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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1971

Page

5

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.

Bryan L. G. Ahrens Clark Road Alyse E. Murry Woodburn Ore David Falconer Oregonian Portland Boring Oregon Mr. Duck

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.

Washington John E. McElmurray Aiken County Nixon White House McElmurray

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