Teller Warns Metric System Needed To Keep U S In Global Trade
Physicist Edward Teller urged adoption of the metric system at Marquette University in Milwaukee. He argued U S weights and measures threaten economic parity with Russia, noting nations like Russia Hindu and Japan have shifted to metric while some Anglo Saxon traditions persist. He described meters grams and liters as the modern standard and mocked lingering old units.
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United States
Edward Teller
University of California
Teller
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Russia
Wheat producers face 20 percent acreage cut for price support
The Agriculture Department announces a 20 percent acreage reduction for any wheat producer seeking nonrecourse price support above $50,000 in 1960. James C. Johnson notes the rule aligns with new surplus-limiting legislation, with possible similar cuts for other fall-seeded crops if surplus persists.
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Department of Agriculture
James C. Johnson
Cheyenne County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Johnson
1960 Conservation Reserve Signup Starts August 24
Farmers wishing to place cropland in the Soil Bank 1960 Conservation Reserve must file requests with the county ASC committee from August 24 to September 10. James C. Johnson, chairman, notes rates are based on productivity and local fair rental value, with higher rates if all eligible land is offered. Nebraska basic rate is $12.50 per acre. tentative state goal is 227000 acres.
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Soil Bank
ASC
James C. Johnson
Cheyenne County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Nebraska
Time To Can Now Ginger Pear Preserves
Peel and quarter 2 lbs California Bartlett pears then mix with 2 cups sugar 14 teaspoon salt lemon juice and rind and 1/2 cup chopped preserved or candied ginger. Let stand 14 hours boil 20 minutes cool then pack hot pears into three half pint jars.
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Houser family gathers for Luther League meet and community news
Sund News notes Charles and Rodney Houser attended the Synodical Convention of the Luther League in Lindsborg Kansas. Various local families and guests visited relatives, attended fairs, picnics at Lake McConaughy, and trips to Cheyenne and Sidney with multiple household changes and visits.
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Rodney Houser
Luther League
Lindsborg
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Sandra
Susan Houser
J. W. Houser Sr
Melvin Kokes
Memorial Hospital
Theresa Marie
Bruce
Delmar Zalesky
Curtis Brown
Lodgepole
Lake McConaughy
Ralph Armstrong
D. E. Dickinson
McCook
Neb
Red Willow County
Chester
Dennis Weaver
Kitty
Amanda Blake
Doc
Milburn Stone
Judy Gentry
Dorothy Barnhart
Charlotte Krueger
Sidney
J. W. Houser
Hank Reumann
D E Dickinson
Crook
Joe J. Oliverius
Melvin Rokes
Gene Payne
Ted Houser
Cheyenne
Dorothy Rose
Warren Waite
Home
Kan
Glenn Dickinson
Mmes. Dickinson
Waite
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