Indiana Highway Plan 1958 Fueled by Tax Revenue
Governor Handley outlines Indiana's 1958 highway program detailing 61 miles of new interstate routes and 89 bridges, plus 204 miles of new roads and 80 bridges, and resurfacing 505 miles. The plan spans 89 of 92 counties, costs 120 million dollars, and uses no road bonds, with toll-free highways and substantial gasoline tax returns to counties.
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Indiana state finances and grain storage tips from Purdue
A year hence I hope for another report on your state government. Indiana’s finances are sound so we can meet obligations without borrowing or deficit spending. The 1957 Legislature cut deficits and stabilized the treasury. Purdue entomologists advise farmers to inspect stored grain for insects, checking the top foot and using a thermometer for temperature variances.
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Britain
France
Indiana
Purdue University
Purdue experts urge shelter for hogs year round
Purdue University animal husbandmen recommend providing shelter for hogs regardless of whether they forage on pasture or stay in a drylot. They stress shelter should be available this time of year and whenever possible to protect animals from harsh weather.
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Willowy Evergreen May Need Support in Sleet and Snow
Purdue University horticulturists advise tying branches of a willowy evergreen to prevent breakage from sleet and heavy snow. Support helps maintain shape and protect weak growth during winter storms.
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