Nixon Outlines Part of Farm Program at Plowing Match
Vice President Richard M Nixon, the Republican presidential candidate, unveiled part of his farm program at the Guthrie Center state plowing match. The first plan, operation consume, aims to cut farm surpluses by four years, including a food for peace push, a strategic food reserve, payments in kind, and a push to convert excess grain into protein foods for distribution.
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Guthrie Center
Sioux Falls
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Weekly Garden Column by County Extension Director Gene Vincent
County Extension Director Gene Vincent authored a weekly garden column offering practical advice for home gardeners. The piece covers planting tips, soil health, and seasonal tasks to optimize yields and curb common pests.
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Gene Vincent
Gardening tips from Iowa State horticulturists frost alert
State College horticulturist warns of imminent frost and advises taking 3 to 4 inch cuttings of coleus and be Zonias before cold weather. Cuttings rooted in sand or vermiculite can be potted in 2 or 3 inch pots for later growth and enjoyment.
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Ben Vance
Towa State University Horticulturist
Harvest and storage tips for fall gourds and bulbs in 1960 Tripoli Leader
Vance advises bringing in houseplants before deep frost and preserving ripening tomatoes in cool basements. Harvest squash and pumpkins with stems intact and cure at 80 to 85 degrees for two weeks, then store at 50 to 60 degrees. Sweet potatoes receive the same treatment. daffodils and tuberoses should be dug before frost, dried, and stored at 50 to 60 degrees in peat or vermiculite.
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Vance
Man Offers Lawn Mower if Borrower Stays in Yard
A local man says he would lend his lawn mower if the borrower promises not to take it outside the yard. He emphasizes the mower stays on the property and seeks a trustworthy arrangement.
New 61 Chevy Corvair Line Expands Space and Economy
The 1961 Corvair lineup emphasizes budget prices and improved fuel efficiency. Sedans and coupes offer about 12 percent more trunk space, with models including Lakewood Station Wagon and Greenbrier Sports Wagon delivering up to 68 and 175.5 cubic feet of cargo space respectively.
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