Farming Still Leads U S Industry In Jobs And Value
Article by Frank Orazem of Kansas State University notes farming remains the largest U S industry with about 52 million workers, assets totaling 273 billion dollars, and extensive spending on machinery fuel and farm supplies. It details payrolls across meat dairy baking fruit and vegetable processing and textile sectors.
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Frank Orazem
Kansas State University
U. S
New York Stock Exchange
Alfalfa Pasture Boost to Cows
Kansas State University dairy scientists report that cows grazing alfalfa pasture produced more milk and milk fat than those on bromegrass or fed alfalfa hay. Cows on alfalfa consumed more forage, showed higher energy and protein intake, and generated greater income over feed costs, aided by poloxalene to prevent bloat.
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Kansas State University
Dave Stiles
Erle E. Bartley
KSU
American Dairy Science Assn
Columbus
Ohio
Bartley
Care Tips Improve Flower Beds After Planting
Kansas State University horticulturist Larry D. Leuthold notes many flowers suffer neglect after planting. He stresses key weeks for root establishment and offers watering mulching pruning and fertilizing guidance plus wind protection and routine inspection for pests and disease.
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Manhattan
Larry D. Leuthold
Kansas State University
Draft questions and answers on Selective Service rules
A historical Q and A on voluntary induction through local boards, registration steps, and eligibility for physical exams. It covers deferment via ROTC and I-D classification, reclassification sequences for II-A and III-A, and guidance on contacting local boards for personal situations.
Holstein From Fickel Sets Mark in Milk and Butterfat
Reservoir Kay Bellicraft, a junior four year old Holstein owned by George J. Huber of Subiaco, set a DHIR 305 day record with 18,990 pounds of milk and 770 pounds of butterfat. The Arkansas tested record topped the previous by Brady Raven Mary, also owned by Huber, at 20,410 pounds and 764 pounds of butterfat. Production testing was supervised by the University of Arkansas and Holstein-Friesian Association.
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Brattleboro
Holstein-Friesian Assn
America
Reservoir Kay Bellcraft
George J. Huber
Subiaco
DHIR
Reservoir Kay Bellicraft
Leo F. Fickel
Chanute
Kan
Beezley Farm
Bellboy
Brady Raven
Mary
Huber
University of Arkansas
National Holstein Organization
Ticks Warn Campers To Protect Against Bites
An article cites Kansas State University extension entomologist Dr. H Leroy Brooks advising campers to prevent tick encounters. It covers behavior of wood ticks, protective clothing, repellents, and home or farm treatment methods including benzyl benzoate mixes and pesticides while noting safety around livestock and pets.
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H. Leroy Brooks
Kansas State University Extension
Brooks
Chanute Tribune June 18 1968 sports and notices
Local pages from the Chanute Tribune dated Tuesday June 18 1968 cover community notices and sports results with local names, clubs, and events. Readers find brief items on meetings, scores, and upcoming schedules for area teams and organizations.
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The
Chanute Tribune
Three Kansas 4-H Members Join 1968 Teen Caravan
Barbara Mader of Manhattan, Trudy Ann Kloes horn of Caldwell, and Carol Ann Odgers of Sublette depart for Peru Austria and Denmark respectively as Kansas State University and National 4-H Foundation coordinate the 1968 Teen Caravan. The group will live with farm families and work and socialize abroad until returning to the United States in August.
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Manhattan
Kansas
United States
Teen Caravan
National
4-H Foundation
Internation Farm
Caravan
Miss Mader
KSU
Kloefkorn
Caldwell High School
Miss Odgers
Dim Wheat Prices Loom Over Harvest in Kansas
In Mahnattan and southern Kansas harvest begins amid a bear outlook for wheat. Analysts from Kansas State University cite a near record crop, high carryover, and export declines as factors depressing prices. A 400 million bushel CCC action could lift near term prices if Congress passes it.
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Mahnattan
Kansas
Don Pretzer
Kansas State University
Commodity Credit Corporation
Congress
CCC
4-H Club Safety Meeting Stresses Skid Causes
The 4-H club held a safety project meeting at Central Park community building. Speakers Charles Bates Frank Renfrow and Jim Sutton of Kansas City led the session which stressed that 81 percent of accidents are caused by skidding. About 60 persons attended.
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Central Park Community Building
Charles Bates
Frank Renfrow
Jim Sutton
Kansas City
Tribune Phone Contacts For Reaching Your Carrier
If you cannot reach your carrier call the Tribune after 6 p.m. at HE 1 3400 for assignment help or emergencies.
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Tribune
Doctors oppose funeral insurer move in same building
Four doctors sharing consulting rooms opposed a funeral insurance firm’s plan to move from the second to the ground floor and install an illuminated sign. They argued it could increase fear of medical treatment among patients, especially in lower income groups. The council offered alternative premises.
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Cape Town
South Africa
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