Grasshopper Plague Gains In Colorado
Grasshopper infestation hits eastern Colorado with 1.5 million acres affected across 28 counties. Farmers borrow funds to spray as Kit Carson joins a state disaster program with 1.5 million dollars set aside for spraying. Governor Steve McNichols pushes aid during a special session amid criticism for delayed response.
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Kiowa
Prowers
Cheyenne
Ers
Kit Carson
Colorado
Steve McNichols
McNichols
Bruce Young
Prowers County
Indian Commission To Meet At Flagstaff
The Arizona Commission on Indian Affairs will meet in Flagstaff Saturday in conjunction with the All Indian Powwow. An open session will let Indians voice concerns to aid the governor and Legislature.
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Phoenix
Arizona Commission On Indian Affairs
Flagstaff
Clarence Wesley
Wesley
July Fourth Traffic Toll May Reach New High
The National Safety Council estimates 410 Americans may die in traffic accidents over the July 4 weekend, a possible new record for a three day observance. It also projects about 12 000 disabling injuries and 45 million cars traveling 12 billion miles.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Rites Held For Rancher Bird Yoas 82
Funeral services were held in Nogales for Bird Yoas a famed Arizona rancher and rodeo figure aged 82. A Texas native Yoas moved to the Arizona Territory in the late 1800s ran a Huachuca Mountains ranch and later owned a large Amado spread before retiring to Nogales. He served 17 years as flag man at Tucson’s Fiesta de los Vaqueros. Survivors include brother H A Yoas of San Angelo and sister Lizzie Yoas King of Brady both in Texas.
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Yoas
Nogales
Texas
Arizona Territory
Huachuca Mountains
Amado
Arizona
Tucson
H. A. Yoas
San Angelo
Tex
Lizzie Yoas King
Brady, Tex
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