Farmers Must Choose Between Free Market and Past Farm Policy
ASCS Administrator Kenneth E. Frick tells farmer officials that the choice for farmers is between the current free market system and the centralized policy of earlier years. He cites high costs of past policies, but notes benefits from 1970s acts including higher net farm income and export earnings while Treasury payments dropped. He endorses USDA service centers to maintain effective farm assistance delivery.
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Kenneth E. Frick
The
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Frick
U.S. Treasury
ASGS
USDA
Registration Deadline for Teton County School Election
Montanas Teton County sets 5 p.m. March 2 closing for school trustee election registration. Eligible voters age 18 plus, residing in the state and district for 30 days, may register at the county clerk offices or precinct deputy registrars. Those who did not vote in 1972 and have not re registered must register by March 2 to be eligible.
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Montana
Teton County
United States
Meadowlarks 4-H Club Plans Spring Activities
Meadowlarks 4 H Club met February 15 with 14 members four visitors and three leaders. They discussed a March or April food festival the county fair is not held until 1976 and a County Congress at Chateau. Members voted on April tour sites Montana Mineral Bruce Museum Fire Station and Stella P will check options for April 12. Also planned a Child Care Clinic February 22 at the library and sewing and handwork on February 22 after the clinic. Members gave talks on Japanese foods cooking and crafts and shared demonstrations plus a visit to deliver treats to a rest home and senior citizens.
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Chateau
Washington
Idaho
North
South Dakota
Wyoming
Chateau Public Library
Jean Baringer
Dutton
Donna Hodgskiss
Meadowlarks 4-H Club
Carol Hodgskiss
Montana Mineral
Bruce Museum
Stella P
Bonnie
Breere
Kathy Wil
Fish and Game asks hunters to return season surveys
Wynn Freeman says last season’s results are still being gathered as mail questionnaires go to 10 000 bird license holders and about 28 000 archery deer elk antelope stamp holders. About 40 percent of deer and elk licensees will receive inquiries with some hunters getting multiple forms.
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Wynn Freeman
Sdid
The Coral Divers of Corsica on Undersea World
The Cousteau episode The Coral Divers of Corsica airs Feb 21 on ABC. It profiles divers who harvest red coral, explains coral formation, and warns that poaching and deep dives raise risks as indiscriminate harvesting endangers reefs and divers.
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Corsica
Jacques Cousteau
Western Electric Co
Cousteau
Incentives for Farmers and Pesticide Standards Rise in Montana
Montana State University reports argue only good farmers drive food production, not aid or machinery. A new publication outlines standards for certification of pesticide applicators and private applicator rules, with details on licensing, safety, and environmental considerations. Comfrey as a forage crop is questioned by experts, who cite low yields, poor protein digestibility, and high cultivation costs.
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Rome
Agrichemical Age” Magazine
America
U.S
Dick Beeler
Beeler
Edward E. Burns
Montana State University
Montana
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Pesticide Programs
Environmental Agency
Washington, D.C
Arthur Shaw
Extension Service Agronomist
Shaw
Richard H. Hart
Hart
Usda Agricultural Research Center
Beltsville
Netherlands
California
West
Germany
Kenya
Americans Lead World In Use of Telephones
U.S. residents own more telephones and make more calls than any nation, with 188 billion calls in 1978, a U.S. record. The World’s Telephones report shows 138.3 million phones in the United States and 65.5 phones per 100 people, far above the global average.
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United States
Gary Decolati
Mountain Bell
U.S
Japan
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Long Lines Department
Decorati
Washington, D.C
Boise
Idaho
Billings
Great Falls
Montana
Lings
Natitigou
Dahomey
Africa
Bhutan
Asia
Bell System
Chateau
The
Midway Islands
Alma- Ata
U.S.S.R
Long Lines
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Teton River
Seven Lazy P Guest Ranch
LaBaugh
Power School
Eisenman Seed Company
Fairfield, Montana
Norana
Orah
Fortuna
Duran
Shabet
Hector
Fromi. Olin Chemical Co
Georgie ‘and
Lud
Fish & Game News
Ogian Bare Oe
Bureau of the Census
Choteau Acantha
Ford
Congress
Sancree
Bothata
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