Farm census still lagging toward July completion
The 1974 agricultural census remains unfinished as of June 10, with about 76 percent of the four million mailed questionnaires returned. Federal officials plan a one month extension to July 31 to boost responses, aiming for roughly 95 percent overall and data release in November, with state-by-state results highlighted first.
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Bureau of the Census
J. Thomas Breen
Bureau
Agricultural Census Division
Breen
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Louisiana
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Ohio
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Texas
Wisconsin
State farmers urged to report crop losses
Kansas farmers report millions in crop damage from heavy rains floods and hail this month. An official said replanting may be necessary for spring crops as assessments follow farm inspections by disaster committees.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Morgan Williams
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Office
Williams
Bennett to return Sunday from Canadian fishing trip
Gov. Robert F. Bennett will return Sunday from a four day fishing trip to Canada with state officials and lobbyists near Kenora on Lake of the Woods. An aide said he will stay in contact with his office and stay informed on the Colby flood situation.
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Topeka
Kan
Robert F. Bennett
Canada
Lake of the Woods
Kenora
Arkansas
Colby
Tex Shrewder
Ashland
More than 20 Arrested in Series of Drug Raids
In Newton and Wichita Kansas authorities led by Col William Albott and State Atty Gen Curt Schneider conducted raids. Over 500 pounds of marijuana were seized and three arrests were made in Wichita while 21 were taken into custody in Newton including two juveniles. Larry D Crawford and Larry J Miller of Wichita were charged with marijuana sales. Crawford faces an assaulting a police officer charge.
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Newton, Kan
Wichita
Newton
William Albott
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Curt Schneider
Larry D. Crawford
Larry J. Miller
Crawford
Northeast Kansas Weather With Heat and Humid Outlook
Partly cloudy and hot conditions expected in Northeast Kansas through Saturday. Lows near 70s tonight, mild southerly winds, with isolated thunderstorms late tonight and early Saturday. Saturday high around 90 degrees.
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Kansas
Funeral and death notices from Kansas and Texas figures
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Monday at Indian Hills Church of God for the Rev. Clarence Allen Thomas 72 who died Thursday in Houston Texas. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include wife Sarah Ellen two children and eight grandchildren. Graveside services for Henry H Schnell 81 of Bonner Springs are pending at Sunset Cemetery Herington with calling hours Sunday.
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Horner Conservatory of Music
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Henry H. Schnell
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Milwaukee
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Independence
Warren
Raytown
Gladys Everett
Alhambra
Calif
Judith Fleming
Bernice Ruby
Montebello
Sunset Cemetery
Herington
Kan
Alden Harrington
Cattle Prices Rise at Major Slaughter Markets
U S cattle prices edged higher in mid June reaching two year highs at major slaughter markets. For the week ending June 15 the USDA reported Omaha choice grade steers at 52.10 per 100 pounds up from 51.15 last week and 34.45 a year earlier. Hog prices rose to 47.89 per 100 pounds from 46.70 and 23.32 a year earlier. Christine Windhouser of Lawrence is among UW Madison master's graduates.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Omaha
Agricultural Marketing Service
Traffic fine protection offered by Motorists Inc
Clarence Shak, 53, runs Motorists Inc offering a $5 one time fee to cover traffic fines and court costs. He claims about 8,000 clients over 10 years and argues tickets are not legal summons, complicating prosecutions. Hawaii officials say there are few complaints and no immediate action on his theory.
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Honolulu
Motorists Inc
Clarence Shak
Shah
Hawaii
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Shak
NYC Approves 12.087 Billion Budget Amid Tax Hikes
Mayor Beame and the Board of Estimate approve a 12.087 billion dollar city budget despite warnings of mass layoffs for police and fire, and teachers. The plan adds 150 million in new taxes and 46 million in state and federal funds with a June 1 start. The tax package includes surcharges on stock transfers and higher corporate and bank taxes. A property tax hike is also planned, raising the levy to 8.18 per 100.
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New York
Abraham D. Beame
New York City
Beame
Senate
Warren Anderson
Anderson
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