Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 114, Decatur, Adams County, 14 May 1963 — Page 6

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County Agent’s Corner

By: Leo N. Seltenright County Extension Agent Agriculture NARROW ROWS FOR SOYBEANS Adams County farmers should consider narrow rows for soybeans if planting and cultivating equipment can be adjusted or obtained ■ Without undue expense. More yield advantage exists for close rowing of early maturing varieties than mid or late season varieties. Early maturing, erect growing varieties, such as Lindarin and Harosoy, in northern Indiana and Hawkeye and Shelby in south central Indiana produce highest yields when planted in row widths of 24 to 32 inches. Generally, the 40inch corn row is too wide for maximum soy bean production, although the yield difference will not be great for late, bushy type varieties. Narrow rows, are especially beneficial for late seedings. However,, soybean rows narrower than 20 inches have not given any further increase in yield and cultivation and weed control become difficult. Six to eight plants per linear foot of row give ample popylation for maximum yields and less lodging in the taller varieties, such as Harosoy, the agronomist notes. Four pecks of seed per acre in 30-inch rows or three pecks of seed per acre in 40-inch rows re- ~ suit in desired stands if the seed germinates 80 per cent or better Soybean seed treatment is not recommended generally for certified or other high quality seed. If low quality seed has to be planted or the seeding rate reduced because of a seed shortage, treatment may be worthwhile. Arasan and Spergon are among the treatments that have given good results. They can be applied as either a dust or slurry. Seed to where poor nodulation has been obbe planted on land that has not been in soybeans recently or served should be inoculated. Seed inoculated by farmers should be planted as soon as possible after this treatment. Starter fertilizer, even on-good

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soil, generally stimulates growth, gives a little earier maturity and increases yield a bushel or two an acre. Only low rates should be applied with the split boot type applicator since the seed is extremely sensitive to salt injury. On poorer soils, plow down applications should be made on the basis of soil tests. Pre-emergence weed sprays of amiben, alanap or randox as well as the rotary hoe are valuable aids to weed control in the row. Recommended varieties are Harosoy, Lindarin and Hawkeye in northern Indiana, and Harosoy, Shelby, Clark and Kent in the southern half of the state. Since the Harosoy variety is highly susceptible to phytophthora rot, it should be avaoided on known phytophthora infested fields. Clark, Shelvy, Lindann or Hawkeye are less seriously affected by this disease and should be planted in these fields. „ SOIL STEWARDSHIP WEEK Soil Stewardship Week will be observed in Indiana May 19-26 with special church services and other events sponsored by district soil and water conservationists and other interested persons. Gov. Matthew E. Welsh has called on all Hoosiers to give assistance in the cbnservation and wise use of the soils and waters of Indiana. R. O. Cole, Purdue University specialist in soil and water conseravtion, describes the past year as " a good one for conservation in Indiana." Since the soil and water conservation program began some 24 years ago ,the 85 soil conservation districts, assisted by the Soil Conservation Service, Co-operative ers, have developed many farm Extension Service, ASC and othplans. They have cooperated with 40,128 farmers in establishing conservation practices and assisted in providing 22,797 basic conservation plans. Some 10,918 farm ponds and 160-989 acres ow waterways were constructed. ' They also assisted with drainage practices on 1,263,611 acres and planned conservation cropping systems on about 1,406,326 acres. In addition, these organizations sponsored and aided in the development of 70 small watersheds for flood prevention and soil and water conservation, Cale said. HAY CRUSHING SPEEDS DRYING Farmers who own hay conditioners or can rent them are relatively sure of harvesting hay without rain damage by following weather forecasts, say Purdue University extension agronomists. Best time to cut hay is just after a cold front passes. Hay crushers or crimpers enables farmers to cure in half the time normally required and obtain better quality because more

