Plains farmers guided by cotton moisture needs
Agricultural specialist Dave Sherrill outlines practical irrigation rules for Texas High Plains cotton. He notes soil moisture, plant growth indicators, and leaf color signal when to water, with timing varying by farm and soil. Peak water use begins at flowering, and water management aims to maximize early boll development while avoiding excessive vegetative growth.
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Dave Sherrill
High Plains
Texas
Agricultural Extension Service
Sherrill
Compulsory Insurance Law Opposed in Texas Debate
A study group heard testimony from three national insurance associations arguing against a compulsory motorist liability insurance law in Texas. They cited that 80 percent of U.S. liability coverage is handled by their groups and noted 4 of 10 Texas motorists lack insured liability. Witnesses urged alternatives such as a $500 security bond after reportable accidents, a two-year holding period, and suspending licenses for unprotected drivers.
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Austin
Legislative Council
Texas
United States
Keith Skeny
Fort Worth
National Assn
R. K. Richy
The
American Mutual Insurance Alliance
Chicago
Roy Davis
Assn. of Casualty and Surety Companies
Kelly
Davis
Richy
Daniel Reveals Appointments AUSTIN
Gov. Price Daniel announced Tuesday appointments to state boards. Texas Water Development Board names Marvin Nichols as chair from Fort Worth and W. E. Buck Tinsley of Austin, reappointed to Dec. 30, 1965. Angel of Goliad Committee replaces the late Joseph Wearden with J. T. Canales of Brownsville. Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners adds Victor L. Rothmann of Mason and Max Pachar of Orange to Aug. 26, 1965. Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission reappoints Wilson Southwell of San Antonio.
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Austin
UPI
Price
Daniel
Texas Water Development Board
Marvin Nichols
Fort Worth
W. E
Buck) Tinsley
Angel
Goliad
J. T. Canales
Brownsville
Joseph Wearden
Victoria
Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Victor L. Rothmann
Mason
Max Pachar
Orange
Considine Notes U 3 Aircraft Stalls Plans and Cameras
The piece discusses the wing length requiring outrigger wheels and jet tisoned lift off to touchdown, cockpit visibility issues, and difficult in flight turns. It notes the aircraft can fly long distances silently with little propulsion and now sits unused. Plans for the U 3 to reach near 100000 feet have stalled, despite new cameras in development for aerial policing.
Youth Confesses Attack Slaying Of Girl Betsy
A 13 year old runaway boy confessed to sexually abusing and killing Betsy, whose mud-covered body was found near a four foot deep hole. The youth, Harold Dalibozak, reportedly spoke from a few feet away as police described the motive as anger over apples tossed by Betsy and other children. Sheriff Frank G. Sain identified the suspect.
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Wheeling
Benny Benham
Frank G. Sain
Harold Dalibozak
Sam
Betsy
Fredora Sollee
Dalibozak
United States
Germany
Postponed hearings on employment service rules
Washington AP reports public hearings to modify public employment service regulations governing agricultural workers in labor disputes delayed to August 22 at the request of AFL-CIO President George Meany. The postponement announced by Secretary of Labor James Mitchell follows the request from labor leaders.
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Washington
Sec. of Labor
James Mitchell
George ‘Meany
Afl-Cio
Toddler Likes Basement Golf
Timmy Poche, aged 20 months, grabbed his father Anthony F. Poche’s No. 9 iron in Wickliffe basement practice area and tried a putt, then a 75 foot drive into a neighbor’s yard, prompting his father to buy him his own clubs.
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Painesville
Anthony F. Poche
Wickliffe
Timmy
Poche
Timmy Poche
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