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Newspaper
Floresville Chronicle Journal
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1978
Page
5
As of mid May the June meat picture shows beef plentiful but declining, pork adequate with seasonally falling supplies, turkey adequate with higher marketings, and eggs plentiful. Output trends indicate beef production 2-4% below last year, pork 1-3% above, turkey 10-12% above, eggs 2% above June 1977, while cold storage holdings stay well below year earlier levels.
The report notes milk production near seasonal peak with heavy supply for manufacturing. Butter and American cheese output stay above three year averages, while fruit and vegetable supplies indicate plentiful canned and frozen goods, with peppers, citrus, and potatoes in ample or fine supply and prices stable through mid 1978.
A compact note traces corn from southern Mexican highlands where pre Columbian peoples first tamed the grain to its present status as a staple pleasing refined palates across regions. It highlights cultural transfer and enduring popularity of corn.
Texas health officials report 389 laboratory confirmed rabies cases in 1977, with 256 in skunks. Dr. Foy V. McCasland warns pets are at risk when wild animals contact domestic animals, urging people to avoid exotic pets and vaccinate pets. Authorities note few human rabies deaths in Texas, crediting antirabies treatments and public guidance.
The 1977 rabies survey tested nearly 7,800 animals across Texas with 47 species examined including 2,551 cats and 2,474 dogs. Skunks accounted for 256 cases, bats 51, and Webb County led with 38 dog cases. The Laredo outbreak from 1976 carried into 1977 affecting many counties.
Maple Applesauce Muffins provide a convenient hot breakfast option with maple syrup flavor and applesauce. The recipe yields about eighteen muffins, uses enriched flour, shortening, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and baking powder, and bakes at 375 F for about 20 minutes.
A concise saying from Randle Cotgrave states that every bird favors its own nest most. The proverb underscores attachment to home and familiar surroundings.
The St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line in Florida became the first carrier to carry passengers in 1911. It flew 20 miles across Tampa Bay for a fare of $5, marking the start of scheduled air travel.
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