Plant breeders gain protection under Federal Seed Act
College Station reports the Federal Seed Act of 1970 shields plant breeders and seed owners, allowing certification and control over sale of protected varieties. It encourages investment in breeding programs and aims for better crops, with about 25 cotton varieties under protection.
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College Station
Bob Metzer
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Metzer
Texas A&m University System
Foundation Seed
Texas A&m University
New Hope Baptist Church Revival Draws Community Group
Pictures show New Hope Baptist Church after Sunday services with youths in choir and a return home Air Force member among attendees. The revival led by Pastor L. Carter ran through Friday night with an afternoon service and a dinner on the grounds inside the air conditioned church.
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New Hope Baptist Church
U.S. Air Force
New Hope
L. Carter
Renters Need Property Insurance Plainly Stated
Ezalah Petty and Lynda Marey explain why renters and homeowners should carry property insurance. They note theft in apartments can exceed 400 dollars even in furnished units and outline base premiums versus extra coverages while warning to check inclusions.
Home steel door trend continues
Middletown Ohio AP report notes a nationwide rise in residential steel doors. Introduced in 1964, the steel door gained popularity with 11 percent of the market in 1968 and over 30 percent of interior exterior doors in new homes by 1974.
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Middletown
Ohio
Armco Steel Corp
Spare fuses and car fuse sizes tip sheet
Auto service tip notes that automotive electrical circuits are protected by fuses and overloads can blow a fuse. It recommends carrying spare fuses, checking the fuse block, and noting the different fuse ratings used in the vehicle to stock appropriate sizes.
Local patrols investigate yard horse complaint and prowler report
Police checked a horse in a resident yard and investigated a prowler near the lake with no trace found. A man was brought to the station over an attempted CB radio theft from a pickup after agreeing to repair property damage. A $400 saddle was stolen from a horse trailer and remains under investigation. A minor two vehicle crash near the post office caused no injuries or citations. Fire crews responded to an attic fire on Alice Street and a woods fire behind Honey Togs.
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Alice Street
Police and Fire Logs Report Busy Week Half
Police and fire crews handled routine complaints and minor incidents including three arrests for public intoxication: one from Gilmer, one from Winona, and a local man. A Tyler service station theft led to a car pursuit that ended without Locateable results. A downtown two vehicle collision yielded a minor wreck with no citations.
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Gilmer
Winona
Tyler
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Lynda Marey
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Gladewater
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Holcombe’s
MAN Shop
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Aura
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