Big Thicket area remains largely unchanged since 1935 says forestry expert
William A. Smith of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service reports that surveys by the Southern Forest Experiment Station show the Big Thicket four-county forest land total in 1965 was within eight tenths of one percent of 1935 figures. He notes private land stewardship and selective harvesting have preserved the area, while urging a 35 000 acre park to protect its uniqueness and support biological studies.
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Texas Agricultural Extension Service
East Texas
Southern Forest Experiment Station
New Orleans
Smith
Hardin
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Polk
Tyler
Big Thicket
Quote in window signs sparks mixed reflections
Fragments from store window signs present satirical lines on dieting trends listening to questions and the weariness of change. The text notes people seeking easy answers while some claim responsibility through daily burdens and personal reforms.
Soundness Defined as Response to Problems
A concise reflection argues that personal soundness lies not in the absence of issues but in how one responds to them, emphasizing resilience and adaptive thinking.
Texas FHA Loan Volume Reaches Historic 1971 High
J Lynn Futch Texas State Director of the Farmers Home Administration announced rural Texas loans totaled 155 456 817 for the year ending June 30 1971 with rural housing leading at 72 302 453. Community service loans topped 24 205 192 and farming and ranching loans 58 949 182. Drought amid spring and summer 1971 signals higher emergency lending in 1972.
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J. Lynn Futch
Texas
Farmers Home Administration
Futch
Temple
First United States Census Taken in 1790
The article notes that the first United States Census was conducted in 1790, marking the beginning of the nation's systematic population counting. It highlights the historical context and significance for government planning and representation.
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