Christmas memories shine in Vienna soldiers' gifts
A wartime Christmas recollection from Vienna describes family scenes with Sarah and Nancy, the baby Jesus and Mary roles, and a donkey. It recalls postwar Vienna's quiet holiday amid scarcity, children trading smiles outside the PX, soldiers sharing candy, cookies via mail parcels, and a spontaneous chow-line gesture that became a lasting gift of Christmas spirit.
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Sarah
Nancy
Baby Jesus
Mary
Tilly
Vienna
Santa Claus
Temperature drives maple syrup quality in storage study
University of Vermont researchers found storage time and temperature, not container type, mainly affect Fancy grade maple syrup flavor. Eight canner types tested under four temp and light settings. 30 gallons used. After six months, quality declined with higher temperatures. plastic containers slightly worse than glass or metal. light exposure also altered quality. Proposals: pack hot, store cool, use data tracking, refrigerate before opening. a second study tests Fancy, Grade A and B syrup to compare storage effects.
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Burlington
University of Vermont
Mariafranca Morselli
Proctor Maple Research Laboratory
Vermont Experiment Station
Paul Sendak
Usda Forest Service
Aiken Maple Laboratory
Wintercare for Horses From a Vermont Expert
University of Vermont extension pathologist Dr. James Wadsworth urges full winter readiness for horses. Have a vet check for parasites, worms, vaccines, and teeth. remove shoes in late fall. trim hooves bi monthly. Provide water, food, shelter, daily exercise, and consistent companionship during snow.
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Burlington
James Wadsworth
University of Vermont
Think about income tax in Burlington this year
This piece urges readers to consider year end tax moves, noting charitable deductions remain possible if given before year end. It cautions about choosing charities with caution given reports of high fundraising costs and poor management.
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Burlington
Broiler Demand Seen To Continue Into 1976 Second Quarter
The USDA reports strong consumer demand for broilers into the 1976 second quarter despite beef competition. With income growth and pork supply reductions, broiler prices may average about 50 cents per pound wholesale in 9 cities if per capita production matches Q2 1975.
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Washington
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Department
Spoiled meat sellers face fines and jail under FMIA
A U S D A APHIS report notes a D C jury conviction of a meat packer and a retail market operator for willful FMIA violations. The packer shipped uninspected meat across state lines, ran an unsanitary plant, and sold spoiled pork products to deceive buyers. In 1975 APHIS says USDA handled over a dozen FMIA cases with eight fines issued.
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New York
Dstrict
Columbia
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
FMIA
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS
Stain removers can cause big problems
Burlington warns that using the wrong solvent on stains can permanently damage fabrics and dyes. University of Vermont textile expert Kay Strassburg advises testing stain removers first, reading care labels, and avoiding water based solutions on velvet with acetate pile.
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Burlington
Kay Strassburg
University of Vermont
Home Economist
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DIAL
Congress
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