Farm Income Up Slightly in 1957 Outlook
The Agriculture Department reports farm net income for 1956 rose slightly, the first uptick since 1951, with continued expansion expected into 1957. Demand abroad, soil bank acreage cuts, and higher marketing costs shape a forecast of modest profits and higher prices, aided by government export support and stable production.
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Agriculture Department
Department
Agricultural Outlook Digest
Benson
Congress
Farmers To Vote On Corn Program In Maryland Referendum
Maryland farmers head to polls on December 11 to decide between Soil Bank base acreage and acreage allotment for 1957. Chester S. Bradley says the vote will determine national corn allotment levels across eight county commercial regions in 24 states, with percentages varying by county and farm.
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Chester S. Bradley
Maryland Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
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Unis
Tin Sou Bank Act
Corm
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Montgomery FFA members excel at Eastern National Livestock Show
Montgomery County 4 H and FFA members exhibited 90 animals totaling 56 520 pounds at the Eastern National Livestock Show held at the State Fair Grounds. Edwin Muncaster Derwood and Frances Muncaster led Hampshire class wins while Nancy Lechlider Laytonsville captured multiple Duroc placings and beef shorthorn honors. County entries included 48 of 265 steers and 41 of 126 hogs with strong showings across lambs and Herefords and increased club membership noted in other items.
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Montgomery County Hand Ffa Club
Edwin Muncaster
Derwood
Hampshire Lambs
Francis
Edwin
Evelyn Clagett
Hampshire
Nancy Lechlider
John Myer
Sandy Spring
Joseph Heck
Lawtonsville
Duroc Barrow
Laytonsville
Phamninn Wervinchira Borrow
Pennsylvania
Jackie Stull
Arlene
Robert Stabler
Brookeville
Robert Green
Clarkshure
Ralph Green
Clarksburg
Beverly Lethbridge
Lea Gilpin
Sandra Weightman
William Lechlider
David Hobbs
Olney
Tom King
Woodfield
Karen Treadway
Ashton
Tim Mittel
Angus
Thomas Tilley
James Wightman
Angus Chiss
Robert
Eugene and
Joseph Ocg
Rockville
Jean Ward
Chub
CVAL sports notes outline Thanksgiving plans and players
CVAL leaders discuss December 5 meeting amid schedule hesitancies with Fort Hill and Handley. Frederick and Westminster to clash in Turkey Day, Allegany-Fort Hill and Martinsburg-Handley also noted. Duckpin results include Jack Landis 86 game 415 set and 641 team time by Braddock Esso. Western Maryland cagers open with Rutgers on December in Jersey.
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Handley
Virginia
Frederick Iiigh
Westminster Owls
Allegany
Martinsburg
North
South Hagerstown
Frederick
Est
Minster
Jack Landis
Walkersvile Recreation
Braddock Esso
Veteras
Western Maryland Colege Cagers
Rutgers
South Jersey
Jersey
Hunter Maddox
Handley of
Winchester
George Washington U To Play in Sun Bowl
George Washington University of Washington, D. C., will play in the Sun Bowl on New Year’s Day in El Paso likely against Texas Western College. The selection, announced by Robert Kolliner, chair of the team selection committee, follows a 7-1-1 season record with wins over Miami of Ohio, Furman, Hardin-Simmons, VMI, William and Mary, Richmond, and The Citadel.
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Virginia Military Institute
Wiliam and Mary
Richmond
Citadel
West Virginia
Boston Uni
Giants Bears In Key NFL Clash Sunday
The Chicago Bears seek a one game lead in the Western Division as they face the New York Giants who top the Eastern Conference at 6 2. Detroit remains in the mix while Washington s Redskins spoil the odds with recent upsets.
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Giants
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New Yorkers
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Dieth
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Eagles
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Alfalfa fields urged to spray for chickweed and wild turnip
College Park reports Dr Paul W Santelmann University of Maryland extension weed control specialist warns alfalfa stands face yearly threats from chickweed and wild turnip. He advises timing sprays after dormancy using CIPC or dinitro with careful application to pure stands and notes heavy chickweed may need multiple Dinitro treatments.
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Paul W. Santelmann
University of Maryland Extension
Maryland
Santelmann
TV Today Program Listings Mixed With Classic Shows
A dense, fragmented page lists TV programs and film features across channels and times. Mentions include Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Jackie Gleason, Gunsmoke, Perry Como guests, High Button Shoes, Father Famous films, and multiple game shows.
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Future Flyers
Temple
Herbert
Marshall
Lassie Capial Caravanus Lombardo
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Piminco i
Grand Ole Opry
M—Highway Patrol
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Hall March
Nanette Fabtay
Don Amecte
Tia
Lawrence Welks
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Gunsmoke
High Finance
James Borees
Control of Winter Weeds in Alfalfa Guidance
A university fact sheet advises using MCP only as an emergency measure to save alfalfa when winter annual weeds threaten yields. Apply one-quarter to one-half pound per acre after dormancy, only above 60 degrees, with a calibrated sprayer to avoid alfalfa injury. Free Fact Sheets FS 129 and 127 explain management and 2,4D use.
Types Of Wheat And Farm Policy Discussed By Maryland Delegates
Maryland delegates at the AFBF convention in Miami advance views on wheat classes and uses. Hard red wheats, durum, soft red winter and soft white are described with bread, pastry and pasta applications. Delegates urge farm support reforms, social security parity, a balanced budget, local education funding, and a self sustaining postal service.
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Suil
Charles P. Ellington
University
Great Plains
United ,States
Pacific
Michigan
New York
Califfornia
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North Central
Miami
Wilson A. Heaps
Street
W. A. Cooksey
Spring Hill
Special Session Of Maryland Farm Bureau Adopts Recommendations
Maryland farmers meet in a special session of the Maryland Farm Bureau with 175 voting delegates from 23 counties approving recommendations to the National Farm Bureau. They call for careful study to address farmers' share of prosperity amid ongoing debate on agricultural issues.
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Maryland Farm Bureau
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