Microbracon parasite aims to curb boll weevil and worm
AUSTIN Jan 9 Scientists at the University of Texas say they have bred a new parasite, microbracon, to destroy boll weevil and pink boll worm. Dr G W Goldsmith reports it may offer cheap, effective cotton pest control and could be released in the South by spring 1949. It feeds on flour moths in winter and is not expected to become a pest itself.
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Austin
Jan
G. W. Goldsmith
University of Texas Cotton Research Laboratory
Dr. Goldsmith
South
Goldsmith
No Damage Done As Japs Lose Bomber in Tarakan Attack
Dutch defenders repelled an aerial raid on Tarakan, the Dutch oil center off North Borneo. One Japanese bomber was shot down with crew killed. the other two bombs missed their target. No damage was reported on Tarakan.
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Pearl Harbor
U. S
U. S. Navy
Tarakan
Dutch Island
Government Talks Sugar Rationing Amid Hoarding Fears
Nutrition authorities say 65 pounds yearly per person is ample for a palatable diet while sugar experts claim no basis for abnormal purchases. Officials contemplate rationing to prevent hoarding and ensure equitable distribution despite ample current supplies and war-time shipping disruptions.
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Nowhoarders Agriculture Department
Celine
United States
Philippine
Hawaii
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Child Hand Mangled by Elevator Amputation Near Boston
In Boston on January 9 Jacob Heim, nine, walked to police headquarters asking for water after catching his hand in a freight elevator. He remained pale and in pain. doctors later amputated one finger at the hospital.
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Boston
Jacob Heim
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Boost Digestive Health
A noted Ohio physician promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets to treat constipation and cleanse bowels while aiding liver bile secretion to help digest fatty foods. Sold by druggists for 15 30 60 cents with a urged nightly trial.
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Ohio
F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
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