Soil Conservation Work Slow in Franklin County 1960
The 1960 soil conservation program in Franklin County started late due to heavy snow but gained momentum by spring. SCS technicians added 49 new cooperators, developed 57 basic plans, revised 23 old plans, and advised on terraces, contour farming, drainage, and grass waterways across 1,199 to 2,053 acres.
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Franklin County
Dean
Robert Dean
Soil Conservation Service
SCS
Tures
Shelley Bypassed as Labor Secretary in Kennedy Cabinet
Washington AP sources report Rep. John F. Shelley remained out of contention for labor secretary because two Roman Catholics in Kennedy's Cabinet were deemed impractical. Shelley, a 11 year congressman and labor leader, was expected in line before Robert Kennedy agreed to serve as attorney general.
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Washington
John F. Shelley
Calif
Kennedy
Shelley
San Francisco Chronicle Today
Robert F. Kennedy
San Francisco Central Labor Council
California State Federation of Labor
Robert Kennedy
Downtowner opens in Fort Scott after 25-year push
The Downtowner, Fort Scott Kansas new 50 unit motor hotel on the downtown corner replaces the Goodlander site. The project, funded by local stock and a Small Business Administration loan, creates a modern downtown lodging and meeting spot with outside entrances and interior corridors. John M. Dickey leases the property and Tommy Thompson serves as manager.
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Fort Scott, Kan
Fort Scott
T. B. Baker
Qpildar
Fort Capture
Bed Springs
Ee Ane
John M. Dickey
Phillipsburg
Kansas
Missouri
Florida
J. Ury
Tommy) Thompson
Topsoil Erosion From Flooded Field in Franklin County
A six inch storm washed topsoil from a corn field into a road ditch in Franklin County. No conservation practices like terracing or grassed waterways were in place on the slope. It underscores how slowly soil forms yet how quickly it can be lost when nature is opposed.
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Franklin
Foods For Surplus Lists To Buy For Needy
Washington AP Secretary Orville Freeman says the government will buy foods for the nations needy including wheat flour corn nonfat dry milk rice and lard not now on price support programs. The move follows President Kennedy’s order to double aid.
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Orville L. Freeman
Bute
Kennedy
Mae Wah Te Tae
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Ottawa
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Nuzman Lumber
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