Eisenhower Delegates Stir Pennsylvania Primary Debate
Washington reports rising Eisenhower support in Pennsylvania where 73 delegates are at stake as GOP leaders weigh whether to draft him for the April primary. Officials cited by name indicate a potential slate backing Eisenhower, while others hedge on final commitment amid national signals.
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Unusual Weather Records Mark 1905 Year
Topeka Kansas reports an unusually extreme year with temperatures plunging to 85 below zero at Centralia. The record warmest day reached four degrees, set September 3, and the trend surpassed any prior marks since records began.
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Statewide Weather Summary Highlights 1968 Conditions
The text notes 1968 had an average statewide mean temperature of 55.2 degrees, near normal. Moisture fell unevenly across eastern to western thirds, with LaCygne reporting 50.09 inches and Healy in Lane County the least. Snowfall varied, and a warm October with below normal precipitation affected wheat seeding while drought hurt spring crops. Floods in June are mentioned as significant events.
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City Council Grants Permits To Four Cab Firms
City council last night issued TH18 taxi permits to four local firms Union Cab with 12 cabs Veterans Cab with seven Jayhawk Taxi with ten and Hunsinger Motor with three. Councilman Stevens warned operators the numbers must be displayed prominently and signaled a future amendment to strengthen cab numbering rules. Merle D five named superintendent of Consumers Cooperative association rendering and fertilizer plants at Faglemuye Ta.
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Santa Fe Trailways Promises Luxurious City to City Travel
The advertisement touts a luxurious scenery level service from Great Lakes to California with nationwide connections. Modern highway liners offer reclining seats reading lights and ample luggage space. Depots are in heart of the city with convenient departures and arrivals in Los Angeles Phoenix Denver Dal Wichita Little Rock Memphin Kansas City and other stops.
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711000 Tractors Reported Essential for Farmers Needs
Kansas City report from a farm equipment industry publication cites a survey of dealers. It predicts 711000 new tractors will be needed to meet farmers needs with 1200000 tractors selling under normal supply. Critical items include garden tractors combines corn pickers and forage harvesters.
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Optimistic Farm Machinery Outlook From Wartime Growth
The excerpt outlines large scale farm expansion and machinery needs. It cites 11,000,000 acres of new crop area equal to Ohio's cropland, requiring about 150,000 tractors and a machinery investment over 197,000,000. It notes USDA asks for 9,000,000 additional planted acres in 1948, Michigan’s tractor needs at 125,000 and a 214,700,000 investment, with 400,000 tractors needing replacement and 10,000 retiring next year. Mechanization has advanced hay harvesting and sugar beet production with power load capabilities.
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Mechanization Driven by Smaller Wheel Tractors in Farms
The text notes a shift from manual to mechanical work on farms, estimating about one million small-acreage farms have adopted smaller conventional wheel tractors. It mentions wartime agricultural labor declines and ongoing shortages, with farmers substituting mechanical power for manual effort. It adds a brief, odd aside about preparing a paintbrush by striking it on the palm to remove dust.
Sturdy Shirt Cloths and Sheets Offered At Savings
Made of durable breadcloths and percales in colors and patterns. San sorized shrinkage is corrected and full cut offering a real nine dollar value. Enbleached sheeting 81 inch width part of a long unavailable stock. Another quality packed value for customers.
All Wool Brown Leather Boots at Amazingly Low Price
Brown leather All Wool boots show worn value with black composition soles and leather midsole. Despite heavy wear the item is offered at an astonishingly low price reflecting strong value through quantity and condition.
Woolen drapery with satin bound edge description
Fabric item made of 100 percent wool with a satin bound edge. Offered in solid shades. Includes a five year guarantee against moth damage. Measures 72 inches wide and 90 inches long.
Gauze Diapers Offer Promised in Infant Dept Push
A local store promotes soft absorbent cotton gauze diapers aimed at comfort and durability. The infant department urges shoppers to buy ahead, highlighting ease of wearing and reinforced cotton material.
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