Dreuth Grips Japan and Korea Worsening Water Shortages
Severe drought grips South Korea and parts of Japan threatening crops and water supplies. Tokyo faces possible rationing as reservoirs hold only a fraction of usual capacity while rainfall remains scarce. Seoul directs power firms to curb home service pending possible heavy rain by July 1. Wheat barley and especially rice could suffer greatly without rainfall.
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Tokyo
South Korea
Japan
Water Bureau
Seoul
Drouth
May and June Rainfall Figures Compared to Normal
The report notes rainfall for May and June contrasted with the long term normal of 9.2 inches. It highlights whether the total exceeded or fell short of the average, indicating regional moisture trends for the late spring period.
Chandler Baby Dies After Drinking Kerosene
Emma Woods an 18 month old from Chandler died at Maricopa County Hospital after ingesting more than six ounces of kerosene found in a pop bottle at home. Sheriff’s Sgt. Tom Bartlett provided the details of the incident.
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Phoenix
Emma Woods
Chandler
Maricopa County
Tom Bartlett
New Law Sought to Halt Cotton Acreage Cut
Arizona Cotton Growers seek federal action to stop an allotment cut next year. Executive Secretary E S McSweeney warns a 22 percent fall in short staple cotton could reduce crop value by about 31 million dollars annually, with long staple unaffected. Growers favor legislation allowing more planting and lower support prices.
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Phoenix
The
Arizona Cotton Growers Assn
Congress
E. S. McSweeney
Arizona
McSweeney
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