Dry spell ends but drought losses linger across Plains
A National Weather Service spokesman said the long drought is over in the Plains with more rain expected, but losses exceed 10 billion dollars. Texas cotton and corn suffered severe damage as fields failed to recover, while experts warn drought may still threaten yields in wheat and soybeans.
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Drought Blights Corn Crop Across Eastern Nebraska and Midwest
Torrential rains and searing heat trigger a drought that inflicts heavy losses on corn along with sorghum wheat and soybeans across a wide swath of the midwest. Estimates in eastern Nebraska reach 1.5 billion dollars with nationwide prices for food and meat expected to surge amid grain shortages and inflation.
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Bistro offers milk and honey Paradise Special in Dallas cafe revival
Sam Ventura Jr. shifts Italian Village from music acts to a faith infused cafe serving a milk and honey drink named Paradise Special. After fire and financial loss, prayer at Channel 39 helped revive business as he reports turning from drunks to a blossoming, solvent operation with renewed purpose.
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Christian Cafe
Teachers defend pay raises at Arizona Education meeting
Arizona Education Association president James A. George defended teachers asking for higher salaries at the annual leadership conference in Flagstaff. He urged local affiliates to push advocacy for public education and smaller class loads while noting pay concerns impact curriculum and teachers’ ability to help students.
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Connally pleads not guilty in milk price case
Former U S Treasury Secretary John B Connally Jr pleads not guilty to five counts of taking a bribe conspiracy and lying in a milk price support scandal stemming from the 1971 price hike key witnesses include Jake Jacobsen Harold S Nelson and Bob A Lilly Connally faces up to 19 years in prison and a 10000 fine while motions are filed by his attorney and a trial date is deferred.
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Texas
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Possible Arizona ethics ballot drive faces court challenge
Initiative petitions circulated by Common Cause seek tighter government financial reporting and would appear on the November ballot with about 45 400 signatures. Secretary of State Wesley Bolin notes validity not decided. Former county official Paul Marston plans further checks and potential court action to block the measure. The package targets campaign expenses personal finances and lobbyist disclosures.
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UPI
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Bolin
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Paul Marston
Marston
Pima County
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