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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1955
Page
2
Spraying of severe grasshopper infestations west of Spearman began today by Tom Penn Spraying Service Perryton. Precinct commissioners ordered ditches sprayed along county roads to curb the pests threatening wheat and maize. Entomologists note rains aid pasture control while a large Aldrin order arrives amid equipment shortages.
Five state and federal insect control experts will work in the Panhandle to combat a western grasshopper plague belt from Missouri to Oklahoma. Government funds cover one third of large-scale rangeland spraying costs, with Aldrin and Dieldrin applied for control.
Weather notes show multiple observers in the eastern Panhandle reporting rain and wind with small hail. Names such as W H Wilson Lark Al Gerner J L Marcum Neal Shull Grady W Harris Charlie Lang Wayne Jones J W Pipkin Charles Orr Mrs Lena Moore Rhuben W Johnson are listed with localities and rainfall amounts ranging from .15 to 2% inches and wind descriptions including strong and very strong.
Ward battled to a tied lead in the National Open as he bounced back from errant iron play and a late unplayable lie on the final hole. Bolt exploded after a costly penalty and a five-iron toss, while Harris led early with four birdies and Snead fought to recover from a rough start at the Olympic Club.
King Hussein of Jordan and Queen Dina visited London for a state tour and attended the annual armed services show at Earls Court. The royal couple are in Britain on a state visit. Australia's air force will receive modern fighter and bomber aircraft, according to Minister Townley in Sydney.
Sanctioned drag races near 200 cars and motorcycles enter Trade Wind Airport East 34th for a full day of action. Time trials start 8 am with eliminations at 2 pm under NHRA AMA and TPTA oversight. Jim Hopper of Wichita challenging Jack Moss of Amarillo for top eliminator in a field likely exceeding 100 entries.
Austin report highlights criticism of Texas lawmakers for failing to enact a 100 million dollar state aid plan for stream development. J E Sturrock of the Texas Water Conservation Association decries inaction, while Sen Crawford Martin defends the legislature citing no clear need. The plan proposed a 3 cent statewide ad valorem tax to fund water bonds and aid to projects, with the Canadian River dam cited as a sole need.
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