Water as Nation's Top Resource Demands Scientific Study
The piece argues water is America's most vital resource now stressed by New York City shortages and rising use in homes, industry, irrigation, and synthetic fuel production. It cites surveys showing 50 states face critical or threatened water supplies, urges long term hydrologic studies and conservation to avert future shortages.
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Capitol Square By Lynn Nisbet
The North Carolina Citizens Association scheduled its annual meeting for Wednesday March 15 with Senator Harry Flood Byrd of Virginia slated as speaker. The group focuses on state finances and government policy, drawing mixed views as Governor Scott’s criticism of the judiciary, utilities, and budget sparking debate over reform and impartial justice.
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Surprising claim on untapped surface water geology
The Geological Survey notes that surface water geology is barely studied and textbooks are unwritten. It warns of saltwater encroachment due to declining coastal water levels and soil salinization, citing ancient civilizations and modern irrigation issues, while stressing need for hydrology training and federal state cooperation in water control research.
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Water control dams and reservoirs U.S. program aims
Water control involves building dams and reservoirs in river basins to prevent floods provide hydro electric power and store water for irrigation and urban and industrial needs. Secretary of the Interior Oscar [name truncated].
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Secretary of the Interior
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Legion Supper Meeting Tuesday Night at 7:30
Legionnaires and their wives are urged to attend a supper at 7 30 with a covered dish. In past months the events drew large crowds. Entertainment will follow the meal and a motion picture will be shown.
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Birthday of George Washington Observed With Flag Displays
Reminder to citizens that Wednesday this week marks George Washington's birthday. Businesses urged to display the American flag in memory of the nation’s first president. Flags available from John King at 4511.
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Former Senator Oddie Dies in San Francisco
Former Nevada governor and U S senator Tasker L Oddie died at his San Francisco home aged 79 after suffering a heart attack four weeks earlier. He and his wife had long split their residence between San Francisco in winter and Nevada in summer.
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Cancer Toll in Philadelphia Rises in 149
Philadelphia cancer deaths reached 4005 in 149, up 115 from the previous year per a Bureau of Vital Statistics report.
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Plague Kills 40 000 in Marseilles in 1720
A deadly outbreak swept Marseille in 1720, killing about 40 000 people and ravaging the city. The epidemic, traced to rats and fleas, overwhelmed public health efforts and sparked mass quarantines and closures. The crisis reshaped trade and daily life across the port city.
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