U. S. Phone Service a Bargain for Consumers
The Commerce Department says U S telephone service is the cheapest and most efficient worldwide with monthly basic service between 5 and 15 dollars and new service costing 10 to 35 dollars varying by state. By comparison foreign systems are costly and slower to install, while the United States shows high penetration and reliability with about three telephones per five people.
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Department of Commerce
United States
U.S
Commerce Department
France
Japan
England
Europe
Paris
Russia
Moscow
Growing House Plants course at ILCC in Emmetsburg
Iowa Lakes Community College announces an eight week Growing House Plants course starting Monday January 3. Class meets Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays 11 am to 12 noon and Mondays 12 40 to 2 30 pm. The $26 fee covers plant care topics, propagation methods, light and fertilization tips, and greenhouse use to start plants. Contact ILCC Emmetsburg at 852 3554 for details with instructor Dr. Eldon R Everhart.
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Iowa Lakes Community College
Emmetsburg
Eldon .R
Everhart
USDA Proposes Plant Variety Protection Regulation Reforms
The USDA proposes four PVPA amendments to streamline applications, standardize abandoned-file handling, and speed examination. Changes include extending foreign filing tail to five years, reviving abandoned applications within three months, requiring two of three $250 fees upon filing with possible refund, and demanding a seed sample at filing. Public comments due by January 13, 1977.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Agricultural Marketing Service
AMS
PVPA
U.S
Federal Register
Washington
D.C
Grain Division
National Agricultural Library
Beltsville
Farmer converts all to corn with costly chemicals
A farmer replaces diverse fields with a single continuous corn operation. He buys a neighbor’s farm, uses expensive fertilizer and insecticide, causes soil erosion and loss of streams and wildlife. After years he writes to the State Conservation Commission criticizing hunting and fishing policy while recalling better days.
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State Conservation Commission
Christmas Customs Lively in 4 H News
A Christmas themed feature urges youth rights and family teaching by affection, with guidance on fair treatment, decision inclusion, and praise. It includes holiday tips on living Christmas trees, plant gifts, and a seasonal party cheese spread recipe, highlighting practical decor and edible ideas.
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American Association of Nurserymen
Then and Now Christmas Gifts Loving Cups Spark Ceremony Style
Then and now cups have tied to many rites across centuries. They symbolize athletic victory and bridal happiness. Styles shift from ornate 19th century decanters to modern refined bottles, yet people still prize beautifully designed vessels.
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Floyd Kinsinger
John de Vries
Helen de Vries
Lloyd Cornelius
Brad Bottenfield
Ward Scherér
Leonard Troyer
Jim Evans Wendel
Fales
Jody Janssen
Don Christensen
Roger Akridge
Denny Kinnett
Ron Beaver
Gerry Wheeler
Jimmie Jackson
Jim Helmick
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Jerry Simington
Dale Titus
Shaver Mfg. Co
Lor
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R.J. Jones
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