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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1970
Page
4
Washington lawmakers release Government Subsidy Historical Review showing that subsidies extend beyond agriculture to railroads, post offices, and manufacturing. The analysis argues crop price supports benefit consumers and producers alike and notes high yields from technology and inputs.
The IRS released the 1971 Farmer's Tax Guide to aid filing 1970 returns with plain language on new rules from the 1969 Tax Reform Act. A catfish farmers convention at Texas A&M Memorial Student Center is planned for January 7–8, 1971 with a $10 registration fee. Also, Dr. John Chapin advises nitrogen top dressing for small grains now, with a March 1, 1971 cutoff for further applications due to cold weather.
Attendees at the M night workers conference at First Baptist Church in Cameron include Rev. Bob Wimberly and several Cameron residents. Other items note Mrs. Howard Fulcher returning from Corpus Christi, Margaret Limmer aiding her father in Taylor, staff banquet in Cameron, Oilers game trip to Houston, work in Lubbock, and family visits and meals in Cameron and Houston.
Moaysfield residents welcomed relatives over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Thweatt and Randy stayed with his mother Mrs. Leota Thweatt. Mrs. Hallie Massengale of Austin also visited here, while Mr. Herbert Massengale and Mr. Tommy Gleason spent time with relatives in town.
District Director John W. Holland of the Immigration and Naturalization Service announced a new obligation for aliens in the United States to report their addresses. Most aliens must report by January 31 each year, with diplomats and those accredited to certain international organizations exempt. Forms available at post offices or INS offices. Reports may be mailed directly to the nearest INS office, with penalties for noncompliance.
The ASCS outlines 1971 farm programs including cropland set aside for cotton wheat and feed grains with flexible acreage choices. Producers must set aside cropland, plant cotton to earn price support, and face possible base allotment reductions if planting falls short. Special small-farm provisions and loan eligibility are noted with contact to Milam County ASCS Office.
A Friday meeting for Milam County swine producers featured Texas Water Quality Board guidance on pollution controls seeks to prevent runoff from feed lots and wastes. Joe Morgan explained registration rules for operations and urged field representatives to assist compliance. About 20 attendees heard notes on basins, holding ponds, and no discharge permits for other livestock.
The Countywide 4 H Club held its annual Christmas party Monday night December 7 at Simon George Hall. Members played games led by Sandra Cobb Paula Fleming and Gary Hollas exchanged gifts and enjoyed refreshments provided by adult leaders.
Cong W R Poage of Texas and Len Allen J Ellender of Louisiana are cited by The Progressive Farmer as Men of the Year in Service to Southern Agriculture. Poage, elected in 1936, chairs the House Agriculture Committee and helped shape the farm program and PL 480. Ellender, a longtime farm leader, supported soil conservation and watershed legislation and leadership in agricultural policy.
Frost and dry windy weather raise fire hazards across the state threatening pasture and range fires that can wipe out winter feed reserves and wildlife habitats. Maintain fire plans until soil moisture improves. Basal tree treatment is best when soil is dry and cracked at the surface. mechanical uprooting works when soil moisture is adequate.
Report shows December deaths from accidents reached 10 last year, down from the prior year but 700 above monthly average. Major causes include motor vehicle crashes, followed by fires and falls.
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