Resiliency Not Yet A Trait Of Farmers
In an interview Kansas crisis counselor Stan Ward of the FACTS program discusses farming volatility and cultural ties. He warns that if farming declines, families face upheaval beyond job loss as rural life is reshaped by market shifts toward vertical structures and consolidation. Ward notes farmers are employable, yet sees a future with 50,000 producers by 2000 and a looming seller’s market.
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Stan Ward
Kansas
Ward
Future Farmers of America
4-H
Insurance Salesmen of America Club
Smokestack to Fall at KU in Power Plant Upgrade
The 257 foot smokestack at the University of Kansas will be demolished next spring as part of a power plant upgrade. Two new 15 foot stacks will handle emissions from boilers while the whistle on the roof remains.
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Lawrence, Kan
University of Kansas
Allen Wiechert
University
Wiechert
Birdie Plank
Lamb-Roberts Funeral
Highland Cemetery
David W. Petersen
Trinity United Methodist Church
Ad Briefs and Local Deals Roundup
Local notices list consumer offers and business ads. Bettie Sue Shumway apologizes for yard sign shortage while Rambling Ranchers 4-H promotes Christmas greenery. Hill House hosts weekend specials with 2 for 1 meals and Sunday buffets. Jay's Hardware posts new hours. Peoples Bank notes check dates. Tricia's Interiors announces Open House.
Rural Richmond man charged as habitual violator and DWI
The Daily Report lists Joe D. Holstine of rural Richmond charged Friday with felony driving after being declared a habitual violator and misdemeanor DWI. He was released on $1,000 own recognizance bond and scheduled for a preliminary hearing. Also accused, Daniel R. Hultz of 1132 S. Mulberry faces multiple felonies and a misdemeanor DWI after a Friday DPS stop at Second and Cedar. he fled on foot before capture and is to appear for a preliminary hearing after attempting to post $2,000 bond. State case against Gary Phillips seeks revocation of driving privileges for not less than three years. Marriage licenses issued to several couples in Ottawa and nearby towns. A Miami County warrant led to the arrest of Mona L. Bruce for a misdemeanor check violation, bond posted at $500.
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Joe D. Holstine
Richmond
Daniel R. Hultz
S. Mulberry
Franklin County
Hultz
Department of Public Safety
Second
Cedar Streets
DPS
State of
Soviet Alcohol Crackdown A Flop
Soviet media report the 1985 anti alcohol campaign is not meeting expectations. Youth drinking, illegal sales, and on the job drunkenness persist, especially in rural areas. A state farm director froze to death after a drinking spree, highlighting campaign dangers and official slackening.
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Moscow
Kremlin
Sovietskaya Rossiya
Vladimir Bormin
Midwest cattle prices rise across regions as demand remains strong
Slaughter cattle and helfer prices edged up 0.5 to 1.5 per cwt in most Midwest terminals while Peoria fell modestly. Direct trade in Illinois, Iowa, Southern Minnesota and eastern Nebraska showed higher bids, with bulls and cows also advancing. Strong wholesale beef demand supported closing price levels near yearly highs.
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Minnesota
Indiana
Illinois
Sioux City
St. Louis
Omaha
Sioux Falls
Iowa
Peoria
Indianapolis
Sioux Fails
St. Paul
Kansas City
Midwest
Nebraska
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Chalice
Texas-Oklahoma
Helfers
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Pol
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Guys and Dolls
Jay’s
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S. Main
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Hill House
Little Joe’s
Pomona
Tricia
Ottawa
North Cedar
the Daily Report
District Court News
Tracey L.A
Gregory A. McMahon
Lori
Scott A. Myers
Sherry M
Merlin E. Schmoe
Cynthia S
Carl W. Marco
Jane A
Gerald B. Cole
Sheriff’s News
Mona L. Bruce
Greeley
Miami County
Miami
U.S.C
So. St. Paul Choice
Sotsialisticheskaya Industrija
Socialist Industry
Whittaker
U.S. Congress
Congress
Ottawa Jaycees
Plaza Cinemas
Tom Cruise
Sun
N. Main
Lamb-Roberts
Funeral Home
Memoriam
Harold J. Showalter
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Williamsburg
William Weber
Showalter
Dengel & Son
American Cancer Society
Delma Mason
Delma (Yohe) Mason
Olive St
Robert Mason
St. Francis Hospital
Topeka
Kenneth Hennessey
Princeton Cemetery
American Diabetes Foundation
Lengel Son Moctuany
Hickory
Franklin Countians
Ralph Haney
Treas
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