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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1952
Page
4
A Philadelphia report describes a synthetic powder named Kellium that converts depleted soil into productive ground. It improves structure, aeration, and moisture retention, reducing erosion and aiding alkali lands, greenhouse uses, and home gardens. Universities and agencies are testing the powder.
A discussion on the anatomy and function of the fowl digestive system highlights the gizzard grinding action, the need for grit, and how coarse feed aids digestion. It notes risks from excessive fine sand, the role of muscular walls, and practical implications for poultry health and growth.
Wet season limits gardening work in Mus with mowing and weeding as ongoing tasks. Mow close at least weekly, rake clippings, and manage compost piles for future beds. Transplant success rises in wet weather and lettuce and cabbage sowings should wait for light, warm conditions to favor growth.
February details mention the Duke of Kinburgh and Ron Tonheed in a stage production titled The mn at the Lyric. The fragment hints at interests in a stage production and ongoing theater discussion.
A Soviet era piece describes five fictionalized refugees’ accounts of escape from Eastern Europe, detailing border defenses including electrified fencing and no man’s land. It claims Moscow imposes controls to keep foreigners out and prevent escapes, citing a network of curtain-like barriers and state secrecy.
Geneva report details progress in international narcotics control for 1961, noting 14 drugs under tighter scrutiny, shifts in cocaine production in Peru, and gaps in opium and coca leaf regulation. It cites Germany and Iran data, calls for stronger measures, and warns of new synthetic drugs challenging enforcement.
A condensed Reader's Digest sample notes TV tech used in GM plants to remotely guide gondola cars and move empty units. US Steel subsidiary shows four cameras letting one operator feed slabs into reheating furnaces. Utilities use ITV to monitor centers, boilers, and production lines, expanding TV’s industrial reach.
Brussels reports on Belgium's television broadcasting battle amid debates over line definition and language programming. Officials discuss two tier delivery for Flemish and French programs, the role of converters, and international standards toward a unified European approach.
The MLLA conference urged the Commissioner of Prices to raise milk prices immediately to cover current costs and winter drought. They argued that the existing winter incentive of 4d. Kallo is insufficient to maintain supply in coming months and requested an advance for drought costs and handling charges. A “Round Robin” document lists signers but order cannot be determined.
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