Truman Boosts Democrats as Convention Unites Behind Him
The Democratic Party rallied in Philadelphia as Harry S. Truman secured the presidential nomination with Alben Barkley on the ticket amid civil rights platform disputes. Southern opposition narrowed to Mississippi and Alabama, while Georgia’s Richard Russell drew the presidential vote of much of the South. The convention urged a special session of Congress for July 26.
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American cities expand as 298 annex areas set record
In 1947 298 communities annexed new territory, a 15 percent rise from 1946 when 259 cities expanded. The International City Managers Association notes cities seek out suburban land to equalize tax rates and provide uniform services.
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Grass Silage Benefits for Wisconsin Dairymen
Wisconsin FFA chapters and Kraft summarize twelve advantages of grass silage for dairy farming. It preserves up to 30 percent more protein in alfalfa, avoids crop loss from rain, allows orderly harvesting, spreads labor, reduces weed seed viability, eases erosion and pest control, preserves feed value of weedy crops, gives pastures a fall rest, and enhances vitamins and color in winter milk and butter versus corn silage or sun-cured hay.
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U.S. Wheat Champions Honored in Minnesota
In Minnesota, U.S. wheat champions are honored as Dr. J. J. Christiansen of the University of Minnesota explains disease control to W. A. Brown. The scene shows two tiny dishes packed with millions of fungi as part of the plant pathology demonstration.
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Precautions for Dipping Sheep Are Suggested
Among rules to be followed when dipping sheep are fast the sheep several hours before dipping. Do not dip sheep immediately on arrival at the bath if they are heated. Do not dip sheep in an arsenical bath if they have open wounds. Do not put the sheep in the bath head first. Prepare the bath strictly in accord with package instructions and mix thoroughly.
Cockleburs Poison Swine Warned by Iowa State Experts
Veterinarians at Iowa State College warn that young cocklebur seedlings are poisonous to pigs. The danger rises with short pastures as hogs seek green feed, so keep hogs out of fields with cocklebur until the plants are eliminated.
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Iowa State College
Simplicity 4s Menu for Unexpected Guest Visits
Simple pantry planning helps host quick meals when guests drop by. Recipes feature canned meats and vegetables with tips for ham and asparagus toast dishes, coconut banana snow dessert, and quick baked beans and spaghetti tricks. Includes Chicken Loaf, Frankfurter dishes, and two main-dish salads.
Lynn Says Here’s How to Serve Leftover Eggs
Advice on repurposing eggs and poultry leftovers includes using mashed potatoes with egg yolk and butter, making rarebit with yolks and cheese, and using yolks in scrambled eggs custards or sauces. Suggestions cover poaching, salads, canapes, spinach, creamed fish, soups, and frying minced chicken in cream sauce with breadcrumbs.
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Lynn
Quiz style questions for general knowledge
Six general knowledge trivia prompts cover counting pine tree matches doughnut consumption printing plants fly repellent color, insect capable of fertilizing clover, and states that currently allow divorce.
Not all the tree is made into matches
A report notes average pine yields over 300 board feet of lumber and plank enough to produce a million matches. It cites the U S Government Printing Office in Washington D C and adds that color of something is blue, per several experts. It mentions the bumble bee and South Carolina.
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Korina wood from Belgian Congo boosts U. S. wood industry
American woodworking firms turn to Korina from the Belgian Congo as U S demand for high quality timber grows. One of the nation's largest users has begun importing about 6 500 000 feet of Korina monthly, blamed on weak conservation policy and rapid industry expansion.
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