Lice Free Cattle Herds Pioneered by U S Department of Agriculture
The Beltsville Research Center trial shows a two spray malathion treatment 14 days apart with quarantine for additions can eradicate cattle lice over years. Since 1957 a herd remained lice free except for a 1960–61 incident, with no further infestations after subsequent sprays. Scientists at Ames Iowa use the Beltsville method to keep cattle lice free.
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College Station
Gore
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Beltsville Research Center
Beltsville
National Animal Disease Laboratory
Ames
Iowa
Rural Life Sunday and Soil Stewardship Week May 19
College Station Texas notes Rural Life Sunday and Soil Stewardship Week begin May 19, aiming to connect urban and rural lives. Sociologist Reagan Brown of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service urges focus on rural poverty, resource use, education, and leadership to expand opportunity and community well being.
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Rural Life
College Station
Texas
Reagan Brown
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Brown
Ranch Management Conference Set For Abilene
The second annual Ranch Management Conference of the Texas Section ASRM will be held in Abilene on May 17 in the Lytle Shores Auditorium. G O Hoffman says the one day meeting aims to unite ranchmen and technicians to tackle industry problems with talks on brush control grazing systems stocking rates investments income tax issues forage inventories wildlife management range reseeding and poisonous plant concerns. G C Carothers chairs the morning session with welcomes from Sam Hill T W Copeland and Post Montgomery Estate officials and F M Churchill outlines objectives before Joe Norris discusses West Texas ranching problems.
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College Station
Texas
American Society of Range Management
Abilene
Lytle Shores
G. O. Hoffman
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Hoffman
C. Carothers
Stamford
Sam Hill
Millions of U.S. Workers Rely on Automobiles for Commute
About 41 million workers and 64 percent of the labor force use cars for commuting either alone or in carpools, per the U.S. Census Bureau. This reflects widespread dependence on automobiles for daily travel.
Prison Ivy Season Is Here Again
G O Hoffman extension range specialist at Texas A M College warns poison ivy and poison oak will be most dangerous soon. All parts of the plants can inflame skin and its sap is especially poisonous. Toxins can transfer between people and burning ivy can spread toxins. Simple precautions prevent most discomfort.
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College Station
G. O. Hoffman
Texas A&m College
Hoffman
Shorty A 2 Minute Story Mystery at New York Hotel
A distressed 71 year old traveler arrives in New York carrying $9 000 and telling detectives he told no one of his money. The hotel clerk and newsstand worker are questioned about the missing funds and the case unfolds with a light noir tone. The detective notes the man did not drink beer and had planned a careful trip to the homeland, while the clerk admits spending part of the money.
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Lawrence
New York
Pops
New York City
Old Country
Derstand
Sage
Debantey Bae
Idlewild
Dehydrated Sweet Potato Flakes May Spark Comeback
UPI reports the Agricultural Research Service has developed dehydrated sweet potato flakes. In tests with 88 restaurants and 14 institutions plus over 20 suburban Washington housewives, chefs and consumers praised flavor texture and color. More than 80 percent of participants would consider buying locally. convenience emerged as a major appeal.
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Washington
UPI
Agricultural Research Service
ARS
Statistical Reporting Service
SRS
Economic Research Service
ERS
Agriculture Department
Cleveland
New Orleans
Washington, D.C
Poison Ivy Precautions and Control Spray Guidance
The article warns not to touch poison ivy or let pets wander through it and to wash contaminated skin and clothes. It recommends a spray mix of one pound of animate cry ls per gallon of water on foliage, noting it browns within a day and plants die over weeks. Harry Cox, Children’s County agent, offers more information on noxious plants.
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Peery
Harry Cox
Childrngs County
Soil Testing For Profit In Agriculture Bulletin
The bulletin explains soil testing as a scientific method to guide fertilization and liming. It details pH, organic matter, phosphorus, potassium, salts, and salinity tests. It notes how results help choose crops, estimate yields, and detect pests, with sampling guidance across major soil types.
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College Station
Legian Ng
Texas O
Childress County Agricultura
Cox
Around Childress County What's Happening On The Farms
Rain varied over the weekend with amounts from an inch to none. Cattle price trends show declines in quality grades prompting talks on redefining quality. Childress Quarterhorse Show set for Saturday at Fair Park with entries ahead of last year says Jeff Henderson. 4 H reports keynote speaker James Roy Austin at Lovington New Mexico on June 8 and summer field days. Cotton meetings note factors affecting bale grades including weathering harvest stage and defoliation. A quip about a farmer and his cow ends the column.
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Childress
Childress Fair Park
Jeff Henderson
James Roy Austin
Texas
New Mexico
Lovington
N. M
James Roy
Charles Cox
Altus
Test your soil for profits guidance bulletin L-265
The bulletin explains timing for fertilization and testing intervals to optimize profits. It notes yearly soil tests with high production and two to three year gaps with lower production, emphasizing testing to reduce guesswork. Copies available from the Agricultural Information Office, College Station.
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Agricultural Information Office
College Station
Farm Pond Benefits and Site Selection Guidelines
Hall County Soil Conservation News highlights farm ponds as livestock water sources with added recreation wildlife habitat and fire protection. It notes nearly a million ponds built in recent decades and stresses careful site selection based on topography soils and embankment suitability to ensure a reliable storage depth and supply.
Make Your Farm Pond Safe and Profitable
Learn to assess pond safety and liability for farm ponds. Get guidance on size soils evaporation and seepage. Consult engineers for site evaluation and hire a reliable contractor to follow specifications. Seek engineering help from the Hall Soil Conservation District and Soil Conservation Service technicians.
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Hall Soil Conservation District
Soil Conservation Service
Military exercise off Toulon involves US ships
French and American forces joined in a one week air sea drill off the southern coast of France. Participants included the U S carrier Saratoga and the Enterprise along with other vessels.
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Toulon
France
UPID
U.S
Saratoga
Enterprise
Evening TV Guide Highlights Regional Lineup
The listing summarizes a busy evening across channels KFOX KGNC KSYD EVII Channel 4 and KFDA with shows from Our Miss Brooks to Johnny Carson and News Weather reports. Notable programs include Gunsmoke Laramie Dick Powell Show Hawkeyes and Untouchables along with Bandstand and Late Night fare.
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Kfox-Tv
Channel 3
Miss Brooks
Empire
Kgnc - TV
Major Comar
Huntley Brinkley
Laramie
Dick Powell
Ksyd - TV
Channl
Bowery Boys
News Eye
Walter Cronkite
Quick Draw McGraw
Marshal Dillon
Lloyd Bridges
Jack Benny
Jacob
Garry Moore
Evii TV
Freddie the Fireman
Mr. Ed
Hennesey
Dan True
TV Guide Listings for Vernon Area Channels
Toe-to-head broadcast schedule fragment lists multiple stations KGNC KFDA KSET with daily programs through morning and afternoon. Entries include Today Show NBC News The Price Is Right The Match Game Password Captain Kangaroo The Edge of Night and other daytime and early evening programs across channels 3 4 6 7 10.
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NBC News
NBC
Willie Wirehands
Ben Jerrod
Doctors
Loretta
Young Theater
N.B.C
Daddy Kgnc TV
Channel 4
Continental Classroom
Major Comar Oane Wen
College of the Air
Pete & Gladys
Edge of Evil TV
Jack LaLanne
Ann Southern
Keys
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Charlie Keys
General Hospital
Jane Wyman
Kfda TV
Jack Tompkins
True Weather Report
Art Linkletter
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Millers Life Insurance Company of Texas
Home Office
Fort Worth
Millers Insurance
C. V. Jones
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