Marines Maintain China Tradition
In New York the transfer of 1,250 Marines from Guam to China marks another chapter in the Marine Corps long record of protecting Americans abroad. Since 1620 U S forces have landed repeatedly to safeguard lives and property in China, with actual field action limited to the Boxer rebellion of 1900.
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New York
United States
Guam
China
Aselat
Leatherneck
Orient
Marine Corps
Hong Kong
Fertilize Strawberry Plants in January Across Alabama
Lyle Brown of the A P I extension horticulurist advises applying 600 to 800 pounds of 6-8-4 fertilizer per acre to strawberry beds in January. In South Alabama apply early in the month and finish in North Alabama. The aim is to feed developing fruit buds for maximum spring yields. Broadcast over matted rows and sweep excess with a soft broom.
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Lyle.Brown
A.P.I Extension
South
Alabama
North
All Eggs Are Alike Regardless of Color
Washington reports from the U S Department of Agriculture debunk common food myths. Eggs colored brown or white taste the same when fresh, and there is no chemical difference between cane or beet sugar for jelly. Aluminum may darken without harming food, and combining foods does not worsen digestion. Appendicitis not caused by fruit seeds.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Juror Excused After Acknowledging Acquaintances
In Wichita Kansas, prospective juror Lacy Black disclosed familiarity with the plaintiff, the defendant, and both sets of lawyers when asked if he knew anyone in the case. He was excused from jury duty.
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Wichita
Kan
Lacy Black
Black
Dear Miss Dix Advice Column on Work and Love
Dorothy Dix responds to readers on the hard work of wives and mothers, abusive marriages, and grieving friends. Advice covers a wife with five children, a friend abused by her husband, a worried wife and a cheating husband, and a 13 year old in puppy love.
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Miss DIX
Dorothy DIX
Secret Strike Code Debated By Lewis At Miners Convention
Washington (UP) John L. Lewis says there is no secret code between him and United Mine Workers to signal a strike. He told the convention he will not educate the country on such a code. He discussed past strikes and the country’s puzzlement over why miners act as a united group in labor conflicts.
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Miss DIX
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Secretary of Labor
Julius A. Krug
T. Alan Goldsborough
U. S. Court of
Supreme Court
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Corn packaging test by Iowa State College observed
Iowa State College conducted a test on sweet corn bought by housewives in Des Moines area supermarkets. Corn harvested in the morning was packed in butts and tips, kept in a cooler, and delivered next morning to stores. Officials noted five days of preserved quality with no internal spoilage. A separate line mentions a train in New York running about every 50 seconds.
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Amesia
Iowa
State College
O College
New York
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