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West Texas, in 1971,” reports
Tr. C.L. Lundell, Director of
bermuda grass, will give the
livestock man less than one
pound of gain per head a day.
Foundation scientists offer
with information supplied by
the U. S. Weather Bureau. A
test will be made after in-
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July and August, a time
when many improved and native
grasses give less than desired
results. Seed of DeSoto grass
is plentiful and reasonable in
years of separation
tary service.
establishing and managing De-
Soto pastures.
The seedbed should be pre-
pared well in advance so that
weeds are cuutrolied, ana a
firm, friable seedbed is avail-
able.
The grass should be seeded
in rows 36 to 40 inches apart
at the rate of five to eight
pounds of seed to the acre.
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In 90 days, apply to former
employer for reemployment.
As soon as possible, register
with local state employment
service office. (Veterans have
up to a year to apply for un-
employment compensation, but
applications filed after a long
period of unemployment could
result in a lower rate of un-
employment compensation).
In 120 days, or one year if
totally disabled at the time of
separation, convert Service-
men’s Group Life Insurance
without examination) to pri- •
vate, commercial policy. ,
Within one year from date of
notice of VA rating on disability,
apply to any VA office for GI
life insurance based on service- 1
connected disability.
Within one year, apply to any
VA office for dental care.
As soon as possible, apply
to any VA office for GI edu-
cation or training, which must
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Coker noted there are no time
limits for veterans to:
Apply to any VA office for a
GI loan guaranty to buy a farm,
or buy, build or improve a home.
File claims with any VAof-
fice for compensation for ser-
vice-connected disabilities or
disease, or apply for hospital
care.
Seek assistance from local
offices of state employment
service in finding employment
or entering Labor Department
job training programs.
Coker added that the 72 vet-
erans Assistance Centers a-
round the country are ready to
help veterans get a quick start
in civilian life.
Easter Seal
campaign
goes well
Collin County’s Easter Seal
Appeal is going well, accord-
ing to James Stewart Jr., who
is serving as appeal treasurer
for the county.
Funds collected now will
finance the Easter Seal Socie-
ty’s rehabilitation program for
crippled children and adults in
Texas. As Easter Seal rep-
resentative. He can be con -
tacted at the Central National
Bank of McKinney.
Contributions to the fund
drive should be sent to him at
the bank as soon as possible.
Remember, the 1972 Appeal
ends Easter Sunday.
stallation of the system is everyone will be aware of the
completed. Thereafter, when impending danger and will take
the alarm sounds, we hope necessary precautions.
RENNER (Spl.)—Texas cat-
tle producers who find that beef
gains taper off in the hot sum-
mer months should consider
planting DeSoto grass in 1972.
A succulent,- highly palatable
a, perennial sorghum, DeSoto is
" bred to keep beef coming in
grasses, especially Coastal
able, DeSoto grass may be
planted in June and early July.
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In keeping with the high
standards of Mobile Home
Living upheld by Villa Casita
Mobile Home Community in
Plano, a weather warning
system is being installed.
Hopefully, it will benefit not
only the residents of Villa
Casita, but some of the other
residents of Plano. This sys-
tem is the first of its kind in
this area.
In case of a severe weather
watch, a siren will be sounded.
In the event a tornado warning
is issued, which indicates a
tornado has been sighted and
could move in the direction of
Plano, a “yelper” type siren
will be sounded.
The use of the warning sys-
tem will be in conformance
In ten days, report address to
Selective Service through local
board (in person or by mail).
In 30 days, register with Sel-
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Foundation suggests in the
blacklands and East Texas an
application of 40 to 50 pounds
of nitrogen and phosphorous at
planting. DeSoto must be al-
lo wed to make a light seed crop
Joi either in the summer or fall.
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even during summer months
Texasngesearsh Eeundation kest getnskosstxanehremhone tte^pa^ Court® Col^ County, Texas,
’71 was especially dismal for stration in both a rangeland grazed down to 12 to 18 inches, before Hon. Tom Ryan, Judge
forage growth due to drouth, mixture and in .pure pasture Never clip DeSoto lower than
he reminded. seedlings. At Renner, yields 12 inches. It must be managed
“With August rainfall, De- up to 400 pounds of beef to the as a tall growing native or in-
Soto grass responded quickly acre have been made in a single troduced species to perennate
with beefmaking growth on thou- grazing season, said the dir- properly, warns Dr: Lundell
sands of acres of rangelands ector. A light cultivation during the
and pure seeded DeSoto pas- 1** laac -u-uau- ------ . -
tures ” explained Dr. Lundell. a similar surge in growth in the row, and growth next
Within 45 days, DeSoto reached occurs with warming temper- season will come from both
five to six feet in height at the atures and adequate moisture, parent and seedingP lantsom
ranches of Leland Woodward DeSoto provides readily ac- . •• tire
and Jack L. Foxworth near ceptable forage to put beef cows mendedfor.permanent pasture-
Graham, the sites of two Ren- in excellent condition, and to top land, though the forage makes
ner Rangeland System demon- out calves for fall market. nutritious green-chop and sil-
stration projects. DeSoto is one of the com- age. Leaves and stems are
IN BROWN COUNTY, DeSoto panion forages in the year- somewhat course when cured
has remained productive for round Renner Pasture System for hay or fodder.
