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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1966
Page
5
Readers learn how to handle poison ivy exposure with washing and safe remedies while noting no quick cure. The piece also covers powdery mildew on plants, common Kansas hosts, and fungicide use with safety cautions for high temperatures. It discusses alfalfa pests, insecticide choices, waiting periods, mole control, and trapping methods.
The article stresses the value of applying lime to farmland to neutralize soil acidity and improve crop health. It notes soil testing guides liming timing, calcium and magnesium roles, and benefits to plant development and chlorophyll. It mentions Douglas County federal cost share of $1.30 per 1000 pounds of calcium carbonate for lime delivery and spreading.
Dr. Lee James Silverthorn of Kansas University psychology department receives a United States Educational Exchange fellowship to lecture during 1966 67 at Chiang Mai University in Thailand.
Kansas Farmers Home Administration expands rural housing loans through private lender funding and federal guarantees. F. Jackson George says the insured program offers five percent interest with up to 33 years to repay, aiding low income families to build buy or remodel homes. Local offices provide free basic housing plans and info is available from Leland W. Elliott at 711 West 28rd Street.
Douglas County Farm News notes milk as the superior calcium source essential for bones teeth and blood clotting. It urges adolescents to drink at least one quart daily to meet growth needs amid concerns about weight gain.
Widespread interest in the 4H Community Beautification program boosts 1966 awards with six national $500 scholarships replacing two. Trips to the National 4H Club Congress rise from eight to 50 per state. The program links to Youth for Natural Beauty, with projects in Oklahoma and other states showing town cleanups, landscaping, and house restorations.
Soil factors shaping runoff and erosion are outlined by Ghester F Paxson. Infiltration capacity governs how rainfall enters soil and when runoff starts. Sandy soils are permeable while clays resist water movement. Practices like contour farming and terraces increase infiltration time and reduce soil loss.
About 20 000 Western Union striking employees returned to work after a new contract raised pay. The AFL CIO official said the agreement is very good. Previously the average wage was 2.52 per hour, now rising 4.5 percent annually for two years amid White House wage guidelines. The strike began last Tuesday and ended Thursday afternoon, disrupting thousands of telegrams daily.
Rev. William Radcliffe a delegate will present a review of the 178th General Assembly Meeting of the United Presbyterian Church U S A at Boston. The review occurs at West Side Presbyterian Church tonight at 7:90.
Interfacings give form to construction areas and reduce distortion. They reinforce strain points such as buttonholes and collar areas, with cotton and blends offering a wide color range. Nonwoven and press on types vary in stiffness, weight, and cost, with care labels matching garment care.
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