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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1956

Page

6

Farmers Should Study Profits Before Planning Grain Storage

Farmers should evaluate profitability before on farm grain storage. An analysis of costs and potential returns is needed for each situation. Texas A&M engineers and the Texas Agricultural Extension Service publish L-275 with data and methods to size storage and estimate economics.

Texas Agricultural Extension Service W.S. Allen R J. Hildreth J. W. Sorenson Agricultural Engineers Texas A&m College USDA

Moisture removal key in repairing decayed wood

Expert advice stresses finding and eliminating moisture as the primary step in fixing decayed wood. If drying isn’t possible, replace rotten parts with durable wood or pressure treated wood and extend replacement beyond obvious decay. Use dry lumber and designs that keep timber dry to prevent future decay.

W. S. Allen Allen

Insect pests threaten Texas meat and milk output

Assistant extension entomologist C F Garner warns hornflies, spinose ear ticks and stable flies can cut meat and milk production if not controlled. Pesticide use must be paired with sanitation and water-control measures. DDT is not advised for dairy cows. Seek L-256 from the Agricultural Information Office for detailed guidance.

C. F. Garner Texas Garner Agricultural Information Office College Station

Salt and the U S chemical industry as a major consumer

The U S chemical industry dominates salt demand consuming about 68 percent of 20 million tons produced annually. Only around 3 percent of the output is used as a seasoning by consumers.

U. S

Fort Worth Market Report Shows Mixed Beef and Poultry Moves

In Fort Worth markets poultry and eggs edge up while cattle and hogs show a slow, uneven trade. Slaughter steers and heifers are steady with cows and bulls mixed. stockers and feeders are weaker. Calves and lambs display narrow ranges as buyers weigh quality amid limited supplies.

Temperatures Report 94 Degree Peak and 69 Degree Low

The 24 hour period ending 11 30 a m Monday saw a high of 94 degrees at 4 30 p m Sunday and a low of 69 degrees at 5 30 a m Monday. Temperatures follow.

Political Calendar full slate of Democratic primary candidates

The Childress Index lists candidates for the Democratic Primary across offices including Associate Justice 7th Supreme Judicial District Texas Alton B. Chapman Floydada and Herbert C. Martin Amarillo for a second term State Representative 88th District William Ehrle and Elbert Reeves reelection District Judge Luther Gribble District Attorney Allen Harp Re-Election John T. Forbis Paul Spillman Sheriff Gayton B. Smith Dalby Fleming County Attorney Charles L. Reynolds Tax Assessor-Collector U. S. Fromm Constable Precinct 1 O C Hammit Re-Election 2nd term W A Shorty Glenn Willie Prescott David E Wright Commissioner Precinct 1 O T Rothwell E J Groseclose Ernest Hamor Commissioner Precinct 2 John Turk Fowler Henry Storm Commissioner Precinct 8 Wilmer Rutledge M H Tarentine Fred Jack West George A. Robinson Frank W. Buster and Clift.

Court of Civil Appeals 7Th Supreme Judicial District of O. C. Hammit W. A. “Shorty” Glenn Willie Prescott David E. Wright Wilmer Rutledge M. H. Tarentine Fred Jack” West George A. Robinson Frank W. Buster Clift

Young Frederic Seaton Named Interior Secretary

Frederic A. Seaton of Hastings Nebraska is named Secretary of the Interior becoming the youngest cabinet member at 46. He runs eight daily newspapers two weeklies a farm magazine a TV station and three radio stations across several western states and owns a 95 acre Nebraska farm. Seaton is known for hard work coffee fueled days and a lighthearted approach as he shifts from journalism to Washington service assisting Eisenhower in policy and liaison duties while remaining devoted to his Midwest roots.

Washington NEA Frederic Andrew Seaton Hastings Neb Eisenhower Baby Herbert Brownell Fred Seaton Seaton Middle West Kansas Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming Colorado Kansas U Dwight D. Eisenhower NATO Paris Nixon Alf M. Landon Midwest Pentagon Congress Wilson

Johnsons joke about being good Democrats in Round Rock

Round Rock campaign scene features C T Johnson Austin businessman running for lieutenant governor and Lyndon Johnson as Senate leader. C T Johnson says confusion with Lyndon is minor since both claim to be good Democrats.

Johnsons Round Rock

Police chase ends in crash near North Main Street

Officer Dowdy and partner Sommers pursued two speeders on North Main Street. Dowdy collided with a truck driven by Marvin Womack of Grapevine, after which Sommers saw the motorcycle buckle past the cab. Cupit's wife earlier said she let him out to rabbit hunt around 9 p.m. and later asked relatives to help search.

Page One Cupit D. B. Smith Dowdy Louis Sommers North Main Street Sommers Marvin Womack Grapevine Womack

Grand National Steeple Chase Founded in 1837 England

Reports note the Grand National steeplechase traces its origins to 1837 in England where the race was established. Observers describe volcanic steam as smoke during a separate eruption though the two phenomena are unrelated in this context.

England

Needles Seals Solid Claim With Belmont Victory

Needles, a Ponder colt who survived a near death birth, captured Belmont Stakes by a neck over Career Boy to complete two thirds of the Triple Crown. Following prior Derby success and a near miss in the Preakness, he climbs to $570,655 in earnings and to 11th on the all-time money list.

New York Needles Ponder

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of Agriculture Geauga Ohio Geaugs Historical Museum Kes EA Service, Inc Salt Consumer Fort Worth Wiliam Ehrle Elbert Reeves Luther Gribble Allen Harp John T. Forbis Paul Spillman Gayton B. Smit Dalby Fleming Charles L. Reynolds U. S. Fromm O. T. Rothwell E. J. Groseclose E. L. “Ernest” Ham Mor John Turk Fowler Henry Storm Joe McCarthy Army Robert T. Stevens White House Naval Research Laboratory Washington, D.C Venus Frederick A. Seaton Man In the Mirror J. D. Michie Childress Fidelity Union Life Insurance Co Dallas, Texas James Bartlett DOW Agricultural Chemicals Childrens Bartlett Feed & Seed
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