and the Renner Rangeland DeSoto is one of the most
System. vigorous and fastest growing of
Developed in the Foundation’s all permanent grasses, summed
grass breeding program, De- up Dr. Lundell. Profitable
Soto is a perennial that carries grazing is nearly always ob-
the growth response of an an- tained the first year of plant
naul forage. It is agrassdeve- ing—usually in six to eight
loped from three forage weeks—compared with the
sorghum-type crosses. Jt slower perennial grasses that
carries a high nutrition and pal- may take one to two years to
atability level that allows reach the stage of growth where
animals to perform well even full grazing is possible,
during extreme heat of mid- Because of its persistant
summer. This is a period when rhizomes and reseeding, De-
most improved and native Soto is for use only in per-
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a slash cutting Gioponajy such as those for speed limits
hmT cutting dagonauy and for most guide anddestina-
.hrough tne center which will +i0n . &
nean “DO NOT” or “No.” " S812. ,
The symbol inside the circle In addition, orange ( a new
K if thecirce color in the manual) will con-
will show what is prohibited. construction and main-
For example, a sign showing tenance warnings.
a left turn arrow which is 2 . ...
surrounded by a red circle and The new traffi . contro
a slash means “NO LEFT devices manual also includes
TURN.” major adjustments in the use
The’ yellow diamond-shaped of color lines for pavement
signs will still stand for a markings , ,. ..
warning, but some of the sym- rMaitsohraksneanmultnpsenan
highways such as Interstate
Highways. The white broken
line will denote that there is
more than one lane, but that
traffic in all lanes travels in
the same direction. Solid white
lines will be used for edge lin-
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riage of Robert Virgil Soules The changes are in the Man- border and white interior and dirssti motorist ’ services
Jr. and Patsy Lois Soules; ual on Uniform Traffic Con- will retain the word “YIELD” sinil wm indicate serym
tor. .---------------------— Decree of Divorce granted. Re- trol Devices approved by the in red inside the border. y . indicate genera
In the blacklands of Texas, dormant period will place seed spondent awarded custody of 1 Commission. The manual in- The new prohibitive signs warning, and black on white
child .Petitioner ordered to corporates changes prepared by will all have a red circle with.
pay $125 per mo. child supp. the Federal Highway Adminis- a slash cutting diagonally
in the Matter of the Marri- tration based on recommen-
age of Tracy Littrell and Ken- dations by a national committee
neth Littrell; Decree of Di- of the American Association of
vorce granted. Petitioner,- State Highway Officials.
warded custody 4 children. Re- The new philosophy in sign-
spondent ordered pay $50 per ing recommended by the manual
mo per child.as SupP, ,, , involves the changeover from
In the Matter of toe Mari- words to symbols and pictures
age of. Laura DeanBell.and as part of an international move
Kenneth Wayne Bell; Contempt ‘toward greater uniformity and
hearing on non-payment of child clarity in road signs throughout
support. Respondent ordered the nation.
to pay $80.00. instanter costs . In Europe, the system of sym- bols showing hazards ahead will
IntheMattrofvrenda.c bols and shapes has been used be new. For example, the
EarrinsandnstevenMarkDana effectively for the past 20 message, "MERGING TRAF-
sunnort act^OrderPofDismis- years among multi-language FIC,” on a yellow diamond-
support act, order ° --im- countries where uniformity is shaped sign will be replaced
S In the Matter of the Marri- necessary for efficient traf- hy a black, arrow being joined
0 nt n.+LI icon AA9i, and fic control. by a smaller black line.
Arthur Porothy Jeanadair.and The new signs andothertraf- it is hoped this will minimize - , o
nf hurD nAda ’ Maiden fic control devices have been confusion as to which stream ing on.. two-W: Y ro dways,.
ofDivorcegran * under study in this country carries the merging traffic, crosswalks and road ma
in 455 4 , the Ma r ri since 1964. One of the pri- There is a major change in ings... ... ,
manent pastures, not where land , thevMattpro theM and mary reasons for the new sys- the school advance sign and the Yellow striping will be used
may be returned to row-crop 8 pne,‘ of tem of symbols and shapes is school crossing sign. These a great deal more than in the
cultivation. -immeronEanes, that they wii enable people signs will now be pentagon in past, and will denote two-way
Sources of seed supply are Yn Mater of different national and cul- shape, with the figures of two trafic;,A 797
available upon request from t mate W,th Hnlio- tural backgrounds to easily school children being shown PHONE 7275531
Texas Research ® Foundation, w and Sharon ^01^ identity traffic signs while in black on a yellow background. FOR CLASSIFIEDS •
A., Decree of Divorce granted. Re- driving: ... ..
•Cd“-LIO~ spondent awarded custody of 1 Panels explaining the new
•FAT child. Petitioner ordered to symbols wUl placed under
imponani pay $20 per Wk, child supp. the signs so_motoristswon‘t
fOT veteran CRIMINAL FELONIES hope that the public will be-
State of Texas vs. Gregory come familiar with the new
With more Vietnam era ser- Keith Laster; Poss. Dan. Drg. symbols and shapes in about
vicemen returning to civilian Defendant’s Motion to Suppress five years so the panels can be
life, Jack Coker, Director of Granted. removed.
the Veterans Administration State of Texas vs. Loucille in Texas, the changeover will
8 Plant at a depth of one and Regional Office at Waco, pointed Phiffer; Forgery & Passing a be gradual, with new signs going
a one-half inches deep. Stand- out that certain deadlines are Forged Instru.; Punishment as- up on a replacement basis initi-
• ard row equipment for grain important to these young men sessed at not less than 2 nor aly• . The manual will become
• sorghum or cotton is ade- and women, more than 4 yrs in Texas Dept, effective June 1, 1972.
quate. Again, the suggested Civilian return will be of Corrections, Although there will be new
seeding time is during April smoother, Coker advised, if
and May. If moisture is favor-
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Camper, Buddy & Camper, Pat. The Allen American (Allen, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 35, Ed. 1 Tuesday, March 21, 1972, newspaper, March 21, 1972; Allen, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1407259/m1/5/: accessed July 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Allen Public Library.