Harvest Near End Despite Rain Delays in Douglas County
Douglas County farmers quick to finish as rain halts later harvest. Jim Shultz of Farmers Co op Assn reports 75 046 bushels stored, quality good though yield below last year due to a harsh 1972 winter. Earl Van Meter says the main harvest comes in fall with corn soybeans and milo. Eben Farley notes farmers shift focus to hay and fall wheat planting and harvest.
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Lawmakers Favor Plan to Trim Kansas House Size
A Kansas legislative committee approved reducing the House of Representatives from 125 to 120 members and backed staggered Senate terms. The plan envisions three representative districts per Senate district and supports a quarterly meeting schedule. Local lawmakers voiced mixed yet generally favorable views, with debate over 80-member House, continuous body, and impacts on minority representation.
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Heat Siege To Replace Wet Skies
Lawrence ended a week of stormy weather with clearing skies and expected low 90s temperatures after a Thursday high of 82. Rain that fell Thursday totaled .09 inches, helping July approach the monthly average as the city logged 2.75 inches in five days. Utilities damaged by rain and wind storms are returning to normal.
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Prices Soaring At Record Rate
Washington reports wholesale prices rose 2.4 percent in June the sharpest gain since January 1951 with farm product prices up seven percent in June. Unemployment fell to 4.8 percent as Nixon imposed a 60 day price freeze while export controls targeted 41 agricultural items to curb costs.
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Weather Brief Sunny and hot Warmer temperatures expected
A sunny and hot day in the forecast with temperatures rising across the region. Page 5 provides full details of the weather outlook and any heat advisories.
Raney Drug Stores Deliver Prescriptions Promptly
Advertisment notes that the Raney Drug Stores reliably fill and deliver all prescription orders. It highlights accurate labeling and prompt service, emphasizing customer convenience and dependable pharmacy support.
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Airline Reveals Illegal Campaign Gifts to Nixon
American Airlines admitted it made illegal corporate donations to President Nixon's campaign in 1971 and 1972 after Herbert Kalmbach sought 100000. George A. Spater took responsibility and described payments totaling 75000 with 20000 from noncorporate sources. Archibald Cox said voluntary admission may affect charges. Common Cause seeks full disclosure and reform.
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Dollar Links To New Laws
The dollar fell to new lows across markets from Paris to Tokyo amid warnings of a possible international monetary crisis. West German official Karl Otto PöhI said the dollar is undervalued and could destabilize the world system, while France urged real exchange rates. PöhI predicted a later recovery, possibly after a year or two, as the U.S. trade deficit weighs on the dollar.
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