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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1947
Page
3
Vacation-hungry Americans flood tourist trails as wartime limits end and a rush of rest and exploration fills a short vacation span. Major national parks lure travelers eager for adventure, sightseeing, and relaxation.
The piece notes a strong rise in travel across land sea and air with the national park system drawing a record 21.6 million visitors last year. It highlights Yellowstone as the oldest and most famous park with geysers and abundant wildlife, plus Big Bend as the new Texas favorite under development and accessible via improved roads and modest park facilities.
Washington reports half a million visitors to Franklin D Roosevelt's Hyde Park home have worn paths and damaged lawns. the National Park Service notes need for bracing and carpeting, with stairs reinforced and a heavy carpet at the entrance. The site opened April 12 1946, with access limited to 2600 inside per day and 75 at a time for safety.
Keep chicks active with broad range space proper temperature and air control and a balanced ration. Provide constant feed through troughs, gradually reduce temperature, start with a strong mash, and use pasture and greens to cut costs and support growth.
Careless handling of manure reduces fertilizer and organic matter vital for crops. A 100 ton pile contains 25 tons of organic matter and nutrients. exposure to weather may halve weight and fertility. Losses can be reduced by using bedding to absorb liquids, cleaning stalls, hauling manure to fields, and careful storage.
A J Matyus crafts an improvised baby car for the Lincoln foundation contest. The device uses two auto leaf springs as seat supports a 24 inch stationary steering column and an obsolete steering wheel. Main leaves were forged bent and punched to fit cultivator fittings for shock absorption. The footrest is welded to the springs and all welding used %-inch steel electrodes.
University of Kentucky officials advocate thicker corn plantings to raise yields. With improved soil and hybrid seed, farmers can plant about 10 000 stalks on average land and 12 000 to 14 000 on fertile, well moisture holding soils.
Baseball needs harsher penalties to curb umpire baiting. B Southworth argues Ford Frick and Will Harridge should act to stop profanity and insults from managers and players, praising umpires for fairness and training over decades.
The article argues umpires deserve respect for their split-second calls and praises players like Walter Johnson and Ted Williams for reducing disputes. It contrasts aggressive bench behavior with the disciplined approach of Cardinals and other stars, citing Billy Southworth and Eddie Dyer. It notes umpire errors are part of any game and emphasizes integrity over alibis.
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