Watershed Method Gains Favor in Kansas Rural Areas
The watershed approach to conserving soil and water resources is growing in Kansas. Local landowners and groups in Franklin and Douglas counties show interest, with feasibility studies underway for Eight Mile Creek, Appanoose Creek, and Kelsey Creek. The study group expects results by fall, guiding community based conservation efforts.
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Kansas
Franklin County
Franklin
Douglas County
Tally
West Tally Creeks
Salina
Wolf and Walnut Creeks
Franklin County Extension Council
Board of Supervisors
Franklin County Soil Conservation District
Eight Mile Creek
Appanoose Creek
Kelsey Creek
Hight Mile Creek
Heavy Rains Hurt Soils In Franklin County Breakup For Growth
Heavy rains have parched soils in Franklin County reducing tilth and plant growth. Waterlogged ground limits air and water movement, lowering crop yields. Good tilth requires crumbly soil, porous texture, and organic matter. Mulching straw or stubble protects soil surface, reduces runoff, erosion, and moisture loss.
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Franklin
Feed Supplements For Pasture And Wheat Seed Germination Warnings
Article discusses whether to supplement pasture with protein or grain for cattle in late summer, noting rainfall affects forage quality and gains. It also warns Kansas farmers about wheat germination issues from harvested seed conditions, advising germination checks and seed procurement ahead of planting, with dates for northwest Kansas planting looming.
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Robert W. Bozworth
Kansas
Kansas State
Manhattan
Howard D. Wilkins
The
Kansas Crop Improvement Association
Wilkins
State Seed Laboratory
West 6Th Street
Topeka
Kanesas
Livestock Health Rules for Franklin County Fair
Billy R. Merhoff outlines cattle sheep swine health rules for the Franklin County Fair. Cattle except steers require certificates or negative tests within 60 days. brucellosis and TB rules apply. calves under 30 months may show without tests. all nurse cows and older animals face testing. Sheep need free of diseases. swine need health certificates and cholera vaccination details. Entries due in Extension office by August 14.
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Billy R. Merhoff
Franklin County
Weird And Wonderful Shapes In Salad Dressing Bottles
Food and Drug Administration standards govern Frenchetype dressings with 35 percent vegetable oil and labels listing preservatives. New regulations in December add low calorie dressing rules, requiring calorie counts and statements for calorie restricted diets. Packages and mixes offer French Italian Bleu Russian types, with prices varying by brand and size.
Farm Station Restoration Funds Approved in Kansas
The Kansas Finance Council approved 347 500 dollars to restore the Garden City agricultural experiment station damaged by a spring tornado. Regents expect up to half reimbursed from federal emergency funds and urge expedited planning for federal aid. The council also backed a planning unit for the State Board of Health and approved new positions, titles, and class establishments across health and welfare agencies.
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Topeka
Garden City
Kansas Finance Council
Board of Regents
Kansas State University
Regents
State Board of Health
Finance Council
Nated
Kansas Civil Rights Commission
State Board of Social Welfare
Eastern Drivers Face Desolate West On I 70
Salina Kans AP report on Interstate 70 westbound from Salina to Colorado line describes dangers for Eastern motorists. Lt. Cleo Morrow notes long miles to help, with patrols using three aircraft and six cars plus eighteen men. A plan to test Helio Courier aircraft aims to improve response and communication with stranded drivers.
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Salina, Kan
Salina
Colorado Line
Mississippi River
Cleo Morrow
Kansas Highway Patrol
Chicago
Morrow
Ed Gebhardt
New York
Hedville
Kan
Hed
Ville
Interstate 70
Pittsburg
Kaw
Wichita Indian Culture Center Proposed by Chief Shunatona
Wichita hopes to build a national Indian culture center to serve 52 tribes within a 3,000-strong Wichita Indian population. Chief Shunatona, Pawnee and Otoe, leads the American Indian Cultural Foundation backing the project with officers E. Leon Watkins and Clifford Allison among Wichita trustees.
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Wichita
Gicief Shunat Ona
Unitedates
Wiohtt
America
Shunatona
American Indian Cultural Foundation
E. Leon Watkins
Chfford Allison
Charles Shunatona
John Oxler
Paul Quinn
Federal Grants Announced for Kansas and Missouri
Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall announced that Kansas will receive 913,083 dollars and Missouri 1,447,651 dollars from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. He said 61,750,000 dollars have been apportioned to states and territories from the fund, or 95 percent of the 65 million appropriated for the fiscal year begun July 1, with the remainder set aside for unforeseen needs.
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Washington
Kansas
Missouri
Land and Water Conservation Fund
Secretary of the Interior
Stewart L. Udall
Udall
States
Congress
Kill Athlete's Foot Germ at Raney Drug Store
An advertisement touts T-4-L as stopping itch and burn within minutes for 48 cents. It claims infected skin sloughs off in 3 to 5 days exposing germs for the kill and promises healthy skin afterward.
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Raney Drug Store
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Fort Hays Branch
Bozworth
T.B
Carole Grigsby
Food and Drug Administration
Indian Culture Center
Harry
Lash
Obi Association
Harry T. West
George L
Marstall
Ottawa, Kansas
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
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