of the leaves are saved. They can also harvest hay earlier, when it is in the best of growth for milk production. U.S. Department of Agriculture research shows that early cut alfalfa pays dividends. Alfalfa hay cut in the initial bloom stage produced 6,194 pounds of milk an acre; in the one-half bloom stage 5,145 pounds and in full bloom 3.814 pounds. Hay conditioners make it possible to harvest the first crop in early June; this gives the second and third crops more time to grow. But often a shortage of phosphate, potash and borax slow up growth. For this reason, alfalfa fields need a top dressing immediately after the first crop is cut. Four tons of a legume or a legume grass forage remove as much potash as is in 600-900 pounds of a 0-10-20 fertilizer. Boron in borax or fertilizer is necessary in southern Indiana or on sandy sils of northern Indiana to prevent terminal leaves of alfalfa from turning yellow.. However, for best results, fertilize alfalfa according to soil tests. REF FLAG, FLASHER LAW COVERS COUNTY HIGHWAYS The 1963 Indiana General Assembly has broadened provisions of a 1961 act requiring farm tractors operated on state and federal highways to display a red flag or flashing red signal lamp to include county highways. F. R. Willsey, Purdue University farm safety specialist, points out that the amended law, which will become effective when the Acts of the 1963 legislature are distributed late this summer, protects both the tractor operator and the motorist. The flashing light or the Waving flag will give the motorist advance warning of the presence of slow moving equipment on the highways. Extension of the law to cover county roads should work no inconvenience on farmers, Willsey adds, since most of their tractors are already equipped with the safety devices. Willsey suggests that faded, tattered red flags, which may have been in use since the 1961 law became effective two summers ago, be replaced. RABIES CONTROL MEASURES While rabies is present all year, it is more often seen during spring and summer. During these months children and pets are allowed more freedom and run a greater chance of exposure. Too, with more Hoosiers taking up camping, hiking and other outdoor activities, and the incidence of rabies in wildlife increasing, the possibility of persons being bitten by a rabid animal increases. Dr. K. M. Weinland, Purdue University extension veterarian, says more than 197 cases, most of them in dogs, were identified by laboratory tests in Indiana last year. During the first four months of 1963, the Indiana State Board of Health reported more than 15 cases. They were diagnosed in several species — dogs, cattle, foxes and skunks. A majority of the rabies cases has accurred in half a dozen counties and these were under quarantine as of March 31. They are Brown, Franklin, Johnson, Marion, Porter and Ripley. Vaccination clinics are being organized in most of these counties in an effort to halt the spread of the disease. During the early stage of the disease, rabid animals roam and wander aimlessly, attacking other animals and even inanimate objects- Thus, a single rabid animal may expose many other animals and persons. There is no cure for, or treatment successful against rabies, Dr. Weinland says, once the symptoms appear, death is certain. Control of the disease is dependent upon annual vaccination of pets, required by Indiana law, and

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Hi Neighbors! Next to reading of the entire Bible itself nothing short of a painstaking study of a concordance would bring to light all of the numerous biblical references to man’s dependence upon soil and water and his stewardship of those resources from the days of the prophets and the psalmist. One concordance, for example, contains nearly seven columns of references each to land and to water. For example: And God called the dry land Earth; . . —Gen. 1:9,10. But I have said unto,you, Ye shall inherit their land, and I will give it unto you to possess it, a land flowing with milk and honev. —Le. 20-24. The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof;—Psa. 24:1. Great is our Lord , . . who maketh the grass to grow upon the mountains.—Psa. 147:5,8. ... he that ploweth should plow in hope;—l Cor. 9:10. . . . those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth and their inheritance shall be forever.—Psa. 37:9, 18.

control of all strays. Stray animals should not be befriended or petted; they should be brought to the attention of the human society or local police. A person bitten by an animal should immediately notify health authorities or his local veterinarian so the animal can be confined and observed. In addition, the victim ’.should immediately place under the care of a physician. ~ Rabies virus is spread through saliva which enters the body through breaks in the skin, such as bite wounds or other injuries which become contaminated by the saliva of 'infected animals. If all dogs in Indiana are vaccinated annually and all strays controlled, the rate of the animal infection and human exposure can be reduced to a minimum, says Dr. Weinland. HOME GARDEN INSECT CONTROL EASY Home garden insect control becomes easier each year as newer and safer insecticides appear on the market, notes Dave Matthew, Purdue University extension entomologist. In addition to malathion and methozychlor —two of the older materials —a relatively new insecticide, sevin ,is now availably for use in home gardens and cm fruit trees. Sevin can be purchased as a wettable powder, a flowable concentrate or dust formulation. Malathion and metozychlor can be used either as wettable powders, mixed with water and applied as spray, as as dusts. The time between application of an insecticide and harvest varies. For best results, always follow the detailed instructions on the package label, Matthew emphasises. ■>w*. Perspiring Hands If your hands perspire too freely while you are sewing or embroidering, dust some talcum powder over them, and your work will be much cleaner and neater looking.

