Yale and Herman Hickman Face The 1948-49 Challenge
A fragmentary reminiscence on Yale football, poet-coach Herman Hickman, and the era’s coaching legends. It notes Yale’s tough schedule, rivalries with Army and Princeton, and the belief that Hickman can influence the team beyond wins. The piece reflects on tradition, ambition, and the role of coaching in shaping Yale’s spirit.
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Trey
Pope
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Hinkey, Shevlin, Kilpatrick
Pudge Heffelfinger
Clint Frank
Widdy Neale
Yale Haven
Billy Phelps
Hickman
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Howie Odell
Washington University
Tstern
Connecticut
Columbia
Vanderbilt
Dartmouth
Point
Princeton
Harvard
Herman Hickman
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Pennsylvania
Princeton Pennsylvania
State
Rutgers
Villanova
Hias
Pegees
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Dewey urged to rethink Dulles as secretary of state
High ranking Republicans press Governor Dewey to reconsider nominating John Foster Dulles for secretary of state citing his Wall Street ties and past missteps including Dulles supported Alger Hiss for Carnegie Peace Foundation. Sen Styles Bridges warns of difficult Senate confirmation. Dewey argues Molotov favors Dulles and stresses need to smooth Russian relations.
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John Foster Dulles
Dulles
Wall Street
Styles Bridges
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Senate Appropriations Committee
Bridges
Alger Hiss
Carnegie Peace Foundation
Foundation
Hiss
Senator Bridges
Senate
New Hampshire
Molotov
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Crops Benefit From Deep Loosened Soils With Organic Matter
A Midwestern soil study urges regular organic matter additions to prevent compaction and improve air and water flow. It highlights top-rooted legumes like alfalfa or sweet clover to drive humus deep, drilling roots 18 to 25 inches, aided by lime and phosphate and potash to boost yield potential.
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Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
One Wheel Power Unit for Lincoln Welding Foundation
The power unit designed by Carl ton Edwards of Cornell University for the Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation drives front mounted garden and farm tools lawn mowers and snow blades. A cultivator tool bar mounts across the rear frame with caster wheels on each end for depth adjustment and three point ground balance. All welding uses a 3/16 inch electrode at about 180 amperes.
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Carlton M. Edwards
Cornell University
Lincoln Arc Welding Foundation
Preventing losses in poultry and sheep care tips
The report notes that lights at night help prevent turkey stampedes and that blackhead disease causes heavy losses in turkeys. Phenothiazine powder mixed into mash for 100 birds reduces losses by killing cecal worms. To make lambs tick proof, spray with DDT, using one pound of 50 percent wettable powder per 25 gallons of water on exposed areas, with protection lasting two to three weeks. Shade and water are essential for livestock in late summer.
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Turkeys
DDT Proves Effective On Peach Tree Borer
DDT, when used as a trunk spray, will control the peach tree borer according to the New York State agricultural experiment station. The method replaces older ethylene dichloride or PDB crystal techniques, as it is non injurious, labor saving, time saving and inexpensive. DDT is applied at two pounds per 100 gallons of water.
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New York State
Novel Plant Stand Fills Wide Windows
Plant stand shown is practical and decorative, brightening a wide or corner window while keeping plants indoors. The article describes constructing the stand from scrap lumber and a simple attachment plan, with mailing details for orders to Pleasantville New York.
Cleaning Copper Coils in a Hot Water Heater
A safer approach uses a wooden mallet to gently tap the coil, then flush with a garden hose. If unsure, hire a local plumber to avoid acid handling risks.
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Los Angeles
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