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Newspaper
La Marque Times
Location
La Marque, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1972
Page
1
County Extension Agent notes strawberries adapt to the area and can be grown in barrels or open ground with good yields. Florida 90 and Blakemore are recommended varieties for the Gulf Coast. Space plants 10 to 12 inches apart, plant at the original depth, firm soil, and water at planting time.
The article details compost and mulch recommendations for strawberries, including 60 pounds of compost or two bushels of peat per 100 square feet, balanced plant food, raised beds, and broad rows. It advises shallow cultivation, weed destruction before bloom, two inch mulch of pine straw or hay, and plastic mulch options. It also notes a pilot project by local officials and UT Austin experts shaping regional policy and future updates.
A Great Decisions workshop at College of the Mainland draws participants from libraries civil groups businesses and community organizations. The 9 am session covers What is Great Decisions Great Decisions and the Nation How to participate and Prospects for a Great Decisions Area Council. Now in its 19th year the program is offered nationwide by the Foreign Policy Association.
The text outlines a staged plan for enforcing a Beautification Act on highway signs. It requires sign owners to obtain a state license, post bonds totaling up to 10,000, and acquire per sign permits with a 5 fee. Licenses are 25 with indefinite validity, bonds 2,500 per county, and 5 per permit. Contact Texas Highway Department in Houston for forms.
Hillhaven Convalescent Center has been accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals following a field survey. The council, formed in 1971, sets standards for extended, nursing, and residential care facilities, recognizing facilities with a continuing planned program of care. The center is among about 1,600 nationwide earning this accreditation.
Police investigated an attempted burglary by three juveniles who broke into the Gibson warehouse and stole three bicycles valued at about 260 dollars. Sgt Charles Totty led the case with Sgt Frank Walker as investigating officer. youths were arrested and turned over to juvenile probation.
Council approved Ordinance 332 concerning CATV with two changes to align with the FCC. Public notice before rate changes and FCC priority over the ordinance in conflicts were added. George Hillard of CATV cited cases where cities not updating faced adjustments. First reading on Ordinance 333 to set highway 146 speed limit at 30 mph during construction, with regular limits resuming after completion.
Patricia A. Dawson was among 122 Baylor University students named to the Dean's List and Dean's Distinguished List for the 1972 summer session. Her 4.0 GPA placed her among those earning top scholastic honors. 48 men and 74 women overall received recognition.
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