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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1955

Page

7

Water Shortage Not So Acute In Kansas Says AP

An Associated Press survey finds Kansas cities largely coping with drought in August. Salina faces restrictions due to depleting wells, while Liberal, Wichita, Emporia, Manhattan, Arkansas City, Ottawa, Coffeyville, Lawrence, Leavenworth, and Windom report adequate supplies or controlled shortages. Dam storage, new wells, and river water mix underpin regional resilience.

Kansas Salina Smoky Hill Kanopolis Liberal Leavenworth Associated Press Willis Pittser Wichita E. N. Smith Emporia Neosho Cottonwood Lake Kahola Kansas Turnpike B. H. van Blarcum Manhattan Water Department Kansas State College Roy Bluejacket Independence Verdigris River Fall River Arkansas City Walnut Arkansas Marais de Cygnes Lawrence

Fire consumes Shel-Rich Drug Store in Girard blaze

Fire damaged the Shel-Rich Drug Store in Girard and smoke damaged neighboring Paul Sell Hardware Store and a section above the drug store. Volunteer firefighters battled the blaze for about an hour. Cause undetermined.

Girard, Kas Paul Sell

Asks Announcement On Wheat Varieties

Washington DC January release notes Secretary of Agriculture Benson has been reaffirmed in his post and a formal announcement on wheat varieties is anticipated. The statement signals ongoing policy review and potential program changes affecting growers nationwide.

Washington Secretary of Agriculture Benson

Senator Carlson Pushes Wheat Varieties Approved for Fall Seeding

Senator Carlson reports plans for an immediate announcement on wheat varieties approved for seeding this fall. Benson plans a price differential to favor desirable wheats for the next crop. Carlson says the move aims to encourage seeding of better varieties and cites J. H. Dean of the Farmers Cooperative Mission at Hutchinson among others requesting the action.

Sen Carlson R-Kas Benson J. H. Dean General Aed Farmers Cooperative Mission Co Hutchinson Amany

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