Grasshopper and Cricket Infestations Threaten Idaho Crops
Idaho farmers may face damaging infestations of grasshoppers and crickets next spring. Entomologist Roland Portman reports large populations across regions from the Targhee National Forest to Kootenai County, with thousands of acres affected in Washington, Ada, and Gem counties. Cooperation between farmers and entomologists is urged to identify hatches early and kill young insects before migration to protect crops.
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State Fish and Game Officers Report 1952 Arrests
The state fish and game department announced that conservation officers made 1 252 arrests during 1952 for law violations with fines totaling 36 851 75 dollars. November reflected the highest convictions with 194 and the greatest amount collected in fines 7 1455 dollars. The most prevalent offenses were killing or possessing big game coat of season fishing in closed waters and killing or possessing upland game birds out of season just before the season.
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Fish and Game Department
Soviet socialism exposed in Russia's economic failure
An analysis based on State Department reports paints a grim picture of Soviet socialism. It describes fixed wages and prices, labor discipline, absence of unions, and punitive controls under state ownership, arguing living standards have not improved and workers remain economically enslaved. Betty Westerberg of Preston is noted for a University of Idaho drama cast role.
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England
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Preston
University of Idaho
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Arthur Miller
Communist Party
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