Rates Set for Wheat Crop Support 1960
The U S Department of Agriculture announced minimum 1960 crop wheat price support rates for 2,857 commercial and 216 noncommercial counties plus terminals. Rates range from 2.08 to 0.92 per bushel, adjusted by grade and quality to set individual producer prices. The minimum county rate for Neosho County is 1.86.
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Erie
VU. S. Department of Agriculture
United States
Kansas City
USDA
Neosho County
New Chemicals Available To Fight Flies On Beef Cattle
Erie County agent Gale Mullen notes newer chemicals for horn fly control on beef cattle. Korlan and Co-Ral mixed at 16 lb per 100 gal water. one gallon spray per animal. Do not treat sick calves under three months. 60 days before slaughter for fattening cattle. Malathion also listed. not for dairy cattle. Co-Ral aids grub control. back rubbers allow DDT methoxychlor or toxaphene mixtures.
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Erie
Gale Mullen
Mullen
Shade Benefits Shown in Tests for Wheat and Cattle
ERIE research at Kansas State University over three years shows shade improves cattle gains during May to October heat, with shaded heifers gaining about 17.4 pounds more on average and needing less feed per 100 pounds of gain. Shade increases returns if cattle sell at 25 per hundredweight, while year to year gains vary with heat severity.
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ERIE
Kansas State University
Gale Mullen
Wheat Applications Due by July 1
Fredonia notes July 1 is the deadline to file for new farm wheat allotments for the 1961 crop year. Leon Choate of the Wilson County ASC says applications target producers seeking an allotment for wheat on farms without a 1958 to 1960 allotment. Forms are available at the county ASC office.
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Fredonia
Leon Choate
Wilson County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
ASC
Choate
Bindweed Tackled as Major Farm Weed Problem
Neosho County Noxious Weed Office head Orval Wood stresses bindweed as the top weed threat to profitable farming. He outlines three phases prevention control and eradication with methods for small infestations using soil sterilants and guidance to consult the county weed supervisor for proper treatment under state law.
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ST. Paul
Orval Wood
Neosho County
State Board of Agriculture
Young Firebugs Cause Most Damage in Berkeley
An arson expert notes the most damaging firebugs are youngsters with matches. Sgt H B Hatcher of the Los Angeles sheriffs arson squad says catching kids early is key, as two and three year olds start fires by accident but eight-year-olds knowingly set them.
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Berkeley
Calif
H. B. Hatcher
Los Angeles
Fruit Sodas Offer Simple Cold Drinks This June
Daisy Atkinson of Kansas State University suggests six frost free fruit soda ideas Pineapple orange grape lime and pineapple orange for year round treat. Use two tablespoons of frozen concentrate per soda. Mix undiluted concentrate two tablespoons vanilla ice cream and a splash of chilled carbonated beverage proceed two thirds full add two scoops of ice cream and top with beverage.
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Erie
Daisy Atkinson
Extension Foods
Kansas State University
Color Harmony in Your Home: Plan Room Color Scheme
Winona Starkey of Kansas State University advises planning colors for floor walls and ceiling as the first step in decorating. Her bulletin explains using color harmony to create balanced rooms and background for accents.
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Erie
Winona Starkey
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Why do women seek marriage despite its price
A satirical reflection on marriage contrasts pre and post wedding life. It notes the wife’s early charm and willingness to help with tasks, then depicts burdensome shifts to domestic labor and cost concerns, questioning the wisdom of matrimony.
Balancing Room Colors for Unity and Comfort
The guidance warns against strong value contrasts in furnishings to keep unity. It suggests a light ceiling, slightly darker walls, and a floor darker than walls, with medium to bright colors for furniture coverings. Walls and draperies should not differ markedly in lightness to avoid drawing attention.
Car Exports Boomin in Sixties Outlook
Detroit AP reports that 1960 may bring American auto makers their largest export market in five years though imports will still exceed exports. First quarter exports show 46,214 passenger cars and 68,454 trucks, suggesting nearly 450,000 vehicles for the year. last year reached 311,321 with a record 512,336 in 1947. The week prior saw 143,074 cars and 24,097 trucks, holiday week.
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Detroit
AMA
Why Women Marry Ends In Ruin Say 1940s Opinion
An New York AP column argues marriage ruins women, claiming a 22 year old single woman thrives before wedlock but deteriorates after marrying. It contrasts pre and post marriage habits from golf to dining, clothing, and even metabolism, framing matrimony as a destructive force.
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New York
Youth Is Held Under $25,000 Bond
Mount Vernon Missouri youths Leroy Theobald 24 Aurora is held on two rape charges and one assault with intent to kill under a 25000 bond. Theobald recently completed a prison term for statutory rape and is accused of raping two sisters at the Carl Koehler home.
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Mount Vernon
Leroy Theobald
Aurora
Theobald
Carl Koehler
Man Pleads Innocent at Appraisal Court
A defendant entered an innocent plea at his arraignment on Monday after a firing incident against his mother. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for June.
Rev Harry Crimmins Dies Noted Educator in Jesuit Institutions
The Rev Harry B Crimmins 467 died Monday at his Kansas City home A Jesuit educator he led St Louis University during 1996 42 and taught at Rockhurst College 1920 4 1949 29 and 1957 58 He also served at Creighton University Omaha 1946 52 and held pastor roles at St Ferdinand Church Florissant Mo and College Church St Louis 1953 57.
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Kansas City
Harry B. Crimmins
St. Louis University
Rockhurst College
Creighton University
Omaha
St. Ferdinand’ Church
Florissant
College Church
St. Louis
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