September 1961 Idaho crop prospects improved over August
USDA Idaho crop report shows higher production prospects for oats sugar beets dry peas fall potatoes peaches and pears while most other crops hold at August 1 estimates. Harvests near complete by Sept 1 with soil moisture still tight in dry farm areas and alfalfa and silage yields strong where water is available.
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Idaho hunters report sage grouse harvest and regulations update
Idaho check stations logged 4 638 sage grouse harvest across southern Idaho with 3 440 birds found productive in Fremont and Owyhee areas. Shot times vary by four Idaho sectors and opening day begins October 14 at noon with sunrise adjustments.
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Fairfield
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Bruneau
Dear Mister Editor and Free Americans in a Nuclear Era
A letter writer reflects on age and experience from two world wars to the Cold War. He argues communism gives no cause to fight while the United States enjoys freedoms and a $44 billion bond stockpile. He warns a nuclear war could erase much of the world, but free Americans and allies will prevail.
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Yale scientist cites Milky Way hole claim
A science writer from Yale discusses a reported hole in the Milky Way. The remark links cosmic vents to tensions around Moscow, noting the world needs some relief and perspective amid ongoing debates.
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Yale
Moscow
Bank Newsletter Reports Idaho Employment Up From Last Year
First Security Bank's Preston Newsletter says nonagricultural Idaho employment is about 4 000 higher than last year and retail trade above 1960 levels. Electricity use hits all time Idaho records up 16 percent through August and 33 percent from 1959. Construction contracts through August total 104 million, up 20.4 percent. Farm receipts for 1961 may dip below 1960's 432 million. Prices show grains higher, potatoes lower, meat and dairy higher, poultry lower. Bank loans rise steadily with deposits 2.4 percent above 1960 totals and savings and time deposits up 55 percent from 1960.
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el- Roy Nelson
First Security
Idaho Pocatello meeting hosts state home demonstration council
Delegates from Franklin county attended the Idaho state convention of the home demonstration council in Pocatello. The event featured sessions and a Thursday dinner with Twain Tippetts of Utah State University addressing needs for personal happiness and usefulness. Reports will be given at Friday’s county meeting planning and elections. Hiroshima report notes recovery near the 1945 bombing site with trees and flowers regrowing within three years.
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Ellen Roberts
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Wildlife hunting stats reveal deer elk success and trends
State biologists report deer hunter success 50 to 60 percent and elk 25 to 30 percent. Deer and elk are more plentiful than 20 years ago, two thirds of deer kills occur on weekends, good range yields larger trophies and more fawns, and age is determined by teeth. Over 70,000 big game report cards were returned last year providing statewide data.
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