Farm News and Views by C. H. Hailey
Wisconsin dairy farmers in 1951 spent a large share of milk receipts on feed. The piece surveys pasture hay and silage as core, notes many farms yield 60 to 80 percent from cultivated land for production, and mentions beef potential from the same grassland system. It lists spring oat varieties for Oklahoma, hybrid corn candidates for 1952, and local soil testing results guiding spring plantings. It also covers pig water needs in cold weather, a 4-H broiler project by Ada Kiwanis, scrap metal award to Fitzhugh club, and steer feeding progress on local farms.
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Wisconsin Dairy Farmers
Ada Kiwanis Club
American Farmer To Pour Record Taxes In January
Washington i American farmers will pour a record total in taxes this month with January the big federal income tax paying month for the nation’s agricultural producers. For income tax purposes a farmer is one who received two thirds of his income from farming. Farmers with a gross income of 600 dollars or more in 1951 must file estimates of their 1951 income and tax by January 15. They may file final returns and pay in full by January 31 to avoid the estimated return.
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Washington i
Latta Community Notes From Baptist Chapel To Naval Base
Latta News covers a Sunday Latta Baptist chapel meeting, local travel and assignments, and community movements. It reports on Dora Price’s knee recovery, Ed Glover’s surgery, visits from Hooten and Haglar families, Hill Hart’s furlough, Clarence Mayberry’s leave and reassignment, Elmaline Gipson’s nursing training, Wells family moving to Ada airport, Graves family moving near Wynnewood, and new families arriving. The Latta high school boys basketball team and coach Hollis Cleghorn were feted at a chicken dinner hosted by Chuck Parker with players present.
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Latta
Hollis Cleghorn
Chuck Parker
Asher
Jimmy Cummings
Ray Green
Joe Parker
Verlin Arter
Bob
Bill Bivins
Sylvester Gipson
Vernon Laxton
Charles Teel
Elmer Cochran
Uncle Sam Raking in Foreign Gold at Fast Rate Once More
New York reports Uncle Sam gains in foreign gold as of mid 1959 with nearly one billion dollars added since June. The piece traces gold flows between the U.S. and Europe, noting Britain’s tightening imports and possible aid asks, while summarizing postwar patterns and economic stresses shaping gold holdings and defense needs. It also briefly notes a Montana snowslide fatality and a note on gray whale history off the Pacific coast.
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Uncle Sam
New York
Sam
United States Board
U. S
United States
Nnions
England
Churchill
Truman
Europe
New York Business Recap First Week Of Year
Quiet but generally encouraging start for business and industry in early January. Steel sector faces material shortages and labor disputes while retail shows modest gains. discounts boost promotions and shoppers shift toward coats and suits. Government deficit reaches 7.467 billion at six months. mood reflects wartime spending patterns. A quick supper dish mix uses elbow macaroni tuna and onion in a cream sauce baked with buttered crumbs.
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New York
Dun and
Bradstreet
Treasury
Pontotoc County 4 H Girls Plan Banquet and Meetings
Pontotoc County 4 H leaders Martha Mote and Minnie Lou McDaniel announce the Mother-Daughter banquet for January 14 at 6 45 p m in East Central college Ada with county medals and awards. Leaders invite superintendents and club leaders for detailed banquet arrangements. Also noted are upcoming Home Demonstration Council meeting January 18 and an agents conference in Wewoka January 9 with Miss Lemna Maloney as speaker.
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Martha Mote
Minnie Lou McDaniel Rust
Pontotoc County
Student Union
East Central College
Ada
Fitzhugh 4-H Club
Byng 4-H Club
Ouida Stokes
R. £. Hale
J. 3. Elmore
A. L. Griffith
Lemna
Maloney
Hughes, Oktuskee
Pontotoc
Pottawatomie
Seminole
Wewoka
Lemna Q. Maloney
Southeast
Minnie Lou McDaniel
Cal Tinney Muses On American Spirit
Cal Tinney argues the United States remains the best country despite flaws such as corruption, crime, and social quirks. He cites gun laws, traffic, divorces, materialism, and foreign critics, claiming Americans are resilient and generous, with good hearts at rock bottom.
Two Born Week After First One in Triplets
In West Runton England a 24 year old mother bore the second and third members of a set of triplets one week after the first. The 1951 born boy weighed four pounds four ounces, the 1952 born boy four pounds five ounces and the girl weighed three pounds n ounces. All three arrived within ten minutes. Mother Emerald Gaul and the babies are reported doing well. The late note mentions a Bobby Dodd coached Georgia Tech football game against Duke ending in a 14-14 draw.
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West Runton
Eng
Emerald Gaul
Soil testing and brush control updates from Coal County
Curtis Floyd notes soil testing advised before spring fertilizer and lime plans. Details sample methods and cooperation with PMA. Reports on brush control trials by Floyd Hines near Tupelo and Judge Thompson farm, plus ongoing research at Oklahoma A&M and local ranches. January 17 district cotton goals meeting in McAlester. attendees include Coal County officers. New 1951 Farmers Income Tax bulletin available at county agent office.
