Water Level Declines Mark Southwestern Kansas Study
A 35 year study by the Kansas Geological Survey at Kansas University finds widespread groundwater drops in southwestern Kansas. While most areas fell 10 feet or less, a 150 square mile tract south of Ulysses declined as much as 134 feet amid high withdrawals. The report covers Finney, Grant, Gray, Hamilton, Haskell, Kearny, Meade, Morton, Seward, Stanton and Stevens counties with 7 000 wells by 1975.
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Kansas
Kansas Geological Survey
Kansas University
Finney, Grant, Gray, Hamilton, Haskell, Kearny, Meade, Morton, Seward, Stanton
Stevens Counties
Ulysses
Kansas and
U.S. Geological Surveys
Division of Water Resources
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Topeka
Milk sales may top 1972 record in 1976
U S dairy economists say 1976 milk production could reach about 117.5 billion pounds, the highest since 1972, with cash receipts from milk sales likely rising well above the 9.9 billion dollars in 1975, while butter cheese and dried milk prices exceed the current support price.
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Butz
Senate confirms Mrs Black as U S chief of protocol
Shirley Temple Black was approved by voice vote to become the United States chief of protocol, the first woman in the role. The former child star has also served as ambassador to Ghana, and the Senate confirmed her predecessor Henry Catto Jr. for the U N post.
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Washington
Senate
Shirley Temple Black
U.S
Henry E. Catto Jr
United Nations
Mt Oread Bicycle Club Offers Summer Tours
The Mt Oread Bicycle Club under Kansas University SUA schedules two new summer ride series. The Breakfast Ride starts Saturdays at 7 30 p m from South Park. Concert Tours begin Wednesdays at 6 30 p m before June and July municipal concerts at South Park. A Sunday tour routes from South Park to Lone Star Lake.
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Mt. Oread
Kansas University Student Union Activities
SUA
South Park
Lone Star Lake
Wheat loan rates set for 1976 by USDA
County loan rates for the 1976 wheat crop are set by the USDA through the ASCS. Kansas figures rise with the national average to 1.50 per bushel, with county rates from 1.35 to 1.59. Douglas County offers 1.58 per bushel for No. 1 grade. Loans use 1976 crop wheat as security and mature 11 months after warehouse receipt. Interest is 7 percent daily. President Ford nominated James J. Blake for Iceland and William M. Maguire for Guyana.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Kansas
Douglas County
Washington
Ford
U.S
Iceland
Guyana
James J. Blake
William M. Maguire
Bethesda
ASCS
Farm field day hosted by Mobay division on K-10 east of Lawrence
The Chemagro Agricultural Division of Mobay Chemical Corp hosts a farm field day from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday on the Clifford Cox farm along K-10 east of Lawrence. Demonstrations cover soybean herbicide applications, corn herbicides, and grain sorghum varieties with insecticide treatments. Plot maps and refreshments available at the site.
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Chemagro Agricultural Division
Mobay Chemical Corp
Clifford Cox
K-10
Lawrence
Mulching and Garden Care Tips for Summer
Extension director E L Van Meter advises mulching with straw compost leaves or dry grass for 1 2 inches fine mulch and 3 4 inches coarse mulch as temperatures rise. He warns salt on asparagus is ineffective and may harm other crops while mulch remains safer.
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E.L. van Meter
Swine Breeding Tips From Kansas State University Expert
Dr. Lowell Breeden of Kansas State University Extension Veterinary warns that too few boars for many sows and immature breeding stock create major problems. He advises a 10 to 12 week prebreeding window, 4 week quarantine, 6 to 8 week preconditioning, and selecting boars at least eight months old. Ensure health checks for dysentery TGE and pseudorabies, treatment for lice and mange, testing for lepto brucellosis and pseudorabies, isolation, and gradual exposure within the herd.
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Lowell Breeden
Kansas State University Extension
Breeden
4-H Fun With Children Nature Walk Idea
Summer activity tip for 4-H Fun With Children project explains a nature walk with preschoolers. Emphasizes safety rules at crossings and keeping the child with you while exploring birds bugs flowers trees and plants. Suggests dragging fabric to collect seeds and bugs and using library books for pictures and reading with the child.
Lawn mower safety tips from a 1971 USDOL report
The 1971 USDL report cites about 176000 lawn mower related accidents with 54000 toes and 18700 fingers amputated. It recommends operator study manual, inspect debris, keep bystanders away, wear safety gear, mow across slopes, disconnect spark plug before repairs, keep blades sharp, never unclog running mowers, no refueling while hot, ground electric mowers, avoid damp grass, and run at reduced speeds.
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U.S. Department of Labor
USDL
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Marilyn E. Pabst
Edward D. Jenkins
Agriculture Department
Agriculture
Earl L. Butz
Mrs. Black
Eben Farley
Julian Toney
Agricultural Agent
David Kehler
Havoline
Jack
D.E.M
Eavy
East 23Rd
TMS
Pharon Miller
Automotive Service
W. 6Th
Stern
T.I.P
Western Alfalfa
Western
Rex Misner
NL Sdk
Bob Bloom
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