Henning Seeks Animal Disease Lab Site in State
Dr. William L. Henning led a six member Pennsylvania delegation to press for a new $19 million federal animal disease research center near Penn State University at University Park. The group addressed the site selection committee led by Ezra Taft Benson as part of a four day meeting with other state representatives and university leaders.
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Henning
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Pennsylvania State Univrsity
University Park
U S. Secretary of Agriculture
Ezra Taft Benson
Cornell University
Ithaca
N. Y
Ohio State University
Columbus
State livestock disease study eyed by local officials
At the Barn on Experimental Farm Borough Chamber of Commerce hearing David J DelMar of the Lebanon County Chamber spoke for a site in the county and R T Jones of Allan town for a Pennsylvania Power and Light Company site near Mifflintown within 30 miles of University Park. Henning noted a Penn State reactor aiding livestock disease research and genetic work. Dr. Farrell described new facilities and extensive research on diseases of livestock and poultry at the University. Dr. Milo highlighted Pennsylvania leadership in controlling bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis. The committee will select several sites for immediate personal inspection.
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David J DelMarcello
Lebanon County
Henning
Penn State
Farrell
Milo
Pennsylvania
Modern Farm Wiring Promises Safer Electric Work
A farm living guide urges upgrading outdated wiring to meet demand. It stresses inadequate service entrances, too few circuits and outlets, and overloaded systems hindering appliances. It recommends consulting a farm and home wiring contractor to ensure safe efficient power delivery for better living and farming.
State Farm Crops Advance as Soil Stays Moist
Harrisburg reports farm crops in the past week advanced thanks to favorable weather and adequate soil moisture. Corn cultivation, haying, and weed and insect control continue. harvests begin for barley in the south and oats and wheat progress in color. Pastures, potatoes, and fruit blooms show good growth across the state.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture
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William L
Milton S. Eisenhower
Pennsylvania State University
Nonstrategic University Park
M. A. Farrell
The
University
H. A. Milo
Bureau of Animal Industry
M W. Forsythe
Greensburg
West Penn Power Company
Milburn Forth
William R. Davin
State Department of Commerce
Eugene M. Fulmer
State College
Borough Chamber of Commerce
Myers
Lester A. Singer
Ronks Overland
Pennsylvania Power & Light Company
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