Former military vehicles in Nebraska fire service battle wildfires
Fire Control Specialist Joseph E. Range notes that more than thirty converted surplus military vehicles across rural Nebraska fire districts operate in rugged terrain. Through the Charlie McNary Program the University of Nebraska Extension provides used government equipment at minimal cost, saving districts roughly half a million dollars. The program supplies beds, ambulances, and fire trucks to reduce fire size from hundreds of acres to tens, relying on cooperation between rural and urban departments and local farmers to curb wildfires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
State Extension Forestier
University of Nebraskaa
Ponca Mills
Ayass Ind
Omaha
Eack
Pioneer
Sandhills
Sutkuattle
Pine Ridge
Clark-McNary Yyotram
Basares County
Harrisburg
Beaver Valley
Fied Willow
Wynd
Calar County
Allan Wagons
Metrag Bate Hewn
State Extension Forester
Nebrngska
Nebraska, ‘the Fire Service
Farm estate taxes surge as local debts bite farmers
A Agriculture Department report shows state and local taxes on farm real estate rising sharply, driven by property levies and school costs. California Iowa and Illinois account for a large share, with per acre taxes increasing across states and a growing burden on farmers' income.
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Washington
UPI
Tunessay Agiicuture Department
Bell Farny
E Department
Agriculture Department
California
Ili Ris
Iowa
Lowa
Lew
Maine
Change of Apples Rates and Postal Postage Listed
A scrambled OCR item lists changes to rates and delivery methods with figures like 260 and 8100 per year. It mentions mail timing in Teall and Tebraska and references various names and places in a stitched text fragment. The readable facts are disjoint and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eKeger Sueetay
Secred
Chase Costae Pag
Mt. Sieriiuk Hatraska
Wy Cochon
Em Gates
Teall
Sail Et Wreer
Tebraska
Analysis of 1969 U.S. field yields and area
Farmers harvested on 2 million acres about 1d percent of total U.S. land in 1969. Top crops produced were 41 billion bushels of corn, 1.5 billion bushels of wheat, and 12 billion bushels of soybeans.
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U.S
Spring seeding reprieve and fertilizer guidance
A winter delay on seeding a tol seasol cain is reassessed with a spring reprieve and advice to beat hot weather and crabgrass. The article covers bluegrass varieties, mixing strains, and four main nitrogen fertilizer options: ammonium nitrate, urea, nitrogen solutions, and anhydrous ammonia, detailing nitrogen content and ideal applications. It notes suitability for fall and cool spring conditions, irrigation use, and surface versus direct application, plus availability of bulletins on grain varieties and weed control.
Plan outlines growth center approach to rural development
Washington reports President Nixon’s rural development revenue sharing plan favors concentrating aid in growth centers with strong potential rather than dispersing funds to weak rural areas. The proposal would allocate about 1.1 billion dollars to states to select high priority rural development projects, letting states tailor programs beyond existing federal standards.
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Nixon
Capitol Hill
Tong
TL Wold
Wiest
Reminder for Park Producers at Nebraska Muscle Efficiency Contest
Lincoln Nebraska park producers plan entries for the Nebraska State Fair Muscle Efficiency Contest. Deadline is March 14. Contest judged on performance and carcass weight with premiums around 200 dollars, enrollment supervised by the Nebraska Pork Producers Association, entry fee one dollar per pig with a five dollar minimum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska Park
Nebraska
William
T. Ischwede
University of vi Ka Extension Livestocks
Nebraskie State Fair
Nebraska Pork Producers Association
Annschwede
Ws & Makihnum
Milk subsidy opponents face unusual group
Washington reports a broad coalition forms against the 1971 72 school milk subsidy. conservatives like Rep. Barry Goldwater join liberals such as Rep. Chisholm and Rep. Ratien Reid in backing to preserve funding. The bid spans liberal, urban rural and Democratic Republican lines, signaling likely congressional approval despite administration objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPL
Nixon
House
Barry Coldwater
R-Calif
Eam
Chisholm
D-Ny
White House
Whitton
Capitol Mill
W. R. Poage
D-Tex
The
Mouse Agriculture Committee
Herman Badillo
New York City
Benjamin §. Rosenthal
D-Nly
Nha
M. Gstach
Minnesota
Don Edwards
D-Calif
Tim Lee Carter
R-Ky
Patrick B. Healy
National Mile Producers Federation
Healy
Congress
Congressional
Livestock Judging Clinic Aims for Uniform Standards
Lincoln area county fairs seek objective uniformity in judging at the Sixteenth University of Nebraska County Fair Livestock Judging Clinic on April 10 at the Mul Campus. Dave Williams, extension livestock specialist, leads a program featuring cutability contests, live carcass judging, panel discussions, and expert instructors from Virginia Tech and Lake Land College among others. Forty-four participants will be chosen. $10 fee covers University of Nebraska registration with refunds if denied or if attendance is impossible before March 25.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Nebraska County
Mual
Dave Willigans
Ak-Sar-Ben
Omaha
Gary Minish
Blacksburg
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Toma Reedy
Lavington
Lake Land College
Sairbury
Jackson
Miss
Coumry
University of Nebraska
Dave Williams
World meat consumption surge eyed by experts
Experts predict global meat consumption will reach 182 million metric tons in 14 years, marking a 50 percent rise over the 1955 figure.
