Alar praised for bigger apples and longer harvest period
Orchardists hail Alar as a major innovation that keeps apples on trees longer, improving color and firmness. It received government clearance in 1968 and is widely used on McIntosh. Experts warn of potential next-year fruit set and drop issues if misused, but proper use mitigates risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Edgerton
New York State College of Agriculture
Cornell University
U.S
New York
Edgerton
Rail unions reach settlement ending 18 day strike
A 42 percent wage hike over 42 months was agreed for about 200,000 trainmen after 17 hours of talks at the Labor Department. Major railroads settled with John P. Hilpt stating industry gains in work rules will boost efficiency, potentially cost jobs. The strike, which began with two railroads and spread to ten, stranded grains coal autos and other goods nationwide.
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Washington
Labor Department
John P. Hilpt
New FAT-GO diet plan for steady weight loss
A sensible weight loss program promises gradual results without hype. The plan targets ongoing fat reduction and practical lifestyle changes for readers seeking durable health benefits.
General Telephone Union Talks Extend Into Eighth Week
Negotiations between General Telephone Company of the Southwest and the Communications Workers of America continued into the eighth week. The expired contract remains in effect under an evergreen clause as both sides seek a new agreement with wage and benefit changes. The union demands include vacation improvements, extra holidays, overtime pay, and an agency shop in three states.
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San Angelo
General Telephone Company of the
Southwest
Communications Workers of America
Louisiana
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Texas
Arkansas
CWA
T. O Moses
Washington, D. C
California
Ohio
East Mountain Church Revival Plans Amid Community Happenings
East Mountain Baptist Church members prepare for a revival August 9 to 15 with prayer visits. hosts include Rev. Billy Baggett and Rev. Aubrey Pate. The youth group held a cookout at Sonny Miller's pond and deacons met with families for a cookout. Ruby Beckham remains in intensive care after a two week old auto accident. J E Huggins hospitalized at Good Shepherd. his son James visits from Germany. Susie Davidson bridal shower. Kilgore College plans noted for Nona Mathis. small world remark from Hot Springs reunion of Davis and Del Gage families. Italian proverb included.
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East Mountain Baptist Church
Billy Baggett
Aubrey Pate
Sonny Miller
Derrell Murphy
Baggett
A. A. Grantham
James Coulter
Norval Hasley
Austin Ray Davis
Royce Ford
Bill Brady
David Reynolds
Marcy
Mike
East Mountain
Nona Mathis
Seldon Mathis
Hughes Springs
W. C. Mathis
Nona
Kilgore College
Annual Dove Shootout Nears In Texas North Zone
Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists explain mourning doves and whitewings persist despite hunting. The North Zone dove season runs Sept 1 to Oct 30 from noon to sunset, with daily 10 bird limits for top shooters. Weather and nesting habitat affect populations more than harvest.
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Austin
Texas
North Zone
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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Gla-Tex Packing Company
Gladewater
By Earl Aronson
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General Telephone
East Mountain News
By Louise Ford
Ruby Beckham
Tyler Hospital
J. E. Huggins
Good Shepherd Hospital
Longview
James
Air Force
Germany
Alex
State Farm
J. A. Browning
W. Upshur
State Farm Mutual OL Moor Tins Anee Company Home Offie Binnengtinr. Hine
Oo Mqoper Insurance Agency
Pacific
Dial
Neil Cooper
Jim Holcomb
Goodyear
Goodyears
Sugtomer
Rodit
Meee
General Electric
Geno Frost
Pitti Ite
Portacolor TV
Goodyyear Service Stores
North Main
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