Farmers Boost Through Nixon Economic Actions
Virginia farmer James Gillespie chairing the ASC says stronger domestic and foreign markets for farm products come via floating the dollar, a tariff moratorium, and a price wage freeze. He notes U S farm exports hit 7.8 billion in 1971 and predicts further gains boosting the economy and agriculture. He stresses ASCS offices will provide economy questions while continuing farm program administration.
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Nixon
James §. Gillespie
Virginia
Virginia Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
U. S
U.S
Gillespie
Pounding Mill
Tazewell County
ASCS
Couity Office
Internal Revenue Service
Papyrus Reed Boat's 3200 Mile Atlantic Voyage
World Almanac facts recount RA II voyage from Morocco to Barbados in 1970. Thor Heyerdahl and seven crew allegedly proved Egyptians could reach the Americas long before Columbus and possibly influenced Aztec and Inca cultures. Copyr 1971 Newspaper Pinnernice Agency.
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RA II
Morocco
Barbados
West Indies
World Almanac
Thor Heyerdahl
Pinterncise Agen
Good Farming VEE vaccination effort kicks off in Virginia
The VEE vaccination program starts in Virginia on September 5 with a target to vaccinate at least 40 percent of horses by October 6. Lee County requires cooperation among horse owners, veterinarians, and the extension service to compile owner lists and ensure vaccination.
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Grocer
Bern
Oller
Invesa
Grocaes Mail Cada Nor
Henderson
Mobile
Alahamn
Virginia
Lee County
Extension Service
Joe P. Lyte
Jonesville
Mexico
South America
Extension Service Office
4-H Club Fair Kicks Off In Middlesboro Bell County
The Middlesboro 4-H Council and local merchants sponsor the fair with 41 members taking part in exhibits, a parade led by multiple high school bands, and a singing contest. Activities run Friday through Saturday with judging, awards, and a welcome at the Middlesboro Jr High Gym. Public viewing at Middlesboro Shopping Manor. The piece also notes Maundy Thursday origins and a historical aside about Jackie Robinson.
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Bell County
Middlesboro Maniior
Middlesboro
4- H Council
Merchants of
Begley Drug
First Baptist Church
Cumberland Avenue
Lone Jack and Bell High
Middlesboro Jr. High School
Thomas Beard
4-H Council
Pineville
Middleshore
Lightning's a Killer On the Farm
Lexington Kentucky Gleaned safety guidance warns lightning is a major farm hazard. Extension engineers urge farmers to install and inspect lightning protection, protect barns, fences, and trees, and seek the Farmers Bulletin No 2146 from the U S Government Printing Office for detailed steps.
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Lexington
Extension Agricultural Engineers
UK College of Agriculture
USDA
U. S. Government Printing Office
Washington, D. C
9.1 Million Visit Parks In Tennessee
Tennessee state parks drew 9,167,481 visitors in the year ending June 30, up from 7,983,094 the prior year. Commissioner Bill Jenkins credits promotional efforts. Out-of-state tourists spent 488 million dollars in Tennessee, including 340 million on vacation travel, with Warriors Park hosting 1,030,511 visitors.
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Nashville
Warriors Park
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