Prairie dog spared as Oklahoma braces for ferret search
Oklahoma's prairie dog population won a 120 day stay of execution as the Wildlife Commission barred most methods of control. The move allows surveys to study a 6,000 acre Cimarron County area for black footed ferret preservation, with hearings planned statewide to guide implementation and address landowner cooperation.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation, Commission
Commission
Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
Cimarron
Texas Panhandle
South Dakota
Oklahoma Panhandle
Bureau
Farrell Copelin
Handy tips for using a big chain saw in woodcutting
A compact list of operating cautions and maintenance steps for chain saw use. It advises checking spark plug and wiring when idle, proper chain tension and sharpening, refueling etiquette, safe starting on firm ground, cutting and limbing technique with regards to stance and slope, clearing debris, and post use cleaning and storage procedures. It also mentions oiling, removing the chain for soaking, and safe handling near branches and windblown trees.
Police subdue Rhodesia riot after night of violence
In Salisbury thousands of rioting blacks stoned cars and shops and set fires before dawn. Police used tear gas to quell mobs and report all roadblocks down, with 13 wounded admitted to Salisbury hospital. Similar unrest occurred in Victoria and Gwelo as a British commission arrived to survey public reaction to the settlement plan.
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Salisbury
Rhodesia
Gwelo
Southern states rebound in corn yields after 1970 blight
The Agriculture Department reports Southern states damaged by the 1970 corn leaf blight showed dramatic production gains in 1971. National output rose to a record 5.54 billion bushels as the Midwest led in yields, with notable gains in South Carolina Tennessee Kentucky and Kansas among others. Meat imports fell seven percent in the first 11 months of last year from 1970 figures, to just over one billion pounds, as voluntary restraint talks for 1972 proceed with no fixed level announced.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Midwest
South Carolina
Tennessee
Kentucky
Kansas
Town
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Wisconsin
Missouri
North Dakota
South
Oklahoma theft tied to Chicago youths and poison plot
Chicago youths Allen Schwander and Steve Pera were arrested on charges linked to a mass murder plot to poison water systems. A stolen television valued at 500 dollars from Bulah Stafford’s home was found in their apartment. Oklahoma officials weigh charges as evidence remains uncertain.
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Oklahoma
Chicago
Palicport
Oklahoma City
Steve Pera
Evanston
Allen Schwander
Walter Sup
Bulah Stafford
Oklahoma 4-H Leisure Lab draws leaders to Lake Texoma
Pontotoc County extension youth agent Nolan Bullard says four 4-H leaders and the county chair will attend the Oklahoma 4-H Leisure Lab at Lake Texoma Methodist Camp Kingston January 28 to 30. About 25 to 35 counties will be represented with instructors from Farmland Industries OSU Extension and local leaders including Mrs Marie Morgan Latta Mrs Yvonne Stephens Latta and Mr Greg Nanney Latta.
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4-H
Pantatee County
Oklahoma 4-H
Lake Texoma Methodist Camp
Kingston
Nolan Bullard
Pontotoc County
Marie Morgan
Latta
Yvonne Stephens
Johnnie Enis
McLish
Greg Nanney
Farmland Industries
Sears Foundation
Oklahoma State University Extension Service
Allan Smith
Farmland Industries of
Kansas City
Mae Cooper
Bartlesville
Ray Parker
Suzanne Dunning
OSU
Still- Water
State Pecan Show and Association Meet in Shawnee
The Oklahoma State Pecan Show and the Oklahoma Pecan Growers Association Meeting will be held in Shawnee this weekend January 21-22, sponsored by the Shawnee Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee. The events begin 9 a.m. January 21 at St Benedict’s Gym. About 400 exhibits are entered and placings will be announced during the show. Topics will include pecan weevil studies grower income tax returns cleaning harvesting systems fungicides control of scab and cooperative marketing of pecans.
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Oklahoma State
Oklahoma Pecan Growers’ Association
Shawnee
Agriculture Committee
Shawnee Chamber of Commerce
St. Benedict's Sehoat Gymmnasium
Herman Hinrichs
Oklahoma State University
Association
Hunters urged to take safety training in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY Enfor cement Division of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation urges hunting safety courses for youths receiving firearms as gifts. Chief Clem Pattilla says many parents should ensure attendance at sessions offered by county Game Rangers. Ken Van Hoozer notes 35 000 taught since 1956 with no hunting related firearm fatalities. About 6 300 trained last year. courses approved by the NRA and required by several states, including Colorado.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Clem Patttilla
Oklahoma
Pattilla
Pautille
Enforceiment
Ken van Hoozer
Game Rangers
van Hoozer
National Rifle Association
Colorado
Farm sign-up dates moved for 1972 programs
USDA changes the sign-up window for feed grain wheat and cotton set aside to February 3 through March 10. The planting intentions report due January 27 will guide year 1972 plans, with officials noting possible further adjustments based on market factors. Farmers sign up at ASCS county offices during the new window.
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Bermett L. Sherrer
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Maloy
Ponotoc County
USDA
ASCS
Oklahoma Farmers Union to Convene Feb 7 in Oklahoma City
The 67th Oklahoma Farmers Union state convention opens Monday February 7 at the Skirvin Hotel Oklahoma City with a Youth Night candlelight ceremony. Delegates will elect officers adopt policies hear speakers Senator Henry Bellman Congressman Ed Edmondson and Chancellor E T Dunlap and award 1971 outstanding agents. About 600 delegates are expected with peak attendance at the Monday banquet featuring Governor Hall.
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Stone
Oklahoma Farmers Union
Skirving
Oklahoma City
Farmers Union
Farmers Union Supply Association
Houston
Farmers Union Insurance Company
U. S
Henry Bedtman
Ed Edmondson
E. T. Dunlsp
Oklahoma
State Regents
Lous Williams
Cushing
Governor Hall
Fred Witlhoite
Emil Kas+ ‘L
Tony Dechant
Denver
National Farmers Union
Cotton Farmers Urged to Replace DDT With Natural Controls
The Agriculture Department, led by Har L. Butz, launches a plan to cut DDT use in cotton from 11 million pounds in 1971 to seven million this year and four million by 1975. It will fund field aids, improved cultivation, biological pest methods, and research with $2.25 million and $3.5 million respectively, while lawsuits seek to ban DDT. officials defend its necessity as a standby tool against pests.
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Washington
Har L. Butz
Agriculture Department
Environmental Defense Fund
New wheat set aside announced for 1972 program
Washington announces an additional voluntary set aside option for wheat cropland in 1972. The plan sets a target to cut 5 to 6 million acres, with a payment rate of 94 cents per bushel times yield times set aside acreage. National allotment is 19.7 million acres, with 83 percent required for eligibility. Spot checks begin after signup.
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Washington
U.S
US Department of Agriculture
ASC
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