Kostunica Sworn Yugoslavia's President After Milosevic Exit
Vojislav Kostunica took the oath as Yugoslavia's first popularly elected president in a low key ceremony at the Sava Center. He urged parliament to move past decade of bitter clashes, saying democracy is essential to prosperity while Milosevic faced possible political resistance from loyalists and the indicted war criminal left power amid riots.
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Wheat planting lags as heat and drought bite Kansas
Wheat planting in Kansas remains behind schedule amid 100-degree heat and low soil moisture. Kansas State University researchers warn late plantings cut yield potential and stress winter hardiness, with broader implications for next year’s harvest. Subsoil moisture is scarce, forcing deeper drilling to reach moisture while cooler days provide slight relief.
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Drought intensifies as Kansas suffers through heat and dryness
Climatologist Mark Svoboda of the National Drought Mitigation Center links two months of triple digit heat and minimal rainfall in Kansas to wider Midwest drought conditions. He notes farmers delaying planting, risk of wind erosion, and low subsoil moisture while October and November hold the key to recovery before spring thaws.
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