Life of Acuff Plans Quiet Retirement From Public Service
Acuff, long time district director and USDA official, retires at 58 after a career in county offices, Navy service in World War II, and leadership roles in the War Assets Administration and ASCS. He and wife Sue plan farm life near Montgomery and travel with sons Fred in Washington and Steve at Emory. They value people and long study of programs, while praising public service.
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U.S. Navy
Atlanta
Veterans Priority Division
War Assets Administration
USDA
Alabama
Iree
Acuff
Sue
Washington, D.C
Fred
Criminal Division
Justice Department
Steve
Emory University
Acuffs
Cloverdale Rd
Montgomery
Alabama cotton figures and retirement mark in Montgomery notes
The column recalls Alabama cotton production figures in 1972 with ginners across several counties and notes Fred Acuff's retirement as state ASCS program specialist. It describes visits to Montgomery and Washington to discuss farm policy, stresses job impacts for northern Alabama, and reflects on weather effects on cotton and shrubs.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Kern County
California
Fresno County
Sunflower County
Mississippi
Lynn County
Texas
Lubbock County
Washington
Senate Chamber
Capitol
Senate
House
Montgomery
Decatur
Phoebe
Acuff
Gesk
State Office
SDA
Oss Ae
Wil
Uncle Jim
ASCS
Huntsville
The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
ACCS
Rambo Says They Will Miss Him After Farewell Comment
A brief quote captures Rambo saying interpretation is needed and that they will miss him as Jack Smith is noted. The fragment follows with Jurie dated August 8, 1973.
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Rambo
Jack Smith
Jurie
Grasshoppers Threaten Crops Across Regions
Extension-entomologists warn grasshoppers can devastate fields along fences roadsides and meadows. Control advised when eight to ten per square yard appear using malathion aerial or ground applications in western wide area programs and smaller local efforts.
Agricultural guidance for safe harvest timing and regrowth
Extension notes advise no waiting period before harvest or grazing. For alfalfa and similar crops, apply the chemical to long stands under six inches in height to protect regrowth after cutting.
Vietnam Land Use Declines From Security Defoliation
Mr. Frolik visited South Vietnam to assess U S AID programs addressing abandonment of land in the northern region due to insecurity and defoliation, noting about 25 percent of land out of use. He was there at the agency's request to study ongoing efforts and potential improvements.
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South Vietnam
Mr. Frolik
Vietnam
U.S. Agency For International Development
Vietnam Rice Led Main Crop. Sugarcane Could Grow More
Mr. Frolik notes rice is the main crop in Vietnam while sugarcane could expand later. He adds that sugarcane is currently scarce due to its appeal as a Viet Cong hiding place.
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Frolik
Vietnam
Preparation H Provides Quick Relief For Hemorrhoidal Itch
Doctors tested Preparation H on hundreds of patients and found prompt temporary relief from pain and itching. Many doctors use the ointment or suppositories for their families, noting swelling reduction from inflammation.
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Bobby
Herbert
St. James Methodist Church
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George Roger
Aruba
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Maynard Layman
MUD Tavern
D.C
EPA
Fred M. Jacuff
Aronov
Killingsworth Cove
Madison County
Gurley Rt.1
New Market High School
AAA
St. Clair County
Marshall
Hahn Model
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Greenbrier Road
Mooresville
Ala
Worldscope
Paris
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Laos
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Elliot Richardson
Skylab
Sportlight
George Foreman
Joe Frazier
Joe Roman
Ken Norton
Soviet Union
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Margaret Court
Bitty Jean King
Chris Evert
Dave DeBusschere
New York Knicks
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WEC, Inc
Madison
Wisconsin
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