Early 1800s cast iron plows spark soil fear among farmers
Did You Know reports that when cast iron plows first appeared in the early 1800s many farmers refused to use them, fearing the metal would poison the soil.
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1966
Page
3
Did You Know reports that when cast iron plows first appeared in the early 1800s many farmers refused to use them, fearing the metal would poison the soil.
A psychologist and two doctors report that selective breeding in dogs shows genes govern mental stability. E53, an anxious dog, is part of the E line with the A line acting as normal. The study began in 1961 with three generations showing trend toward increasing instability, though some remain unaffected.
Washington AP Army Pfc Rene C Lopez of Olmito Tex was killed in action in South Vietnam Defense Department reported Tuesday He was husband of Elva Lopez Five men were listed as missing in action Lt James H Baker Jr Robert Hanna Michael T Murphy John C Jacobs Charles S France were the missing names with relatives and hometowns withheld
U S Defense Department expects to save about 7.25 million by halting in progress military construction projects in France. The curtailment follows President de Gaulle's March eviction notice to U S forces. The move impacts ongoing American construction and signals broader returned tensions.
The State Highway Department will accept bids on June 21 for landscaping 71 miles of Interstate 20 in Van Zandt, Smith, and Gregg counties. The $150,000 project, among first major roadside beautification under the Highway Beautification Act, will plant dogwood, redbud, climbing roses, yaupon, pampas grass, and slash pines along the highway. Bids on six projects, including 346 miles of highways and 129 miles of farm roads, are to be received June 21-22.
A freeway interchange opening allowing some vehicles to bypass main city streets cut Dallas downtown traffic congestion by 28 percent, traffic counts show. The finding highlights impact of the new route on urban flow and travel times.
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