Water use drip overwhelms drought concerns across sectors
In a spring piece, Congressman Tony Coelho calculates water costs of meals to illustrate national scarcity. Residential use is small, industry moderate, while agriculture consumes about 80 percent. He highlights lifelong habits and policy needs, warning that water is a national issue, not just a western one.
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Tony Coelho
D-Calif
United States
Coelho
U.S
California
Retiring Garden City library book doctor launches replacement
Esther Staley of Garden City Public Library retires July 1 after 19 years as the library's book mender known for a gentle touch and vast experience. Mary Streeter will take over, learning the craft and judgment required to assess which books are worth mending, with a focus on saving money and extending books’ life.
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Esther Staley
Garden City Public Library
Mary Streeter
Streeter
Helen Harp
Esther
Garden City clubs host state conventions and BPW events
Reports from the 63rd Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie and 30th auxiliary state convention in Lawrence include officer installations for Garden City members Ann Bitzer and Art Green with Doris Green named District 7 director. BPW members plan attendance at the San Francisco convention, discuss “I Can Cope” cancer support programs, and prepare a fair booth at Finney County Fair.
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Garden City Eagles Aerie
Order of Eagles Aerie
Lawrence
Ann Bitzer
Garden City
Art Green
Holcomb
Aerie
Doris
Tom Dimitt
Eagles
Business and Profession
Wichita
Coffee Ann Restaurant
Advice on high minded young men and respectful behavior
A reader defends that many teenage and young adult men choose fidelity and respect in relationships. She notes 36-year-old travelers meet good, non lecherous men and urges women to seek high caliber partners. A Pittsburgh reader and a Pittsburgh mother echo the sentiment and stress paternal responsibility in teaching sons to respect girls.
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Ann
Happily Square
Pittsburgh
Pitt
View From The Bridge In Connecticut
Ann Landers reflects on changing times and responsible dating dynamics in Connecticut. She recalls a teen situation where pressure from a girl led to coercive demands, urging parents to adapt to era shifts and emphasize mutual respect and consent.
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Ann
Connecticut
Don’t borrow drugs from others Dear Dr Donohue
The letter warns against using hydrochlorothiazide without medical supervision and explains it only removes fluid not fat, risking electrolyte imbalance and health harm. It stresses prescriptions ensure proper use and discusses Digoxin and Levothyroxine with simple definitions and a note about a thyroid booklet.
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DR. Donohue
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