HINN Soybean Proves Wide Adaptation
The HINN soybean variety developed by the High Plains Research Foundation shows broad adaptation across Texas and other states. Tests in 1986 across six West Texas locations yielded 25 bushels per acre on average, with field results from Idalou, Muleshoe, Halfway, Plainview, Edmonson, and Clovis, NM.
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High Plains Research Foundation
Texas
L. T. Cooper
Foundation
West Texas
High Plains
Idalou
Muleshoe
Childress
Clyde Harrell
Charles R Graves
University of Tennessee
Martin, Tenn
Martin
Lee
Tennessee
Missouri
United States
Jasper
Skip Dry Period On Dairy Cows
Tyler reports on dairy circles debating skipping the dry period for some cows. Texas A&M expert Shannon Carpenter notes late lactation feeding could boost body condition and milk yield, with 6 to 8 weeks of production added per cow potentially boosting herd value. Some cows still need a dry period, and newborn calves require colostrum immune support.
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Tyler
Shannon Carpenter
Texas A &M University
Missouri
Carpenter
Carpenter Carpenter
Wall Street Chatter Signals Market Cautious Optimism
The Alexander Hamilton Institute sees continued stock enthusiasm and a summer boost for the Dow Jones toward the 970 29 area. Investors Research Co. notes a bull trend since July 1965 remains intact into spring and summer. Thomson McKinnon warns investors remain edgy, with a need for strong stock selectivity amid last week’s uneven performance.
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York
Alexander Hamilton Institute
Investors Research Co
No Chemical Cure Yet For Cotton Root Rot
College Station reports no chemical has been devised to satisfactorily control cotton root rot on ornamental plants. Dr. C Wendell Horne of Texas A&M says homeowners have asked about marketed products claimed to cure root rot and root knot nematode infestations. He notes no proven chemical cure exists, though some fungicides or soil elements may offer minor relief when used with proper watering. plant breeders suggest using tolerant or resistant plants where root rot is a problem.
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College Station
C Wendell Horne
Texas A&m University
Horne
Farm Market Trends Show Mixed Slaughter Cattle Prices Decline
United Press International reports weekly Midwest market movements with slaughter steers 50 to 150 lower and heifers 50 to 125 lower while cows fall 50 cents to 1.50. Bulls are steady to 1 dollar higher. feeders ease up to 50 cents. Cattle slaughter nationwide may exceed last week’s 90900 head as wholesale lambs stay weak and pork figures slip.
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United Press International
Midwest
Minnesota
Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Food Costs Include Maid Service and Groceries Noted
College Station Texas A&M extension specialist says food costs include maid service in items like quick frozen dinners cake mixes frozen fruits and vegetables and baked goods. She notes overall food costs rose with 1965 but incomes rose faster. Prices vary globally with food taking 18 percent of after tax income in this country and higher abroad.
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College Station
Gwen Clyatt
Texas A&m University Extension
England
Italy
Japan
Russia
Summertime Insect Time Safety Rules From Extension Agent
Texas A M University Extension leader Jack Price outlines safe pesticide use to boost agriculture while avoiding harm. Key rules include buying the right chemical, proper transport, reading labels, using ventilated mixing areas, avoiding wind drift, storing safely, disposing of leftovers, and keeping usage records.
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Jack Price
Agricultural Chemical Section
Texas A&m University
Price
Robert Vaughn and Ellie Sommer Pair for The Venetian Affair
Actors Robert Vaughn and Ellie Sommer will co star in MGM's The Venetian Affair shot in Italy and Hollywood.
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Hollywood
UPI
Robert Vaughn
Ellie Sommer
MGM
Italy
Education and famine aid in India critique
Morris Higley argues Americans overextended in food aid to India while cultural beliefs hinder progress. He says education can shift views on sacred cows and rats as ancestors, and asserts the U.S. can apply a learning mindset to socialism and educate Indians away from these beliefs.
