Tuberculosis Nears Complete Cure With Early Testing
Tuberculosis has fallen to a record low death rate yet remains a major killer among contagious diseases. A simple skin test for TB, used in many states for schoolchildren, quickly signals the need for further examination. Negative results indicate good health, while positives prompt treatment and checkups. Regular skin tests and early treatment can prevent deaths and curb spread. Mobile x ray units visit neighborhoods to aid screening, especially for babies and young children often infected by adults. Modern drugs are cheaper, easier to take, and effective, with outpatient options for mild cases. Home care is possible for light TB, reducing hospital stays.
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America
Athera
Ilxo
Charolais cattle trade hurdles and growth in North America
Charolais cattle face import bans from Europe due to foot and mouth disease but interest in breeding stock grows in the United States. The breed, originating in France, is prized for large, white purebreds and crosses. Mexico import limits and a 1968 export quota shaped initial movements. The U.S. now hosts about 16,000 purebreds and over 81,000 crossbreds, contributing to the breed’s rising reputation. In nursing education, 4,000 Texas students pursue RN pathways, with Plan Two allowing 86 weeks of study before hospital duties.
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North America
Farm Quarterly
France
USDA
Europe
Mexico
U.S
United States
Texas
Bernice Y. Johnson
State Board of Nurse
Texas Urban Land Use Shifts Show Growth in 1950s
The Texas urban population rose from 4.3 to 7.2 million from 1950 to 1960, with cities expanding land use for highways railroads and airports. Rural parks wildlife areas and national defense zones grew, cropland stayed steady, and pasture rose slightly while farm woodlands and other lands declined. Texas led in urban land area in 1959 with many cities over 100 000 population, second only to California for largest urban footprint.
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College Station
Texas
Gerald F. Vaughn
Extension Riral
California
Vaughn
Houston
Baltimore
Maryland
New York City
Auxiliary Power Source an Aid to Farming
The Winter issue of The Farm Quarterly explains how to assess the value of a standby generator for farms. It notes outages disrupt stock, milk, and schedules, and that portable units support welders, conveyors, pumps, lights, grain elevators, and remote areas. It recommends sizing for growth and adding extra kilowatts for future motors.
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Farm Quarterly
Shifts in land use affect agriculture and rural living
The report notes that marshland desert and bare rock areas totaling a few thousand acres contribute to Oklahoma's land total of 168 218 000 acres. Vaughn cites these shifts in land use as impacting agriculture and rural life in developing areas several miles from cities.
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Vaughn
Litterbugs Cost Texas 1.9 Million for Cleanups
Texas Highway Department reports 1982 litter pickup and vandalism costs rose to 1.9 million dollars. The 14 million spent on litter cleanup reflects a 100000 dollar year increase and could have funded 76 miles of Farm to Market roads or 25 miles of two lane highways.
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Austin
Texas Highway Department
Texas
Quail to Norwood Tourney Opens With Mixed Results
Local prep notes show the Quail Quails and Bob whites set to compete in the Sam Narwood tournament with games at Kelton and Clarendon on Thursday. Ouail previously beat Kelton but Kelton won at Quail, while match details remain unclear due to OCR issues.
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Quail Quails
Bobwhites
Kelton
Ouail
Quail
Clarendon
Clarendon Bays
Don’t Get Up Nights 39 Cents 12 Hours Relief Promise
An ag store advertisement promotes a 4 day treatment for kidney discomfort claiming relief within 12 hours and a money back guarantee. It urges readers to visit Parsons Drug for purchase and uses bold promises to attract customers.
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SONS
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Charolais Cattie Limited
Hartford, Conn
John Bmckee
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Crippled Children
Billy
George Lee
Freestone County
Norwood
Budapest
Lydia McPherson
Ritz and
Bronzo Theatres
Sayre
Okla
John McClure
Brea
Calif
McClure
Dan Culp
Amarillo
Oran Starkey
Harold Titman
Duke, Okla
Eugene Brewer
Gibbs Glenn
Drs
Nora Petty
Glenn
San Francisco
Clarence Hunsaker
Russell Horsman
Lubbock
Coratee McCariey Purcell
Ohina
Chas. Slay
Ayire
Buyeqell
S&r
W. A. Morrow
West Avenue. Co
W. Haddock
Golden Star
Sullivan
John Arson
James Stavenhagen
Art Price
Shamrock
ADC
Oklahoma St
East Avenue
Cora Gosnell
Belton
Ray Scott
Dallas
Strong's
Holland
Singer
Singer Vacuums
Wellington
Bert Lisman
Co-op
Tunstall Domino Club
West Avenue
Frank
Rayburn L. Smith
Allen Graves
Chauge
Ethan Allen
Willis-Pellow
Tfc
Ddvertinng Owned
Ord
Leon Hartman
Texas Res
17Th St
Tfe
Shamrock Municipal Airport
Ennis St
Roy M. Harn
Duncan
Ennis
Philco
Blue Lustre
Roper Ranges
Dearborn
Sam Adama
Mgr. N. E
Corner Square
H. A. Williamson Jr
Hable
Dept
P.O. Box
Memphis
Tenn
Lavelle Labs, Inc
Oklahoma Ave
Oklahoma City
Oria
Rawleigh
Collingsworth
Well- Ington
Wate
TXAR
First Methodist Church
Richard Bailey
Wellington State Bank
S. Oklahoma St
Warrick
Whiteway Cafe
Louis Alina
Jess Hunsaker
Terracing
Harold Elbert
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