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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1955
Page
10
General guidance on improving farm lighting emphasizes ceiling paints to reflect light, diffused illumination from fixtures, and shielding to avoid hot spots. Recommendations include white light bulbs, opaque shades, ample lamps, three and four way switches, and placement to illuminate entryways and work areas.
The article examines REA financed lines showing 236 kwh monthly use per household, with 80 percent in homes and 20 percent on farms. It notes limited adoption of appliances, emphasizes the pressure water system, and outlines the Farm Electric Utilization Council's role in boosting rural power use and economic benefits for farmers and communities. It mentions infrared heat lamps as part of corn hog production and cites Harrison Ikard in Tennessee with 12 sons and 120 pigs, 115 healthy pigs a month later, with 10 heat lamps running continuously.
Rural Power recommends higher loan demand as borrowers face increasing debt service obligations and the need for heavy expansion of distribution lines. By 1956 to 1960, reported loan needs approach 156, 151, 123, 113, and 92 million respectively, with 25 percent earmarked for system upgrades while borrower equity grows and management practices improve.
Rep. Sidney R. Yates spoke before the House on the 20th anniversary of rural electrification. He noted rural and urban activities intertwine with more than 400 farm electricity uses and urged continued support for the REA to sustain prosperity in both regions.
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