War on Rats and Mice Requires Careful Steps and Safe Baits
Washington UPI The national Christmas tree from the Black Hills, a 78 foot spruce, stands across from the White House after a windstorm toppled it Sunday. Workers used a crane Monday to restore the tree and begin stringing lights. The article also outlines practical steps to deter rats and mice, emphasizing cleanliness, proper storage, and careful use of anticoagulant baits, warning against unsafe poisons and urging readers to follow label directions.
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Washington
UPI
Black Hills
South Dakota
White House
Portable radio could save your life in emergencies
Vernon W. Tuxbury of the University of Vermont warns that a battery powered radio is essential during national emergencies or natural disasters when electric service may be disrupted. He notes a portable radio could inform residents about radioactivity levels and necessary safety steps, potentially making the difference between life and death.
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Burlington
Vernon W. Tuxbury
Extension Rural
University of Vermont
Arlington
Alan Knapp
Henry Young
Mr. Young
Mr. Knapp
Awards for showmanship at dairy banquet named
Gail Bishop of Shaftsbury named Bennington county outstanding 4-H Livestock Member for 1970 and champion showman at the state dairy show. The Morven Park attendee received trophies at the Manchester banquet. Wanda Lawrence earned a new outstanding showman award at the Bennington County Field Day.
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Gail Bishop
Shaftsbury
Bennington County
Gail
Fred Bishop
Morven Park
Leesburg
Virginia
Manchester
Keith Mosher
Bennington
Hi-Hopes Dairy
Robert Flynn
Tim Leach
Ken Leach
Pawlet
Merritt C. Morey
West Rupert
Wanda Lawrence
Wanda
UVM
Treating Pine Cones For Colorful Fireplace Logs
Burlington expert Kay Strassburg of the University of Vermont advises using chemically treated evergreen cones and wood bits to add holiday color to fires. She notes safe handling, proper ventilation, and the need to protect children, with specific chemicals and soaking steps described for durable, vivid results.
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Burlington
Kay Strassburg
The
University of Vermont
Conservation districts name 31 supervisors
Vermont districts announce 31 supervisors for one to five year terms starting January 1 joining 39 existing district board members. Winners include Albert Horst Bennington Clarence Burrington Lyndon Roland Simpson St Johnsbury John Irwin Guildhall George Hartman Sheldon Roger Luneau St Albans Franklin Hartman Swanton Frank Bullis Grand Isle Allen Hall Isle La Motte Harry Trombley North Hero Allan Young Johnson Roy G. Davis Derby Line Earle Metcalf Barton Henry Bourne Woodstock Wesley Larrabee Shoreham Leach Lewis Sheldon Bond Divoll Hamilton Brattleboro Arms Bordeaux Houston Cabot.
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Woodstock
Vermont
Bennington County
NRCD
Albert Horst
Bennington
Henry Strohmaier
Pownal
Howard Wilcox
Manchester
Caledonia County
Clarence Burrington
Lyndon
Roland L. Simpson
St. Johnsbury
Kenneth E. Ward
Danville
Essex County
John Irwin
Guildhall
Franklin County
George Hartman
Sheldon
Roger Luneau
St. Albans
R. L. Vallee
Swanton
Grand Isle
Frank Bullis
Allen Hall
Isle LaMotte
Harry Trombley
North Hero
Lamoille County
Allan R. Young
Johnson
Orleans County
Roy G. Davis
Derby Line
Earle S. Metcalf
Barton
Dean Perry
Troy
Ottauquechee
Henry T. Bourne
Otter Creek
Wesley C. Larra
Vermont 4-H photos highlighted in national report
Vermont pictures will appear in the 1970 National 4-H Report to the President with features on camping horsemanship and urban center programs. John D. Merchant notes several Vermont photos by John W. Spaven, with President Nixon receiving the report and Congress getting copies.
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Burlington
Vermont
United States
John D. Merchant
University of Vermont
John W. Spaven
Nixon
Congress
Merchant
Rutland
Windsor
Choose a Christmas tree for beauty and safety
Burlington readers advised to pick a fresh, well-shaped tree with a straight base and dense needles. Experts say test moisture retention by bouncing, needle pull, and resin on the stump. store in water, trim the end, use a water-holding stand, and avoid relying on anti desiccants for fire safety while noting borax boric acid can help.
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Burlington
Vermont
Raymond T. Foulds
University of Vermont
Foulds
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