972 Autos Put on Show in Sidney Dealers Preview
Sidney dealers unveil the 1972 models with safety and comfort upgrades. Ford Mercury Buick Chevrolet Oldsmobile and Chrysler-Plymouth lines feature new bumpers seat belts ABS-like systems and extended warranties. Nixon tax issue looms as buyers await Congress action.
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Sidney
Sidney Car
Bill Meusburger
Ford-Mercury
Ford
Mercury
Meusburger
Chevrolet
Emmett Clark
Buick
Nixon
Clark
Congress
Stan Larabee
Larabee
American Motors
Olds-Cadillac
Maddox Motors
Elwell Motors
Dodge
Sidney Campground Earns Traveler Praises From Utah Visitor
Walter A Brink of Kaysville Utah commends the free campground west of Sidney noting its hospitality during a cross country trip. He describes 4 H youth square dancing activity near the fairground and thanks the chamber for the welcoming experience and the offer of improved maintenance with a ten dollar check.
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Cheyenne County
Utah
New England
Sidney
Panhandle forecast clears with mild temps ahead
Weather outlook shows clearing skies this afternoon and fair conditions tonight and Thursday. Highs reach 50 to 60 today with overnight lows 30 to 40 and Thursday's highs around 60 to 70. Rain chances near zero and extended Friday to Sunday call for little precipitation with highs in the 60s and lows around the 30s.
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Panhandle
Friday Coffee With Rep. Martin Heads to Chappell Kimball
Congressman Dave Martin will host a one hour coffee Friday at the Fort Sidney starting at 9:30 a.m. Cheyenne County Republican Chairman John Elwell invites the public to attend and visit with Rep Martin Friday. He will then travel to Chappell and continue to Kimball for a two day visit.
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Dave Martin
Fort Sidney
Cheyenne County
John Elwell
Rep Martin
Chappell
Sidney
Kimball
Dalton Festival Dampened Parade Rescheduled Amid Snow
The 44th Dalton Fall Festival faced rain and snow but drew strong participation. The lighted parade, canceled Tuesday, will run Thursday at 8 p.m. along the usual route in Dalton with awards announced after. Top floats included Dalton State Bank, Beta Sigma Phi, Dalton Co-Op, Lisco community, and Dalton Luther League, plus a Sweepstakes win for the Dalton Co-Op float.
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Dalton
Harold Borges
Dalton State Bank
Beta
Herb Fecht
Gene Baker
Cleve Gillespie
Helena Peterson
Fred Schuler
Sally Knutson
Ruth Heizer
Darlene Hopkins
Jean Hopkins
Carol Geiler
Judy Schinzel
Becky VanderStoep
Nebraska oil fields show growth potential amid steady state decline
Nebraska oil output averaged 26 555 barrels daily through July as statewide production dipped from June. New wells in the Jomar Field Cheyenne County and Margate Field near Sidney join ongoing activity in Bridgeport Morrill Cedar Valley Scotts Bluff and West Engelland. August permits include 14 wildcat and 15 field development drills, with Cheyenne County dominating new wells. Cedar Valley surpasses 22 million barrels in total. Marathon Oil and B W Drilling push gas oil reserves on old army depot land, seeking expanded production.
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Nebraska
Jomar
Cheyenne County
Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Margate
Sidney
Wildcat Ventures
Bridgeport
Morrill County
Cedar Valley
Scotts Bluff County
Southwest Sidney
West Engelland
Sioux Army Depot
Marathon Oil Co
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Courtess Frontier Airlines
Rep. Martin
Debbie Panas
Irene Hopkins
Barb Ziegler
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