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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1968
Page
9
Safety tips cover engine warm up, seat belts, mirrors, windows, brakes, horn, lights, direction signals, and rear shelf. It warns older Americans about health scams and urges verification with doctors or agencies. It also explains credit card use terms and responsibilities for cardholders.
Kansas State University Extension entomologists report a pale green aphid likely greenbugs infesting eastern and western Kansas sorghum. Late planted fields suffer greatest injury with plants turning red and dying if infestations persist. Predators may curb outbreaks in two weeks. Farmers urged to inspect late plots and apply recommended insecticides. Also discusses alfalfa variety selection Cody and Buffalo, lime and soil pH needs, and lawn seeding guidance with soil testing and fertilization.
The group discussed nuclear attack readiness at member homes, recommending basements with reinforced walls or deep interior spaces, water and baby-safe foods stocked in shelters. June notes mention a new Extension director and safety updates, with August plans for a patio supper and swimming party. The FAIRMOUNT notes include Miss Mae Baird's death obituary mention and a trivia note about presidential phones.
The August issue of the Kansas 4-H Journal from the Kansas 4-H Foundation covers seven collegiate 4-H clubs across Kansas State University, KU, Fort Hays State, Emporia State, Pittsburg State, Ottawa University, and Butler County Junior College. It features color decorating knowledge, county reports from Pawnee and Trego, and guidance on ceremonies and leadership. Dr. J. Dale Apel outlines two major future thrusts: expanding the program and aiding other child-serving groups with materials, training, and guidance.
Soil Conservation Service explains that resource conservation touches every person in city farm or suburb. It warns that everyday changes from urban sprawl to reservoirs alter land use and affect private landowners who bear the consequences of their decisions.
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