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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1967
Page
9
Plant scientist Dr. L S Bird of Texas A M studied seedling diseases in area cotton with South Plains Research and Extension Center. He conducted greenhouse and field tests on combination seed treatments and compared them with treatments plus in covering soil fungicides to control underlying diseases.
Field notes from Beane and Bird describe seed treatments and in cover soil fungicides Lanstan PCNB and Demosan tested against damping-off in cotton seedlings. Lanstan PCNB in soil showed superior post emergence protection, while seed-applied Demosan reduced efficacy. High fungicide rates may favor soil treatments over seed treatments. Conservation District Stewardship Week announced with a district meeting, plus USDA pest sound research on bollworm and budworm vulnerabilities. Public notices include divorces granted and district court actions among many docket items.
Washington special report notes Rep George Mahon announced nearly 30000 in grants from Water Resources Research to Texas Tech. Dr Dan Wells received 20249 for research on effects of unlined sewage ponds on water quality and Agronomy professor B J Allen received 9489 for studies on mineralogy and chemistry of soils and sediments.
Congress faces a push from President Johnson and labor leaders to extend the no-strike period in the railroad dispute. Lawmakers were told a nationwide shutdown could cripple commerce and harm essential services, with action expected to move quickly toward a second extension to June 19 after scheduling adjustments.
A group of 35 Lubbock Chamber of Commerce members toured the Ty Roofing Co. plant in Lubbock on a Friday morning, observing the asphalt roofing production line from felt base input to finished shingles. The 350-foot machine, capable of 4,500 bundles per eight hours, feeds West Texas, New Mexico, and parts of Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado. Plant leaders G W Mostyn, David Brown and Jesse Head hosted, as the firm operates 45 workers on a single shift during peak periods.
Lubbock deposits rise to 300 077 070 while Dallas and Harris counties post gains in the first third of 1967. Texas deposits show a broad upswing as state economy aids bank figures with high all time levels and continued growth across major counties.
Senator Long accused the six member Senate ethics committee of scapegoating Sen. Thomas Dodd for travel and fundraising excesses. He contrasted Dodd with Nixon, claiming Nixon received more favorable treatment for expenses. The committee urged censure for Dodd for diverting at least 116000 and double billing. Stennis did not comment.
In a meeting bankers noted deposits remained strong despite some tariff lull. John Whitmore of the National Bank of Commerce said the deposits show the local economy is healthier than nationally. Fort Worth bankers echoed that borrowers are returning as rates ease slightly. Austin banks posted a record $462,657,381 in deposits, Beaumont and surrounding Gulf Coast cities set all-time records with Beaumont at $245,130,000, up from $216,530,000 a year prior.
AA representative told Lubbock Ministers Association at Westminster Presbyterian Church that many alcoholics feel rejected by church and self, while Al-Anon offered aid to families. The talk highlighted growing national and regional alcoholism concerns, with figures on bank deposits and anniversary notes interspersed in attendance.
West Texas Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors met at City Hall to study electrical code revisions. Warren Swafford Ablene chaired. Earl Hammock was nominated to succeed him. November session to be in El Paso. Lawmakers advanced educational television network legislation benefiting 18 colleges in West Texas, moving to the Senate.
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