War not first as man killer in this nation
New York reports that highway deaths in the United States since 1900 now total about 1,012,000, surpassing all American military fatalities in wars. The piece notes the 1775 Battle of Lexington and contrasts battle losses with road casualties, highlighting unidentified war dead and the shifting glare of safety concerns.
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New York
Lexington
U.S
Defense Department
America
Hanscom Air Force Base
Concord
Boy Obeys Father Who Told Him to Shoot His Mother
Four year old boy in San Antonio says his father instructed him to shoot his mother who was lying in bed. The child fired once, striking her in the chest, then the father allegedly shot the mother himself. Investigator Tony Morin questioned the boy. the parents are missing. The sheriff’s office asked the Children’s Service Bureau to take charge of the boy after Mrs. Fortney reported the tale from her nursing home.
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San Antonio
Tony Morin
Boxer County
Florence Fortney
Morin
Corpus Christi
FrAr
Dan
Rose-Ellen
Steve
Kate
Rosé-Ellen
Aide Road
Route 335
Heaviest US Snow Area Stalled Trains and Cars
Severe winter storms in California and Nevada west of Reno halted rail and road travel. Donner Pass saw snowfalls near ten feet while Tamarack recorded the United States maximum, with drift depths approaching 37 feet. The Sierra Nevada remains one of North America’s snowiest regions, reflecting historical high piles and impassable routes.
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California
Nevada
Reno
Sierra Nevada
North America
United States
Tamarack
Traina
Donner Pass
High Corn Yields Require Plenty of Nutrients to Break Even
Illinois and Missouri agronomists say 30 to 70 bushels per acre are needed to cover costs depending on price and land value. At 2.00 per bushel on 100 dollar land, 30 bushels break even. at 1.00 per, 70. Soil must supply balanced nitrogen, phosphate, and potash for top production. soil tests showing shortages foretell impossibility of high yields.
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Tinois College of Agriculture
North
Illinois
Missouri Agronomists
Band Seeding Method Boosts Alfalfa Yields at OSU
Ohio State University reports a band seeding technique that places legume and grass seed above a fertilizer band 1 to 1 1/2 inches deep. Seedlings access nutrients while avoiding contact with fertilizer, reducing seeding costs by 3 to 4 dollars per acre. Summer seeding favors alfalfa clover and legume-grass mixes, with July to mid August timing. Three essentials for strong growth are a good seed bed proper depth and adequate nutrients for young seedlings.
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Ohio State University
Power Using Implements Often Are Fire Hazards
Fire safety notice warns that power driven farm equipment such as corn shelters shredders and grain cleaners can ignite fires via friction static electricity or sparks. Operating near buildings risks ignition of fodder and straw and possible total loss of structures. Emphasizes careful lubrication good housekeeping and vigilance to prevent flash fires.
USDA Urges Careful Use Of Insecticides in Bins
The U S Department of Agriculture urges proper use of residual insecticide sprays on bin walls and floors to protect newly harvested grain. A joint grain sanitation program by FDA FWS and USDA promotes sprays to kill storage insects and prevent infestations. DDT and methoxychlor sprays are recommended at 2 percent and 0 5 percent pyrethrum or allethrin. methoxychlor pyrethrum and allethrin are deemed safe with proper directions. Farmers unsure about a spray should consult their local county agent.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Food and Drug Administration
Fish and Wildlife Service
USDA
Fess
Unusual stock gate design uses auto lift to clear obstacles
The gate unlatches to raise several inches so it clears rocks and snow. With two latches it can stay closed and raised to allow a creep for smaller animals while still allowing larger animals through. It is built with barbed wire.
Forgetful Grace Sparks Nagging Rift in Fairmount Marriage
In Fairmount, ACE and Grace Baker are a once-happy couple whose year of harmony cracks as Grace forgets things from socks to keys. Jack’s nagging escalates, harming Grace’s mood until a late date realization changes their dynamic and brings relief.
Puzzle to assemble Peoria temple statue stumps trustees
The 12 foot high statue disassembled since 1938 lies in storage after a feud over payment and ownership. Donmeyer Memorial Temple trustees contend a 76 piece jig saw sculpture must be rebuilt per Mrs Donmeyer’s will, with probate judge Cisna ordering removal from storage amid unclear design changes.
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Donmeyer Memorial Temple
Ellen Mari Donmeyer
Frederick E. Triebel
Peoria
Peoria, II
Inventor Unveils Auro Skid Control Device
Los Angeles inventor Dr William Ross describes the auro skid control to stop car skidding. A 45 pound device fits the cross rear member with a 36 inch steel tube and a sliding 35 pound weight. The mechanism dampens horizontal vibration to maintain weight on rear wheels. Franz Hanel of Baden Baden proposed the idea in 1929 and Ross has patented and begun local sales.
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Los Angeles
William Ross
Dr. Ross
Ross
Franz Hanel
Baden-Baden
Germany
Japs Seek Return of Chinese Classics in Schools
Tokyo reports that Japan plans to reinstate Chinese classics in public schools. Education Minister Amano announced the move, arguing knowledge of at least 10,000 Kanji is needed to read Chinese works. Public concern centers on Kanji limits and naming practices, with debates over 3,000-character restrictions and names like Tatsuki in Year of the Dragon.
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Tokyo
Japan
Sadasuke Amano
China
Korea
Detroit Man’s Poison Milk Tale Backfires on Accused Thief
DETROIT Calloway Lay admitted he did not put poison in a bottle of milk intended to scare a thief who had been taking his milk. Police spread a 16 block door to door alarm before learning the story was false. Lay faced a charge of falsely reporting a felony and posted a $500 bond.
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Rose-Eillen
Kate
Steve Wilson
Rose-Ellen
Detroit
Calloway
Lay
East Side
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