Texas Land Use Pattern Changes
Texas land use shifted significantly from 1959 to 1969 as urban areas expanded and rural lands reallocated. Urban population growth drove more highway, rail, and airport land. rural parks and wildlife areas rose, while cropland stayed steady and farm woodland fell. Shifts affect agriculture and rural living in developing areas near cities.
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Texas
Gerald F. Vaughn
Extension
California
Vaughn
Houston
Baltimore
Maryland
New York City
Landee
Texas highway commission approves largest work program
The Texas Highway Commission approved a sweeping program November 2 to secure remaining right of way for 3033 miles of Interstate and fund construction on an additional 1206 miles. Officials say the plan keeps Texas ahead in Interstate coverage and aims to finish by 1972. Chairman Herbert C. Perry Jr. calls long range planning vital for economy, safety and progress.
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Restin
Texas Highway Commission
Texas
o @e Commission
Texas Highway Department
Icials
National Congress Commission
Herbert C. Perry Jr
Leatheroid Covers Sale With Gold Edges Priced
Vendors advertise Leatheroid flexible covers with limp ayles and gold edges. Base price listed at 8 dollars 50 cents with thumb index available for an extra 1 dollar 50.
Milam County 4 H Club Names Junior Swine Winner
Patsy Lou Stephens daughter of Mr and Mrs Boyd Stephens of Rockdale has been named Junior Swine winner of the Milam County 4 H clubs. She has served as Secretary and Council Delegate for three years and led efforts to recruit members attend meetings and support club work. Her gilt began with a Sears gilt in 1962 and placed second in the County Sears Gilt Show before earning Grand Champion in the Rockdale Jr Livestock Show swine division early 1963. Patsy also earned second in the Sears 4 H swine management contest and pursues clothing beef production and food preparation projects.
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Patsy Lou Stephens
Boyd Stephens
Rockdale
Milam County
Patsy
Sears
Rockdale Jr
Screwworm Warning Issued As Texas Infestations Persist
Officials warn livestock producers in Texas to remain vigilant against screwworms as new infestations appear in Archer County and East Texas counties Madison Kaufman and Houston. Eradication teams urge frequent checking of wounds and prompt reporting of larvae findings to trigger control measures. In October 1963 Texas farmers reported 1 725 cases across 107 counties, the year's peak month so far.
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Archer County
Texas
Madison, Kaufman
Houston
Screwworm Surge Reported by State and Federal Officials
Federal and state animal health authorities report a screwworm surge in Texas for four weeks ending October 26. Samples confirming screwworms rose from 369 to 1,577 as Dr. Wilbur and Dr. Garrett warn damp fall conditions could worsen infestation. Officials released 347,671,000 sterile screwworm flies to combat the outbreak, extending north to Comanche County.
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Texas
John L. Wilbur Jr
U.S. Department of Agriculture
R. G. Garrett
Beth
Southwest Animal Health Research Foundation
Comanche County
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Kirk
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Rooster Club
Gene Smitherema
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America
Buchingham Corp
Baby
Phoneland
Southwestern Bell
Chita Sai
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