Mechani zation and yields to drive 1960s farming changes
Purdue professor J. Carroll Bottom told extension workers the 1950s shifts toward mechanization and rising yields will continue into the 1960s. He outlined land moving out of crop production, rising capital needs, youth migration from farms, and a 2 percent product demand increase, plus the need for better training and rural education to aid adjustments.
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J. Carroll Bottom
Purdue
Agricultural Outlook
Dough and detergent notes in a daily reader advance
The article outlines testing of coin operated appliances and potential price cuts. It includes consumer baking instructions for Master Mix biscuits and cookies, with detailed ingredient measurements and oven temperatures.
Local Visits and Weddings In Kirkland Area
Mrs. A B Clements and families from Childress and Amarillo visited last week. Roscoe funeral for Mrs Bell's sister required John Bell and family to travel. Grandchildren Sandra and Doug Clark stayed with Fred Clark family. Visitors included Woodrow Boyd and Douglas Clark from Amarillo and Pampa. Multiple trips to Amarillo for business and visits noted.
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M. H. Tarentine
Marty
Childress
Raymond Atkinson
John Bell
Rosco
Bell
Fred Clark
Sandra and
Doug Jr. Clark
Woodrow Boyd
Amarillo
Douglas Clark
Pampa
Jewel Fster
Woodrow Atkinson
W. P
George Spear
Houston
Kathleen Crosley
Kim
Dallas
Tommie Williamson
M. F. Leonard
Dee Pickrel
Fay Weightman
C. M. Conway
Childress 4-H Members to Attend District Meeting
District 3 4-H Club members from Childress will join the District 4-H counselor meeting in Haskell on December 10. Attendees include Sherry Snider and Paula Shaw. The event aims to elect new officers for 1961 with a business agenda starting January.
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Childress
Haskell
Sherry Snider
Paula Shaw
Abilene
Bob Jone
Robert Jones
A.B. Shaw
Andy Scott
Chile Smith
Julia Ann Stamps
December 13 Referendum On Cotton Marketing Quotas
Texas upland and extra long staple cotton growers are reminded that December 13 is referendum day to determine if marketing quotas will apply to 1961 crops. Quotas require two thirds approval of voting farmers. all growers who produced cotton in 1960 are eligible to vote.
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West Texas
T. A. Shahan
Gate City
College Station
Texas
B. P. Davenport
Texas Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Davenport
Farm allotments set for 1961 cotton referendum in county notice
County ASC offices will issue official notices on farm allotments for 1961 as a single farm share of the national upland acreage quota of 1814 million acres. If two thirds vote yes, compliance cotton could be marketable at full price support. if no, eligibility drops to a lower support rate.
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ASC
Davenport
Hints Offered On Storing Cotton Planting Seed
College Station reports guidance from extension specialists on preventing grain pests in stored cottonseed. Clean bins and surroundings thoroughly, seal cracks, and dispose of waste. Treat seed with pesticide or dusts, and never use treated seed for feed. Contact the county agent for details.
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College Station
Fred Elliott
C. F. Garner
Elliott
Garner
Levy County
Birthday Greetings to Local Figures on This Day
Local column sends birthday wishes to Sam Denny Mrs Grady Gillil James Hassel Mrs Buster Halford Gary Garrison George M Thaten Jimmy Welch Bess Pigford and Don Palmer, highlighting community ties and good will.
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Sam Denny
Grady Gillil
James Hassel
Buster Halford
Gary Garrison
George M. Thaten
Jimmy Welch Bess Pigford
Preparedness Progress Shown In Pearl Harbor Warning System
Director Leo A. Hoegh of the Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization notes NAWAS spans 376 warning points coast to coast. A Dec 7 1941 comparison shows five mobile radar sets and no public alert, versus 1960 coverage with radar nets and continuous air patrols around the earth.
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Pearl Ae
Leo A. Hoegh
Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization
NAWAS
Pearl Harbor
North American
Civil defense push touts fallout shelters as best protection
Nineteen years after Pearl Harbor the nation marks National Civil Defense Day with claims that fallout shelters are the most cost effective non military defense. Director Leo Hoegh urges shelters from 150 to 1500 dollars as part of a nationwide warning system linked to North American Defense Command.
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Pearl Harbor
Leo A. Hoegh
Office of Civil and Defense Mobilization
Amercans
North American Defense Command
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