Big grain harvest predicted despite weather risks
Washington AP reports government farm experts cautiously forecast 1975 wheat and corn record crops if weather cooperates. Wheat could reach 2.02 to 2.70 billion bushels. corn 5.75 to 6.40 billion. Past weather setbacks trimmed yields, but outlook calls for normal trends and larger 1976 stockpiles, with soybean output also rising. Planting in the South shows progress, while some regions lag due to cold and wet conditions.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Saint
USDA
Department
South
Texas
City seeks bids for automobile liability policy
The City of Hope Arkansas and Hope Water Light Plant invite competitive bids for a comprehensive automobile liability policy for city and plant owned vehicles. Bids due 2 00 p m May 8 1975 in City Clerk’s Office Hope AR. Eligible bidders must be licensed in Arkansas with local office and five years in business. must present carrier name and meet A policyholder rating and BBB financial rating or better per Best's.
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Hope
Arkansas
Hope Water & Light Plant
City Hall
State of
Best’s Insurance
Insurance Department of
State of Arkansas
Miss OBU Pageant set for March on Ouachita campus
Nineteen contestants from across Arkansas compete for the 1975 Miss OBU title in Mitchell Hall Auditorium at Ouachita Baptist University. Contestants perform in swim wear talent evening gown and interview with five judges while emcees include Dr. and Mrs. Ed Coulter and Dr. Raymond Coppenger.
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Arkadelphia
Marjorie Halbert
Ouachita
OBU
Becky McIntorff
Little Rock
Beta Beta Social Club
Susan Ross
Diverticulosis and stomach acid questions guide reader
In a reader column, Dr. Lamb discusses low stomach acid, diverticulosis, and the role of bulk in diets. Advice covers potential causes of nausea, the possible link to colon issues, and a shift from soft to high fiber meals with whole grain sources.
Prescott plant adds 3 million to economy
Prescott Industrial Products in Prescott, Nevada County, the area’s largest employer, boosted the 1974 economy by over 3 million. The plant’s 456 workers earned 2.9 million in wages, up 600 thousand from 1973, with 180 thousand spent locally. Firestone makes radiator hoses and air brake hoses, shipping to OEMs nationwide.
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Prescott
Prescott Industrial Products Company
Nevada County
Thomas M. Dugger
Dugger
Firestone
A&P to Close 99 Dallas Division Stores
A&P Dallas division will close virtually all its 78 Texas stores 16 in Louisiana and five in Arkansas within three months. Dowling said layoff numbers depend on final personnel interviews and that all stores including offices distribution facilities and a bakery will shut. Buyers have shown interest in several locations as the company pursues its plan to rebuild and update facilities.
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A&p
Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Lawrence J. Dowling
Dallas
Dowling
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