Harvest Surprises Franklin County Wheat Farmers
Winter wheat harvest in southern Franklin County runs ahead of expectations as producers report high test weights 60 to 63 pounds and yields in the 40s to 50s bushels per acre. Farmers push to finish before possible rain, with 100000 plus bushels moved to elevators in Williamsburg and Richmond areas. Weather forecasts vary, threatening weekend showers that could slow remaining cuts.
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Jeff Myrick
Franklin County
Ralph Ferguson
Williamsburg
Topeka
Salina
Ferguson
Richmond
Pearson
Associated Press
Centralansas
Rapes
C. Kidd
Department of Human Resources
Dodge City
Doyle Campbell
State Harvest Office
Seau
Williamsburg FFA delegates attend Washington D C conference
Bret Pope and Jay Dee Weers of the Williamsburg Chapter of Future Farmers of America attend a week long Washington Conference Program in D C. The event aims to boost leadership, broaden national heritage understanding, and enhance leadership roles in their chapters. Delegates will visit historic sites and offices of Senators Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum.
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Bret Pope
Jay Dee Weers
Williamsburg
Future Farmers of America
Washington
D.C
FFA
Sens
Bob Dole
Nancy Kassebaum
One Hour Photo Center to Open at Main Street
Kevin Schorgl and fellow Ottawa University students announce The Main Exchange, a one hour film developing center at 435 S Main undergoing remodeling. The shop targets ages 12 to 25 and will offer a convenience store, CDs, tapes, customized T shirts, video rentals, and printing via F Productions. Printing will cover stationery and business cards.
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S. Main
Kevin Schorgl
Ottawa University
Schorgl
H&R Block reports 1989 record earnings and dividend rise
H R Block Inc posted record net earnings of 100.2 million dollars for the 1989 fiscal year, up about 11 percent from the prior year, with revenue topping 889.6 million. The Kansas City company also boosted its quarterly dividend 23 percent to 32 cents per share.
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Kansas City, Mo
H&r Block Inc
Block
Kansas City
Elm leaf beetle numbers rise in Franklin County outbreak
Franklin County agriculture report notes first generation elm leaf beetles are feeding on hybrid and Siberian elms, crawling to soil to pupate, with the largest infestation in memory and severe defoliation on young trees. Recommend watering, avoid fertilization after July 1, monitor, and spray trees with Sevin Malathion Diazinon or Orthene. Bean leaf beetles also more numerous on green beans and soybeans, advising monitoring and guide consult for management.
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Franklin County
Emerge
Ieeenally
Government officials predict mortgage program upswing
Washington officials say losses in the FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund are a temporary aberration as housing markets improve. The fund, backing 247 billion in single family loans, posted 369 million in FY1988 and 149.5 million in the first half of FY1989.
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Washington
Federal Housing Administration
Department of Housing and Urban Development
FHA
Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund
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