Hybrid sorghum pioneers honored in Texas A&M talk
At Texas A&M University a three week lecture series chaired by J Roy Quinby highlighted key figures in hybrid grain sorghum development. Quinby credited Conner Karper Stephens and others with boosting global sorghum yields and noted their lasting impact on agricultural research.
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Carleton R. Ball
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R.E. Karper
J.C. Stephens
J.H. Martin
J.B. Sieglinger
J.D. Snowden
H.N. Vinall
J. Roy Quinby
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Plainview
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Texas A&m University
Texas
Luther Burbank
Norman Borlaug
Chillicothe Station
Africa
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Lubbock Station
Conner
Karper
Chillicothe
Stephens
Holland
DeKalb Seed Company
Schember
Hadley
University of Illinois
W.M. Lewis
Texas Experiment Station
R.D. Lewis
North Carolina State University
Charles Lewis
USDA
Pechacek
Cargill Seed Company
Nebraska
U.S
R.F. Holland
W.E. Schember
H.H. Hadley
George Pechacek
Local social notes highlight houseguests and community events
High Point reports guests from Dallas Clarendon White Deer and Childress visiting area residents. It notes visits to Paducah Midland Memphis Ranger Beeville and Amarillo with families and mentions a 45th wedding anniversary and CHS graduation attendees. The piece also covers replanting after rains and youth group outings to Six Flags and Seven Seas.
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F. E. Biddy
Special Index
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Eugene Dill
Woodrow Holman
Holman
Audrey Holman
Midland
Luel Hamner
Billy Wayne Hamner
Houston
L. G. Hamner
Amarillo
O. C. McRae
Pete Bounds
Dallas
K. L. Fouch
D. H. Fry
Luel Hamners
Memphis
Terry Hamner
Weldon Alton
O. T. Rothwell
Denver Redwine
Earnest Rea
Childress
Dan Jones
Jones
St. Anthony's Hospital
Buck Davis
Ranger
Ray Stewart
Beeville
Floyd Biddy
Sonny Galyean
Paducah
Don Tucker
Bill Kelley
First Baptist Church
Six Flags
Seven Seas
C. R. Cargill
W. R. Greenroyd
John Trones
Dalva Henson
Missouri
Rucker
Grady Parr
Bruce Parr
Tommy Isabell
J. F. Henley
E. B. Conner
Gladys King
Jimmy Sessions
Wellington
Faye Stanfield
Childress Hospital
Wet Weather Across Puzzle Clues Solve This Week
A weather themed crossword fills the page with clues across and down. Entries include Rainy terms, animal and plant names, colors, and common phrases, with references to languages and historic figures. The puzzle blends familiar words with regional slang and abbreviations.
One DWI Case Heard in Court
Annie Welter Potts of Amarillo was arrested by the Department of Public Safety yesterday. She was arraigned in County Court and pleaded not guilty. Her bond was set at $1,000.
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Annie Welter Potts
Amarillo
Department of Public Safety
ABC airs delayed Indy 500 with sober commentary
AP writer notes ABC televised a two hour replay of the Indianapolis 500 and may rerun the 1974 model next May. Jim McKay and Jackie Stewart provided thoughtful commentary as viewers processed a fatal crash and injuries. the broadcast included strong camera work and reflective coverage despite sensational ads.
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New York
ABC
Jim McKay
Jackie Stewart
Speedway
Andy Granatelli
Fellas
Granatelli
Stewart
Monaco
McKay
Indianapolis Speedway
Box Blown by Wind Knocked Woman Unconscious
Mrs. Henry King remained hospitalized with a broken wrist and slight concussion after an empty packing box fell in the alley between Main and Commerce about 2 p.m. Friday. She was found by trash workers after being struck and losing consciousness.
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Henry King
Main and
Commerce
King
Medicare Premium To Go Up In July 1973
The Vernon Social Security Office reports a 50 cent monthly increase in the Medicare Medical Insurance premium to 6.30 dollars, effective July 1973. Some late enrollees or those who delayed may face an extra 10 percent per year of eligibility not enrolled. The federal government shares half the cost and deductions from eligible monthly benefits apply. Others without benefits pay directly to the Social Security Administration.
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Henry Chustz
Vernon
Chustz
Social Security Administration
Mount Vernon Remained Neutral Ground in Civil War
George Washington's Mount Vernon estate was treated as neutral territory during the Civil War with no armed soldiers invading the home. Local authorities and civilian stewards maintained access and safety as both Union and Confederate forces maneuvered nearby.
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George Washington
Mount Vernon
Speir to speak at North Texas Alcohol Council banquet
Col. W S Speir director of the Texas Department of Public Safety will address the North Texas Regional Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism banquet at the Ramada Inn at 7 30 p m June 8. The event marks progress with new NTRCAAA offices and ongoing prevention education for DWI probationers in Region III. State Rep Bill Heatly, author of the Texas Commission on Alcoholism bill, will accompany him. Tickets are available through regional council representatives.
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Texas Department of Public Safety
North Texas Regional Council On
Ramada Inn
Nortex
Ntrcaaa
Co. Speir
Repute
Bill Heatly
Texas
Texas Commission On Alcoholism
Regional Council
Coast Guard warns capsizings claim most nautical deaths
The Coast Guard states that capsizings each year account for more lives lost than other nautical accidents, highlighting the severity of small-boat drownings and the need for safety measures.
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The
Coast Guard
Lions Musical Program Presented by Gene Merrifield
Several piano and vocal numbers were performed for the Lions at noon. President Tom Bailiff announced postponement of next week’s officer installation. Finis Wrinkle arranged the program. Margaret Hipps attended as a guest.
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Lions Today
Gene Merrifield
Chamber of Commerce
Tom Bailiff
Finis Wrinkle
Margaret Hipps
Aircrafts first offensive use in 1911 Tripoli clash noted
The World Almanac recalls that aircraft began warfare use in 1911 during the Italian Turkish conflict when Italy employed planes against Ottoman forces in Tripoli, Libya, marking an early offensive aviation event.
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Italy
Tripoli
Libya
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