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India
United States
Community Notes of Visits and Reunions Across Texas and Oklahoma
Mrs. Tom Goff reports a Sherman Sunday family reunion with J A Stinnett family. They visited Wichita Falls with Mae Smelcher, hospitalized, and Iowa Park at LH Mikea home. Mrs Oscar Glover and Mrs A T Fox were in Amarillo. Rev and Mrs CC Lamb attended vacation church school clinic at Methodist Church in Quanah. Numerous locals including Willis Moran Henderson Lambert and Halford guests at HB Rhodes home with A H Rhodes of Denver and Gary Berry of Dallas. Charlene Neeley visited Oklahoma City with cousins and fished at Burla Lake. Mr and Mrs Tommy Garrison visited Amarilia with Mrs Bobby Garrison. C C Lamb and E O Lamb attended Rev Wolfe funeral at Goodlett and visited Whita Falls at E O Lamb home. Mrs CC Lamb and Mrs M W Reynolds spent a day in Vernon visiting friends. Mr and Mrs Hall Burton were in Paducah for the horse show.
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Tom Goff
J. A Stinnett
Sherman
Wichita Falls
Mae Smelcher
Iowa Park
Oscar Glover
A. T. Fox
Amarillo
Methodist Church
Quanah
CC. Lamb
Willis Moran
HJ. Henderson
Ray Lambert
Buster Halford
HB. Rhodes
A. H Rhodes
Denver
Colo
Gary J. Berry
Dallas
Charlene Neeley
Oklahoma City
Madelyn
Cleo
Betty Glidewell
Burla Lake
Tommy Garrison
Amari Ia
Bobby Garrison
C. C Lamb
Rev. Wolfe
Goodlett
Whita Falls
E. O. Lamb
CC Lamb
M. W Reynolds
Vernon
Hall Burton
Paducah
Sanders Back in Hollywood Debut After Six Years
George Sanders returns to film in a Hollywood color production with Sonny and Cher in Good Times at Paramount, marking his first screen appearance in six years.
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Sanders
Hollywood
UPI
George Sanders
Sonny and Cher
Paramount
Replanting Necessary in Parts of State
Heavy rains across Texas threaten crops with widespread replanting needed. Wheat in the Northern High Plains is being replanted after acreage was diverted, while cotton planting progresses slowly in the High Plains. Insects threaten Rio Grande Valley cotton stands and vegetables suffer losses in the lower Rio Grande Valley.
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Austin
UPS
Texas
U.S. Department of Agriculture
High Plains
Blacklands
Rio Grande Valley
Raymondville
San Antonio
Ray Kelley to Speak at House of Prayer Wednesday
Ray Kelley of California is to appear at the House of Prayer at 7 30 p m Wednesday night announced by Rev Pearl Robinson pastor Kelley plans a revival at the House of Prayer at a later date He has completed a revival at the Full Gospel Church in Dallas for Jiminy Reece
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Ray Kelley
California
House of Prayer
Pearl Robinson
Kelley
Full Gospel Church
Dallas
Jiminy Reece
Cleveland Takes First Karate Lesson For Protection
Rep. James C. Cleveland of New Hampshire begins his first karate lesson as protection after two assaults in 13 months. He says the training comes after an in-office robbery and a street incident near his Washington home.
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Self Protection
Washington
UPT
James C. Cleveland
R-N.h
Cleveland
Six Yampa Valley students cleared in Steam Boat tavern fight
Six Yampa Valley College students including Brian Allen son of Steve Allen had disturbance charges dismissed after a March 23 clash at a Steam Boat Springs beer tavern. Cowboys in the incident were convicted of disturbance and fined $25 each.
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Steamboat Springs
Colo
UPI
Yampa Valley College
Steve Allen
Brian Allen
Patent History: Rotating Telephone Dial Patented in 1896
The rotating telephone dial was patented in 1896 marking a key innovation in early telephony. Inventor details and patent context highlight the transition from rotary to dial-based dialing systems used in phones worldwide.
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