Reservists train with regulars at Fort Hood Texas
The 872nd Maintenance Co an Army Reserve unit from Washington completed two weeks of annual training at Fort Hood. They trained one on one with the 602nd Maintenance Company a regular army unit and aided the 13th COSCOM. They repaired wheeled vehicles maintained communications equipment serviced heavy generators and other gear. Capt David J Birney praised the training as outstanding and the best in years. Fifty two members of the 872nd traveled to Fort Hood returning August 6.
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Fort Hood
Texas
602Nd
13Th Corps Support Command
Coscom
David J. Birney
872Nd
Number drops but beef remains in U S A cattle inventory
The USDA's mid year census shows declines from a year ago in all cattle categories including beef cows and dairy cows with a total U S headcount of 130.6 million on July 1 down 2 percent from last year and 9.5 million from 1975 peak. Iowa inventory up 1 percent to 7.8 million. Futrell cautions against over optimism as feeder cattle demand may erode potential gains from lower feed costs and steady fed cattle prices.
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Gene Futrell
Iowa State University
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Rise and Shine Advice From Dr Wallace Teens and Curfews
Dear readers report on teen sleep difficulty and strict phone curfews. Dr Wallace advises waking at a set time, not delaying with snooze, and using light to greet the day. He also endorses consistent limits for all and suggests seeking external help for family communication and confidentiality in difficult home situations.
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