Skip row planting eyed for irrigated cotton gains
High Plains Research Foundation researchers recommended skip row planting for irrigated cotton with watering the middle between rows to shade soil and reduce evaporation. They said the heated middle would absorb heat by day and emit it at night, raising fiber quality and staple length. The piece also notes local 4-H events including the Gold Star banquet in Vernon, district council meetings, and an educational horse meet hosted by Dr. Dale Burnett.
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High Plains Research Foundation
Ana Tley
Vernon
Billy Cross
Sharlotte Howard
Childress
Andy Scott
Judy Smith
West Texas Utilities Co
Dale Burnett
Texas A and M
Cotton growers urged to use insecticides only when needed
Texas A M entomology head J C Gaines warns that overuse of insecticides harms beneficial insects and can contaminate soils and crops through drift. He cites fleahoppers and overwintered boll weevils as non damaging before late stages, urges targeted use and notes forthcoming 1965 guide.
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College Station
J. C. Gaines
Texas A&m
Department of Entomology
Gaines
Texas
West Texas Chamber plans California Arizona agriculture tour
Abilene Texas March 16 West Texas Chamber of Commerce to sponsor a Far and Ranch Management Tour to Southern California and Arizona for 200 delegates. Tour covers Perris Hemet and Coachella Valleys Imperial Valley Palo Verde Valley with focus on diversified farming water conservation and farm management. Travel by Santa Fe special train with bus shuttles. lodging in Palm Springs California.
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Abilene
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Cal
Ifornia
Arizona
Texas
W. H
Bill) Lance
Perryton
West Texas Chamber
Agriculture Committee
West Texas
Santa Fe
California
Jake Lawson
WTCC
Lance
Han
West Texas Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Fort Worth
Specia
Maintenance Extends Life Of Sprinkler Equipment
College Station Texans Extension Service engineer Wayne Reese urges end of season maintenance for sprinkler irrigation gear. Inspect engines, cover pumps, prevent moisture in exhaust, check impellers and seals, remove and dry sprinkler heads, store pipe properly, drain lines after freezing, and flush all equipment. If corrosion appears contact supplier early to limit damage.
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College Station
Wayne Reese
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Keese
Reese
Rufe Davis Promotes Petticoat Junction Comedy Route
Rufe Davis known for Petticoat Junction performs guitar and sings ballads and folk tunes but his main trade remains comedy as he tours venues and stage shows.
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Rufe Davis
Petticoat Junction
Phosphorus Feeding Can Increase Weight Of Herd
Texas beef producers can boost weights by phosphorus supplementation. Cows gain up to 200 pounds, calves 50-70 pounds, and calf crops rise up to 30 percent when deficiencies are addressed. Methods include adding monosodium phosphate to water or using mineral feeders with salt and bonemeal.
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Texas
Uel D. Thompson
Extension Animal Husbandman
Texas A&m University
Thompson
Gulf Coast
Wall Street Chatter Sees Potential Prolonged Upturn
Leslie M. Pollarck of Reynolds & Co expects stocks to rise further once near term pressure eases. The Alexander Hamilton Institute notes market becomes selective and news sensitive but says continued holding of good quality stocks seems warranted.
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New York
UPI
Leslie M. Pollarck
Reynolds & Co
Alexander Hamilton Institute
Investors Research Co Advises Maintaining Invested Positions
Investors Research Co. recommends keeping holdings in both investment and speculative accounts. The guidance emphasizes staying the course amid market fluctuations and avoiding rash selling.
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Investors Research Co
Dow Jones Averages at 1 P.M. Dow Jones closes lower
The 1 p.m. Dow Jones report shows the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 872.80, down 2.63. The Rail index at 211.21 slips 1.06, Utilities at 153.68 falls 0.31, and the 65-stock composite sits at 307.17, down 1.02. Total sales reach 2,660.00 shares.
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Dow Jones
Officials weigh party girl issue at hearings
Officials debated whether to provide the committee with evidence on party girls. McLendon deflected questions, saying he did not know if such issues would be aired. Senator Curtis urged scrutiny, saying the committee must see whether party girls were used to gain influence.
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McLendon
Carl T. Curtis
R-Neb
Washington
Harvest Gains After Ideal Weather Across The Farm Belt
U S D A Memphis notes the 1964 cotton harvest remains slow but picking up with weather. Frosts this week should allow stripping next week while dry conditions and wind are needed. Classing shows 74 000 samples last year and 27 000 this season with grades slightly lower due to rains and mechanical harvesting. Prices reflect fiber strength with 3 5 mike reading and above yielding higher values for 15 16 inch staples. Cottonseed prices hold at 45 to 47 dollars per ton.
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U. S. DA
Memphis
K. FE. Voelkel
Patterson named deputy director of Peace Corps Africa office
Charles J. Patterson a 39 year old sociologist from Fort Wayne Ind has been named deputy director of the Peace Corps Africa office. Patterson a Negro has taught at the University of Ibadan Nigeria and Cambridge University in England.
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Patterson Picnhred Washingon
UPI
Charles J. Patterson
Fort Wayne
Ind
Peace Corps’ Africa Office
Patterson
University of Ibadan
Nigeria
England
Cambridge University
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