25 Apr 1970
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1970
Page
1
Lincoln Nebraskans are urged to choose one primary windbreak objective to govern species and spacing, with two million trees available this year under the Clark McNary program. Varied secondary values like recreation or wildlife can be added without compromising the main goal, says Extension Forester Kart Loercht.
An aged newspaper fragment lists a Columbus Nebraska address for the Sea Telegram and Partnership, with subscription rates by carrier and rail, and a note urging subscribers to update local postmasters and churches on changes. The text is incomplete and garbled but conveys a postal and pricing notice for the publication.
The group met at Jill and Judy Vredehorst home with Barbara Koch and Ginete Wilke demonstrating sweet rolls and yeast breads. Members shared 70s style pictures while Mrs August Bunge led a discussion on tinder garments. Lunch was served by Mrs Rarlehorst.
Extension Horticulturist warns homeowners to value quality over price when buying ornamental plants noting healthy vigor, color, stem, and foliage. bargains may disappoint and carry disease. Advice emphasizes planning, using reputable nurseries, and considering long term growth. Also promotes the Nebraska Tractor Test Data 1970 publication for tractor performance comparisons.
CANNE'S EYESIGHT discusses how dogs detect sounds beyond human hearing and shows that dogs rely on movement and brightness before shape to identify objects. The piece notes dogs prioritize motion first, brightness second, and form third in visual processing.
Lincoln reports revisions to Nebraska Egg Law tighten quality labeling for eggs sold by all scales of producers. Extension Poultryman Dr. Earl Gleaves says inspections target shells and containers, forbidding dirty containers, and require licenses for retailers, assemblers, handlers, processors, and producers selling graded eggs retail.
The University of Nebraska will hold the 1970 Tractor Power and Safety Day on July 30 at the University of Nebraska Field Laboratory in Mead with the theme The Family and the Farm. Delbert Lane Extension Agricultural Engineer and program chairman says the program covers maintenance noise pollution and safety, with tractor pulling, combine displays, new safety cabs and other farm equipment demonstrated.
The report describes several West Island and Kafton Kuties club meetings at private homes. Members plan fundraisers and discuss sewing lessons and patterns. Officers announced for West Island Reorganization include Neujain as president and Kresha as vice president.
Washington reports that U.S. pesticide use rose overall while persistent insecticides like DDT and toxaphene declined. A 1966-1968 production trend shows farm use up, but persistent chemicals falling, with nonpersistent weedkillers rising and para thion carbaryl gaining prominence.
Lincoln reports Nebraska dairy output for January to March at 376 million pounds, down 4 percent from a year earlier. Officials cite fewer milk cows as the main cause though average daily yield per cow rose to 11.2 pounds, balancing some loss in herd size.
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