U.N Forces Near 38th Parallel Face New Decisions
A China retreat to North Korea and uncertain gains push U.N. forces to decide how far north to advance after defense lines falter. General Ridgway awaits Washington's guidance as parity and price controls spark nationwide debate.
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Douglas MacArthur
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United Nations
Washington
Matthew Ridgway
Crop Prospects 1951 May Break Records Amid Weather Shift
With better weather 1951 crop output could set a new peak though meat prices remain uncertain. Beef cattle and hog numbers rise to 84.2 million and 78 million in 1948 figures cited, while wheat and corn stocks stay ample. Winter wheat planting up 16 percent, Midwest corn belt hints at bumper spring planting. Farmers seek greater Washington representation in mobilization and emergency offices beyond the Agriculture Department.
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Washington
Office of Defense Mobilization
Army Limits Calling Of Enlisted Reservists
The army announced reserve enlisted men will not be called to active duty if they have less than a year left on their current enlistment. Orders for active duty already issued will be rescinded. Reservists may still volunteer for active duty even with less than a year remaining.
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Planting Time to Boost Home Gardening Nationwide
The American horticultural community endorses a broad observance called Planting Time to spur home gardening, seed sales, and garden writing nationwide. Zones align planting with last frost, starting seeds and transplanting in spring while promoting public health and national defense through beautified homes. Noise Abatement Week follows, encouraging better neighbor relations with practical questions about noisy habits and manners.
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Horticultural Organtzations
Arden
National Garden Week
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Deep South
Great Midwest Belt
Jewelry Industry Council
U.S
Canada
Immigrant Workers Available For Farm Labor Nationwide
The Displaced Persons Commission announces displaced persons and expellees eligible under the amended act can work on American farms. Six county agents were sent to Germany on March 9 to interview certify and recruit farm families for immigration as sponsors provide employment assurances. By March 1 visas had been issued to about 222 000 displaced persons and 10 000 expellees with strict multi agency screening before admission.
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John W. Gibson
Displaced Persons Commission
United States
United Nations
Germany
Screening and sponsorship rules for immigrant farm workers
Immigrant farm workers face strict screening before entry. A U.S. sponsor must secure a job at prevailing wages without displacing workers, provide housing, ensure the displaced person and family will not become public charges, and arrange transportation from entry to resettlement. The worker must sign a good faith oath to accept the employment offer and may be deported for misrepresentation.
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