Radioactive Tuna Sparks Global Geiger Counter Demand
New York firms report surging inquiries from Japan, Europe, Africa, and South America for Geiger Counters to test tuna for radiation after A and H bomb tests. Civil Defense and Public Health officials study fallout spread while AEC notes contamination mainly on fish exterior with edible portions deemed safe for continued use.
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New York
Japan
Europe
Africa
South America
Civil Defense
United States
OSS
Atomic Energy Commission
Older Men In Skilled Trades Outnumber Younger Workers
A New York report notes that about half of U S employed males are 40 or older and most skilled trades like carpenters and machinists are dominated by older workers. The 1960 census shows younger men in farm and service roles, with a median age of 39.7 for men and 25.8 for stenographers and secretaries among women.
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New York
United States
Pin Ball Machine Aids Sky Sweeper Testing
In Flint Michigan a pin ball style device called hipot speeds up testing of the Sky sweeper anti aircraft weapon. Eleven wiring harnesses with up to half a mile of wire and 300 connectors are checked for shorts. The hipot completes tests in under an hour versus 40 hours previously.
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Flint
Mich
Hipot
Sure-Fire Scarecrow
In East Lansing Michigan State College horticulturist G. M. Kessler and zoologist G. J. Wallace test bird distress call phonograph records in orchards to deter robins and starlings from eating profits.
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East Lansing
Mich
Michigan State College
Michigan
G. M. Kessler
G. J. Wallace
Farm adviser reviews Clark County yields for 1954 crops
Clark County crop data for 1954 shows corn yields on highly fertile soil at 39 bushels per acre, 34 on average fertile land, and 29 on poor soil. Wheat averages were 30, 26, and 22 bushels respectively, while soybeans produced 17, 15, and 13 bushels.
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Clark County
Notice of Petition to Probate Will in Clark County
The County Court of Clark County Illinois announces a petition to probate the Last Will of Robert T. Patterson, deceased. Heirs at law named include Forrest Schilling Birdie McKee Abbie Garrett Bert Patterson Lavera Castner Roup Paul Castner Cora Bailey Helena Henry Susie Definbaugh David McBurney Bob McBurney Wales McBurney. hearing set February 8, 1955 at 10:00 AM at the Marshall courthouse.
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Ils
Robert IT. Patterson
Forrest Schilling
Birdie McKee
Abbie Garrett
Bert Patterson
Lavera Castner Roup
Paul Castner
Cora Bailey
Helena Henry
Susie Definbaugh
David McBurney
Bob McBurney
Wales McBurney
Robert T. Patterson
Birdie, McKee
Bob McBurnney
Marshall
Ilinois
Illinois
Card of Thanks for Brent N Newlin
Heartfelt appreciation to friends neighbors and relatives for sympathy and floral tributes at the passing of our husband and father Brent N Newlin. Special thanks to Rev Estel Murphy pallbearers and all who assisted us in the home.
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Brent N. Newlin
Estel Murphy
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