Farm acreage and values change in Nevada County
Nevada County agriculture has changed greatly since 1950. Average farm size rose from 112 to 191 acres, land value per acre climbed to 189.47 dollars, and farm value per farm increased from 3697 to 36282 dollars. Cotton, corn, poultry, and cattle dominate, with beef cattle numbering about 25 000 head. Soil and pasture improvements spread. soil testing tripled over a decade.
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Prescott
Ark
Nevada County
Adrian Brackman
Nevada
Brackman
Bermuda
Wire damage sparks fires after tornadoes in Jonesboro
Electrical wiring damage touched off a series of fires in damaged areas, with seven calls by noon Tuesday as fire crews investigated the origins. The costliest loss was the Lloyd Rebsamen home on Nettleton Avenue, estimated over 100000. Mayor Stallings may waive mobile home restrictions to aid temporary housing while repairs proceed.
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Jonesboro
Ark
Fred Rorex
Rorex
Lloyd Rebsamen
Nettleton Avenue
Neil Stallings
Bronson shuns TV and loves fast work on set
Hollywood star Charles Bronson explains he won’t do TV series or mini series because of pay and style. He notes director Michael Winner speeds production, shooting 30 scenes a day across Los Angeles and Pasadena locations. Bronson says acting is a top career when sold, and prefers working in the United States with Jill Ireland.
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Hollywood
NEA
Charles Bronson
Michael Winner
Bronson
Winner
Los Angeles
Echo Parx
Pasadena
Dino DeLaurentiis
Seven Ue
Bel Air
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
AP&L Opposes Arkansas PSC ad rules with strong objections
AP&L officials filed written comments arguing proposed PSC staff rules would curb advertising and charity spending, harming public interests. Arch Pettit and D.W. Bryan said the commission should share reports supporting the rules and allow hearings. The firm rejects misconceptions about advertising aims and energy needs.
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Arkansas Power and Light Company
Arkansas Public Service Commission
D.W. Bryan
Gordon
Ap&l
PSC
Arch P. Pettit
Bryan
Arkansas
Commission
Pettit
Tax tips on retirement withholdings and home sale profits
A government employee’s retirement fund contributions are taxable in the year withheld. Life insurance proceeds are generally tax free unless the policy was transferred. Deduction options for dependent education depend on support. loaning funds affects support and interest deduction. Profit from selling a home may be tax deferred if you buy a new residence within a related window and may be fully or partially exempt based on age and price. IRS Publication 423 offers details.
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IRS
Internal Revenue District
Fuel Tank Leaks Debated After Insurance Tests
Insurance researcher Dr. William Haddon Jr testified to a House subcommittee that rear end crash tests on six 1973 cars caused fuel leaks in all cases, prompting calls for a federal standard to toughen fuel tanks. Tests at 36 to 40 mph simulated a barrier hit with brakes engaged. flames did not occur in any vehicle.
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Washington
Congressional
William Haddon Jr
House
Federal Auto Safety Agency
Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
Haddon
Insurance Institute
Food stamp program growth in Arkansas reported
The April Food Stamp Audit Unit report shows Arkansas gains 3.81 million dollars in bonus value from food stamps, with 68,475 participating families spending 2.34 million for stamps worth 6.15 million. In Hempstead County 326 families contribute 10.58 thousand to the economy. stamps worth 21.36 thousand.”
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Arkansas
Hempstead
United States Department of Agriculture
Arkansas Social Services
USDA
Boy Survives Lake Ordeal in Riverside County
An 11 year old boy who could not swim spent 15 hours floating on his back in Lake Ellinsore California before rescuers found him. Officials say the water over his head and boat congestion hindered the initial search and the warm lake helped keep him alive.
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Lake Ellinsore
Calif
Riverside County Sheriff's
Robert Emerson
George Perez
Emerson
Perez
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Craighead
Cummins
State Social Services Agency
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Red Cross
Bazar
East
Sted
Ana
By Dick Kleiner
Jill Ireland
U.S
California
China
Europe
Persia
Florida
World Almanac
Newspacpeer Enterprise Asse
Boy
Lake
Russ Hawk
Hawk
Hope Federal Bevings & Loan Associats
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