Letter from Col Russell Fisher on Japanese farming practices
Lt Col Russell Fisher in Japan reports Japan's rainy season and farming methods. He notes rainfall far surpasses typical inches, Japanese reliance on hand labor, limited soil, and a culture of curiosity. Fisher describes rural central Japan, wheat and barley crops, and compares 100 years of Utah farming to present Japanese techniques.
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Russell Fisher
Japan
W. R. Fisher
Oxford
Fisher
Idaho
35Th‘ Fighter Interceptor Wing
APO
Central
Peas
Utah
Primitive Farm Life and War Time Labor in Yokota Air Base
The report recalls barley and wheat harvest methods with bundles carried home by car or bike, and fields worked without fences. It notes Japanese carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work at Yokota air base, plus roles of air inspector, provost marshal, and OSI in base security and investigations. It cites farm accident costs with motor vehicle incidents highest, followed by falls and machinery, detailing average days lost and costs.
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Office of Special Investigation
OSI
Japan
Barber
Joe
Farm Safety Week Aims to Cut Farm Accident Toll
Idaho state and national farm safety groups designate July 23 to 29 as National Farm Safety Week. County agent J W Barber warns that farm accidents kill about 17 000 yearly and injure 1 500 000, with costs averaging 19 dollars and about 11 days off work.
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J. W. Barber
University of Idaho Extension—Service
Barber
Idaho
National Council
Farm Accidents and Fires Fuel Nation’s Farm Costs
The text highlights common farm injuries from heavy lifting and tool use, plus household risks like kitchen burps by the wife near wires. It notes 25 000 annual farm fires, topping a billion dollars in losses and a per farm tax around 35 to cover farm accidents and insurance. It also mentions ROTC and Air Force reserves expanding the civilian pool.
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Jess
Campbell Among 520 Cadets At Hamilton Field
Vance D. Campbell a USAC student attends the six week fourth air force summer ROTC encampment at Hamilton Air Force Base California. He is among 620 cadets from ROTC units in 15 colleges in eight western states studying air force administration and logistics as part of a four year program toward a commission as a second lieutenant.
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Vance D. Campbell
USAC
Air Force
Hamilton Air Force Base
Calif
Campbell
Lu Ann Campbell
Logan
Air Force Base
U. S
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U.S
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South State
Ray Ramsey
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Seth F
Harper
Jor
Edwin M
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United States
Law 7
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Stantly
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