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Curtis Floyd
Coal County
Floyd Hines
Pete Parks
Tupelo
Judge Thompson
Clarita
The
Soil Conservation Service
McAlester
Department of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Lee Cross
Lee Morrison
W. . Brothers
PMA
Floyd P. Hines
J. S. Maytubby
Clarita Gin
Leo Ray
Coalgate Gin Company
C. T.forrester
SCS
Sulphur FFA Scrap Drive Starts January 1
Sulphur FFA plans a January scrap drive from the three FFA classes led by instructor Leo Barnes, running through January 25 to win prizes including trips to Fat Stock shows. Each class will track mileage and expenses, elect officers, and sell gathered scrap to dealers, with profits boosting the chapter budget as the group works to reduce debt.
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FFA
Leo Barnes
Barnes
Fort Worth
Oklahoma State
Packingtown
Oklahoma City
Branes
Treasury
Schedule For Oklahoma Reserve Camp Training At Camp Chaffee
The Oklahoma military district released a tentative schedule for the Oklahoma Organized Army reserve annual five day summer camp. A basic training camp will be held at Camp Chaffee Arkansas from June 15 to 29 for individual reservists with no prior military training. Most Oklahoma Army reservists belong to the Sith Infantry Division with units city listed in Oklahoma City Ponca City Chickasha Lawton McAlester Poteau Holdenville Ada Clinton Tulsa Stillwater Chandler Cushing Drumright Pawnee Woodward Enid Beaver City Bartlesville and Tahlequah.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Military District
Oklahoma Organized Army Reserve
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Oklahoma Army
Sith Infantry Division
Ponca City
Chickasha
Aandarko
Lawton
McAlester
Poteau
Holdenville
Ada
Clinton
Tulsa
Stilwater
Chandler
Cushing
Drumright
Pawnee
Woodward
Enid
Beaver City
Bartlesville
Tahlequah
Christmas Observed in Russia Amid Calmest Midnight Bells
In Moscow and across Russia Christmas was observed on a 13 day lag due to Julian-Gregorian calendar differences. Patriarch Alexei presided at Velikhovskaya Sobor with Pastor Martin Niemoeller as guest. Thousands braved deep snow to attend services, candles and ikons lighting a jewel box of a cathedral, as hundreds of churches remain open today.
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Moscow
Russia
Velokhovskaya Sobor
Alexei
Martin Niemoeller
Old
Christ
Kazan
Map Counter to Russian Proposal
PARIS, Jan. 3 Western powers prepared a counter move to a Soviet push for a special United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss the Korean armistice and other world dangers. The West supported a plan for a top level Security Council session when it would consider such a meeting. Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky proposed the special gathering with priority given to Korea. U. S. Delegate Benjamin Cohen warned the move could disrupt ongoing armistice talks in Korea.
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Paris
U. N. Security Council
Security Council
Andrei Vishinsky
U. S
Benjamin Cohen
Korea
Steel Production Sets New Record in 1951
Cleveland March 5 Steel Magazine reports that American steel output topped 105 million net tons in 1951, up from 96.8 million in 1950, with ingot operations running at about full capacity. World production reached 228.9 million tons. U S output may set another record if demand holds and shortages don’t worsen.
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Cleveland
Jar
Steel Magazine
Steel
U. 3
Gypsy Wedding Of Romany King’s Son In Florida
Ormond Beach Florida witnesses a royal Gypsy wedding as John Davis age 16 marries Katherine Johnson of Baltimore in a ceremony arranged by fathers over ten years ago. The two day celebration draws Gypsy notables from Florida and beyond with feasting, songs, and a firm rule against divorce within the tribe.
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Ormond Beach
Fla
Mike Davis
Florida
John Davis
Katherine Johnson
Baltimore
America
King Davis
Orlando
Husand
Expect Good Year for State In 1952
In Norman Oklahoma University of Oklahoma forecasts a better 1952 based on last year. The Bureau of Business Research says overall turnover will rise with only slight hindrances from government controls. Industrial output and prices showed gains in 1951 while construction lagged due to defense needs but consumer prices remained high. Celia expects more jobs, less construction, and total income above 4 billion dollars.
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Norman
Okla Ua
Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
Bureau of Business Research
Francis R. Cella
Celia
How Did a Legger Get His License
Oklahoma City officers investigated Russell Cofer a 35 year old bootlegger after he was seen driving a car despite a license revoked for over 200 traffic violations. He had previously delivered alcohol by bicycle while license was suspended.
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Oklahoma City
Poe Line
Russell Cofer
Cofer
Six, Not Seven Airmen Killed in Base Collision
London A F spokesman says six airmen died in the Burtonwood Air Base collision on Saturday, not seven as earlier reported. Eighteen others injured. The seventh man initially listed as killed was found to be elsewhere. A two engine Navy Neptune struck a Dakota on the runway during landing.
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London
Air Force
Burtonwood
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Ed Glover
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Mildred Green
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