Georgia Soil Conservation Week Declared by Gov Talmadge
Governor Herman Talmadge proclaims September 10 to 17, 1950 as Georgia Soil Conservation Week urging citizens to promote soil, timber, and pasture conservation. The proclamation emphasizes agriculture’s role and the need for cooperation to improve lands and prevent floods. The official designation dates are September 10 through 15, 1950, with the seal dated August 15, 1950.
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Gov. Talmadge
Atlanta
Gay
Georgia
Herman Talmadge
A Complete Farm Soil And Water Conservation Program
A complete program is practical and tailored to each farm and farmer. Based on a soil survey, it uses every acre according to capacity and needs, optimizes rainfall, and aims for permanent farmer prosperity in Taylor County. It is not a mass product but a made to measure plan.
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Taylor County
Connell to Speak At Term Opening
Milledgeville Georgia Sept. 6 George B Connell vice president of Mercer University will be the speaker when Georgia State College for Women officially begins its 60th year with the annual fall convocation Sept. 25.
Land Capability Map Guides Smart Farm Planning
Soil scientist J. W. Calhoun explains how a land capability map, produced with farm-by-farm soil borings and an aerial photo, helps identify erosion risks and suitable crops. With maps, districts tailor plans to each farm, boosting yields, drought resilience, plowing ease, fertilizer effectiveness, and long term land value, despite upfront costs.
Auto industry eyes 6 million passenger cars this year
Detroit reports that analysts foresee the auto industry producing 6,000,000 passenger cars in year despite potential shortages in manpower and materials. If reached, about half would come from General Motors assembly lines.
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Detroit
General Motors
Conservation urged as erosion hits cotton yields
The text argues for broader soil conservation practices after noting erosion reduces cotton yields on sloped soils. Five year data from Watkinsville Ga shows Class II land yields 1400 pounds per acre vs Class IV land 773 pounds, under identical cultivation and fertilizer methods. The author stresses erosion losses influence farm profitability.
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Soil Conservation Service
Watkinsville
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Connell
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Butler, Georgia
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Auto Men
Sumter Livestock Association
Americus
Ft. Vailey, Ga
Remonstratin
of Frigidaire Home Appliances
America
Raymond Loewy
Radiantube
New “Thrifty
Giant Owen
Goodboe Appliance CO
Reynolds, Georgia
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