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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
5
W O Davis county agent explains boll weevil wintering behavior and April 1948 Florida station findings. Emergence in Halifax County runs May end of June with peak June 10 to 25. early dusting advised to curb eggs and protect July and August boll set.
The Senate approved the omnibus flood control bill including 9 million dollars for Bagges Island Dam on the Roanoke River and 2.2 million for Philpott Dam on the Smith River Virginia. Virginia Sen Byrd voted against the bill. Willis Robertson supported it along with Hoey and Umstead of North Carolina. A conference with the House will reconcile differences before final passage. Contractors are ready to move on Bagges Island project with concrete possibly poured late this year or early next.
Tall rescue, a Kentucky 31 and Alta cross, demonstrates potential as an important perennial pasture grass in North Carolina. It offers durable forage for livestock, with adaptability to local soils and climates evidenced by early growth and persistence.
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