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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1968
Page
3
Guidelines for blanching vegetables to preserve quality while freezing it covers heating times water volume and chilling. Warns against improper processing such as boiling water bath for low acid vegetables and promotes pressure canning or freezing as safe alternatives. It also notes a free pressure canner gauge test at the Franklin County Extension Office.
Earl L Wier outlines the Soil Conservation Act of 1935 under which Kansas farmers join 31 million acres in written district agreements. Franklin County has 960 cooperating farmers. Soil surveys from SCS and Kansas Experiment Station guide personalized plans based on aerial maps, showing soils, slopes, erosion, and uses. Districts are locally governed. SCS technicians assist with terracing waterways drainage ponds brush control windbreaks and wildlife habitat. Some practices may use cost sharing via ASCS.
A. J. Stephens of Basswood Springs near Kansas City claims his mineral water has twice the potency of Yugoslavia’s famed “sex water.” He analyzes both waters and plans to market his product nationwide, bottling in Kansas and developing a spa at his 100-acre resort. He is joined by A. W. Hillmond in forming a company to distribute Basswood Springs Mineral Water and pursue spa plans near Kansas City's new airport.
Princeton AP report notes Gallup poll shows Americans hold more unfavorable attitudes toward the U S Supreme Court than a year ago. Unfavorable opinions outweigh favorable by about 3 to 2, with a year earlier showing mixed ratings of excellent good versus fair or poor.
Jeanette Nitcher completes her tenth and final year with the Greenwood Rockets 4-H Club. She was chosen to attend the Annual 4-H Round Up at Kansas State University and has held offices including parliamentarian, president, and treasurer. She graduates Pomona High School in May and enrolls at Clark's Business College in Topeka for fall term.
Kansas farmers face corn leaf aphid infestations in sorghum, with sap-sucking damage mainly curling new leaves. Experts advise limited chemical control as damage is often economical ineffective. The piece also covers a soybean efficiency contest and a Farm Management Field Day near Wamego featuring three local farms, Extension staff, and keynote speakers.
The Los Angeles City Council tentatively approved a sidewalk ordinance targeting hippies by prohibiting sitting lying or sleeping where people walk. The measure aims to clear sidewalks in Hollywood and other areas.
Health rules issued by Billy R. Merhoff cover cattle sheep and swine for the Mid-America Kansas State and Franklin County Fairs. Requirements include official health certificates cattle brucellosis rules TB testing scab status and vaccination standards with timelines for tests and certifications.
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