Farm Bureau Opposes Gun Control Proposal
The Texas Farm Bureau asks Congress to back harsher penalties for crimes with firearms and to oppose new gun registrations or licensing. Sidney Dean cites farm safety and self defense, urging strict enforcement at all government levels and opposition to broader firearm regulation.
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Farm Bureau
Waco
Texas
Burdeau
Orguaisy
Texas Farm Bureau
Sidney Dean
Dean
TFB
Witten
Texas Swine Production On Upswing
Texas swine production is rising after prior limits. Dr. Donald Hudnall of Texas A&M notes nine pigs per litter as a profitable goal, with costs lowered by about 12 dollars per pig when litters reach nine. He adds meat-type hogs should weigh and back-fat at 1.4 inches or less for ideal quality.
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College Station
Texas
Donald B. Hudm
Texas A&m University
Swine Production Aims For Profitable Texas Hog Farming
Extension swine specialist Donald Hudman says profitable Texas swine production hinges on meeting consumer demand with litters averaging 7 to 9 pigs at weaning and producing 300 pound market hogs with no more than 375 pounds of feed per 100 pounds of gain. He notes about 90 percent of Texas market hogs should grade Number One.
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Texas
Donald Hudman
Vatican theologian calls women priests proposal fantasy
Msgr. Ferdinando Lambruschi in Vatican City dismissed plans to ordain women as priests as fantasy and dangerous. He warned the suggestion could undermine church doctrine and discipline.
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Vatican City
UPI
Msgr
Ferdinando Lambruschine
New York Cotton Exchange to Add Middling Short Staple Futures
The New York Cotton Exchange will start Middling 15.16 to 15.18 inch short staple futures on July 15. Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Inc and Abilene buyers welcome the move as boosting prices for short staple cotton and enabling preprice contracts with growers. Delivery points include Houston Galveston New Orleans Charleston or Mobile with no spotted cotton tenderable and light spots allowed. Contracts begin November 1968 through approved Abilene Lubbock brokers.
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New York Cotton Exchange
Charles G. Bragg
Rolling Plains Cotton Growere Inc
Rolling Plains
Bragg
Groope
Bravo
Houston
Galveston
New Orleans
Charleston
Mobile
Ala
Hig Cron
Abilene Lubbock
Utah Joins to Ratify 21st Amendment Ending Prohibition
Utah becomes the deciding state to ratify the 21st Amendment, completing the process to end national Prohibition and restore legal alcohol sales nationwide.
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Utah
West Ain't What It Used to Be
West Ain't What It Used to Be discusses changes in cattle ranching practices from traditional roping to modern methods like five way corrals and helicopters. It notes the broadened roles of the cattleman as veterinarian, scientist, and agronomist and explains dry ice branding to identify cattle.
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West Ain
United Press International
West
Yellowhouse Ranch
Col
Charles Goodnight
C. C. Slaughter
Officials urge close livestock checks amid rising screwworm cases
Officials at the Mission Laboratory urge producers to inspect cattle closely and submit worm samples when found. Cases rise in southern Texas counties with detections as far west as Pecos County, and increases are also reported in New Mexico Arizona and California.
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Mission Laboratory
Texas
Pecos County
New Mexico
Arizona
California
One Irrigation of Winter Wheat Is Sufficient
USDA engineer Arland D. Schneider told the American Society of Agricultural Engineers in Logan Utah that a single well timed irrigation of winter wheat can beat two ill timed applications especially as groundwater supplies decline in Texas High Plains. The study at Bushland Texas showed critical needs from booting to early grain fill and that two or three timely irrigations can yield high if rainfall remains normal.
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US Department of Agriculure
Arland D. Schneider
USDA
Agricultural Research Service
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
Logan
Utah
ARS Agricultural
J. T. Musick
D. A. Dusek
Schneider
Texas High Plains
ARS
Inadequate Wiring Causes Voltage Drops on Farms
W S Allen extension agricultural engineer explains that wiring on many farms produces voltage drops of 10 percent or more. Drops reduce lamp light by about 30 percent and motor power by about 20 percent. He offers wiring system improvements as the remedy.
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W. S. Allen
Workshop set at A&M on soil and water salinity guidelines
A July workshop at Texas A&M University aims to discuss and set guidelines for salinity recommendations in soil and water. About 50 conservation leaders from California Colorado New Mexico and Texas are expected to attend, says Dr. Curtis Godfrey of the Soil and Crop Sciences Department.
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Texas A&m University
Curtis Godfrey
A&m
Soil and Crop Sciences Department
California
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
Wall Street analysts weigh markets after margin hikes
Reynolds & Co says higher margins and one day a week market closings curb speculation but urges staying alert. Spear and Staff notes a correction of at least minor proportions with profit taking after rallies and a test of the 880 Dow level likely, while Shearson Hammill foresees restrained markets with possible price corrections and attractively priced issues.
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New York
UPI
Reynolds & Co
Spear and Staff Inc
Shearson, Hammill & Co
Syas
Wimbledon Men’s Singles Final Televized by ABC TV
UPW ABC TV announced the Wimbledon final to be televised Saturday at 4:45 pm EDT. Commentators Chris Schenker and Jack Kramer will handle coverage.
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New York
UPW
Abc-Tv
Chri Schenker
Jack Kramer
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