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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1948
Page
8
President Dwight D. Eisenhower links global misery to soil erosion and falling farm yields. He warns that population growth and war damage strain resources and calls for coordinated action by governments and international agencies to promote conservation and advances in farming.
The piece discusses egg quality and pricing, stressing that stored temperature, not age, determines freshness and outlines handling tips. It notes potential profit gains from premium eggs, warns on market effects of bad eggs, and mentions Iowa poultry market reporting shortcomings and possible daily updates.
The National Corriedale show and sale brings 48 rams and 130 ewes. Judging begins Friday at 9 am with Wesley Weaof California leading placings. A banquet is planned Friday night at the Montrose hotel. The auction opens Saturday at 9:30 am with H. Kart Wright as auctioneer. Ray mond H Smith of Cantril manages the event.
Interview with renter and farmer on Vermon region acres discussing hay crop health, cattle feeding plans, prices for feeders, and plans for weed control. Topics touch politics, crop pests like Canada thistle, and use of a spray outfit with DDT.
Washington AP says U S farms face 100 million dollars yearly in fire losses. West North Central states show lower loss rates than most regions, with mutual insurers reporting 117 per 1000 in Dakotas Minnesota Nebraska Kansas Iowa Missouri. Mountain states report 112 per 1000 with 20 companies. national average 149 per 1000. New England highest at 2 78 per 1000. Bush notes gains from rural fire protection programs though some regions still lag.
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