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Might Bomb The BottomsArmy Interested In Cheyenne SwampsPratt, Kas, (tf)-Guy D. Jossc-rand* director of the state fish and game department* said today the army had inquired Into the possibility of acquiring 6,800 acres of Cheyenne Bottoms land, now owned by the state, for the use as a bomb target range.He added, however, that as far as he knew no negotiations were under way.Commenting that “if the army wants it, we'll let them have it, Josserand said he understood about 25 sections would be required,The Cheyenne Bottoms acreage, near Great Bend, was acquired ms-cenlly by the state fish and game department for use as a game refuge, A low area, Is frequently is covered by water in rainy periods., Information at Topeka was that the field was desired as a targetrange for the army training fielc 't Sallna.
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Hutchinson News
Hutchinson, Kansas, US
Tue, Dec 01, 1942
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