Duck guards flock as unlikely sheep leader in Oregon tale
A Mallard drake on Neil Pestes farm in Boring Oregon becomes guardian and leader of a 60 ewe flock. He prevents stray lambs from wandering, guides sheep to pasture, sleeps and eats with them, and protects the young. The farmer wonders if the duck will ever fly again when wind returns.
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Salute To Agriculture Praised By McElmurray
John E. McElmurray, chairman of the Aiken County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, praised the Salute to Agriculture Day in Washington as one of the nation’s biggest efforts to spotlight farming. President Nixon opened with a nationwide radio address urging bipartisan tribute to farmers and praising new farm programs. A White House tribute featured a reception and dinner for many farmers and leaders and their wives.
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