Twine stretching claims face doubt from New Holland engineers
A fragment notes that twine used to bale hay in the United States and Canada last year would stretch to the oun 72 times, according to New Holland farm machinery engineers.
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Stwine
United States
Canada
Oun
New Holland Farm Umnachimery Engineers
4-H Notes Bright Stars and Lost Creek Explorers Meetings
Four-H notes describe Bright Stars at Bow Kummer home with roll call and project demonstrations on fabric, sewing, and collar making. Debbie Kummer and Kim Kummer showcased coffee cake and codA, while Karen Slee reported. Lost Creek Explorers second meeting at Kevin Bernt's home. club name changed to We Lost Creek Explorers. records passed out. goals discussed. Lamb was struck by Mrs Tugene Bernt. Eastern Star reports at Chery and Susan Wennekamp home with brownies demonstrations. sewing projects and future meetings planned. lunch served by hostesses Cheryl Wennekaup. Cowgirls first meeting at Terri Adams home with 23 members. officers elected. refreshments served. Buckcross Club held at Phyllis Laudenklos home. last year's records discussed. horse parts explained. lunch served by Debbie Kummer.
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Bright Stars
Bow Kummer Fchme
Debbie
Kim Kummer
Karen Slee
Lost Creek Explorers
Kevin Bernt
Lost Creek
Lamb
Tugene Bernt
Roniche Mikseh
Chery
Susan Wennekamp
Susan Wenneekampi
Tom Scrateh
Suzanne Jarxen
Dabea Mueller
Fwstess
Cheryl Wennekaup
Terri Adams
Pala
Shauna Person
Ice
Nancy
Karen Zimmer
Buckcross
Phyllis Laudenklos
Saixens
Debbie Kummer
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Ing
Amahass
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Moe — Cooper Connaterose
Gian Foto
Cooper
Platte Valley Egg & Poultry
Evon Brucko & Lovis
Sireeh
Beb
Wabori
Racine
Wis
SPS
Rama
Kenneth Goff
Schuylar
Mel ‘Sachs
Schuyler
Bob Nordmeyer
Rising Guy
Gaylen’ Klock
Richland
Gerald Janicek
Bellwood
Dar Hilger
Bellysoca
Ernie Sayers
Clarkson
M. T. White
Ulysses
Tony Kuhr
Cedar Bluffe
Francis Veck
Cedar Bluffs
Lawrence Pokorny
Gary Kluck
Stan Podraza
Jim Mall
Albion
Jim Vhris
Larry Moore
Gresham
Dani Christman
Monroe
Ray Reiff
Bill Christman
Glenn Brandt
Joe Happ
Alvin Sayers
Dox Birkel
Reiff
Case Power & Equipment
S&h Green Slampe
Columbus, Nebraska
A&m
Berkeley
Scott. Hourigan Co
P.O
York
Neuraska
BUX
Thiemnecht
Erinveen
Dede Mester
Ate — Aron
Ona
Farmers Grain and Lumber Company
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