Editorial touts cotton acreage release success in Louisiana
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation officials applaud a cooperative release drive with LSU Extension Service and ASC that prompted 15 000 growers to release 83 625 acres. About 52 000 acres were reallocated within parishes, the rest moved elsewhere. Full planting next season could yield millions in income if reallocated acres are used. idle acreage is wasted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation
Louisiana
Louisiana State University Agricultural Extension Service
Agricultural Stabilization Committee
Farm Bureau
ASC
The Big Difference in Food Production Between U S and China
The United States and China rank as top food producers by volume yet differ greatly per capita. The 1960 Agricultural Marketing report notes U S output outpaces China fourfold per person, despite similar total food production, and highlights drought impacts and shifts in labor as China struggles to boost farm productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
China
Est
Syiput
Via
Agricultural Marketing
Department of Agriculture
Hite
Porter Influence Shaped Modern Color Photography, Critics Say
Critics note Dr Porter’s exhibitions and collections at George Eastman House and MoMA, the Guggenheim grants he received, and his influence on peers like Adams and Steiglitz. The article surveys his color sensitivity and the serene subjects from nature that define his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biological Photographic Association
Photo-Technina
New England
Virginila Jeffrey Smith
Rochester Times Union
Ulster
Dr. Porter
George Fastman House
Museum of Modern Art
New York
Guggenheim Foundation
Angel Adams
Alfred Steiglitz
Porter
Tree Farm Award Recipient Lincoln Maorish Active Forest Farmer
Lincoln Maorish, age 78, honored with a Tree Farm Award for his work as a tree farmer. He recently finished birching young thunker and oversaw harvest of sawlogs, noting timber valued around $2000 and the goal to keep forests in good condition despite threats of uncontrolled fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Boy’s farm sheep and cattle project yields profit estimate
Dry analyzes a student led farming trial with 500 pounds of fertilizer 40 pounds rye per acre planting in September and March top-dressings. Cattle fed Dec to May gain about 1.88 pounds daily with 434 pounds beef per acre at Winnsboro and projected 300 pounds per acre here. Estimated profit around 500 dollars after costs from sale of May cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnsboro
Dry
Venable
Brewster
Fontenat
Quitman Hi Lights Junior Play a Big Success
Quitman High School's Junior class staged Grandad Goes Wild at Quitman on Briluy March 24. It drew strong attendance and was described as a big success. Ms Hure hle praised the cast while recalling a humorous backstage incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitman
Hi-Lites
Lowell Lyra
Quitman High School
Wei Jluy
Grandad
Briluy
Ms. Hurehle
Philippines 4-H Club System Expands Youth Programs
The Filipino extension service, eight years old, outlines four project phases in 4-H for youths aged 10 through 20 not in school. Nine standard projects include livestock, poultry, crops, gardening, soil conservation, foods and nutrition, clothing, home management and home industry. They studied a new filing system in Lincoln parish and planned sessions with local 4-H workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillipines
Lincoln Parish
Sis-Parish
Arecadia
Livingston State College gets regional accreditation visit
Dean J B Wilson of Louisiana Tech was named chairman of a visiting committee from the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools to evaluate Livingston State College in Livingston Alabama. The April 17 19 joint visit with the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education will include J W Ewing Delta State President John O Eidson and Richard Burts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wilson
School of Arts and Sciences
Louisiana Tech
Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Livingston State College
Livingston
Ala
Dean Wilson
National Council For Accreditation of Teacher Education
J. W. Ewing
Delta State College
Cleveland
Miss
John O. Eidson
University of Georgia
Richard Burts
Mercer University
Macon
Quitman School honors and literary rally results update
Four Quitman High School students placed in the Literary Rally at La Tech in English, typing, shorthand, and civics. The 5th and 6th graders toured Lafayette sights including Evangeline Park and St Martinville. Honor rolls listed for fourth six weeks across grades, with numerous named students across ninth to eleventh grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitman High School
Tech
Devid Nunn
Pat McConathy
Nauncy McConathy
Taswell Lynde, Jr
Quitman
Lafayette
St. Mantinsville
Evangeline Park
Louisiana
St. Mantinsville Catholic Church
Eovents
Quit
Tiel School
Niath Opeule
Evelyn Bridurs
Sylvia Cooper
Barbra Tharves
Gayle Harvey
Storry Logan
Glo-ra Norved
Johnette Pardue
Leshia Sizemate
David Nunn
Lowel Lande
Cdaude Willis
Lou Pilea Anderson
Jelith Aswell
Carolyn Blas Jock
Mary Glalek
Sherry Tyebert
Pinep Latokin
Jos AleCona- His
Chieles Mefuuire
Atas Waleker
Jedi Mawel
Gaisle Alexander
Nelline Gunter
Jorey Planes
Cape Iyn Roos
Ney McCunally
Batye Comadhy
Arnold Ramsey
Geen Do “Witt
Lurry Greene
Antibiotics Value for Swine Feed Efficiency and Growth
The article explains antibiotics like Aureomycin and ferramycin improve feed efficiency in pigs by about 5 percent and lift average gains roughly 10 to 20 percent depending on stress and sanitation. Benefits are greater under poor conditions, with earlier gains during the growing period and reduced protein supplement needs, while final size remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tpaetdeeda
Antibiotics in swine herds how they aid growth
Microorganisms and feed quality affect antibiotic response but no definite mechanism is known. Possible roles include altering vitamin production, reducing toxin producers, and easing nutrient absorption. Antibiotics are a tool, not a substitute for good breeding, feeding, or management practices, used to improve disease control and rapid growth when needed.
