TVA symposium to study fertilizer economics for US farmers
TVA announces a June symposium in Knoxville on Fertilizer Economics Research with farm economists agronomists and statisticians from Iowa State Michigan State North Carolina Tennessee Illinois Purdue and other institutions. Speakers will discuss the economic value of fertilizer materials to farmers and TVA will share its research and education efforts.
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Leland G. Allbaugh
TVA
Knoxville
Earl 0. Heady
Iowa State College
Glenn Johnson
Michigan State College
Clifford Hildreth
North Carolina State College
Frank F. Bell
W. L. Parks
University of Tennessee
University of Illinois
Purdue University
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Early Boiler Pressures Lag Then Rise After 1895
Until 1895 locomotive boiler pressures were limited to about 160 pounds, but much higher pressures have been developed since that time.
Valley Rainfall Through April Exceeds Averages
Rainfall across the Tennessee Valley in April stayed well above normal with 5.43 inches on average, 124 percent of the 65 year April average. West of Chattanooga recorded 6.15 inches, 130 percent of the long term average. East of Chattanooga 4.71 inches, 116 percent. First four months of 1955 totaled 22.24 inches, 2.63 inches above the long term average. Chickamauga Dam area saw about 8 inches. Cherokee Dam was driest at 2.19 inches.
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Tennessee Valley
TVA
Chattanooga
Chickamauga Dam
Cherokee Dam
Veterans training and insurance Q&A in Veteran notes
A public Q and A outlines Public Law 16 training requirements for disabled veterans. It explains a $310 monthly ceiling on combined training wages and GI allowance for on the job Korean GI Bill trainees, and sets a 120 day deadline for Korean GI term insurance from discharge.
Wrong Verdict
Immigration officer Armand Hysette, a key prosecution witness, interrupted jury selection to question a verdict. Judge Weinberger explained a different jury had returned a verdict in another case while Hysette smoked in the corridor.
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San Diego
Calif
Armand Hysette
Jacob Weinberger
Hysette
Interfaith Tour Planned By Christian Jewish Leaders
A joint Holy Land study tour for American Protestant Catholic and Jewish leaders and educators was announced as the second interfaith trip sponsored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews. Dr John S Bonnell of New York Presbyterian says the itinerary runs July 4 to August 18 and includes Europe visits.
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New York
Holy Land
National Conference of Christians and Jews
John Sutherland Bonnell
Pensacola Elects Six, Runs Eight More for Council Seats
Pensacola voters elected six councilmen and tabbed eight others for a May 24 runoff for four remaining posts. Charlie L. Taite, among the few Black candidates, lost to Councilman C. P. Mason, a retired admiral, 925 to 765. Council seats drop from twelve after ward realignment.
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Pensacola
Fila
Charlie L. Taite
C.P. Mason
Frantic theft tale ends with admission of source
A man told police he did not steal four cartons of cigarettes he tried to sell. He claimed he bought them from a store where he had a charge account. A recent survey notes peak gasoline purchases by U.S. motorists between 4 and 7 p.m.
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Dallas, Tex
U.S
Voter Turnout After Annexation Reported
Following a recent annexation a total of 7 361 votes were cast marking participation levels for the newly incorporated area and its residents in recent election activity.
Americans Eat 445 Million Pounds Potato Chips in 1954
Americans consumed 445 million pounds of potato chips valued at 283 million dollars in 1954. The figure reflects growing snack popularity and rising consumer spending on packaged foods.
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Edgar Faure
Paris
Harold MacMillan
Antoine Pinay
Indochina
Henri LaForest
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Faure
South Viet Nam
Allbaugh
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Vornado
H. P
Roe Time
Goodyear
Cor. Lee
Line Sts
A Valley Veterans
Princess
Duchess Group
Robinson
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