Colonies of Wasps Set to Counter Japanese Beetle Spread
The Bureau of Plant Industry establishes ten new parasite wasp colonies across Pennsylvania. About 150 to 200 female Korean Tiphia wasps were released at Gettysburg College Wilson College Kiski Preparatory School Johnstown Alli son Park Ligonier and near Wrightsville to prey on Japanese beetle grubs. Dr. Guyton notes the wasps bury eggs that hatch in 14 days and feed on beetle grubs, with current colonies spanning 26 counties and more to come from Valley Forge and Summerdale.
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Pennsylvania
Bureau of Plant Industry
State Department of Agriculture
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg
Adams County
Wilson College
Chambersburg
Franklin County
Kiski Preparatory School
Saltsburg
Westmoreland County
Johnstown
Cambria County
Allison Park
Allegheny County
Ligonier
Wrightsville
York County
Thomas L. Guyton
Valley Forge
Bureau of Animal Industry
Summerdale
Harrisburg
Guyton
Managed milking boosts efficiency at Harrisburg State Hospital farm
Ivan E Parkin reports that a 94 cow dairy herd using a new routine reduces equipment from eight machines to four and cuts handling needs. Milk yield remains the same in two hours and five minutes, only ten minutes longer than the prior method, with minimal tying and no widespread hand stripping required.
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Harrisburg State Hospital
Ivan E. Parkin
Pennsylvania State College
What Farm Machinery Does What
A historical note outlines how improved machinery lowered farm production costs from 1820 to 1928 compared with 1944 figures. The piece highlights oats and period changes, signaling shifts in efficiency and output as farm technology advanced.
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Wheat Crop Prospects Dull in Texas Oklahoma and Kansas
The Department of Agriculture estimates for May show Texas at 49 million, Oklahoma at 74 million, and Kansas at 147 million bushels, signaling a drop versus 1947. Many acres seeded last fall have been plowed under in the Texas Panhandle and other regions. The national winter wheat forecast is about 846 million bushels with spring wheat potentially adding 275 million more.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Department of Agriculture
Great South Plains
Texas Panhandle
Lone Star State
Churches World Service proposes large 1948 relief program
The Interdenominational relief agency CW S World Service plans a 1948 fund drive of about 23.95 million dollars with 10.79 million in contributed supplies and 20 million more than 1947. Dr Ash Warnshuis warns that Christian effort in the next decade will shape civilization and peace. About 2.4 million is earmarked for Europe’s homeless displaced persons work, contingent on immigration legislation.
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Ze ‘Iss
Reconstruction Agency
Ash Warnshuis
Europe
Cwws Committee On
Majority Against Sharing Atomic Secrets In Poll
Northwestern University psychology department conducted a Chicago area poll finding only 1 percent believe sharing atomic secrets leads to peace. Among five proposed peace means the United Nations scored highest at 17 percent, while 55 percent of respondents criticize its current performance.
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Northwestern University Psychology Department
Chicago
United Nations
U. N
United States
Europe
Alr
Gilliland
Homemakers urged to stock homemade soap jelly
Advice for home furnishings specialists promotes soap jelly as a versatile cleaner. Made by mixing hot water with mild soap flakes and beating into a jelly, it can wash painted walls, washable wallpapers, lamp shades, upholstery, rugs, and Venetian blinds, using a damp sponge to apply and rinse.
Soybean Proteins Rise in Poultry Diets in Wartime
George H. Boucher of the Fire Protection Institute notes the shift to animal protein concentrates like soybean products after wartime shortages. He argues soybeans and their byproducts became essential to sustain poultry production and prevent losses.
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Virginia University
of & Atlv
Prnie I
Anim
George’h. Boucher
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