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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1951

Page

6

New Farm Plan Looms From Small Farmer Survey

The Agriculture Department weighs a program to aid poor farms, possibly buying and redividing land or extending crop controls. Brannan favors boosting productivity. farm bureaus oppose Brannan’s methods. A tech assistance or farm loan proposal may emerge, shaping the 1952 campaign.

Department Brannan

Thumb Sucking Seen As Normal Habit by Pediatrician

Dr. Newton Kugelmass of New York says thumb sucking is a normal habit from birth and usually fades after age two. If it lasts beyond two, he notes the child may feel unloved or needy and recommends treating the child, not the symptom.

Newton Kugelmass New York Kugelmass Moses God Beyond

Farm and tax policies shape 1951 economy outlook

First eight months of 1951 show farm income at an annual rate of 21.5 billion, up a quarter from 1950. Personal income in August reached 254.4 billion, about two billion above July, while retail inventories fell by roughly 300 million as of September 1, except for filling stations and food services which rose. OPS actions may aid enforcement of ceiling price rulings, with 1,849 alleged violations across 1,053 meat plants.

Internal Revenue OPS _ OPS Internal Revenue Department Mike Disalle OPS RFC

Armed Services Q and A Column Notes 1952 Internships

The Navy will have 176 internship slots for medical school graduates in 1952 with a 24 month active duty requirement after intern training. Deadline Jan 7 1952. Readers ask about NSLI insurance disputes, Army Special Services work and applying, insurance payment options and pension rules, and VA hospital transfers with government funded transport when medically necessary.

Naval Hospital Medical Corps US Naval Reserve National Service Life E.B.P Dean NSLI Washington Army Special Services B.G Dillon Montana Civil Service

Guard Divisions to Get Extra Training

Ninety five percent of officers and a large share of enlisted personnel in the 37th and 44th National Guard infantry divisions will receive voluntary military school training before active duty, a program reflecting lessons from six divisions already mobilized. The Army also announced a path for distinguished officer candidate school graduates to receive direct appointments in the regular Army.

37Th 44Th National Guard National Guard Army

Fertilizing Balanced Farm Plan Boosts Hay Yields

Ben Vossen of Watkins Minnesota reports big hay gains from lime and fertilizer. He shows a two acre field yielding eight tons of hay after treating oats and buck grass, then alfalfa with top-dressing manure.

Ben Vossen Watkins, Minn Vossen

Total Feed Supply Higher Than Last Year

The 1951 52 feeding season outlook from the bureau of agricultural economics shows total feed grains and concentrates will exceed last year. Feed per unit should be similar to 1950 51 though the number of animals to be fed is higher, with an estimated 174 million animals.

Bureau of Agricultural Economics Department

Tractor Drawbar Adds Harrow Control on Turns

A heavy angle iron bolted to a tractor rear extends beyond the wheels to ease harrow fastening with a long chain hitch. It stays bolted for use and can be removed when not needed.

Iowa Tests Show Value Of Alfalfa For Swine

The Iowa experiment station compared hogs fed on dry lot with those fed on alfalfa to measure gains. They found alfalfa reduces need for costly protein and mineral supplements and that hogs gain faster on alfalfa.

Iowa

God's Man for God's Work and Opposite Numbers

Essay explores how God uses human agents to fulfill divine aims. It argues Moses, Livingstone, Wilberforce, Lincoln and Calvin show that God’s work relies on chosen people despite doubts and delays. Copyright notice indicates distribution by WNU Features.

Moses God Egypt Heve Jesus Paul Africa David Livingstone Wilberforce Great Britain Lincoln America

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