Time-Honored Foot Soldier Still Backbone of Every Nation's Army
A U S troops arrival in Korea scene shows the GI as the enduring backbone of war. Marines joke about Koreans playing trombones while others stress grit fear and resolve among Smiths Jones Ebensteiners and McClellans. Soldiers reflect on courage duty and the broader democratic cause driving the fight.
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U.S
Egypt
Mediterranean
France
Korea
Smiths
Jones
Ebensteiners
McClellans
Jones and Smiths
New GI Faces War With Grim Resolve
A report from a shipping out point notes that young soldiers go to war with sobered, resolute attitudes. They view service as a bitter dose of medicine and accept it as inevitable, feeling their vacation ended and a clear job to do.
Egg Profits Dip in July to September Then Cull
Poultrymen urged aggressive culling during hot months when egg production falls below costs. In 1949 the US averaged 13.2 eggs per hen monthly, far from profitable. Remove poor layers and boarders, then feed a good laying ration to remaining birds to boost profits.
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United States
Scientists Conclude Calf Parasite Study
North Carolina researchers C. D. Grinnell and J. L. Moore report three main findings on calf parasite infestation. Do not turn calves under ten months on pasture. Rotate calf pastures to limit parasite intake. Graze pastures with mature animals part time to reduce parasite populations.
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C. D. Grinnell
J. L. Moore
North Carolina
Mixed shipments of cattle and hogs cause million dollar losses
Packers nationwide report millions of dollars in damage from mixed cattle and hog shipments. The image shows a bruised hog carcass after trampling by cattle, contrasting with an undamaged carcass.
Feed Grinding For Small Pigs Not Economical
Dick Carlisle of the Illinois College of Agriculture notes pigs under 150 pounds chew food so well that grinding does not pay. For hogs above 150 pounds grinding saves about five percent of corn and is profitable if the cost to grind 100 pounds is less than the value of five pounds.
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Dick Carlisle
Illinois College of Agriculture
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