Shot Of Sunshine Boosts Kansas Outlook
Kansas merchants remain optimistic as drought relief moisture and heavy snows lift crop prospects, though some cities report stalled retail activity and delayed construction. Unemployment rose to 5.8 percent on March 15, with layoffs in auto plants and oil field payrolls, while beaming farm prospects and a potential labor shortage by mid April give a mixed but hopeful picture.
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Jets Disturb Churchgoers During NZAir Celebrations
Canberra reports minister Athol Townley dismissed complaints about visiting American Air Force jets disturbing Brisbane church services. Four Sabre jets and a light bomber accompanied NZ air force 21st anniversary events. Townley said pilots followed flying regulations and noted jets are noisy.
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Shrine Talent Show Promises Free Kids Tickets
Local merchants offer free kids tickets for the 2nd Annual Shrine talent show set for May 10. Organizers urge families to attend, highlighting youth performances and community support. Tickets distributed at participating shops.
Lake Kahola Reaches Spillway Full After Long Drought
Emporia emerges from water bans as Lake Kahola, a 405 acre man made reservoir 22 miles up the Neosho Valley, spills over its brim for the first time since 1951. Runoff rains in March last year aided the recovery, ending years of drawdowns and drought driven shortages.
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