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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
2
MILTON F. BROWN JR. publisher Entered in the Postoffice at Cameron Texas as mail matter of second class under an act passed by Congress March 8 1879 Published every Thursday Subscription rates In Milam County 61 76 per year outside county 275 out of State 350 headquarters and are not in official effect.
State Selective Service Director Morris Schwarz announces a January induction call of 378 Texas men for the Army. Local boards will receive quotas around December 1 and a separate push seeks about 3,000 men for pre induction exams in January.
East Texas Chamber of Commerce announces the Leaders of Tomorrow speech contest for senior high school students in a 72 county area. Five minute citizenship talks grant scholarships with Delta Drilling Company providing $1,000 to the top winner and $500 and $250 awards for other recipients. County and regional finals culminate in Greenville on April 20, 1956 during the chamber convention.
A report notes that 45 000 miles of state maintained highways exist with about 90 percent paved. The figures highlight the extent of the road network and paving progress across regions.
Texas has produced more new highway miles annually than any other state since 1947, reflecting sustained road construction growth. The landmark trend highlights Texas infrastructure expansion and regional development.
Oxsheer Smith, regional chairman of the Texas Research Foundation at Renner, announces Buster Brown of Temple as Temple chairman to lead a five year fund campaign. The goal is 1.5 million dollars from North East and Central Texas to support operating funds and strengthen Texas agriculture.
Farmers Home Administration extends emergency loans in Texas through December 31, 1956. State Director Walter T. McKay says Secretary Benson authorized the extension to provide credit where other sources are unavailable, with over 33 million in loans issued in the 1955 fiscal year amid drought conditions. County Supervisor Rey M. Wht notes eligibility requirements.
A survey of pets shows over 20 million dogs in the United States with evolving care and fashion. Hotels welcome dogs, and experts offer grooming, portraiture, and travel tips. To avoid car sickness, use short rides and Bonamine, ensure water, and stop for exercise.
The Taylor District describes deferred and rotation grazing and explains how grazing half and leaving half aids grass. It covers emergency loans for farmers, eligibility by the county Fm Home Administration, and the value of supplemental grazing for seasonal cover and soil moisture. It notes pastures, cooperation members, and examples of fertilization and reseeding improving Bermuda and coastal grasses.
Farmers pursue spring planting with surface cover to shield soil from wind and sun and to rebuild organic content. Clyde Hensley adds nitrogen to balance plant food as residue is returned. If fall rains fail, residue use supports protection but may require minerals such as limestone gypsum and iron ore on a commercial scale.
Mr Evans of the Lighting Company spoke at the Community Hall on saving electricity for farmers. He advised using reflectors and smaller bulbs to avoid waste from naked bulbs and suggested movable projector style spots to illuminate work areas more efficiently.
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