Belt Buckle Decisions Spark Nationwide Curiosity
Uncle Cal recounts a comical history of belt buckle testing by the Pentagon from 1961 onward. He notes stockpiling four old buckles plus a fifth and two new designs, with Natick Mass experiments and a July deadline rumored. He invites the editor to share final word and teases local tales from Natural and Jem.
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Army
Navy
Air Force
Marines
Natick
Mass
Harry Byrd
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Country Store
Clem Webster
Jem
Uncle Cal
Troublesome Detergents Worsen Water Pollution Say Editors
A Rexburg Journal opinion notes that many detergents contain nonbiodegradable compounds causing foaming in sewage plants and river water. Lawmakers consider bans to curb foaming products, while industry hopes for a safe detergent by year end.
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Congress
Ane Étérgendustry
Rexburg Journal
Feeder Cattle Grade Standards Open for Public Comment
County Agent Cecil Alldaffer notes cattlemen may comment until August 26 on proposed feeder cattle grades ranging from fancy to inferior. The standards mirror slaughter grades like prime and choice and were prepared with state and USDA input. Idaho uses none currently, with tentative rules used since 1936. The Payette tomato variety shows early maturing fruit in moderate climates, drought resistance, and compact growth, developed by W R Simpson at Parma station.
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Agricultural Marketing Service
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Washington
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Idaho
Wade Wells
University of Idaho Extension Animal Husbandman
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Bone Valley
Simlar
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Parma
Simpson
Payette
Accident reports on July 4 in Bancroft and Grace areas
A 1963 Chevrolet sedan owned by Armon C Hatch of Bancroft was hit by an unidentified northbound vehicle on Main Street Bancroft causing $200 damage. Deputy Sheriff Raron Varnett investigated. A 1963 GMC pickup driven by Don W Clegg of Grace overturned in the Blackfoot River after veering off the road on July . Deputy Sheriff Jack M Porter investigated.
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Bancroft
Kansas
Hatch Auto Sherff Raron
Varnett
Don W Clegg
Grace
Clegg
Blackfoot River
Depu
Jack M. Porter
Stripe rust hits Idaho wheat as several varieties suffer early
Stripe rust spreads through southern Idaho fields harming both winter and spring wheat. The report cites losses in Lemhi Federation and other varieties with irrigation timing and moisture management advised. Experts HOward Roylance and Harry Fenwick note substitutes and resistant strains for next season. 4 H Club notes follow with kitchen kings and needlettes meetings and projects.
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Tiana
Columbia
Howard Roylance
University of Idaho Extension Agronomist
Harry Fenwick
Lemhi
Federation
Itana
Tendoy
Turkey
Wasatch
Cache
Delmar
Happy Cookies 4-H Club Report Seventh Meeting
The Happy Cookies 4-H club met on July 15 with Mrs Schenk presenting Civil Defense leaflets and draft ideas. Members reviewed their record books and stories and discussed plans for the upcoming mother’s party held July 22. Kathie Schenk served as reporter.
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Happy Cookies
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