Talent Show Slated For April 7 Lincoln Parish
The Lincoln Parish 4-H talent show and awards program is set for Friday night April 7 at 7 30 p.m. in Ruston High School Auditorium. Sponsored by Junior Leader Organization and Parish Executive Council, the event features club talent numbers, 4-H award presentations, jackets from Ruston State Bank, and a 4-H dress revue. Admission is 25 cents under 12 and 35 cents 12 and over to fund camps and tours. Tickets available from Junior Leaders or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Parish
Ruston High School
Parish Executive Council
Rustan State Bank
Ruston State Bank
Tire Chain and Snow Tire Sales Jump in UPI report
American Chain and Cable says tire chain sales rose 50 percent in recent weeks from a year ago. Firestone reports snow tire sales up 40 percent versus last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
American Chain & Cable
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
Planned Winter Pasture Cuts Barnett's Feed Costs
Howard Barnett of Hico reports dairy heifers fed on winter pasture halved grain costs and grew better than prior years. He cites ryegrass clover pasture with 3-12-12 fertilizer and ammonia nitrate top dressings, and notes high quality pasture is key for successful pasture-based rearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Green Assoc
Howard Barnett
Hico Acording
Buck Green
Ronnie Barnett
Bud Green
Ronnie
Passman Seeks Farm Program Guarding Farmers From Dependence
Louisiana congressman Otto Passman warns Kennedy farm plan could push sharecroppers toward government dependency. He cites inflation fear, tax-funded cheap food risks, and warns against regimentation while urging careful study and farmer consultation to craft a sound farm bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermedy
Louisiana
Otto A. Passman
Soulsiara
Passman
Congress
Kennedy
State Civil Service seeks Police Matron and Wildlife Instructor
The State Department of Civil Service announced openings for a State Police Matron and Wildlife Instructor locations statewide. Matron salaries are $230 monthly and Senior Wildlife Instructor $420. Matron applicants must be females ages 25 to 40, performing routine police work focused on female and juvenile suspects. Wildlife Instructor duties involve educational public work on wildlife resources under the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Contact local Veterans' Service Office, Employment Security Office, Parish Welfare Office, or the Department of Civil Service in Baton Rouge for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Civil Service
Department of Wid Life and Fisheries
Louisiana
Veterans’ Service Office
Employment Security Office
Department of Civil Service
Baton Rouge
Simsboro Antioch Church Sets Chi Supper Ages 16
The Antioch Methodist Church of Simsboro hosts a fried chicken supper to raise funds for the Simsboro charge. Dinners served February 7 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. tickets $1.25 for adults, 25 cents for children under 12. Menu includes fried chicken, potato salad, vegetables, pies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simsboro
Antioch & Hurch
Methodist Church
Raisage
Farmers and ranchers fall under Federal social security tax
IRS official in Monroe, Louisiana reminded self employed farmers and ranchers they owe social security and self employment tax for 1960. Net earnings under 400 may exempt but many must file returns and pay. The deadline for income and self employment tax is February 15 if no estimated return was filed January 16, with final return due April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh L. Tolar
Internal Revenue Service
Monroe
U. S. Treasury
IRS
U. S
U. S. Post Office
Jackson &S Government Streets
P. O
Dubach Triumphs 10-2 Over Downsville in Preview
Coach Doug Calvin’s Dubach team improved to 10-2 with a 10 2 victory over Downsville yesterday afternoon. Levon Brown and John Jeffcoat allowed only five hits as Mervin Bagwell led with two hits, Ray and Pete Smith each had two for three, and Larry Green added two for five. Albritton and Harrison were the lone Dubach batters with hits off Brown and Jeffcoat. Dubach next faces Lisbon as the district tournament looms in Bernice April 24 25 and 26 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Calvin
Downsville
Dubach
Mervin Bagwell
Ray
Pete Smith
Larry Green
Albritton
Harrison
Brown
Jeffcoat
Lisbon
Bernice
Spearsvile
Tdubuch
Calhoun
Linville
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Internal Revenue
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John Jeffcoat
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