Hafl County Soil Conservation District Develops Plan
The Hafl County Soil Conservation District outlines its structure and aims. It covers 1,105,679 acres including parts of several counties with about 1800 farms and ranches. 75 percent already under conservation. The district partners with the Soil Conservation Service to create land capability maps and individual plans for farmers, promoting soil health, erosion control, crop rotation, and water conservation.
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Batd
Lee Scrivner
Irman
All
Childress
Otleyard
Soil Conservation Service
SCS
Hall County
SCC
Memphis
United States Department of Agriculture
Smog concerns traced to 1306 London bans on coal
A United Press International item cites Science World noting that air pollution concerns date to 1306 when King Edward I prohibited soft coal use in London after citizens complained about smoke from coal fires. The report frames early environmental regulation and public health worries in medieval England.
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United Press International
Edward I
London
Science World
Cavemen mark brides by planting grass around limbs
Early humans reportedly signaled courtship by binding grass around the bride to be's ankle or wrist, a simple ritual indicating betrothal or affection in ancient communities.
Far mers meeting on Ellis farm covers early insect control
A farm meeting Monday May 25 at Kenneth Ellis farm south of Kirkland features Entomologist Bill Johnson of Chemagro on early season insect control with a diffusion system providing up to six weeks of protection. Wayne Spradlin will display an electric subsurface irrigation pump. DSMA treated Johnsongrass will be shown by Jerry Dugan and Don McManaman. The location is 142 miles west of Kirkland, near Farm to Market Road 2638. 4-H aims for a June leadership camp with six attendees from Childress County, plus leaders and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Ellis
Kirkland
Bill Johnson
Chemagro Corporation
Wayne Spradlin
Quanah
Jerry Dugan
Don McManaman
Olin Mathieson Chemical Co
Childress County
Throckmorton
Channing Pollock
Almanac Entry for May 19 1964 Historical Notes
Almanac highlights dated May 19 1964 note the 140th day of the year and phases of the moon. It lists historical events including Anne Boleyn's beheading in 1636, Charles Sumner's 1856 anti slavery speech, Spanish fleet entry into Santiago Harbor in 1898, and Allied bombers over Tokyo in 1945. A Epictetus saying closes the entry.
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Anne Boleyn
Henry VIII
England
Charles Sumner
South
Santiago Harbor
Cuba
Japan
Tokyo
Beauticians Show Highlight New Hair Styles by J. C Prince
Unit No. 65 sponsored a Sunday showing of new hair styles including the ruffle by Amarillo stylist J. C Prince. The Veterans Building hosted attendees from Childress Wellington Hedley and nearby towns, with many named spectators in attendance.
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Beauticians Unit No. 65
J. C Prince
Amarillo
Veterans Building
Ernle Mathis
Marie Court
Edna McNabb
Irena Goodwin
Rusty Baker
Vera Swafford
Zenda Simmons
Gladys Stone
Alma Brown
Joe Hicks
Roxie Nichols
James Holton
Childress
Lora Dobbs
Zell Nash
Pauline Hartman
Edith Jackson
Paul
Temperature highs and lows for May 19 1963
Weather data records show the past 24 hours ending 1 11 a m with a high of 89 degrees and a low of 58 degrees. Comparisons note May 19 1963 reached a high of 92 degrees and a low of 60 degrees.
Begonias Bloom in Red Clay Pots for Shade Decor
Tuberous begonias planted in red clay pots brighten shaded windows as indoor decorative touches. The plants thrive in low light and bloom continuously, offering year round color for homes and offices.
Farm Market Trends Highlight Uplift From Mechanization
A Chicago economist notes farm output rising 24 percent since 69 with similar total resources as individual inputs shift. Farmers cut land and labor while mechanization and higher wages boost efficiency. Hog prices edge up. cattle and lamb markets show mixed changes with receipts up week over week. Corn soybeans and oats react to May wheat futures amid favorable growing conditions and demand shifts.
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Chicago
Roby Sloan
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Boston
Chicago Board of Trade
Barn Collapse From Sonic Boom Near Albany
Mr and Mrs William Boegly watched a jet sonic boom cause their three story barn in East Greenbush to collapse. They planned demolition anyway and did not mind the accident despite the tumble hurting their property. The event drew concern over safety and aviation noise in the area.
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Albany
N.Y
UPI
William Boegly
East Greenbush
Texas cattle numbers peak in current cycle says AM specialist
Texas cattle numbers reach historic highs with over 10 million head in January and a total US herd above 106 million. Ed Uvacek of Texas A&M predicts a peak then gradual decline over the next three years with liquidation likely by 1965 and beef prices easing after May. Feeder and stocker calves show strong demand, while recent beef and veil exports are noted.
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College Station
Texas
Texas A&m University
Ed Uvacek
U. S
Texas AM
Avacek
Television Schedules for Tuesday May 19 1964
A compiled listing of nightly programs across channels FGNC KAUZ KVIE KPDA and others. Entries include weather reports news broadcasts dramas comedies game shows and late night talk with time slots from early evening to after midnight.
Daytime TV listings for May 20, 1964 across four channels
A dense schedule of programs on FOX KGNC KVM and Channel 6 detailing daytime and early evening shows. Notable items include News World NBC soap operas and game shows such as Match Game Make Room for Daddy The Doctors The Real McCoys Password Texan News and Captain Kangaroo with Weather and morning devotions.
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NBC News
Miss Brooks
the Funny Company
Huntley-Brinkley
Kgnc . TV
Channel 4
The
Doctors
Loretta Young
Daddy
Real McCoys
Guiding Light
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Rambler's
Rambler
Oe Avenue
N.W
Cline Motor Company
Danny Kaye
the Almanac
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Epictetus
Beauticians
DOW Jones
A.m
eyPx - TV
Mr. Novak
Richard Boone
Bell
Fgnc Channel 4
Novak
Washington
Kauz - TV
Bat Masterson
Red Skelton
Petticoat Junction
Jack Benny
Garry Moore
Kvie TV
McHale's Navy
Steve Allen
KPDA
Jim Pratt
TV Ten
FOX . TV Channel
KVM . TV
Jackoe
Seven Keys
Tennessee Ernie
General Hospital
Charlie Keys
Lisa Howard
Major Adams
Trainmaster Rifleman
Texas News
News
Zane Grey
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