Atomic Bombs and Cold War Tensions Across the Nation
Reports confirm a second Soviet atomic explosion and potential stockpiles. The White House defends peaceful aims while Britain notes growth in Soviet weapons. Civil defense pushes for ID tags to aid amid possible war, and Congress debates White House funding and reconstruction costs. The harvest outlook remains strong as Korea talks and draft changes unfold, with sports fans focused on the World Series.
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Defense Bond Drive Sees Record Purchases and Payroll Growth
The Treasury reports defense bonds outstanding rose to 34.568 million dollars on October 1, up from 34.543 billion in 1950. The drive ends October 27 and bonds cashed decreased last month, with 6.2 million Americans buying via payroll deduction. About half of U.S. families hold defense bonds, a figure expected to rise.
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Water supply vital in farm fire control
A New Jersey farmer’s barn burned after delayed notification and poor water access. Three nearby fire departments fought the blaze, but inadequate rural water supply led to a total loss. The piece urges ponds and proper drainage to cut farm fire damage, cited at over 100 million dollars annually and 3,500 farm deaths.
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Sound of Corn Growing Recorded by Professor
Seven men including three University of Wisconsin experts recorded corn growth in a 100 acre field using microphones placed deep in rows. Werner E Suomi said background noise faded as corn growth became audible. Farm experts note corn grows 80 percent at night and can advance two to five inches in a single night.
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Herbert Jacobs
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Hinged Fence Idea for Midwest Feed Lots
A proposed hinged fence section for feed lots forms a mobile manger when lowered and locks into place with chains. Posts along the manger provide support, and the device can be raised to join the fence again, offering a versatile containment solution for livestock.
Farm Land Prices Rise Sharply in Nebraska
Nebraska farm land values have risen 124 percent since 1939 according to the Bureau of Agricultural Economics. In the West North Central region prices climbed 3 percent in four months ending July despite typical seasonal slowdowns in real estate activity and a downturn in farm products.
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