OSU expert defends DDT as essential agricultural tool
Oklahoma State University's Dr. Newton W. Flora says DDT is a valuable tool and warns that banning agri chemicals would raise grocery costs dramatically. He criticizes public overreaction and notes city dwellers use most chemicals while streams are polluted mainly by misuse.
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Newton W. Flora
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma Farm Bureau
Osu
Flora
U. S
Pest Management Committee
Washington, D. C
Oklahoma
Oklahoma hay harvest from state highways draws mixed views
J W Seaborn and other farmers in Bryan County harvest hay along U S 69 75 between Caddo and the Red River, selling bermuda hay with wildflowers for about 50 cents a bale. Highway officials acknowledge activity but differ on enforcement, noting limited permission and a years long, informal practice.
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J. W. Seaborn
Mead
U.S
Caddo
Red River
Bryan County
Seaborn
Bermuda
Highway Department
Fred Norton
Fertilizers Linked to Possible Environmental Pollution
USDA says fertilizers may pollute air and water but evidence is uncertain. Article notes rising fertilizer use since 1950, risks from nitrate and phosphorus in drinking water, and potential food nitrate concerns. It outlines pollution-reduction strategies and the economic impact of a possible fertilizer ban based on Iowa State University findings.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
USDA
U.S
Iowa State University
Department
United Kingdom
Fight to halt spread of horse disease in Lower Rio Grande Valley
A joint task force from state and federal agencies gathered in Harlingen to plan against Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis. Officials note a confirmed case within 200 miles of the Texas border near Tampico and another suspected case within 50 miles, with aerial spraying and alerts to vets and county agents as part of the strategy.
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Harlingen
Tex
Rio Grande Valley
United States
Harling
Texas-Mexico
Tampico
San Fernando
Santa Teresa
Mexico
Tamaul
Ipas
Texas Animal Health Commission
U. S. Agriculture Department
Texas Health Department
U.S. Public Health Service
South
Central America
Five Democrats Agree To Limit TV Spending
In Washington five Democratic presidential hopefuls pledged to cap radio and television spending at a nickel per eligible voter for the 23 primaries. National Chairman Lawrence F. O'Brien said the move aims to preserve resources for a fall campaign and focus fights on Republicans rather than fellow candidates.
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Washington
Democratic National
O'Brien
Nixon Faces Slower Growth Outlook For Second Quarter
The Nixon administration expects second quarter GNP to rise about 20 to 25 billion dollars from April through June, a gain seen as modest and not enough to curb unemployment. Commerce Department figures due later this week will confirm the pace of recovery despite earlier optimism for a 30 billion dollar boost.
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Washington
Commerce Department
White House
Nixon
Nomic
Congress
McCracken
Noble Foundation Bull Testing Station Accepting Entries
Bull testing at the Noble Foundation in Ardmore advances as producers plan for August test starts. Prospects from September to February calves receive preconditioning shots three to four weeks before movement to stations in August. Delivery Aug 25 with weigh-in Sept 23–24. entries on a first come, first served basis.
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Richards
Noble Foundation
Future of deer hunting in Oklahoma shows growth
James R. Bond outlines the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation deer management program. Since the 1940s, legal deer harvest has risen, contributing to the economy. In 1970 hunters spent millions and the state yearly deer population remains robust with plans to introduce deer on private lands under owner consent.
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Oklahoma
James R. Bond
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Cy Curtis
Department of Wildlife
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Union Valley
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The
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Council of Eco
Charles R. Richards
Ardmore
Holdenville
Ringling
Texas
Curtis
Blaine
Grady
Bryan
Choctaw
Craig
Hughes
Osage
Oklahoma Polled Hereford Association
Union Valley Ranch
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