Workers From 3 County Area Make Fuel Tanks
In five buildings near Herington the former B29 base now houses Beech produced external fuel tanks for 10 B47 bombers daily. The plant, with a $20,000 weekly payroll, holds a $10.6 million Air Force follow-on contract, and is the nation’s sole supplier of B47 tanks. Delavan's 300 residents benefit as shipments rise. The plant employs about 200 workers and has produced over 30,000 tanks to date.
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Herington, Kas
Herington
Beech Aircraft Corp
Morris
Dickinson
Marion
Beech
Delavan
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Revenue poll results reported by Topeka leaders
Gov. George Docking released the results of a Democratic House poll among party members on revenue proposals. Of 34 respondents, most favored combining general revenue and sales tax funds and delaying half of the 12 million dollar residue distribution to 1959 with possible September delay. Opinions on income and corporate tax changes, severance tax, cigarette tax, and other items varied, with significant opposition to a soft drinks tax. Republicans rejected residue timing changes.
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Topeka
George Docking
Democratic House
Docking
Qualifying Drivers For Jaycee Contest In El Dorado
El Dorado officials announce state Jaycee driving contest to qualify entrants for the national Junior Chamber of Commerce event in Washington D C this August. Don Wilson state chairman says about 50 local events are planned through April and May to screen entrants for the state meet beginning in April.
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EL Dorado
How Do You Cure A Cat Of Insomnia
New York humor column recounts a Siamese named Ralph Beauty Marble Candy who sleeps by day and how the author finally uses a mix of dog food and James Joyce Finnegans Wake to cure the cat’s night insomnia. The piece playfully describes Loneliness insomnia in a pet and a bedside cure.
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New York
Ralph Beauty Marble Candy
Ralph
William Tell
Frances
James Joyce
Joyce
Tranquilizers Reported For Use On Animals
About 100 veterinarians at a symposium in Kansas City discussed tranquilizers. Dr. Donald F. Walker of Broken Bow Nebraska described tests on cattle shipping from Belle Fourche. Treated animals saved an average of 24.5 pounds versus untreated. Dr. Paul A. Soldner spoke as president.
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Kansas City
Speace
Kentucky
Louisiana
Ohio
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
Donald F. Walker
Broken Bow
Neb
Belle Fourche
Paul A. Soldner
Vet describes drug use for pets in small animal hospital
Dr Soldner of the Springfield board of health discusses using the drug on cats and dogs for parasites nervous stomachs and surgical cases. Dr Jack Knowles of the University of Miami notes dosage depends on breed and temperament with examples of a feisty Pomeranian and a calm St Bernard.
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Springfield
Ohio
Board of Health
Soldner
Jack 0. Knowles
University of Miami
Conal Gables
Fla
Army Develops Small Nuclear Demolition Kit
Washington reports the Army has developed compact atomic demolition materiel for sabotaging bridges tunnels factories and other war zone targets. Jointly created by Army ordnance and the Atomic Energy Commission it would be portable by a few men under pressure and could destroy bridges tunnels or large facilities with a single small explosive device.
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Washington
Army Ordnance
Atomic Energy Commission
Boost In Hog Production Anticipated
Washington officials warned that farmers may push hog production higher in the summer and fall, with a 4% rise in sows slated for June to August across 10 corn belt states. The Agriculture Department notes this could lift prices if supply grows too fast, as Benson urges caution to avoid next year's price declines.
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Washington W
Agriculture Department
Benson
Farmers urged to sign soil bank retirements before deadline
The Agriculture Department notes the land retirement period for soil bank acreage ends March 43. Farmers signed or applied to retire just over 48 million acres under cotton, corn, wheat, rice and tobacco controls, with payments near 780 million dollars. For corn, retirement offers exceed payment limits under the law.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Soil Bank
Farmera
Pleasant Valley Area News Highlights Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Carl Scott called on Mrs Mae Fichter who is improving. Jack Wiseman and family of Vinland visited Ws parents Pete Wiseman. Louis Mason attended the anniversary supper for Rev and Mrs Perry. Jerry Phail and Jerald visited relatives in Muda with their uncle and aunt.
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Budy
Carl Scott
Mae Fichter
Jack Wiseman
Vinland
Pete Wiseman
Louis Mason
Perry
Jerry, Phail
Jerald
Muda
Design Sub To Cross Ocean Without Crew
London reports a British firm plans an atomic powered oil carrier able to cross the Atlantic unmanned. Frederick Mitchell of Mitchell Engineering disclosed automated steering and navigation after miniature model tests. Displacement 80,000 to 100,000 tons. launch hoped within five years. underwater speeds of 40 to 50 knots.
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London
Atlantic
Frederick Mitchell
Mitchell Engineering Co
Mitchell
Unnamed Submarine Vessel Aims For Transatlantic Flight Cross
An experimental craft described as an underwater submarine with a fuselage shape and front propeller could cross the Atlantic with no crew aboard. Mitchell notes the design would resemble an airplane fuselage and would fold and unload underwater, reaching speeds up to 36 mph, over twice a cargo ship.
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Mitchell
Atlantic
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