Parasites Studied To Fight Sweet Clover Weevil
Researchers Munro and R L Post of North Dakota Agricultural Extension Fargo report finding two parasites that prey on the sweet clover weevil. In cages one parasite killed up to half the weevils. natural control could reduce reliance on chemicals. The study aims to establish these parasites in the United States to curb the pest’s impact.
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ICC Grants Temporary Freight Rate Increases Nationwide
The ICC authorized railroads to raise freight rates by about 13 percent temporarily until a permanent decision. Total freight revenue climbs to about 2.9 billion annually since June 1946, a 52 percent rise. Western scale rates would apply nationwide, boosting Western Express Agency revenue by roughly 7 million annually. Five days after filing, higher rates take effect.
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Benny Must Pay Taxes on Benny Income
Washington reports the Internal Revenue Bureau may rule Benny must pay income tax on his earnings rather than a capital gains tax under a new contract moving him from NBC to CBS. An adverse ruling could cost up to about $3 million, with corporate status not affecting the outcome. Benny’s tax liability hinges on capital gains versus ordinary income rates and the structure of his business.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Jack Benny
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Act Working Well Major Parties Clash Over Labor Report
The GOP labels the Labor Relations report a futile attempt while promising a new study after Democrats gain control. The majority report passed with seven Republicans and two Democrats. Senator Ives dissented calling it partisan. Missionary meets Pleasant Reformed church hosts Sunday program with readings and musical solos by ArcDevitt Zimmer and Etcier.
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Congress
Ives
New York
Society of the Pleasant Reformed Church
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Catherine Zimmer- Teading
Shirin
Caroline Etcier
Jean Buduet
Rob Binhham
Richard Zimmerman
Maryland 4-H’ers Win National Honors S
Maryland 4-H state winners in 1948 earned national honors for superior records in their awards programs. Roxie Mey 19 of Tjarmsville garden winner tended seven acres, sold produce to a store, canned 3.8 quarts, and made 42 exhibits. Mary Young 15 of Middletown stored meat and vegetables, earning a $200 scholarship. Barbara Lozy 17 of Cumberland led home management, garments, and club activities, with a $200 scholarship. Rose Willison 13 of Culand improved a room and landscape, earning a Sears-Roebuck Foundation scholarship.
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Tjarmsville
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Middletown
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Cumberland
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Rose Willison
Culand
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Hera
Sears-Roebuck Foundation
Holstein herd produces 391 lb butterfat and 10129 lb milk
Brattleboro Vermont reports that the 27 cow registered Holstein herd of J Homer Remsberg Middletown Maryland posted an average 391 pounds of butterfat and 10129 pounds of milk in the last test year as part of the Holstein Evnesian Association official herd improvement program.
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Brattleboro, Vt
J. Homer Remsberg
Middletown
Milk schedule and subway rider counts noted in odds and ends
Milk was produced by eight cows thrice daily with the rest milked twice daily. Testing oversight credited to the University of Maryland Cooper E Holstein HQ. Daily as many as 6,000,000 people travel New York City’s 237 miles of subways and elevated lines.
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New York
Report Says Chambers Got Secret Papers 52 Times
Washington reports that Whittaker Chambers allegedly obtained U.S. secrets for Soviet Russia about 52 times and carried $10,000 to San Francisco to finance espionage. The House Committee on Un-American Activities said he delivered documents, naval intelligence, and foreign lists via a chain of Soviet agents, with four high sources later identified within the Federal Government.
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Soviet Russia
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Bykov
Soviet Union
Iodine: gland function and salt iodisation in coastal foods
The tarred gland secretes distance in the neck and iodine supports iodine in fod and oysters. Coastal Maryland foods have higher iodine than inland. Salt iodisation is advised where drinking water iodine is low. Hypnotism has historical ties to Persian and Indian traditions.
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Maryland
Operation Is Investigated at Glenn Dale Sanatorium
Washington officials probe at the Government owned Glenn Dale sanatorium following a surgical event in which ribs were removed from a tubercular patient’s chest. Dr Frank Ashburn described the operation as staged and part of planned treatments, noting a scheduling error but asserting the patient’s condition remains guardedly hopeful. The report also profiles Dr Ashburn, a Dallas native and Navy veteran.
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District of Columbia
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Glenn Daleauis
Frank Ashburn
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E Hosptal
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Universe Ducal School
Dallas
Bethesda
MD. Naval Hospital
Tax Rates To Be Unchanged In 1949 Frederick County
Frederick County and Frederick City tax rates will remain the same for 1949 yet many taxpayers will pay higher taxes due to larger assessments. The re assessment mainly affects Frederick District properties, with Frederick City adopting state and county assessments for municipal purposes. Assessors prepare schedules for personal property and professional firms, enabling direct returns for those groups while incorporated firms certify inventories to the State Tax Commission.
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Frederick District
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A. Lamar Barrick Sants
Barrick
State Tax Commission
Pro- Ten
Two Horses Shot After Incident at Blue Bonnets Track
On December 17 a horse named Flat Lance, which raced at Blue Bonnets last season, had to be shot on the spot. A second horse, Nebraska, was shot two days later.
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Blue Bonnets Track
Nebraska
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