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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1947
Page
7
The Chevrolet Motor Division at the Janesville Wisconsin plant produced its 1,000,000th postwar vehicle on April 9, marking the first time the company built over 2,100,000 cars in a period and setting multiple production records including first-quarter output over 725,000 vehicles.
The state ranks fourth in total milk cash income and leads in production value, highlighting strong dairy output and farm revenue.
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will hear reports from Michael Throckmorton of Coeur d Alene and Maurice Lundy of Boise on state game bird production and refuges, with emphasis on pheasants and future population development. The meeting also reviews predator control funding and staff changes.
Funeral services for Mrs. Reta Scarborough were held Wednesday in the Franklin Chapel with Bishop Wilford Wad doups officiating. Organist Aletha Handy led the music as Mildred Oliverson directed the choir and accompanying musicians performed a series of hymns and duets by local singers and families.
Agricultural expert Tony Horn from the University of Idaho emphasizes early spring fertilizer application using nitrogen and phosphorus. He warns against burning the lawn and advises applying during warm spring rains or with even thin coverage followed by thorough watering. He also recommends leaving grass clippings, mowing to proper height, rolling for smoothness, and reseeding bare spots with raking rolling and light misting.
Dr Alfred Popma of Boise discussed ongoing cancer research projects carried on through 113 medical schools centers and projects funded by the American Cancer Society during April campaigns. Separate divisions study cancer chemistry physics biology and neural tumors with results submitted to the growth committee for further work.
OPA transfers the sugar division to the Department of Agriculture but keeps rationing and price controls. Federick A. Adams notes no changes in regulations or methods. forms and offices remain the same with listings in Denver Boise Helena Albuquerque Salt Lake City and Cheyenne for both consumers and institutional users.
The Tiankin Ganieeme Herd Improvement association selects Henry Dears Barsony and Gaylord Larson as new officials. Members invest one dollar and focus on 305 day production cords and lactation records. The group will report complete tonnage during the testing year instead of only reporting.
The Housing Administration has reassigned the Veterans Housing Program to the Office of Housing Expediter on April 5, with Frank Creedon named as Expediter. The move follows OPA funding cuts and aims to continue protecting veterans rights under the program the official said. Pending cases and new complaints will be handled, including lawsuits to recover overcharges and assess illegal sales to non veterans, with investigations and settlements in progress.
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