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The Lincoln Star from Lincoln, Nebraska • Page 70

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The Lincoln Stari
Location:
Lincoln, Nebraska
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70
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6F UNCOLN SUNDAY TOURNAL AND STAR AuguT 25, 1965 Industry Sliow at XewHiijh Some Displays Turned Dotrn Some 130 exhibits will pack the largest industrial section in the history of the state fair, according to 1963 Nebraska State Fair officials. Jack Hutchens, superintendent in charge of space and concessions, said: added 3,500 square feet to the industrial exhibit space and we still have room for all the The superintendent said that between 35 and 50 exhibitors had to be turned dowm because of lack of space. There were some 100 exhibits in the 1962 industrial section of the Fair, said Hutchens. He said this year's exhibits are coming in from all over the U.S. exhibits will include displays from the prominent manufacturers and distributors in the said Hutchens.

He said more Nebraska exhibits will be displayed than in past years. received entries from people who never exhibited he said. Hutchens said there will be a lot of farm equipment, tractors, combines, spreaders, in the various displays. Insurance Sells Best in Rain New York insurance actuary here says the man of average instincts is more likely to buy life insurance on a rainy, dreary day than when skies are blue. Since a study of insurance records shows that the ratio of sales to calls mounts on foul-weather days, says John S.

Thompson actuary of an insurance firm, many insurance salesmen call on their a t-to-convince prospects on gloomy days. State Fair Parks 13,000 Cars Parkin? J7lh St Schultz Refuses Prediction Races Bulwark Big Show MANY out-of-town Fair-goers can get to the Nebraska State Fair faster using new Interstate 180 (map right, below). When they get to the Fair, find a few changes: Fine Arts has moved and the Game Commission occupies the site of the old Fine Arts Building. The University of Nebraska has taken over the Game Commission building. Although sums totaling 6 digits exchange hands annually at the State Fair, not possible to determine in advance if each Fair will show a profit or a loss, according to Ed Schultz, Fair Board secretary-treasurer since 1946.

Schultz declined to estimate the financial success or possible receipts of the 1963 Fair, because income depends on variable factors such as weather and size of crowds. The importance of mutuel horse racing in financing the Fair is pointed up by the fact that income from racing all the new buildings on the Schultz said. Racing receipts accounted for over of last receipts. Other income is derived from midway rides. It varies from about $25,000 to $30,000.

The company operating the rides pays this sum on a percentage basis. The Unicameral appropriated $25,000 for fair expenses, according to Schultz. ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Interstate 180 Will Speed Fair Traffic Concession stands bring in a smaller portion of the receipts. on the size and location of the stand, a concession operator pays $50 to Schultz remarked. The 1962 Fair showed a balance of $2,056.97 which is in contrast to a loss of $1,600 at the first Fair ever held.

The 1962 balance is applied to this expenses. Of $467,497 total receipts last year, $428,279 stemmed from horse racing earnings. Gate receipts netted concessions, and other grams produced $6,495. Fair expenditures run high. During 1962, $165,704.52 was spent for new construction, major repairs and new equipment.

A consistently large sum is paid for racing purse money. Last year $153,400 was paid in purse money. Premium money takes according to Schultz. costs $20,000 to $30,000 to book the grand stand Schultz commented. for a labor force of 500 to 600 people also increase he added.

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Yes, the news of our being BETTER in fresh baked goods has really gotten around. SPECIAL OCCASION? SERVE OUR ecorated akes "-W I specialize in Beautifully Decorated CAKES Special Order WLDDING CAKES OPEN EVERY DAY 7 A.M. TO 10 P.M. 821 So. II All roads lead to the Nebraska State Fair, and some of them are new-f angled roads which may confuse the Fair-goer who is using them for the first time.

Out-of-town visitors to Lincoln will have more ways than ever to get to the Fair Grounds. The biggest new path Is Interstate Highway 180, the Lincoln spur connection with Interstate 80. Interstate travelers from east or west will find it convenient to use M80 to enter Lincoln. The highway stops at Oak Street, where travelers State Fair Complete Community The Nebraska State Fairgrounds is literally a city within a city. This state-owned in environs has, for one week out of the year, most of the appurtenances of a community.

It has a police staff of more than 100 public safety officers who direct traffic and parking during the Fair and races, handle the lost and found department, and take tickets. It has fire protection. A detachment from the Lincoln Fire Dept, is stationed on the Grounds throughout the Fair. It has its own water and sewer system, large enough to accommodate a permanent city of 12,000 to 15,000 people. There is a post office.

During Fair week, a substation of the Lincoln Post Office is set up on the grounds. It has a the State Fair publication which plugs the big show. It has radio and TV grams during the Fair. It has a hospital and camp grounds, buildings and entertainment. And of course it has the one element which qualifies it as a real, honest-to-goodness city: Parking problems! 10th 0 432-0333 FREE TRIPLE DECK PARKIN6 AREA SUNDAY NOON BUFFET Proud of Our CHOICE PRIME RIB of BEEF switch to Cornhusker Highway or North 11th.

a brand new interchange at 14th and er too, making it easier to use North 14th as a route to the Fair Grounds main gate at 17th and Holdrege. Holdrege and 17th Streets are other routes to the main gate. Fair-goers who prefer the North 27th entrance to the Grounds may find a surprise at the intersection of 27th and Cornhusker. That intersection has been widened and left-turn lanes have been provided, promoting a smoother flow' of cars from Cornhusker to the Fair. A generous cut to your taste rare, medium or well and, along with your choice of other Meats, a delectable selection of fine, fresh Vegetables and Salads.

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