Water emphasis guides High Plains farmers in new Texas A&M studies
Two Texas Agricultural Experiment Station bulletins analyze irrigation water costs and rainfall risk on the High and Rolling Plains. Bulletin 828 notes rising water investment as irrigation expands and wells decline in performance. P-154 compares long term rainfall records to aid farmers in predicting droughts and adjusting practices to changing weather. Both available from the Agricultural Information Office College Station.
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Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Texas
Texas High Plains
W. F. Hughes
Agri
USDA
A. C. Magee
Department of Agri
R. J. Hildreth
Gerald W. Thomas
Texas A&m College System
Agricultural Information Office
College Station
Poultry Meet Slated At A&M June 20 To 22
Texas poultry breeders and hatchers school and health clinic will run June 20 through 22 at the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M campus. Extension poultry husbandman Ben Wormell says topics include random sample tests Texas broiler records and feeding and rearing methods. Out-of-state speakers are S J Marsden of USDA Beltsville and Dr R George Jaap of Ohio State University.
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Texas A&m College System
Memorial
A&m
Ben Wormell
Texas Broiler
Ess
S. J. Marsden
USDA
Beltsville Experiment Station
R. George Jaap
Poultry Science Department
Ohio State University
Wormell
Texas
Hot Weather Threat to Egg Quality in Production
The article notes 90 degree daytime heat endangers egg quality and urges refrigeration from now until fall. Kermit Schlamb recommends 55 F as the optimum for egg environment, more frequent gathering of eggs, and proper cooling to minimize losses. A cooling unit with wire-basket trays is advised to improve efficiency and offset costs.
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Kermit Schlamb
Extension Poultry
Schlamb
VA GI Benefits Questions Answered on Insurance and Training
The VA explains that GI term policy holders on total disability may convert to permanent plans without exams, except endowments. Veterans must begin Korean GI training within three years of first discharge, even if in service. A veteran may join a GI loan with a non veteran, but guaranty is limited to the veteran's share. Farm training requires land cultivation or livestock poultry activities.
Better Homemaking Tips From LOUIES JEFFERS
LOUIES JEFFERS urges families to plan summer recreation through 4-H clubs and home demonstration groups. She advises assessing interests, scheduling time, and creating comfortable spaces for indoor and outdoor activities while considering costs and community recreation options. Funeral notices mention Mrs. Jessica Tatum, mother of UNC football coach Jim Tatum, aged 79. Veterans may seek help from a local VA officer in the City County Library building.
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City County Library
Court House Annex
Talks Stated On Cyprus Situation
London reports a Cypriot church leader Nicos Kranidiotis arrived for talks with Labour MPs fueling speculation of renewed negotiations on Cyprus. Kranidiotis, lay secretary to the Cypriot Orthodox church, is linked to exiled Archbishop Makarios and acted as a mediator earlier. He said he would inform Britons about the situation. No new incidents were reported in Cyprus.
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London
Britain
Cyprus
Nicos Kranidiotis
Corpus Ethnarchy
Krannidiotis
Makarios
Kranidiotis
M. P. Francis Noel - Baker
Greece
Seychelle Islands
Philospher
Algerian Rebels Ambush Patrol Near Bou Hamarma
Rebels ambushed a French patrol at Bou Hamarma in the Aures mountains south of Constantine. Initial reports say eight French soldiers were killed or wounded. French units launched an operation to track the attackers. Most Goumiers reported missing earlier were later found alive, with twelve of fifty still listed as missing.
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Algiers
Bou Hamarma
Aures
Constantine
Sahara
Russian reveal and alleged trickery discussed on page one
The remark focuses on Russia unveiling information and questions whether a two for one approach will mislead readers, suggesting they may not permit as much access as expected.
Big Switch in NATO defense plan eyed by Eden
United Press reports Eden to propose cutting NATO ground forces and focusing on air power. He aims to use Helcombs tests to urge revival of nuclear secrets swap with the United States. Nixon may tour the Philippines if Eisenhower allows. Tibetan unrest linked to Chinese Nationalist agents, with a Cyprus conference likely as Turks push for a divorce from talks.
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Anthony Eden
NATO
Eden
Britain
Congress
United States
Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
Philippines
Island
Republic
Far Eastern
Nixon
Fort Worth Market Report Delivering Mixed Gains Across Livestock
Beef cattle trade steady to higher with some gains on cows and yearling stockers. Calves and stocker feeders mix of 15.5 to 18.5 dollars with good lots at 19.50. Sheep and lambs mostly steady, spring lambs 20 to 23, yearlings 19 to 20, ewes 4 to 5. Market receipts show 6,000 cattle and 14,000 sheep with broader commodity movements.
Water expands wood to lift dent in hammered patch
A simple method to remove a hammer dent from wood involves applying water to the dented area. The water causes the wood to expand, and the dent will vanish as the wood relaxes back.
House to Name President From Top Electoral Vote Candidates
The House would select the President from the three candidates with the most electoral votes. This has occurred twice in U.S. history, notably Jefferson over Burr in 1800 after a tie and Adams over Jackson in 1824. The article notes these precedents as context for current process.
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House
Thomas Jefferson
Aaron Burr
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
New Healing Substance Shrinks Hemorrhoids Without Surgery
New York report describes a science breakthrough that claims to ease pain and reduce hemorrhoids without surgery. Case after case shows gentle relief and noticeable shrinkage, with patients noting thorough results.
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New York
N.Y
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Charles M. McCann
United Press
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India
Turkey
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