Wheat Parity Supports Set at 90 Percent and $1.99
The government will maintain wheat price supports at 90 percent of parity and no less than $1.99 per bushel for the 1951 crop year. Secretary Brannan promised farmers sufficient food supply for both military and civilian needs, dismissing hoarders and hinting at possible delays in agricultural controls. Other crops’ supports will be announced later, with tobacco also supported at 90 percent.
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Chicago
Brannan
Carlisle
Ind
Atomic Pile Goes Into Operation At Brookhaven Lab
The first postwar atomic pile in the United States began operating at Brookhaven National Laboratories on Long Island. The Atomic Energy Commission said it could supply electricity for a town of 2,000 to 3,000 people if used industrially, though its current use is for research.
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Brookhaven
N. Y
United States
Brookhaven National Laboratories
Long Island
Atomic Energy Commission
Brookhaven Pile Aims to Produce Plutonium at Lab Complex
Government research at Brookhaven National Laboratories describes a six story concrete pile reactor intended to produce plutonium from uranium 235 for atomic weapon use. The project, delayed due to advanced design changes, is housed under university sponsorship and federal oversight.
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Brookhaven National Laboratories
Top Twirlers Named In Wisconsin State Baton Championship
Senior Patricia Kuszewski of Milwaukee won the state championship baton title at the Wisconsin state fair meet held Monday. Judy Weishaar of Racine won the junior crown and both plans to enter the national championship at the St Paul winter carnival. Other class winners include seniors Sharon Goldin and Carol Luser of Milwaukee and Bernardine Boyere Green Bay Kaukauna tied for second. juniors Geraldine Weber and Barbara Mantey, both Milwaukee. juvenile first Sherry Lou Daley Milwaukee with Karen Perkins Beaver Dam and Beth Gale Green Bay following.
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Milwaukee
Patricia Kuszewski
Judy Weishaar
Racine
St. Paul
Geraldine Weber
Barbara Mantey
Sherry Lou Daley
Karen Perkins
Beaver Dam
Beth Gale
Green Bay
Toltec Pyramid at Cholula Claimed Largest World Site
The Toltec pyramid at Cholula Mexico covers 45 acres making it the largest pyramid in the world Britannica notes. The ancient site stands as a major Toltec complex and a key historical landmark in Puebla state.
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Cholula
Mexico
Green-Friendly Drying Method Achieves Fast Moisture Removal
A process removes moisture quickly while preserving green color. The method focuses on drying efficiency without compromising pigment, enabling faster stabilization of fresh greens for storage or processing.
Three Ex-POWs Reunite at Chicago Recruiting Station
Three former prisoners of war meet at a Chicago recruiting station. Edward J. Johnson re enlists, joining Alexander Kozich and Sam Castrianni, both from Milwaukee and Chicago, who served with the 60th anti aircraft artillery. They recount harsh camps and Johnson’s 40 months as a POW.
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Chicago
Edward J. Johnson
Hinckley
Johnson
Alexander Kozich
Sam J. Castrianni
Corregidor
Airliner Engine Explodes. One Dead After Emergency Landing
An American Airlines DC6, en route from Los Angeles to Chicago with 52 aboard, made an emergency landing in Denver after an engine exploded and a propeller separated. One man died on landing, with injuries to seven others including Jack Cervoy of Los Angeles, his wife, and six other passengers and crew members.
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American Airlines
Los Angeles
Chicago
W. J. Hall
Civil Aeronautics Administration Communication Office
Jack Cervoy
Cervoy
Jamerson Machris
Detroit
Zimmerman
New York
Robinson
Refrigerator project to store 150 tons of fish at Valparaiso
A new facility in Valparaiso Chile will house a refrigeration system capable of handling 150 tons of fish. The project promises improved cold storage for local fisheries and related distribution.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Greta the seeing eye dog touches off riot at store
Betsy Sharpe cries as Roger Blessen and Greta the seeing eye dog trigger a disturbance at a store counter. Roger, once a high school math teacher now a mail carrier, engages with Doc Doan's remedies while Greta sits at Tom Carson's feet. Myra Sharpe asks why Ching did not bite.
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Roger Blessen
Betsy Sharpe
Roger
Tom Carson
Greta
Doc Doan
Doc Dean
Tom
Ching
Myra Sharpe
Four Eyes Describe Roger’s Fearful Night Run
Betsy explains Roger Blessen’s head injury and fear of dogs and noise. Tom Carson, blind but practical, links Roger’s post office job to outdoor work and his fear to a possible recovery path. Betsy worries about marriage while Roger avoids talking about his condition as Aunt Myra pushes optimism. Continuous concerns hint at ataxophobia and PTSD as the story unfolds.
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Doc” Fertson
Betsy Sharpe
Betsy
Roger Bilessen
Roger
Doc
Tom
Myra
Tom Carson
Greta
Roger Blessen
Prince
Grandfather
State's Forest Resources Reach High Mark
Madison bureau reports Wisconsin forest protection and reforestation funding rising sharply in the current budget. The forestry levy began in 1929 and now yields about 1.698 million dollars, accounting for over 76 percent of forestry funds. Federal Clarke McNary aid and nursery stock sales supplement, with fire protection absorbing most expenditures.
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Tribune Madison Bureau
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Gas Taxes Rising Across States Postwar
Chicago report notes twenty seven states have increased motor fuel taxes since World War II. The American Public Works Association cites the need for funds to upgrade highways rural roads and urban streets to modern standards.
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Chicago
The
American Public Works Association
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