Economists Gather for Major MSU Convention
About 2800 agricultural economists and families converge on Montana State University for the joint American Agricultural Economics Association and Western Agricultural Economics Association meeting August 18 to 22. Topics include world wheat markets and computerized farm records as tools to boost farm profitability.
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Montana
Montana State University
American Agricultural Economics Association
Western Agricultural Economics Association
American Farm Economics Association
Richard McConnell
MSU
Agricultural Economics and Economics
Richard Wheeler
Wheeler
Bozeman
United States
Hugo Eck
C. E. Bishop
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bishop
Johnson
National Advisory Commission On Rural Property
Commissone
Fill Up the Tank and Seek Eternal Wisdom
A devotional urging readers to consider mortality and prepare for eternity. It warns that many die daily yet people race toward death without spiritual checkups. The message emphasizes accepting Christ for salvation and enduring peace on life’s journey. It notes trucks carry 54 percent of vehicles from factory to dealer.
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Christ
Earth
Heaven
Midget Hearing Aid Promises In-Ear Fit and Free Trial
An advertisement touts a new Midget Hearing Aid worn entirely in the ear claiming improved hearing. It invites readers to request a free trial by writing to Jacobson at 2924 Second Avenue North Billings Montana.
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Jacob Jacobson
Second Avenue North
Billings
Montana
Montana Winter Wheat Varieties Lead 1968 Plantings Across State
Cheyenne tops Montana winter wheat with about 1.20 million acres or 42 percent of 1968 seedings, followed by Winalta at 1.10 million and Warrior at 337,400 acres. Thatcher leads spring wheat with 528,600 acres. Fortana and Chinook also show notable plantings. In Teton County, Cheyenne and Winalta dominate winter wheat, with spring and durum distributions noted.
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Cheyenne
Montana
North Central
Winalta
Canada
Warrior
Thatcher
Fortana
Crim
Wells
Langdon
Teton County
Karmont
Itana
Lancer
Rego
Other
Ceres
Centana
Rescue
Stewart
Soldier completes eight weeks of training at Fort Lewis
Army private Roger W Hood, 19, son of Mr and Mrs George B Hood of Chateau, completed eight weeks of advanced infantry training at Fort Lewis Washington on July 19. He received instruction in small unit tactics and firing M 16 rifles M 60 machine guns and 3 5 inch rocket launchers. Mr and Mrs C G Passmore returned from a five week trip to Washington and Canada visiting friends and relatives.
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FT. Lewis, Wash
Roger W. Hood
George B. Hood
Chateau
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Mrs. C. G. Passmore
Washington
Canada
GAO cites saving 4.2 million by rural carrier vehicle use
The GAO suggests a law change allowing rural mail carriers to use government owned vehicles could save 4.2 million dollars annually in federal spending. The Washington Report notes the small share in the 1969 budget and uses Plymouth Mass as a taxpayer reference. Local visits mention Helen Broyles in Mulberry Kansas and relatives of the McFarlanes along with Barretts visiting Missoula and Darby.
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Washington
General Accounting Office
Congressional
GAO
Washington Report
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Chamber
Plymouth
Mass
MSGA Pays $1000 Reward for Cattle Theft Convictions
The Montana Stockgrowers Association has again offered a $1000 bounty for information leading to arrests and convictions of cattle thieves. Raymond Brandon received a three year Montana State Prison sentence after a case linked to market theft. The MSGA emphasizes thefts must involve Montana property and rewards go to informants, not officials.
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Montana Stockgrowers Association
Gallatin County
Ralph Miracle
Helena
MSGA
Raymond Brandon
Brandon
Montana
W. W. Lessley
Bozeman
Miracle
Aid to Vietnamese transferred and local drive for donations
In the Chateau community residents express support for the Vietnam relief project. They request donations of usable children's toys as Christmas approaches and ask that items be left in a church entry box or in boxes at Ellen's, Montana Power, and the V and J Appliance Store.
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Vern Marr
Dorcas-Miriam Circle
Chateau
Mont
Joseph Koonin
P.O
San Francisco
Vietnam
Lutheran Church
Ellen’s
Montana Power
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U. S
Military
Andy’s Appliance Center
Jeanie
THE
M.R.D
Chateau Baptist Mission
Chateau Food
Foodtown
Welch
Freestone
Bronko
Nalley
Velure
Spareries
Walt’s
Walt Armstrong
Alejaly
Murte
STATE
Senate
John Lyon
Senate Club
Helen Broyles
Mulberry
Kans
Floyd McFarlane
McFarlane
Broyles
Harry Geis
Kalispell
McFarlanes
Geis
Clifford Barrett
Missoula
Auburn Barrett
Darby
Sanford Barrett
Kramer Electric
Clarence Kramer
Bynum
Enneys
Penney
Gaymode
Carol Evans
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