Agriculture In Libya A Look At Nation's Growth
Dr. E I Robertson describes Libya’s geography and people, its 1951 independence under Idris, oil boom since 1959, and the use of profits for education. The article notes rapid educational expansion with Libyans studying abroad and a large youth population.
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Libya
Mediterranean Sea
Africa
Sahara Desert
Texas
United States
Mississippi River
Idris
Council of Ministers
United Nations
Small Game Season Reopens Dec 26 in Pa
Pennsylvania small game hunters gain a 1964 extended season from December 26 to January 2. Daily hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. except December 27. Bag limits match regular season: two grouse, six squirrels, and many rabbits per day, with season totals given. Snowshoe hares open statewide with two per day and six for the season.
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Pennsylvania
Federal Crop Ins Reaches Record of 559 Million
The USDA office reported a year end roundup showing nearly 550 million dollars of farm crop production investments protected by Federal Crop Insurance in 1964. The program spanned 1 187 counties in 36 states, with Lancaster County noted for tobacco coverage and low premiums on corn insurance. Ed Gamber and Elias Frey commented on the program’s value and adoption.
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USDA
John N Luft
FCI
Luft
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Ed Gamber
York
Lancaste
Lancaster County
Gamber
Elias Frey
Rawlinsville
Recreation Boom May Be Answer To Lower Income On Some Farms In County
Population growth and rising incomes are pushing demand for outdoor recreation in the United States. The 1962 Food and Agriculture Act enables multiple purpose conservation on private lands with USDA help to develop recreational facilities and divert unused agricultural land.
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USDA
Tax and Social Sec Meet Tues at Avalon Diner
On Tuesday December 29 a meeting for state and regional income tax and social security training will be held at the Avalon Diner east of York to acquaint farmers and those filing for farmers of changes in tax or social security regulations. Contact Victor Plastow Associate County Agent to attend.
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Avalony
York
Victor Plastow
Brubaker And Skromme Named To Co-Chair Farm & Home Campaign
Levi H Brubaker of Rohrerstown and L H Skromme of Lancaster named co chairmen of the Farm and Home Foundation Campaign with a 375000 dollar goal to build a Farm and Home Center and establish a scholarship fund for agricultural studies. An anonymous donor pledges ten acres for the center as a challenge gift to ensure funds. The project will provide a meeting place for farm and civic groups and offices for several agricultural agencies.
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Brubaker and
Skromme
Farm & Home Campaign
Farm and Home Foundation
Willis Z Esbenshade
Foundation
Levi H Brubaker
Rohrerstown
L H. Skromme
Lancaster
Five Day Forecast Sees Slight Cooling Into Weekend
The outlook calls for near normal temperatures Thursday through Monday with a normal high of 39 and low of 24. Rain and drizzle with fog are expected Friday and Saturday, possibly extending to Monday.
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E. I. Robertson
Robertson
John W Eshelman & Sons
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
FAQ
Lancaster Farming
Congress
Food and Agriculture Act
Freeman
Tax and Social Sec
Esbenshade
Appeal
C. Warren Leininger
Denver
R.D
Willis Esbenshade
Noah W. Kreider
Manheim
Phares S. Risser
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