New Housing Act to Spur Rural Home Construction
The 1969 Housing Act signed by President Nixon expands Farmers Home Administration programs. It allows conditional commitments to builders and realtors to finance homes for eligible rural families, boosts self help and nonprofit land development, and targets 80,000 new rural homes and over $850 million in rural housing credit for 1970.
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The
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Best Oat Varieties Named AuSable Tops in Michigan Trials
Louie Webb reports on oat variety performance in Ing ham Tuscola and Lena wee counties with AuSable posting 71 bushels per acre in Kalamazoo and 94 bushels average across four trials. Orbit trails yield but lower test weight. Garry and Rodney remain strong. Lodi shows promise but not yet superior. MSU tests favor later varieties. coaches name Coachman Clintland-64 Ausable Rodney as recommended. MSU crop scientists seek more testing before commercial release. Classified Deadline 12 Noon Saturday.
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New York
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Lodi
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Workshop For 4 H Leaders
A horticulture and crops and soils workshop for adult 4 H leaders teen leaders and prospective leaders will be held at Camp Kett the Michigan 4 H Leader Training Center near Cadillac March 5 6 Michigan State University specialists and extension 4 H youth agents will teach the sessions Topics cover urban gardening mulching school projects demonstrations in gardening and plant science plant and soil material embedding and crop identification The event urges interested persons to contact Don Walker at the county Extension Office immediately.
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Michigan State University
Early signup urged for 1970 farm programs
State ASCS officials urge wheat and feed grain producers to sign up early in the February 2 to March 20 period at local offices. State Chairman Nick Smith warns of last minute rush but says early intake avoids lines. Programs are voluntary, with payments and price support loans for participating farmers and additional benefits for small allotments or leases.
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Park Street
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Woodmen OF America
Rock Island, Illinois
Life Insurance
Lawrence A. Carncross
Beaverton Rd
Clare
Louie Webb
Berma
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Manufactured Homes Inc
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Ikrolle General Store
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