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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1966
Page
10
Oletha Blevins extols pears as the gift of gods and notes rising prices bring attention to canned Bartlett pears. The article describes can sizes and yields, and offers serving ideas from breakfasts to desserts showcasing economical, versatile use of canned pears.
A 14 story Madras building was struck by lightning sending a 60 pound granite fragment onto a parked car. The car was empty and no injuries were reported.
Margie Henry of Lecomp ton is crowned the first Miss Agriculture of KSU at the Autumn Festival in Manhattan. A freshman in secondary education, she lives in Smurthwaite Scholarship House and is active in 4 H, serving as president and treasurer of her Douglas County club, and has shown purebred cattle at county and state shows including the 1960 Douglas County Fair champion steer.
The poster and essay contest sponsored by the Douglas County Soil Conservation District will close December 15. Only one school has submitted posters so far. Entrants should bring entries to the district office at 711 West 28th Street or mail to the County School Superintendent Earl Wilson.
Bobby Richardson, who retired after the season, signs a four year scouting contract with the New York Hankees through 1970.
Ralph Utermohlen reports that 23 million Americans are 4-H alumni. The program aims to develop leadership, citizenship, and practical living skills through learning by doing. Kansas projects now trend toward nonfarm participation and flexible, short term formats for city youths.
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP America's new ATS multi purpose satellite drifted westward above the Pacific aiming for a stationary orbit 22 300 miles above Christmas Island. NASA said control jets would place it in position in about 12 days. ATS will test space communications and weather forecasting techniques as the first of five Hughes Aircraft satellites launched Tuesday night.
Susan Freeland explains how to care for synthetic fibers such as polyester acrylic nylon and triacetate. She outlines stain removal, temperature effects on color and whiteness, and specific tips for fabrics like Orlon Lavelle nylon blends and permanently pleated items.
A study notes soybeans miss out on yields due to insufficient lime in the plow layer. Adequate liming correlates with higher organic matter and nutrients. soil tests by Dan Pherigo guide lime needs with cost sharing up to 1.40 per 1000 pounds ECC through the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service.
Pherigo argues farming now operates as a business requiring complete records for tax reporting and credit. John H. Coolidge of Kansas State University notes analysis of financial and physical records reveals progress and weak points, guiding net worth statements and year to year improvement.
British Motors at 700 New Hampshire Street Lawrence Kansas announces a public auction on Saturday December 17 1966 starting 10 AM to sell office equipment auto shop gear and sale related items. Owner Roger K Moffet sale handled by Mike Murphree Realty Auction Co 839 Miss St Peayrence Kansas. Cash terms and buyer numbers issued at 9 AM.
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