Bulldozer Disease Threatens Shade Trees in College Station
Harlan Smith, extension plant pathologist, warns man made work around homes can injure shade trees. Excavation and excessive fill compact roots, reduce vigor, and may kill oaks and other species within three to five years. Buyers should check fill, proximity of structures, and consider a tree surgeon for help.
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College Station
Harlan Smith
Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab
Smith
Halli County Soil Conservation News Deferring grazing boosts range cover
Halli County Soil Conservation District urges a systematic deferrment program for all pastures to build year round soil cover. Keeping a protective mulch on ranges improves rainfall absorption, reduces erosion, and stores moisture for later grass growth.
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Hall County Soil Conservation District
1961 Poultry Conference Set for Texas A&M Campus
The 1941 Poultry Conference will be held June 28 29 at the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M campus. Ben Wormell announced the program emphasizes breeding health feeding and management for maximum egg and meat returns.
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Poultry College Station
Memorial
Texas A&m
Ben Wormell
Texas Poultry Conference to feature industry leaders
Wormell announces a Texas Poultry Conference aimed at hatcherymen breeders and industry personnel. Speakers include Texas poultry leaders, Texas A&M personnel, Joe Claybaugh of DeKalb Agricultural Assoc., DeKalb Til., and Dr. Carl Hess USDA ARS coordinator Southern Regional Poultry Feeding Project Athens Ga. The event seeks to share new ideas shaping a healthy Texas poultry industry.
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Texas Poultry Industry
Texas A&m College
Joe Claybaugh
DeKalb Agricultural Assoc
DeKalb, Til
Carl Hess
Usda-Ars
Southern Regional Poultry Feeding Project
Athens
Wormell
Texas
Fight Results By United Press International
Philadelphia Holly Mims stopped Jimmie Remson in a 3rd round knockout in Detroit. Las Vegas Cassius Clay won a decision over Duke Sabedong in San Francisco.
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United Press International
Philadelphia
Holly Mims
Washington, D. C
Jimmie Remson
Detroit
Las Vegas
Nev
Cassius Clay
Louisville
Duke Sabedong
San Francisco
By Hazel Cunningham
The Dunderhead Memo: Classica l Debate Honors Memorization
A father urges his son Jack to memorize classical works to be well educated while Jack questions the value of extensive study. They discuss Caesar and the Druids, arguing memory versus written documents as a path to civilization. The tale ends with the father's realization.
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Mr. Dunderhead
Jack
Dad
Henry VIII
John Bunyan
John Milton
Charles Dickens
Rome
K. Dunderhead
Germany
France
England
Europe
Caesar
Broiler Market Trends Reported Across Regions
The South Central states show a 19 percent rise in broiler farms since 1954 to 1959, while US total farms drop 15 percent. US per farm production up 11 percent. South Central up 106 percent. Texas placements and prices per pound are discussed alongside 1961 first quarter output and April price shifts. Slaughter totals through early 1961 edge 4 percent above 1960.
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College Station
South Central States
United States
Marshall Miller
Extension Poultry Marketing
U.S
Texas
Miller
Dallas project stalled by party line vote and deferment
A Dallas project faced a party line scuttle by the Public Works Committee after earlier approval. Jayson, warned after questioning, returned to his hotel. Edmondson and Rep. Jim Wright argued the project was only deferred for study, while businessmen offered to help finance the land purchase.
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Dallas
Jayson
Alger
Public Works Committee
Edmondson
Jim Wright
D - Tex
Public Works
Analyst predicts lower broiler prices in late 1961
Miller concludes that based on available information the price for broilers in the second half of 1961 is likely to be below the level achieved in the second half of 1960, indicating a softer market trend for poultry prices.
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Miller
Civil War Battles Near Cabin Creek Ford in Indian Territory
Two Civil War battles occurred near an old ford across Cabin Creek about five miles southwest of Ketchin Oklo along a historic military road linking Ft. Gibson and Ft. Leavenworth. A new massive trailmobile 85 feet long supports a four man crew with a system for in crew communication.
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Cabin Creek
Ketchin
Oklo
Ft. Gibson
Ft. Leavenworth
Impatience of Emerging Peoples and the Global Uplift
An editorial notes that Asia Africa and Latin America push for rapid independence and living standards but face a monumental gap. Population growth and capital equipment shortages hinder gains while Hoffman argues for massive education and training to prepare a million leaders and professionals for top government and technical roles.
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Asia
Africa
Latin America
Paul Hoffman
United Nations Special Fund
North American
Hoffman
Remembered Ohio congressman George Bender and his lively career
The late George Bender of Ohio was noted for evangelistic zeal and a humorous, people‑oriented approach while serving in Congress. He backed Taft in 1952 and became famous for stunts like singing and banging a cowbell. His career included a period in an at large seat and enduring political lore.
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George Bender
Ohio
Congress
Robert A. Taft
Bender
U.S
Kennedy Governors Clash Over Federal Aid to Education
Governors at a Waikiki conference discuss federal aid for education as Ribicoff defends past federal programs and warns rising costs. Attendees span views from strong opposition to full support of Kennedy proposals while negotiations stall House action.
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Pace
Ribicoff
Waikiki Beach
Kennedy
Soluions
David L. Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Resolutions Committee
Price Daniel
Tixas
Dow Jones Averages Report Small Rise and Trade Volume
Dow Jones stock averages show modest gains with the industrials up 0.11 percent at 681.27. Utilities fall to 110.75 and the overall Dow Jones at 225.43, while activity totals 1.93 million shares by 2 p.m.
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Dow-Jones
MoMA Curates 100 Shows Across 260 Communities Worldwide
Since 1938 the Museum of Modern Art in New York has organized more than 100 art exhibitions that circulated to over 260 communities in dozens of countries worldwide, bolstering global access to modern art.
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New York City
Museum of Modern Art
Lady Bird Johnson Buys Hawaii Fashion Find Kookie Man Dress
In Honolulu Lady Bird Johnson considers a Honolulu shop Kookie Man designer dress. Lyndon B Johnson helps pick the orange and gold chemise style with patch pocket. She buys the outfit after trying it on, saying she likes it. Price listed at 12.98 dollars.
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Honolulu
UPI
Lady Bird Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
Nalii
Hawaii
Johnson
Hilton Hawaiian Village
Lyndon
Kookie
Salt loss effects and coal shipping in Oklahoma
A 5 percent body salt loss causes weariness while 10 to 20 percent reduces will to work and 30 percent dizziness. Four percent cramps and 50 percent prostration may follow. About 50 percent of Oklahoma’s over 2 million tons of coal output yearly is shipped as cooking coal to other states.
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Oklahoma
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Truman
W. . Kidwell
Childress
Southwestern Public Service Company
Amarillo
Area 1
Halli County Soil Conservation News
By Chalmer Delong West
Biossat
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Dow—Jones
Lady Bird
Nead
Sheaffer
Childress Office
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