11 Feb 1972
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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1972
Page
1
In a 1972 overview Babson reports details the shift from DDT to organic phosphates as insecticides, weighing environmental concerns against pest control needs. It notes nonchemical methods under study, including insect hormones, biological controls, sterile insects, and resistant plants, with firms like FMC, IMC, Pfizer, Abbott and Zoecon involved.
The text notes a 1969 insecticide market worth 294 million dollars rising to 300 million in 1970 with 400 million projected by 1974. DDT output will be export oriented with chlorinates declining to 1964 levels, while phosphate and other insecticides should grow at least 7 percent annually. Major producers include American Cyanamid Dow Chemical Shell Oil and Stauffer Chemical with Pennwalt entering the field. An emphasis on organic phosphate chemicals as a major share of the market is shown and Dow is highlighted for price competitiveness. Investors are advised to consider Pennwalt for potential earnings in 1972.
An ad for Bukets kidney relief promises relief from backache and urinary symptoms in 12 hours for 48 cents with a money back guarantee. It urges readers to buy at Main Drug Company and take four tablets daily to help kidney function and urine flow.
Off season hunters report slow crow arrivals across Colorado City and Sweetwater as weather keeps flocks grounded. Panhandle reports a few birds crossing the border but most continue to be held between Texas and Canada, far below last year’s 2.5 million estimate.
County Agricultural Agent Parker outlines garden work for February including pruning roses later in month, spraying for black spot, mulching to protect new roses, pruning deciduous trees after bloom, and watering. He urges delaying pruning after severe freezes to remove damaged tissue and stresses lawn fertilization in late winter. The piece also promotes standby generators for farm power outages, noting electricity is essential and outages cause losses.
An annual earnings report is due from beneficiaries who earned over 1680 in 1971 and were under 72. The final reporting date is April 15, 1972. Forms will be mailed to those who notified they expected to earn over 1680, others should request the form. Report only earned income from 1971, before deductions if employed, net earnings if self employed. Do not report unearned income. If all months were 72 or older, no report. otherwise report for the full year. Contact Social Security Office in San Angelo, Texas, or meet the representative in your area. Those unable to meet him should call.
Parker says PTO driven units are most practical and warns against selecting a unit large enough for all electrical equipment. Pick a unit just large enough to power essential equipment during a power outage.
A quick 3 percent mayonnaise mix with 4 cups mild mustard and horseradish. Add cayenne pepper and blend. Cover and chill. Serve with fried shrimp fish sticks or other seafood or cold cuts. Makes a small cup.
The readable line identifies an office in San Angelo with the phone number 949 4608 for contact.
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