County campaign urges landowners on Johnson grass control
An Avalanche-Journal capsule reports H P Reed and E K Ustfedner lead a county wide drive urging landowners and farm tenants to intensify Johnson grass control. They warn moisture this spring demands greater than normal effort and outline poduced Atlacide use and spraying timing for September, with careful handling advised to prevent misuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock County
Johnson
H. P. Reed
Reed
E. Kufstedner
Jr Control Committee
Texas Tech students to attend regional ME conference
Five engineering students from Texas Tech will travel to Norman Oklahoma April 28 29 for the regional conference of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Two students will present subjects in general mechanical engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Technological College
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Oklahoma
Norman
Market Reports The Nation Over
The nation sees broad market activity with limited gains and varied sectors showing mixed momentum. Analysts note cautious trading as investors assess inflation data and corporate earnings outlook across industries.
Average Price at Pond Declines for 36.29 Middling
A reading from the pond shows an average price for middling at 36.29 with seven shillings per stone noted. The report records a lower value in comparison to prior sessions.
Grange Proposes National Economy Plan for Farms
The National Grange urged Congress to adopt a sweeping farm program aimed at national economy and abundance. Grange master Albert S. Goss told lawmakers that a rise in farm output must be matched by measures to prevent surpluses driving prices below production costs and harming living standards. He warned against heavy government intervention and urged limited economic pressures with some targeted aid or protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Grange
Congress
Albert S. ‘Goss
Grange
Goss
Menu Still Used in Some American Lighthouses
A small number of U S lighthouses continue using a traditional dining menu, reflecting lingering maritime heritage. Local staff confirm limited dining services remain available on select shore facilities and during special events.
Market Snapshot Notes Weather and Livestock Intro
At a glance the report notes uneven oats and easy rails with clear seeding weather. Cotton is firm with a small bay, hogs nominal and cattle nominal amidst quiet trading and light activity.
Kansas City Cattle Prices Fall Across Week Reports
Kansas City market notes show calf and steer prices down with steers around 25.00 to 17.40 per hundredweight and heifers about 23.00. Week's totals reflect lighter demand and varied categories from good to medium stockers amid ongoing spring trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Dca
Fort Worth
Ne Worth
Railroad bridges in United States number around 190000
Railroad bridges in the United States total about 190000 structures. The vast majority are steel or concrete spans built over decades to carry freight and passenger traffic nationwide. Maintenance and safety programs target aging facilities and crossings to prevent failures.
Torants Inaugurated As New President Of West Virginia U
A 41-year-old Texan Dr Irvin Stewart was inaugurated as the 13th president of West Virginia University. He formerly served as deputy director of OSRD in Washington. In the procession stood Dr James Bryant Conant and Dr Vannevar Bush from the wartime science leadership. Conant predicted rising college enrollments as veterans flood campuses.
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Ane
W. Va
West Virginia University
Irvin Stewart
Office of Scientific Research
Washington
General Staff
James Bryant Conant
Arts
Vannevar Bush
Carnegie Institute
Wshington
Diet Urine Levels Compared Across Wars
A wartime health note compares average protein intake in mean daily diet during World War II to levels seen before World War I. The report highlights higher urine testing figures as indicators of nutrition shifts in those periods.
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Avalanche-Journal
Ohnson
Lubbock High School
Army’ Airlinies
Tokyo
Dan Bisi
Erie Court
Orton
P. O. Brock
Brock
Fairbanks-Morse Feed Mills & Water System
Woodmanse
Texas Terracers & Ditchers
Fortune & Polk
Corner Ave
Brown Tire CO
New York
Agrori
Sworteanes
Dorothy Grays
Dorothy Gray
Texas Ave
TL A Credit Corp
United States
Lubbock National Bank
Torants
West Virginia
United Electric CO
Ujebock
Roy Lambert
Oscar Ragland
Avalanche -Journal
Pay
Rogers
Nta Ald
Wm. Rogers
International Silver Co
Shaw Jenkins
Travel
America
New Mexico
Union Bus Terminal
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