Nebraskans to appear in film on agriculture
Three Nebraska farmers Elden Wesely of Oakland Rudy Meduna of Colon and Jarold Schroul of Blair will be featured in a nationwide Farm Credit System documentary on modern American agriculture. The film aims to shape a positive public image by showing farmers as businessmen and explaining weather markets and technical know how. It will be distributed nationally to service groups schools and television later this year.
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Nationwide
Farm Credit System
Elden Wesely
Oakland
Rudy Meduna
Colon
Jarold Schroul
Blair
Thrroughout
United States
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Omaha
Wesely
California
Briel
Meduma
Schrodt
Federal Land Banks and Associations
Federal Intermediate Credit Banks
Celal
Corpaitelecram Subscription Rates and Address Change
Substandard OCR text shows subscription rates for delivery in Columbus and mail in various Nebraska counties. Clarifies that delivery is by carrier except Sundays and requests subscribers update addresses with the local postmaster.
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Svenina
Corritos
Rebrasks
Columbus
Platte
Amore
Buller
Coax
Merrick
Marce
Pale
Reallaise
Nebrasks
Columbua
Ordinance No 281 Special Assessments for Districts 17 10 12
The city of Columbus Nebraska enacts Levying special assessments on parcels in Sanitary Sewer District No 17 and Water Extension Districts Nos 10 and 12 to pay construction costs. The council held hearings July 21 1971 and determined improvements were completed and accepted, with notices published ten days prior. The specified costs include 2545 77 for Sewer Dist 17 and 4716 08 for Water Extension Dist No 16, excluding certain intersections and U S real estate.
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Columby
Nebraska
City OF
Columbus
Sanitas
Ubat
Spn Boja
Reta
Genere
National Farm Safety Week set July 25 31
National Farm Safety Week urges safer farming amid rising productivity. Experts from extension and universities stress hearing protection, chemical handling, livestock safety, electrical and fire precautions, storage of herbicides, and fire prevention during peak summer farm operations.
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Lincoln
Meehaniaatton
Triangle road sign warns of slow moving vehicles
Reflective red triangle with fluorescent interior signals slow moving farm vehicles. Farm Safety Week runs July 25 21 and urges drivers to watch for slow movers and react promptly to avoid collisions.
Safety advice aims to reduce farm tractor overturns
President Nixon era safety tips from University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension specialist Rollin Schnieder emphasize installing wall-over safety bars and crush-resistant devices to prevent fatal tractor overturn injuries. He advocates eye ear and lung safety including tempered lenses for glasses and proper eye protection for hazardous work on farms.
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Nixon
University ofebraska-Lincaly
Rollin Schnieder
Schmieder
Costumbia Neb Special Assessments For Sewer And Water
Local ordinance levies cash special assessments on multiple lots in Costumbia for Sanitary Sewer and Water Extension Districts No. 10. The detailed schedule lists per-lot amounts and total assessments for improvements, referencing the city plat and Nebraska county records.
City of Stofumints levies special assessments for listed improvements
The council sets district 12 assessments at zero for Lway Meadows Heights Addition and notes installments due on property from the date of passage. Taxes accrue interest at six percent per annum until paid. Delinquent installments may be certified to the County Treasurer and collected as real estate taxes. Mayor Harnay 1 Mieck, Clerk-Treasurer Leo Hoopreber.
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Treaser
William D. Held
Harnay
Mieck
Average family diet uses thousands of pounds yearly
More than 1,500 pounds of flow, cereal products, sugar, potatoes fats oils and eggs are consumed annually by the average American family of four. That same family eats about 1,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables each year.
Panel to draft farm safety standards by advisory group
Washington officials say Agriculture and Labor Departments will form an advisory panel appointed by Agriculture to draft mandatory federal farm safety standards under the occupational safety and health law. The panel will focus on reducing tractor and farm machinery accidents and advise on the department wide safety role and Farm Safety Week appeals.
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Nixon Administration
Agriculture Department
Labor Department
Agriculture
Clifford M. Hardin
Natonal
Nixon
Tree crop aided by clearcutting
Clearcutting is defended by forest managers as a method to grow new tree crops like Douglas fir and lodgepole pine that need open sunlight. Proponents note side benefits such as wildlife and recreation sites and cite European use of clearcutting for 600 years across major forest regions.
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Europe
Rabbits Barred from Garden by Sulphur Spray Tip
A gardening notice advises using powdered sulphur to keep rabbits from garden plants and lowers. Apply when cool to avoid burning the plants and reduce damage to greens and vegetables.
Sweeten rhubarb patch guidance from Nebraska extension
University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension releases a guide on planting and harvesting rhubarb as well as asparagus and horseradish. Tips cover clean cultivation, adequate watering, fertilizing, crown division over two to three years, and winter forcing methods with basement storage and light rules. Free copies available at County Extension offices.
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University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension
Home Canning Tips for Clean Utensils and Jars
In home canning, maintain strict cleanliness by using hot suds and water for all utensils, containers, and cloths that contact food. After washing and rinsing jars, keep them covered with hot water until ready for use.
DDT use fades before crackdown outlined by USDA
A USDA report shows domestic DDT use fell from a 1939 peak of 78.7 million pounds to 30.3 million in 1969, with exports at 82 million pounds in 1969 and total US production at about 128.1 million pounds. The decline precedes regulatory crackdowns, while DDT’s history as a vital insect killer dates to 1939.
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Agriculture Department
Corn crop threatened by second brood of corn borer
Lincoln Nebraska University crop specialist Hubert B Roselle warned that favorable weather could boost the second brood of corn borers. He noted July through August conditions may favor fruiting and hatching, posing a threat to developing corn plants.
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Lincoln Fupij
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
Hubert TB. Roselle
Pheasants Survive Spraying Experiment At Mead Field Lab
Nebraska researchers report a cooperative study at the Mead Field Laboratory using two five-acre plots and chicken wire to test parathion spray effects on young pheasants. Over 13 days no birds died, and birds learned to run and hide, complicating collections.
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