Point Four proposal eyed as 81st Congress nears action
Washington reports discuss President Truman's point four plan to aid underdeveloped nations, with inter-departmental work under Dean Acheson, and debate over cost and long term U.S. financial burden amid ERP scrutiny. The piece notes ERP opposition, lunch program funding, and Canal history.
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Dean Acheson
State Department
United States
Senate
Jenner
Indiana
Haylift era forefather twine tying baler helps feed plains
A 1940s twine tying baler sped hay harvest to support the WWII era haylift operations. The machine produced up to seven bales per minute, enabling automatic twine tied packaging and accelerating stockpiles that fed starving cattle during the relief drop missions.
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West
Planning a tomato garden for a year round supply
The article advises careful planning for a home garden emphasizing tomatoes for year round use. It estimates harvest windows from July 1 and frost end, details daily and weekly consumption, and calculates eight and a half bushels or 510 pounds from 50 plants including 15 early Break O Day and 35 Rutgers varieties.
Talent alfalfa named in Oregon trials
The promising alfalfa variety known as French alfalfa in southern Oregon trials has been officially named Talent alfalfa by the Oregon State College experiment station committee. Seed increases are underway to ensure an early commercial release, and the name honors the trial community.
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Oregon
Oregon State College ,Experiment Station Committee
Afternoon Frock Patterns From Sewing Circle
A pattern feature highlights an expertly designed afternoon frock for fuller figures with scalloped side closing and various sleeve options. Pattern No. 1881 covers sizes 36 to 52 with 5% extra fabric in 35 or 39 inch wide material. Pattern No. 8431 offers sizes 11 to 18 with specific yardage and a color contrast option.
U. S. Farms Raise Persian Lamb Fur Source
A Dayton Ohio breeder notes American farms produce about half of Persian lamb fur used in the United States. Starting with two ewes and a ram a farmer can raise enough lambs in five years for a Persian lamb coat. Persia has Karakul sheep that yield fur and wool but does not export the fur to the United States.
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Valley Hall
Dayton
Ohio
United States
Persia
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