PROCLAMATION! FOR: SOIL STEWARDSHIP WEEK May 19-26, 1963 TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS MAY COME, GREETING: WHEREAS; the physical, intellectural and inspirational well-being of every citizen of the State depends on a productive soil and an adequate supply of pure water; and WHEREAS, these and other natural resources are given to us in trust to be used and then passed on to future generations; and WHEREAS, the land occupiers of the State have embarked upon a definite and aggressive soil and water conservation program through the eighty-five Soil and Water Conservation Districts which function under state law; and WHEREAS, effective work in flood control, soil and water conservation and improved recreational facilities are being provided by these districts through the carrying out of their programs and as sponsors of watershed projects; and WHEREAS, these programs are being further advanced by Conservancy Districts joining with rural land occupiers, urban citizens, business and industrial firms and corporations and municipalities; and WHEREAS, In recognition of the splendid work having been done by all of these groups and in anticipation of the accomplishment of still greater results in the years ahead, I urge all citizens, both rural and urban, privately and through _ _ .„ their organizations, to protect and conserve the fertile soils of our state by stopping the ravages of soil erosion and improper land use and to conserve and enjoy the use of our water supplies. NOW, THEREFORE, I. Matthew E. Welsh, Governor of the State of Indiana, do hereby proclaim the week of May 19-26, 1963 as SOIL STEWARDSHIP WEEK and during the week and throughout the year, appeal to all to join in this worthy movement and to give assistance in every possible way in the conservation and wise use of the soils and waters of the State. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the great seal of the State of Indiana, at the capitol, in the city of Indianapolis, this 29th day of April, 1963. BY THE GOVERNOR MATTHEW E. WELSH Governor of Indiana CHARLES O. HENDRICKS Secretary of State.

Supreme Court Rules Against Ex-Dictator WASHINGTON (UPI) — Secretary of State Dean Rusk was free today to return to Venezuela former dictator Marco Perez Jimenez who faces trial for actions during his regime. Rusk has 60 days to act on the Supreme Court decision Monday which ruled against Perez Jimenez’s appeal from extradition. He faces charges of murder, embezzlement and fraud by the government which toppled him from power in 1958. David Walters, Perez Jimenez’s attorney, said he was “astonished” at the decision. “We are filing a petition for reconsideration” and appealing to Rusk not to extradite the former ruler, he said, U.S. officials have indicated that if the decision went against the former ruler, he would be extradited swiftly. He now is being held in a Miami jail after being refused bail by Chief Justice Earl Warren. After the revolution, Perez Jim ez fled to the United States and took up asylum. Venezuela requested his return and the State Department asked the courts if it had the authority to do so. His attorneys claimed that the efforts to extradite the one-time Venezuelan strong man marked the first time that aid of the U.S.

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courts has been used to force the return of a foreign president who took asylum in this country. Perez Jimenez claimed in his petition for a court hearing that he was being sought for “political offenses” by his enemies who overthrew him in a 1958 revolu. tion. He disputed a 1961 ruling by Federal Judge George W. Whitehurst that his financial crimes were extraditable offenses under a U.S.-Venezuelan treaty. Whitehurst refused however to allow the murder charges to be part of the case. This means that under the treaty, Perez Jimenez can, be tried by the Venezuelans only on the fraud and embezzlement accusations. However, the ousted ruler has said that his extradition would amount to “a forced return in chains to a Castro-type circus” where he might meet “accidental death” by shooting. o : -q Household Scrapbook By Roberta Lee o -0 — mrtwae —- —-j. : s c Uprooted Trees If a shade tree in your yard happens to be blown over by a heavy windstorm, you may be able to set it back up and have it survive if the trunk is no larger than your arm. The roots of larger trees are usually damaged when they overturn and'while they may last through the year, their weakened root system makes them easy prey for the next year’s windstorms.

