First to Experiment With Use of Air Troops
The piece notes the United States pioneered troop transport by air with early demonstrations led by General Billy Mitchell. It traces development from 1928 paratroop drops to German and British use, outlining the structure of airborne forces, the roles of paratroopers and gliders, and their evolving strategic value in Europe, Africa, and the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NN Service
Union Trust
Washington, D. C
Crete
Burma
United States
Billy” Mitchell
War Department
Kelly Field
Texas
Germany
Poland
Billy
Mitchell
Luftwaffe
United States Troop Carrier Command
North Africa
U. S. Airborne
Troop Carrier Command
Sicily
Montgomery
New Guinea
Europe
Eisenhower
France
WPB Pledges Huge Infant Wear Production In Summer
Bankhage reports that more than 2,000,000 dozen essential infant and children's clothing items will be produced during June July and August under WPB plans. The War Food Administration authorizes release of an additional 12,000,000 pounds of dried prunes from the 1943 output to civilians. Romanian army supply problems force every conscript to carry two changes of underwear. US farm employment on April 1 runs about 3 percent below the year before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WFA
Illinois farmer uses tractor sled to load hay bales
J E Houser Jr of Farmer City DeWitt county on a 560 acre farm with 60 Hereford cows and large feeder stock devised a tractor drawn 20 by 4 foot sled to pickup and haul bales. The sled carries 33 bales three high and is moved at about 20 mph while two men hook and push bales aboard. This system lets three workers load hay as quickly as it’s baled, with an elevator to tip bales into a barn chain system for handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E.houser Jr
Farmer City
DeWitt County
Mr. Houser
Hybrids Boost Corn Acreage and Output in Midwest
The Middle West Soil Improvement committee reports a 2 721 000 acre rise in corn area across 10 Midwestern states due to hybrid varieties. Hybrids outyield open pollinated types by 20 to 25 bushels per acre, increasing Belt production but increasing soil nutrient needs, prompting calls for improved crop management and fertilizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Citrus fruit production up in 1943 44 crops
Total citrus fruit production for 1943 44 is projected to be about 6 percent higher than 1942 43 and roughly 52 percent above the average annual production in 1935 39 according to the U S department of agriculture. The larger orange crop accounts for the anticipated rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Patterns Sewing CirG Patterns Sewing and Barbara Bell Dress Numbers
Patterns sewing tips describe CirG patterns and Barbara Bell designs No. 1974 and No. 1978. The dresses feature front button down styles with yoke collars and bright trim. Sizes listed include 14 through 48 with material yardage noted, and orders note longer processing times due to high demand and wartime conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara ‘Bell
Prevent Turkey Disease Losses with Fidelity Remedies
A historical note outlines key turkey diseases and prevention methods. It cites Hexamita Trichomonas and Blackhead as major killers, recommends vaccines for cholera, sanitation, and the use of Fidelity products like Sacodine Liquid and Phenothiazine. Instructions cover drinking-water antiseptics, worming at 8 to 10 weeks, and consulting Fidelity Laboratories for supplies.
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Hinshaw and McNeil
California
McCullah and Nicholson
Washington
Fidelity
Fidelity Laboratories, Inc
Chicago
Ill
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Billy’ Mitchell
Mars
Bankhage
Illinois
South Weils St
Hae
Turkey
DR. R
United States War Bonds
Cece
Firestone
Pioneer
Pacemaker
Richard Crooks
Firestone Symphony Orchestra
Howard Barlow
Wireatona Fire
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