Illinois Farmers Outlook Letter on Farm Stocks and Crops
The USDA January 1 farm stocks report shows corn on hand at 3,022 million bushels nationwide with Illinois at 517 million, soybeans at 263 million with Illinois holdings at 65 million, sorghum down 31 percent, oats and barley stocks down, and 1961 yields and price support details. The piece also notes a 4 H and FFA dairy calf sale in Urbana on February 24 and discusses herbicide use and pre-emergence chemicals for corn in Illinois.
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USDA
Illinois
Kansas
Nebraska
Texas
Great Plains
FFA
Urbana
University of Ilinois
Illnois Purebred Dairy Cattle Association
U of I. Extension
Jerry Cash
J. G. Cash
Department of Dairy Science
University of Tlinois
Agronomist Advises Weed Control Methods for Lawns
Agronomist FW Slife urged lawn weed management at the Fourteenth Spray Operators' school. He noted 2,4-D works on dandelion and plantain, with Silvex or 2,4,5-TP possibly replacing it. Endothal controls knotweed and white clover, and Dacthal and Zytron with calcium arsenate aid crabgrass control when applied before germination.
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E. L. Knake
Atrazine
Randox
Ilinois
Slife
Wildlife ignorance leads to protected species injuries and fines
A California case where a man cited for possessing a turkey vulture highlights wildlife knowledge gaps. The piece notes hunters misidentifying animals like deer and cows, and reminds that protected waterfowl such as canvasbacks and redheads faced federal protection in 1960 and 1961, with incidents of misidentification and accidental kill.
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California
Missouri
Truman Presses Eisenhower Rivalry as Kennedy Policy Discussed
The Lincoln Times notes former president Truman harshly criticizing Eisenhower while praising Kennedy on defense spending and economic momentum. It compares Truman and Eisenhower precepts, cites their past White House tension, and suggests Kennedy faces criticism without direct replies from Truman and Eisenhower.
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Truman
White House
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Mr. Truman
Local shops offer quick dependable service in community needs
Community members seek prompt help from craftsman and merchants offering a range of products and services. Local businesses emphasize ready, reliable attention and speedy assistance to residents in various situations.
University of Denver evolves from small college to multi campus university
The University of Denver began with chancellor Dr. David H. Moore and a College of Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, Music and Seminary, growing enrollment from 61 to 407 in two years. By 1960 it had six colleges, nine schools, about 5500 students, two campuses in Denver and University Park, and joined a Ford Foundation grant to strengthen American higher education. The school competes in eleven varsity sports as a member of Skyline Conference and Western Collegiate Hockey Association, with students nicknamed Pioneers.
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David H. Moore
College of Fine Arts
College of Music and Seminary
University of Denver
Chester M. Alter
Denver
University Park
Ford Foundation
Skyline Conference
Western Collegiate Hockey Association
Colorado Seminary
Colorado
John Evans
Colorado Conference of the Methodist Church
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Illinois Farmers’ Outlook
University of Illinois
University of Ilinois Agricultural Industries Forum
Agronomist
O. L. Hogsett
University Ofllinois
Te World Outdoors
Lincoln Times
Lincolnton
N.C
Harry Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
HST
Trumman
Americana College Notebook
The
Interest
Seaboard Finance Company
Archer Ave
Cabinet
Central Lumber Yard
Hobart Eitel
Paris
Oliver, DL
Hampshire
J. D
Ferguson
Massey-Harria
David Bradley
Ford Tractor
New Holland
Motorola
Asbury Methodist Church
Saxton Stickler
Dodd & Dodd, Clerks
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