Purple Pennings The lesson leaders will attend a meeting on May 17 at the Farm Bureau Co-op Building in Monroe for the lesson material on “Freezing New Foods.” Miss Marcile Allen, Purdue Universify Specialist will present the material. The vice presidents of the Home Demonstration clubs will attend an important meeting on May 21 at the I&M building in Decatur. The main purpose of this meeting is to plan the club program for 1964. Ann Inniger will attend the 4-H Key Club Award Banquet at Purdue, Saturday, May 18. CHILD SAFETY: In a recent bulletin from the Indiana state board of health there was a- warning about ballpoint pens. It was noted that a number of inexpensive ballpoint pens are on the market which are a danger to small children. “Accidents have frequently been reported in situations where school children have put the tip of the pen into the mouth, biting on it and triggering the release. In such cases, the spring in the pen has the effect of making a projectile out of the top plastic rod.” So stated the warning. The most common accident from this has been that the children swallowed the push button portion of the pen. So please warn your children not to put the pens in their mouths. INSTANT SWEET POTATOES: Fairly soon we will be able to find instant sweet potatoes on the grocery shelves. Sweet potato flakes are already being packaged Ayrshire Wins Stale Award A registered Ayrshire named Award's Queen Ann owned by Backhaus Brothers, Decatur, recently completed a lactation record which ranks highest for fat, for all ten year olds and over Ayrshires dn the state of Indiana. Award’s Queen Ann’s - record of 13,710 pounds of milk and 614 pounds of butterfat, actual, was produced entirely on twice-a-day milking and did not exceed 305 days in length. It was supervised by the division of records of the Ayrshire breeders’ association Brandon, Vet., and Purdue University. “Queen Ann” has an unusually persistent lactation record, having a daily average of 56 pounds milk and 2 pounds of butterfat. Former fat record holder in this division was Lamb’s Sunny Ida, owned by Ail-Dale Farm, Valparaiso.

Open Interchange At Capital Today INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) — Race fans who will converge on Indianapolis beginning with the opening of 500-mile race qualifications Saturday got a break today. Opened today was the interchange of Interstate 465, the outer belt route around the Hoosier capital, with 38th St., which leads toward the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for travelers coming from the north. Governor Welsh, who presided at the opening ceremony this morning pointed out “we are opening this interchange 3% month ahead of schedule to move race day traffic from the north around the city rapidly and to give Hoosier drivers the advantages of this route as early as possible.” “Although some landscaping and finishing work is necessary before the contractor has completed his specifications the driving portion of the road is completed and safe for traffic,” he said. Welsh said his administration “is giving top priority to completing the Marion County interchanges with existing 1-465 and to the completion of the route around Indianapolis.” ‘‘This will speed through commercial and private travel around the city and make our capital streets less congested and safer,” he said.

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for institution use and soon should be available for consumers. Homemakers who were asked to test the product like the way they tasted and of course, the time saver of using instant potatoes. BEEF AND PORK BARGAINS: With beef prices near a bargain level, freezer owners are asking about the economy of buying beef by the whole carcass, by the side, or by the quarter. Most tests show _ that people with freezers will save more by shopping for feature items at retail than by cutting, wrapping and freezing beef sides. When whole sides are purchased, some cuts are not favorites of the family. By watching for special prices of cuts the family enjoys and buying some to serve now and some to save, the freezer will soon be stocked for future feasting at economy prices. Spring is a good time to put extra pork cuts in the freezer. Less pork is available during the summer months. Recommended freezer storage time for fresh pork is dip. 11 ounce can mandarin orange sections, 1 tbsp, sesame seeds, 2 tsps, cornstarch, ¥4 tsp. allspice, % tsp. ginger. Empty orange sections into a saucepan. Break orange sections into pieces with a fork. Blend cornstarch into oranges. Cook and stir until clear and thickened. Stir in sesame seeds, allspice and ginger. Serve as a dip for frozen fried % chicken. TV: This week Ruth Morris will appear on the Wayne Rothgeb show on May 15 with ideas for One Dish Meals. Ruth will be on the Ann Coldne show on May 17 with Dairy Dessert recipes. 2 to 4 months. Cured pork may be kept frozen up to 2 months. HERB MIX UPS: - Some of you may have your charcoal grills already in operation. If you want to try some butters which will perk up the taste of steaks or hamburger patties, here are some recipes: 1. 1 tsp. salt, % tsp. oregano, ¥4 tsp. thyme, ¥4 tsp. sweel basil leaf. 2. 1 tsp. salt, % tsp. pepper. % tsp. marjoram, ¥4 tsp. rosemary, ¥4 tsp. savory. » . 3. 1 bay leaf crushed, ¥4 tsp. sweet basil, leaf, ¥4 tsp. rosemary. ¥4 tsp. oregano. To make herb mix-ups: Melt ¥4 cup butter in a small saucepan. Add one of the herb combinations. Blend. CHICKEN: If fried chicken is your summer specialty, you may want to try the following recipe for spiced orange

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