Stevenson’s Record Under Fire in 1952 Freeman Essay
The Freeman's June 2 1952 article on Adlai Stevenson cites alleged Illinois scandals during his governorship. It claims counterfeit state cigarette stamps trebled revenue loss, horsemeat price violations, bribery of state employees, the West Frankfort mine disaster blamed on inspection failures, and criticism by Chicago papers of Stevenson's integrity and governance.
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the Freeman
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Illinois
Chicago
Office of Price Stabilization
Lake
Democrat
West Frankfort
Alger Hiss
Springfield
Farmers Urged To Watch For Jointworm In Montana
The wheat jointworm, new to Montana, has appeared with infestations in Stillwater and Sweet Grass counties. Entomologist J. P. Corkins and county agent F. B. Peterson urge farmers to report sightings and adopt control measures such as burning infested straw and early plowing since no effective chemical treatment is known.
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Montana
Midwest
Stillwater
Sweet Grass
J. P. Corkins
Montana State College
F. B. Peterson
Corkins
West Sees No Threat To Home Building
Local lumber dealer C F Ullman of Big Timber says a steel mill strike will not curb home building. He cites increased copper and aluminum supplies and lumber use to ease steel needs, with ample inventories and prices below OPS ceilings. Main obstacle is real estate credit restrictions. some appliances may face short delays but production should normalize with housing.
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C. F. Ullman
National Retail Lumber Dealers Association
Pintail Hen Sets Record For Durability In Nesting
Montana biologist Roy Ellig reports a pintail hen on a nest for 57 days in a special study area. She incubated a brood far beyond the normal 23 day period, but eggs were not fertile or were chilled during nesting. The patient hen highlights challenges in waterfowl nesting survival.
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Montana
Roy Ellig
Montana Fish and Game Department
Ellig
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