Foreign farm employees decline to 1950 low in fall
The Labor Department says foreign agricultural employment fell to 105,500 on Sept 30, the lowest since 1950, with Mexican workers at 91,100 the largest single group. Law expiring end of 1964 may be extended by Congress next year.
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Poets Corner Reflects on Self Talk and Optimism
A reflective verse by Mrs. Harold Wheatley Adair of Iowa explores talking to oneself during solitude, finding relief in words, humor, and self- encouragement. It notes personal vows to improve and follows a light, uplifting tone.
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Adair
Lowa
Report 700000 Farmers Aid Plan Across Nation
Agriculture Department says over 700 000 farmers and businessmen volunteer as reporters in a broad system collecting data on farm production marketings and prices. This year the department issued more than 700 statistical reports valuable to farmers processors merchants economists and government officials. In addition to departmental reports, state agricultural statistics issued about 9400 detailed reports to farm and food industries.
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Agriculture Department
Department
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Quotes From Iowa Columnists
A collage of snappy quips from various Iowa columnists and editors, attributing wry asides on journalism, culture, and politics. The snippets mention Madame Nhu, foreign aid, moon missions, advice, and everyday life in towns like Ackley, Adel, Algona, and Ottumwa, reflecting midwest humor and viewpoints.
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Moisture Content in Corn Crops Falls Below Ten Year Averages
The moisture content of the Te Waly dog corn crop is below the ten year average of 1.8 percent as of now, with comparisons to 20 percent a year earlier and the ten year average on that date. Moisture in uns year corn is the lowest since 156, when the crop averaged 15.9 percent. In 1954, the state average moisture test was 11.4 percent, the driest in the 072-63 period. The lowest average moisture this year was 14.2 percent in the south central part of the state, while southwest Iowa ranked west with 14.8 percent.
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Iowa
Leak at Ohio State faucet wastes water
A Columbus AP report says Ohio State University faces a leaking faucet that wastes about 40 gallons daily, drawing attention to campus water use and potential repairs.
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Ohio State Universy de MerSiOn
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Anita Woman Crochets A Wide Range Of Articles
Anita resident Mrs. Cecil Denney has crocheted since age eleven creating doilies scarfs baby booties table cloths and more Her centerpiece 54 inches across was made for her late son Jimmy who died in the Korean conflict She also crafted a 74 inch table cloth for her daughter in law and fills her sons with a hopeful chest of towels quilts doilies and bags Meanwhile Fort Worth area planners consider burying a school to reduce air base noise and preserve instruction time near a runway
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Anita
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Raymond L. Larsen
Fort Worth
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