Federal electric bank proposals criticized as wasteful
An Alpine Avalanche excerpt summarizes House hearings on HR 14000 and HR 14837 proposing a Federal Electric Bank to fund rural power systems. It argues for billions in government funds and private capital, with no federal controls, risking taxpayer dollars while claiming free market financing suffices for future power needs.
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Rural Electrification Administration
United States
REA
Congress
Federal Bank
House Agriculture Committee On Legislation
Federal Electric Bank
Federal Treasury
Local FFA chapter earns state honor in San Angelo
The local Future Farmers of America chapter is named best in Texas after a San Angelo meeting. Ralph Berkeley wins first in the chapter reporters news writing contest. Lone Star Farmer degrees go to Billy Rogers Walter Wooley Otis Coggins Jr and Frank Daugherty.
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Future Farmers
FFA
San Angelo
Ralph Berkeley
Lone Star Farmer
Billy Rogers
Walter Wooley
Otis Coggins Jr
Frank Daugherty
Letters to the Editor on DDT risks in Elsa
A reader cites a June 2 1966 Alpine Avalanche article asserting DDT spraying in Elsa Texas harms health. The letter warns DDT damages the nervous system risks cancers liver disease blood disorders and overall public health.
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The
Alpine Avalanche
Elsa
Texas
Amblin Around Charolais calves bought by Danny Thomas
Danny Thomas flew into Marathon to buy eight heifer calves and a bull from J R Adams. The Charolais stock went to Thoma place at Prarie Grove Ark. He plans to raise a 30 pound tomcat to sell for 500 dollars in Hollywood. Adamses also make Hiland Brand honey in the Big Bend country.
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Danny Thomas
Marathon
J.R. Adams
Thoma Place
Prarie Grove
Ark
Hollywood
New York
Mrs. Adams
Big Bend
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