Dallis Grass Dominates County Pasture Mix
County agent reviews dallis grass as a leading pasture species, noting origin around New Orleans, long growing season, and suitability for lowland soils. It forms a bunch grass, pairs well with lespedeza and white clover, and requires proper seedbed prep and fertilization for strong stands.
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W. L. Whittle
South America
New Orleans
Gulf Coast
A. T. Dallis
LaGrange
Georgia
Bermuda
Dairyman Outlines Dairy Success Rules From Wilkes County
John Beggs of a Wilkes County milk plant shares key rules for dairy profitability. Build the business instead of expanding by import, use farm labor, follow a breeding program, and manage wisely for quality. He notes 23 new grade A barns in Wilkes County and 36 other grade A dairies in the area.
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Washington
John Beggs
Wilkes County
Beggs
President's world tour frames missile program plans
A high profile state visit is linked to the nation’s defense push as the president travels abroad and then discusses guided missile trajectories at a Southern New Mexico base. The move underscores ongoing expansion of military research and international posture.
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Cal
United States
Fort Mer Va
New. Mexico
Gold prospect reported in Saudi Arabia mine
An Arab News Agency dispatch from Mecca reports a newly discovered gold mine in Saudi Arabia may yield additional revenues for the oil-rich kingdom. The Mecca report mentions four laborers linked to the project and outlines initial promising results.
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Gairo
Im Saud
Saudi Arabia
Arab News Agency
Mecca
Falcon Attacks Pigeons In Burbank Aviary
Tony Bove in Burbank reports a falcon attacked his pigeon aviary injuring him and killing one squab. He captured the bird after it delivered painful head wounds and said the hawk likely belonged to someone.
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Burbank
Calif
Tony Bove
Bove
Montana records no subversives since law took effect
Helena AP reports no persons or organizations have registered as subversives in Montana since the state law requiring registration became effective on July 1.
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Helena, Mont
Montana
Tifton 57 Advantages Highlighted In Georgia Lawns
The article notes Tifton 57 Bermuda grass, developed by the U S Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station, offers at least seven superior traits over common Bermuda for lawns. Benefits include faster spread, denser turf, greater wear tolerance, longer green color, better winter recovery, reduced fertilizer needs, and shorter, finer appearance with mowing.
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Texas
Atlantic
Tennessee
Miami
Bermuda
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station
Tifton
Burton and Robinson
Bermudas
District 4-H Meetings Begin June 17 at ABAC
SOUTH GEORGIA districts hold six district Project Achievement meetings starting June 17 at ABAC Tifton for 27 Southeast Georgia counties. Additional sessions cover Southcentral Georgia and other regions with 39 projects. Winners claim trips to state and national events and compete in demonstrations and record books.
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Tifton
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Georgia
ABAC
Southcentral
Northeast
Athen
North Athens
Southwest
Americus
Northwest
Carrollton
4-H
State Council
Milledgeville
Stats Congress
Atlanta
Chicago
Bread
Sulfur’s Impact on Plant Growth and Grain Quality
In this discussion on sulfur, the author notes sulfur enhances root development and chlorophyll formation, influencing overall plant health and grain yield. Absence of sulfur leads to colorless leaves, poor starch production, and inferior potato and grain quality, suggesting a return to nature and simpler farming methods amid modern agricultural challenges.
Composite Prisoner Picture
The AP report from Raleigh notes that state prisons and parole authorities characterize the typical inmate as 38 in age but with a mental age around 14. Standing about 5 feet 9 inches, married, a fifth grade dropout, the inmate serves roughly five years and nine months for a crime in a small rural community. The data also indicate racial segregation policies requiring conversion of some Negro camps to whites only facilities.
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Raleigh
N. C
Carolina
Germany limits baby names to official list
In Frankfurt the AP reports naming a child in Germany is controlled by a state approved list. A birth must be registered within a week to exist legally and tax forms mark parents as married without children until a name is assigned. The child must bear a name recognized by the registry to be christened.
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Frankfurt
Germany
4-H Improvement Program Stimulus For Better Work
In Georgia the 4-H Improvement Program rewards community work with 19 cash prizes across six districts. Top prize is 500 dollars, with 300 for district champions and 100 for runners up. The program, backed by the Atlanta Journal, seeks to boost 4-H clubs statewide through documented records and recognition.
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Athens
Georgia
The
Atlanta Journal
Martha Harrison
Georgia 6-Acre Cotton Contest Yields Linked to Fertilizer Insecticide Use
The Georgia 6 Acre Cotton Contest reports yields rise with balanced fertilizers the number of insecticide applications and the plants per acre. This study ties crop productivity to fertilizer and pest management levels observed in trials across Georgia.
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Georgia
Control Insects in Cotton with Planned Programs
Entomologists urge a well planned cotton insect control program to prevent losses from pests. They warn that control is possible when poisons are used as recommended and properly applied.
Georgia Five-Acre Cotton Contest Winners Named
Extension Service leaders state that district winners and one state winner in the 1053 Five-Acre Cotton Contest will be unelected in Georgia. Prizes total 3600 dollars. Entomologists advise regular field checks for signs of insect damage on cotton.
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Georgia
Extension Service
Priday Farm
Entomologista
Georgians to attend National 4-H Club Camp in Washington
Four Georgia 4 H members Lila Anne Jones Dorothy Bradley Billy Davis and Rubber-Pippin will join delegates in Washington June 18 for the opening of the 1982 National 4-H Club Camp They will tour the Department of Agriculture the White House and Capitol complex and attend sessions with national leaders The camp theme is Know Your ...
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Athens
Washington, D. C
Lila Anne Jones
Paulding County
Dorothy Bradley
Bartow County
Billy Davis
Lowndes County
Rubber- Pippin
Constitution Avenue
U. 8 Department of Agriculure
Charles F. Brannan
White House
National Agricultural Research Center
Bellaville
Maryland
Supreme Court
Senate
House
Capitol
Camber of Commerce
Smithsonian Institution
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
U. S. Naval Academy
National Gallery of Art
Farm Bureau News Calls For Production And Policy
A Thomas County Farm Bureau column discusses grocery bills, inflation, and farmer income, arguing for higher production and pro agricultural policy. It notes cotton research at Griffin Experiment Station to boost cotton strength, aims for two cotton crops yearly, with one produced in Georgia and another in Mexico. District Farm Bureau Queen contests and June meetings are planned, plus a state wide membership flanking meeting in Macon on August 7.
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Thomas County
Farm Bureau
Ulti Eet Aod
Yarm
Griffin Experiment Station
Raven
Georgia
Mexico
Macon
Agronomists Advise Side Dressing Cotton After Chopping
Agronomists recommend applying side dressing to cotton soon after chopping. If nitrogen exceeds 100 pounds, split application with half during chopping and the remainder later. All insecticides used for cotton pest control are poisonous and must be handled with caution.
Thomas County Queen Anne Wade At Meeting
Members discussed quarterly meeting plans and a film on insects. Anne Wade, the Thomas County Queen, spoke about her pens and encouraged continued participation in the farm group’s activities.
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Thomas County
Ietestant
Anne
Ramsey to Leave County Board Post amid Resignation
Mrs Ramsey announced resignation from the county commissioners board this week. She has served as an agent in the county for several years, with strong ties across Democratic clubs and 4 H girl programs in local schools.
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Board’ of County Commissioners
Gay
Sion Service
Woctn
Ramsey
David Ramey
Tessis Moore
Ser
Andria Ramsey
Enty i
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