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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1965
Page
7
Dan Pherigo outlines the spread and impact of Dutch elm disease in Wilson County Kansas. The disease, identifiable only by lab culture, is spread by elm bark beetles and worsened by dead wood. control stresses beetle elimination and dormant DDT spraying in early spring, with cleanups of diseased wood advised.
Kansas State University horticulturist R E Odom urges planting spring bulbs in late September to early October to develop roots before winter. Choose well drained sunny beds, loosen soil to 12 inches, mix 3 to 4 pounds of 5-10-5 fertilizer per 100 square feet, and plant bulbs at specified depths then soak beds to settle soil.
Kansas areas report stress season for trees and shrubs planted last spring. Owners should watch for insects diseases from rodents and moisture shortage. Keeping plantings closely mowed and clean cultivated favors high survival and growth of young woody plants.
Rawalpindi Pakistan AP reports about literacy rates with only about 20 percent of Pakistanis able to sign their names and only 30 percent of school-age children attending school.
A group from Kansas State University will present a farm outlook at an 8 p.m. public meeting in the Neosho county courthouse on Sept. 8. Bill Guy and Charles Reed will discuss major Kansas crops and livestock, as part of a state wide series involving 27 economists and more than 90 local meetings.
A Sunday gathering at the cabin in Community Park featured a noon basket dinner with numerous attendees from Humboldt and surrounding towns. The event listed many Bartholomews and relatives, plus guests from Coffeyville and Wichita.
Investigations reveal Pakistan students pay up to 70 dollars for advance copies of exams. The spread of exam papers fuels a large black market and concerns over integrity in the education system.
Pi erina Bernardi, 72, is believed to receive the smallest pension in Italy, 120 lire or 20 cents a year, for work in a state tobacco factory in the 1920s. The sum equals about the price of a soft drink in Italy today.
Kansas State University extension agronomist Frank G. Bieberly notes seed wheat weight affects next season's yield. He says wheat under 56 pounds per bushel is less suitable for seed, as lighter seed shows slower germination and weaker field emergence, reducing heads and overall yield. He urges using plump, high germination seed and cleaning light test wheat before planting.
Kansas State University agricultural economists predict September trends across nine commodities. Eggs higher due to fewer laying hens. wheat steady to higher as harvest pressures ease prices. feeder cattle steady to slightly higher with good pastures. slaughter cattle steady with flat marketings. hogs steady with seasonal gains. corn and milo steady to slightly lower as new crop nears. lambs steady to slightly lower with lower quality mixes. soybeans outlook favors a large harvest.
Leon Choate of the Wilson county ASC urges recognizing grass cover for soil fertility and water quality. He notes 84 farmers established grass with cost share and another 44 applied. ACP offers 24 dollars per acre for initial grass and 4.50 for pasture improvement, about half the cost to farmers.
Fourteen district meetings on September 7 in McPherson Topeka Hoxie Dodge City and Yates Center select over 65 state award finalists. County agents and 4-H staff review books, with state committee judging them September 15 to 17 at Kansas State University. Over 32 000 Sunflower State 4-Hers may win scholarships trips and certificates.
Police in Hyderabad say they arrested a man who for 20 years pretended to be a physician judge naval officer secret agent and son of prominent government officials. The suspect allegedly fleeced victims by exploiting these false identities.
It notes that not all increase in dosage yields better results. Selective herbicides beyond recommended concentrations can lose selectivity and worsen crop and soil residue problems. Some herbicides work best at low concentrations.
Neatly filed Chanute Tribune items from August 31, 1965 cover community notices, local briefs, and regional updates. Readers find city happenings, school news, and civic announcements shaping the week in Chanute and surrounding areas.
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