Boone and Tama oats prove top Iowa varieties for yields
Iowa State College researchers report Boone and Tama oats lead 1941 community yield plots across 20 sites, outperforming Gopher and Richland. Boone shows strong crown rust resistance, Tama shares traits from cross with Victoria, producing high yields with stiff straw and smut resistance amid statewide demand.
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Britain and United States pledge broad aid to Soviet needs
The joint statement by Harriman and Lord Beaverbrook says British missions will place at the Soviet governments disposal nearly every requirement for military and civil needs. Roosevelt notes a 50 50 war material allocation rule and cites recent food shipments to England and future purchases. Loan disbursements total 75 million to Britain and 20 million to Amtorga Trading Corp, a Russian-owned US firm. Harriman is to press on religious freedom with Soviet authorities.
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Postwar talk on freedom of religion and wartime finance
Justice Jackson urged an international rule of law at the American Bar Association convention while warning the U S must project influence after the war or risk failure. Inflation chief Henderson warned prices rise jaggedly and could erode savings and insurance value. Morgenthau urged defense bonds and stamps for Christmas pay. Officials described tax and inflation risks and the aim to expand Social Security to 80 million. The article notes Treasury plans and the defense effort as the nation braces wartime economics.
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Jobs surge as defense drive expands year of plenty
Miss Perkins cites an extraordinary expansion in employment driven by canning and defense needs. The OPM reports 1.8 million defense contractors employing over 2.5 million workers in its first year with 22 district offices. WPA runs in plant defense training in 72 cities across 24 states. McNutt says shortages exist in 126 or 514 essential occupations, with 38 more needed by November 1. McNair blames officer leadership for faults in war games but foresees no purge. Stimson denies plans to cut Army to aid Britain and Russia, noting the Army's tasks exceed U S defense and outposts.
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Contour Planting Pays Dividends For Osceola Farmer
A farmer near Osceola reports contour corn planting yields about 15 bushels per acre higher than conventional straight-row planting. The method conserves moisture, retains soil, and has paid handsome dividends for neighbors who tried it. Contour farming, though labor intensive, holds great potential for broader adoption. Bloomfield Democrat.
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Land We Defend Broadcast by Station WHO Des Moines
A series of ten dramatized programs on soil conservation titled This Land We Defend airs Saturdays from 6:45 to 7:00 am on WHO Des Moines. Sponsored by the Soil Conservation Service, U S Department of Agriculture, the broadcasts stress preserving topsoil for national defense amid emergencies. The lineup includes America's Vanishing Soils and other topics through November 29.
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U S Grade Standards for Soybeans Effective Sept
The United States Department of Agriculture announced new soybean grade rules effective September first. Changes limit moisture to 14 percent for No 2 Yellows and require deductions for any excess foreign material over 0.9 percent. Growers are urged to ensure crops are fully matured and thoroughly cleaned during threshing to avoid discounts.
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De Wit Posts Bond of 2500 After Forgery Charge
Paul De Wit a Pella contractor held on a forgery charge posted a 2500 bond and was released Friday. He allegedly used the names Bertha and Johanna Rowenhorst of Pella to cash an 800 check at Farmers Savings Bank in Leighton. A Mahaska county grand jury will review the case in October term, while 14 civil suits in Marion district court arise from contracting to build homes in Pella. De Wit also faces action in Knoxville as Marion court opens next week.
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Drum joke reveals perilous gift to child
A mother says the man upstairs dislikes Johnnie drum playing and notes a risky incident when he was given a knife and asked to guess what lies inside the drum. The exchange highlights parental concern over child safety and suspicious gifts.
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