DDT Claimed Able To Rid R I of Pest
Rhode Island authorities endorse DDT as a solution to the Japanese beetle infestation. Acting administrator Cedric C. Jennings urges resident cooperation, outlines powder and spray methods, notes near 100 percent results in trials, and reports 800 traps prepared with a 5 cent rental fee.
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DDT
R. I
Pest
Rhode Island
Cedric C. Jennings
State Division Entomology and Plant Industry
Jennings
Cumberland
Lincoln
State Division of Entomology
Letter from G I in Japan on Draft Bill in 1946
A U S Army corporal in Honshu writes to Bristol Phoenix urging continued drafting for at least six more months to aid security and veter ans, arguing mothers can sacrifice and praising the Army. He reflects on war, education, mail, and the need for political action by Congress.
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Bristol Phoenix
Japan
USAF
Pat Randa
U.S.A
Congress
Community Events Calendar Highlights
June 10 15 Carnival on Knights of Columbus Ground State Street. June 12 Wednesday Chicken Salad Supper auspices Reba Rebeca Lodge No 12. July 3 Wednesday Dance at Bristol Yacht Club. July 3 Wednesday First Annual World War Veterans Ball sponsored by Kearney Post No 6 State Armory Church Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
State Street
Reba Rebecca Lodge
Bristol Yacht Club
Kearney Post No. 6
State Armory
Church St
Ernie's Marine Mart promotes fishing gear and marineware
Local shop in Sherman Street, Pawtucket announces a full line of fishing equipment and marine merchandise for sailors and anglers. Featuring store hours and Sunday opening, with contact and location details for shoppers seeking gear.
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Ernie’s Marine Mart Sherman
Pawtucket
R. I
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NFW
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