Mechanization Broadens Cotton Progress Conference Says
Harold A. Young president of the National Cotton Council urged a broad approach to mechanization stressing science across all cotton production stages. He warned against haphazard machine substitution and highlighted gains from the mechanization conference, including practical cotton pickers and improved spraying and defoliation.
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National Cotton Council
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Little Rock
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Buttonwillowan Homeward Bound Soldier Returns From Korea
Pfc Isaac M Hobbs wife Glenna Fay of Buttonwillow awaits his homecoming under the Army rotation program after five months in Korea. Hobbs served in the 1st Cavalry Division which spent 17 months in frontline duty before moving to security work in Japan in late 1951. He joined the Army in January 1950 and was assigned to the 150th mortar company. A note recalls a Washington building linked to Marine Commandant. A December 16 1835 fire in New York destroyed 530 structures over 52 acres.
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150Th Mortar Company
Upward Outlook for California Grape Crop 1952
New estimate places California grape production at 2,848,000 tons for 1952, up 87,000 from earlier forecasts. Breakdown shows 562,000 tons wine varieties, 679,000 tons table varieties, and 1,607,000 tons raisin types, compared with 1951 totals of 651,000, 768,000, and 1,805,000 tons respectively.
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California
California Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Big slice of federal land lies in 11 Western States and Alaska
More than 800 million acres of lands are federally owned, located mainly in the 11 Western States and Alaska.
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Western States
Alaska
Shafter Football Fans Back Generals And Colonels
Shafter hides no doubt in its town pride as Generals and Colonels prepare for another season. Coaches Don Bledsoe and Turk Eliades drive fundamentals while fans travel wide to support the two teams, reflecting a strong community faith in Shafter High football.
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Shafter
Shafter High School
Generals
Mars
Waco
Texas
Ans
Don Bledsoe
Jordan
Turk) Eliades
Geese as Weeders Attract Attention In Merced County
Herman Willis of Los Palos Merced County approves using geese to weed cotton after last season. He kept five geese per acre to control Bermuda and Johnson grass, and his yield reached two bales per acre. Joaquin Valley goose hatchery owner notes rising demand for goslings.
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Herman Willis
Los Palos
Merced County
Pan Joaquin Valley
Winter Cover Crop Seed Acreage Rises Nationwide
The California Crop and Livestock Reporting Service notes 1952 seed output of vetches Austrian winter peas and rye grass up 57 percent nationwide from 1951. California leads with 14 000 acres of purple vetch up 5 000 over 1951 though below the 26 500 acre 1941–1950 average.
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California Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
California
California Cotton Harvest Payroll Hits 32 Million in 1952
Cotton pickers are set to receive about 32 million dollars for the 1952 harvest in California, with pay averaging 47.12 dollars per bale. November stands as the peak payout month, with total payments estimated at 11.424 million for the pattern of last year. October totals 10.272 million, while December through March typically distribute 8.64 million more, and September paid 1.664 million.
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California
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